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The 2011 Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck that is available in either extended or crew cab body styles, each of which has only one bed size. The 2011 Dakota, Dodge's mid-sized truck, now gets standard side-curtain airbags and four-wheel anti-lock brakes on all trims. Also for 2011, the Dakota receives two new exterior colors: Hunter Green Pearl and Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl. Although the Dakota may be overshadowed by its bigger and more popular sibling, the Ram, this pickup truck offers many reasons for buyers to choose it, rather than its other competitors in the segment. First off, the Dakota is one of only two compact or mid-size trucks available with a V-8 engine. The base power plant is a V-6. Both cabs are available in three trims: ST, Big Horn/Lone Star and Laramie. The TRX4 off-road package is offered only in 4x4 models. Also the Dakota's strongest selling points are its size and capability. Maximum towing capacity is 7,250 pounds, and all V-8 models are rated to tow at least 5,500 pounds. Four trim levels are offered, from the base ST to the Big Horn, TRX4 and Laramie trim levels. The TRX4 and Laramie models are only available as crew cabs.
2011 Dodge Dakota Lineup
2011 Dodge Dakota IAST models come standard with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with audio auxiliary jack, tinted rear windows, front disc/rear drum brakes with rear-wheel anti-lock (ABS), and 16-inch steel wheels. Crew Cabs have split-folding rear seats.
The new mid-level Bighorn/Lonestar trim includes an accent color grille, black headlamp bezel w/chrome trim, convenience group engine: 3.7L V6, full swing rear doors, quick order package, rear sliding windows, remote start system, sentry key theft deterrent system, and a 4-Speed Automatic VLP transmission.
Laramie Extended Cab adds leather upholstery, steering wheel audio controls, premium 276-watt Alpine audio with MP3 capability and 6CD changer, remote starting, automatic headlamps, auto-dimming rearview mirror, body-color front bumper, and chrome bodyside moldings.
Handling of the 2011 Dakota
Find New Dodge Truck Des MoinesAs a workhorse, though, the 2011 Dodge Dakota leads the pack, with a huge amount of power, and class leasing towing capacity. A 3.7-liter V6 is standard on every 2011 Dodge Dakota, producing 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available with this engine. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all Dakotas, with four-wheel drive being optional on most trims, but standard on the TRX4. When properly equipped, maximum towing capacity with the V6 is 4,950 pounds. Optional on all but the base ST is a 4.7-liter V8 that produces 302 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard. When properly equipped, a V8 Dakota can tow 7,200 pounds.
Dodge Dakota Cabin for 2011
Des Moines New Dodge DakotaInside of this Dodge pickup trucks cab, there is an overall feeling of comfort. The cabin offers white-face electroluminescent gauges, extra storage options and available heated leather seating. The roomy cab is quieter on the road than many other compact trucks. Also receiving high marks are the pickup's innovative rear under-seat storage bins and comfortable seating. Four trim levels are offered, from the base ST to the Big Horn, TRX4 and Laramie trim levels. The TRX4 and Laramie models are only available as crew cabs. Standard features for the ST include 16-inch steel wheels, a dual-position tailgate, foglights, air-conditioning, front bucket seats, a front center console, two rear folding seats (extended cab only), a rear under-seat storage system (crew cab only), cloth upholstery, a tilt steering wheel and a CD player stereo.
The Big Horn adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers and front fascia, full power accessories and cruise control. Big Horn options include full-swing rear doors, a sliding rear window, utility bed rails, a power driver seat, remote engine start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and an upgraded six-speaker Alpine stereo with a six-CD changer and satellite radio. These items are standard on the TRX4, along with 16-inch alloy wheels, off-road tires, skid plates, an anti-slip differential, a trip computer and special front seats with bigger side bolsters. The Laramie also adds the Big Horn's optional items plus 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior accents, automatic headlights, a bedliner (optional on the Big Horn and TRX4), heated front seats and leather upholstery. Larger outside heated mirrors and rear window defrosters are available on all Dakotas except for the ST. The Big Horn and Laramie extended cabs can be equipped with a front bench seat in place of the standard buckets. Optional on the Laramie and TRX4 are Bluetooth and a navigation system that includes digital music storage and a touchscreen stereo interface.
