2000 Dodge Dakota Review Summary & Specs
Base Crew Cab Pickup
This truck is just right.
Summary & Specs
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Dodge Dakota is a solid, well-built truck I found fun to drive. The new 4.7-liter V8 in our Quad Cab offers great performance and works seamlessly with a specially designed automatic transmission.
If you don't want a full-size truck and compacts seem too small, then the Dodge Dakota may be just right.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Dean Stevens |
| Model Lineup |
4X2 Regular Cab ($13,555); 4X2 Club Cab ($16,880); 4X2 Quad Cab ($19,250); 4X4 Regular Cab ($17,030); 4X4 Club Cab ($20,085); 4X4 Quad Cab ($21,895) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.7-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
2.5-liter 8v ohv inline-4; 3.9-liter 12v ohv V6; 4.7-liter 16v sohc V8; 5.9-liter 16v ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
rear anti-lock brakes, next-generation dual airbags (with passenger-side deactivation on Regular and Club Cabs), 3-point active seatbelts, cab-back child seat tether anchors standard; four-wheel ABS optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Warren, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$13,555 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Quad Cab 4X4 Sport |
| Standard Equipment |
40/20/40 split front seat; 60/40 split rear seat; front stabilizer bar; power steering; shift-on-the-fly transfer case; power, rear antilock brakes; intermittent wipers; AM/FM cassette stereo; 5X7 mirrors |
| Destination Charge |
520 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sport Plus Group ($275) includes air conditioning, 15X8-inch aluminum wheels, 31X10.5R15 tires, 136-amp alternator, fog lamps; Trailer Tow Group ($275) includes Class IV receiver hitch, 7-circuit wiring connector; Deluxe Convenience Group ($390) includes cruise control, tilt steering column; Power Overhead Convenience Group ($930) includes overhead console, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, auto day/night rearview mirror; Heavy Duty Service Group ($180) includes 750-amp battery, heavy-duty engine cooling, auxiliary transmission oil cooler; 4-wheel ABS ($285); floor mats ($50); 4-speed automatic transmission ($975); 3.92 rear axle ratio ($40); limited-slip rear differential ($285); 4.7-liter V8 ($590); rear sliding window ($115); power fold-away 6X9-in. mirrors ($160); AM/FM/cassette/CD with Infinity speakers and equalizer ($660); steering wheel audio controls ($75); leather-wrapped steering wheel ($50) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$28,375 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
235 @ 4800 |
| Torque |
295 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/19 |
| Wheelbase |
131.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
215.1/71.6/66.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
62.0/62.9 |
| Turning Radius |
41.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.8/56.7/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/57.1/36.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
1,450 |
| Towing Capacity |
5900 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
8.4 |
| Curb Weight |
4457 |
| Stock Tires |
31X10.5R15LT |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
24.0 |