Review Car

2011 Dodge Dakota

The 2011 Dodge Dakota can be driven with ease be it on city roads or on terrains. It’s tough and powerful, backed by a powerful V6 engine and well-supported suspensions. Though it’s referred to as compact, but it’s slightly bigger than most of its counterparts in the pick-up trucks market. The 2011 2011 Dodge Dakota’s improved and handsome looks are sure to woo the truck buyers. It’s available in a range of monochromatic colors.

The 2011 Dodge Dakota is available in the following 3 body styles:

• The regular cab
• The extended “Club” cab
• The crew “Quad” cab

The leather-lined quad cab can serve as a family vehicle, with more spacious and roomy interiors, compared to the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado and the others in competition.

2011 Dodge Dakota comes in 6 trim levels, which are the:

• Base model – Consists of features like, air conditioning, cloth seats, AM/FM radio.
• Value-oriented SXT – Upgraded with bucket seats, interior carpets, and a CD player.
• Flashy Sport and Sport Plus – Offer cloth interiors, an upgraded gauge cluster and other options like keyless entry, power windows and a CD changer.
• Luxury SLT and SLT Plus – Both these models offer all of the features listed in the above models, from leather seats to larger wheels and tires.

Here’s what 2011 Dodge Dakota has to offer for the performance and the safety aspect:

• A new and powerful 3.7-liter V6 engine that puts out 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque.
• The optional 4.7-liter V8 rated at 235 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque (on Sport and SLT models)
• The five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission (which is optional on V6) and the V8 offers a five-speed automatic.
• The V8 models are fast and can tow up to 6,600 pounds.

The safety features of The 2011 Dodge Dakota include the rear wheel antilock brakes and the optional four-wheel ABS. However according to the crash testing rates by NHTSA, the Dakota Quad Cab earned four out of five stars for both driver and front passenger protection in a frontal collision with is dual front air bags.

The other features such as its interiors are solid and can seat four passengers comfortably. Finally, The 2011 Dodge Dakota is a best buy, if you need a powerful, spacious and tough compact pickup. The 2011 2011 Dodge Dakota is a versatile truck, with great performance and handling capability both on rocky terrains and rutted trails. It’s a great combination of comfort and capability in the class of pick-ups.