The 2004 Dodge Dakota, a brand new 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter
Magnum V6 swithces the previous 3.9-liter engine, although the R/T model in
addition to its historic 5.9-liter V8) is fallen and a Stampede Looks deal
debuts.
Release
Announced later in 1987, The 2004 Dodge Dakota packed the large
distance between compact and full-size pickups. Despite the fact that referred
to as a compact, The 2004 Dodge Dakota is slightly bigger than the majority of its rivals.
But it surely weren't right up until 1997, once the Dakota has been renovated
and adopted the attractive appear of its bigger brother, the Dodge Ram, that
people took notice. The following years saw the introduction of the potent R/T
muscle truck (packing a 250-horsepower V8 along which has a black and white
painting scheme and huge tires) and also the Quad Cab, a legitimate crew cab
pickup with full-size doors and plenty of room for rear passengers.
The 2004 Dodge Dakota comes with the new V6 engine rated for
210 horse power, while decreasing the tire-spinning R/T. In addition, the
company has additional a Stampede package to the selections list which offers a
monochromatic painting and extra body cladding. As before, three cab
configurations and a multitude of trim levels are available including
everything from a basic, standard cab workhorse to a leather-lined 4WD Quad Cab
that can serve as a family vehicle. If you're looking for a weak spot within
the collection, just browse the EPA usage ratings, as the Dakota happens to be
a gas guzzler compared with its smaller competitors.
The 2004 Dodge Dakota does, even so, provide much more room, more power
and more capability than its competition, namely the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan
Frontier, Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins. Anything from
its towing capabilities to its available V8 power and roomy interior are really
a cut over the smaller rigs. The truth that a remodeled model is expected to be
released on the 2005 model year, The 2004 Dodge Dakota is still a very
attractive truck with few mistakes.
Powertrains and General performance
Standard on all Dakotas can be described as new 3.7-liter V6
engine that's significantly more robust as opposed to the 3.9-liter mill it
replaces. This new V6 thumps out 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque.
If additionally power is required, the truck driving optional (on Sport and SLT
models) 4.7-liter V8 with a rating of 235 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
The standard transmission on both engines is regarded as a five-speed manual
while the V6 offers an optionally available four-speed automatic and the V8 a
five-speed automatic. However the V6 provides more than enough power for many
applications, V8-equipped models are especially fast and may also tow as much
as 6,600 pounds.
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