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2007 Dodge Dakota Review
Big V8 performance in a mid-size pickup.
2007 Dakota Review Summary & Specifications
The Dodge Dakota is on the large end of the mid-size pickups. Dakota is unique in its class, with its brawny style, generous size, powerful V8 engines for towing, and plenty of room for a typical family.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 2WD V6 ($19,135); 4WD ($23,285); ST Quad Cab 2WD ($21,835); 4WD ($24,685); SLT Club Cab 2WD ($22,850); 4WD ($25,700); Quad Cab 2WD ($24,180); 4WD ($27,030); Laramie Club Cab 2WD ($24,950); 4WD ($27,905); Laramie Quad Cab 2WD ($26,250); 4WD ($29,205) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 3.7-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 230-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 260-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags with OCS on passenger side; rear-wheel ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | four-wheel ABS; side-curtain air bags for front and rear seats |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Warren, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL | www.dodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19135 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Dodge Dakota Laramie V8 Quad Cab 4WD ($29,205) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats, six way leather power driver's seat; Alpine six-speaker 276-watt premium sound system with six-disc changer and MP3 capability; cruise control; fog lamps; overhead console; leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls; 16-inch aluminum wheels; fog lamps; tilt steering; dual folding rear seats; power windows, locks and mirrors |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | V8 engine ($860); heated seats ($250); bedliner ($245) Sirius satellite radio ($195) |
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| Price as Tested | 31400 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 4600 |
| Torque | 290 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 218.8/71.7/68.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 44.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/54.9/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/56.0/36.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 37.1 |
| Payload | 1260 |
| Towing Capacity | 5600 |
| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs over gas-pressure shocks, link-type anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, two-state multi-leaf semi-elliptical springs, staggered gas-pressure shocks, link-type anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4751 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with rear-wheel ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 |
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