2011 Dodge Dakota Design
Iowa Dodge TruckThe Dodge Dakota is the perfect size for many pickup truck consumers; it's not too small or too big. The Dodge Dakota is a handsome truck, with edges that are crisp and the styling elements are well-integrated. The cargo bed has chiseled wheel flares to match the aggressive front end. The Dakota looks good with either the chrome grille or monochromatic finishes. The Dakota recieved an exterior facelift in the 2008 model year, and since then has not changed much. The 2011 Dakota shares its styling themes with the full-size Dodge Ram and Durango SUV. All three share the retro big-rig grille motif and bulging fenders that have become trademarks of the Dodge Truck brand. Still, Dakota boasts sharper, crisper lines and flatter planes than its relatives; and its grille is laid back, not vertical. The front fender lines are deliberately extended halfway along the length of the door. The rear fenders reflect the fronts with bulges that extend all the way to the rear of the truck. The intersection of the front fenders with the multi-element, twin-lens headlamps and raked grille makes the whole design work beautifully.
Conclusions
While the Dakota is behind the curve in offering advanced features, the truck has a solid chassis and body structure. Side curtain airbags and four-wheel anti-lock brakes are now standard for the 2011 model year. Electronic stability control is still not available, but the Enhanced Accident Response system will turn on interior lights, unlock doors and shut off the fuel pump should the airbags deploy. The 2011 Dakota's interior design is mostly straightforward. Switchgear is where you'd expect it to be, while the climate controls and the standard stereo are easy to use. The standard bench seats are very comfortable, while the available power seats offer a wealth of adjustability. The crew cab's comfy backseat bottom features a 60/40 split, and when raised provides a flat loading surface. Want to learn more? Visit the official Dodge Dakota website for more information.
2011 Dodge Dakota Des Moines
The 2011 Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck that is available in either extended or crew cab body styles, each of which has only one bed size. The 2011 Dakota, Dodge's mid-sized truck, now gets standard side-curtain airbags and four-wheel anti-lock brakes on all trims. Also for 2011, the Dakota receives two new exterior colors: Hunter Green Pearl and Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl. Although the Dakota may be overshadowed by its bigger and more popular sibling, the Ram, this pickup truck offers many reasons for buyers to choose it, rather than its other competitors in the segment. First off, the Dakota is one of only two compact or mid-size trucks available with a V-8 engine. The base power plant is a V-6. Both cabs are available in three trims: ST, Big Horn/Lone Star and Laramie. The TRX4 off-road package is offered only in 4x4 models. Also the Dakota's strongest selling points are its size and capability. Maximum towing capacity is 7,250 pounds, and all V-8 models are rated to tow at least 5,500 pounds. Four trim levels are offered, from the base ST to the Big Horn, TRX4 and Laramie trim levels. The TRX4 and Laramie models are only available as crew cabs.
2011 Dodge Dakota Lineup
2011 Dodge Dakota IAST models come standard with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with audio auxiliary jack, tinted rear windows, front disc/rear drum brakes with rear-wheel anti-lock (ABS), and 16-inch steel wheels. Crew Cabs have split-folding rear seats.
The new mid-level Bighorn/Lonestar trim includes an accent color grille, black headlamp bezel w/chrome trim, convenience group engine: 3.7L V6, full swing rear doors, quick order package, rear sliding windows, remote start system, sentry key theft deterrent system, and a 4-Speed Automatic VLP transmission.
Laramie Extended Cab adds leather upholstery, steering wheel audio controls, premium 276-watt Alpine audio with MP3 capability and 6CD changer, remote starting, automatic headlamps, auto-dimming rearview mirror, body-color front bumper, and chrome bodyside moldings.
Handling of the 2011 Dakota
Find New Dodge Truck Des MoinesAs a workhorse, though, the 2011 Dodge Dakota leads the pack, with a huge amount of power, and class leasing towing capacity. A 3.7-liter V6 is standard on every 2011 Dodge Dakota, producing 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available with this engine. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all Dakotas, with four-wheel drive being optional on most trims, but standard on the TRX4. When properly equipped, maximum towing capacity with the V6 is 4,950 pounds. Optional on all but the base ST is a 4.7-liter V8 that produces 302 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard. When properly equipped, a V8 Dakota can tow 7,200 pounds.
Dodge Dakota Cabin for 2011
Des Moines New Dodge DakotaInside of this Dodge pickup trucks cab, there is an overall feeling of comfort. The cabin offers white-face electroluminescent gauges, extra storage options and available heated leather seating. The roomy cab is quieter on the road than many other compact trucks. Also receiving high marks are the pickup's innovative rear under-seat storage bins and comfortable seating. Four trim levels are offered, from the base ST to the Big Horn, TRX4 and Laramie trim levels. The TRX4 and Laramie models are only available as crew cabs. Standard features for the ST include 16-inch steel wheels, a dual-position tailgate, foglights, air-conditioning, front bucket seats, a front center console, two rear folding seats (extended cab only), a rear under-seat storage system (crew cab only), cloth upholstery, a tilt steering wheel and a CD player stereo.
The Big Horn adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers and front fascia, full power accessories and cruise control. