2008 Dodge Dakota SLT

Exterior Features

• Pickup Bed Light
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Universal Remote Transmitter
• Reading Lights: Front
• Cruise Control
• Power Steering
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Storage: Under Seat
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Solid Live Axle
• Rear Spring Type: Leaf
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Leaf
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Front Struts
• Front Suspension Type: Upper And Lower Control Arms

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Drum
• Front Brake Width: 1.1
• Rear Brake Diameter: 11.6
• Front Brake Diameter: 12.3
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: Rear

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: Part Time
• 4WD Selector: Electronic Hi-Lo
• Limited Slip Differential: Rear
• Axle Ratio: 3.92

Towing and Hauling

• Trailer Wiring

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Diversity
• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 4
• Radio: AM/FM
• Radio Data System
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Compass
• External Temperature Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Front Fog Lights

Tires and Rims

• Tire Type: All Terrain
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Underbody
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Prefix: P
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Spare Tire Size: Full-Size

Windows

• Pickup Sliding Rear Window: Manual
• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Rear Privacy Glass

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors
• Child Safety Door Locks

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Passenger Switch
• Front Airbags: Dual

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 6
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Premium Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: 40-60 Split Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Driver Only

The all-new 2008 Dodge Dakota midsize pickup truck has a new 4.7-liter V-8 that incorporates two spark plugs per cylinder, an increased compression ratio, improved cylinder-head port flow and a new combustion system. The result is 290 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque.

The new engine is also capable of operating on E85 ethanol fuel, resulting is a designation of the Dakota equipped with this engine a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). The base engine is a 3.7-liter Magnum V-6, producing 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 2008 Dakota's exterior includes a newly styled hood, grille, front fascia, rear spoiler, fenders and headlamps. The front end has been designed to improve aerodynamics and features better fit and gap management.

The 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab's Full Swing rear access doors open nearly 170 degrees to an interior with room and seating for five. With rear seats folded, up to 30 cubic feet of storage space is available. A total of six storage hooks are located on the Extended Cab's rear interior panel.

Electronic choices include AM-FM stereo radios with MP3 capability and SIRIUS Satellite Radio that delivers more than 125 channels of music, sports, news, talk and weather.

Towing ability is 7,050 pounds.