2005 Dodge Dakota

The Dakota is a mid-size pickup with a full-size attitude, as Dodge likes to brag, and they are not far from the truth. The Dakota is the largest pickup in its class and the only mid-size truck available with a V8. The Dakota looks big, thanks to a complete redesign recently, making it larger than before and making it look almost as big and tough as the full-size Dodge Ram. The standard engine is a 3.7-litre V6. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission. An optional four-speed automatic is available on the higher trim levels. A 4.7-litre V8 engine is available for all models. A "high-output" version of the 4.7-litre V8 is also available on the higher models. With either V8, a six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a five-speed automatic is optional. Two available transfer cases, either full-time or part-time, are available on the 4WD models. Available steering wheel mounted audio controls allow easy control of the standard AM/FM/Cassette radio or the optional AM/FM/CD... Read More