Vital Statistics: 2005 Dodge Dakota
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 2005 Dakota is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Dodge. It is Dodge's entry into the EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,415 USD in 2005.
Dakota Dimensions
The 2005 Dakota has standard length of 218.80 inches and a width of 71.70 inches. The Dakota rides 68.60 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 7.90 inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Dakota a radius of 44.00 inches. It uses 245/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 131.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Dakota comes standard with a 6-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4306 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Dakota's generous 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V engine has been measured to get 14 - 16 miles/gallon city driving with a 22.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Dakota retails for $21,415 USD with a invoice price of $19,594 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $645 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Keyless Entry. Leading optional equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, Limited Slip Differential, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat, Black, Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Deep Molten Red Pearl, Flame Red, Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat with interior choices of Khaki Cloth Interior, Khaki Leather Interior, Medium Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Medium Slate Gray Leather Interior. The Dakota seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Dodge Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 84 month/70,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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