2005 Dodge Dakota Review Summary & Specs
ST Extended Cab Pickup
All-new, bigger, with the only optional V8 in the class.
Summary & Specs
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Anyone in the market for a medium-sized truck that goes around acting like a full-size truck, but for a lot less money, should have a look at the new Dodge Dakota.
The Dakota is unique in the class, with its brawny style, generous size, powerful V8 engines for towing, and plenty of room for a typical family. And the Dakota starts below $20,000.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup |
Dodge Dakota V6 ST Club Cab 2WD ($18,565); 4WD ($22,224); V8 ST Club Cab 2WD ($19,350); ST Quad Cab 2WD ($20,774); 4WD ($23,624); SLT Club Cab 2WD ($21,129); 4WD ($23,979); Quad Cab 2WD ($22,529); 4WD ($25,379); Laramie Club Cab 2WD ($24,339); 4WD ($27,189); Laramie Quad Cab 2WD ($25,829); 4WD ($28,679); SLT V8 HO; Laramie V8 HO |
| Engines (standard) |
4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
210-hp 3.7-liter dohc 12-valve V6; 230-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve HO 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; front-seat side-curtain air bags |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Warren, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.dodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$18,565 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Dodge Dakota Laramie V8 Quad Cab 4WD ($28,679) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather seats, six way leather power driver's seat, Infinity six-speaker 288-watt premium sound system with six-disc changer, cruise control, fog lamps, overhead console, leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls; 16-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, tilt steering, dual rear seats, power windows, locks and mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
V8 engine ($785); automatic transmission ($1,170); 6-way leather power heated seats ($845); bedliner ($245) |
| Destination Charge |
645 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$32,369 |
| Horse Power |
230 @ 4600 |
| Torque |
295 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/19 |
| Wheelbase |
131.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
218.8/71.7/68.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
37.5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.9/54.9/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/56.0/36.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
7150 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
independent |
| Ground Clearance |
8.0 |
| Curb Weight |
4758 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
22 |