2006 Dodge Dakota Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Dodge Dakota with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Truck's specifications, 20 hwy / 16 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2006 Dakota Review Summary & Specs
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The biggest little truck you can buy.
2006 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.New Car Test Drive 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 ($19,785); 4WD ($22,635); ST Quad Cab 2WD ($21,185); 4WD ($24,035); SLT Club Cab 2WD ($21,540); 4WD ($24,390); Quad Cab 2WD ($22,940); 4WD ($25,790); Laramie Club Cab 2WD ($24,750); 4WD ($27,600); Laramie Quad Cab 2WD ($26,240); 4WD ($29,090) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| 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 (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| 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 | 19785 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Dodge Dakota Laramie V8 Quad Cab 4WD ($29,090) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats, six way leather power driver's seat, Infinity six-speaker 288-watt premium sound system with six-disc changer and MP3 capability, Sirius satellite radio, 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 |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | V8 engine ($860); heated seats ($845); bedliner ($245) |
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| Price as Tested | 31685 |
| 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 | 1210 |
| Towing Capacity | 6800 |
| 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 | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 |
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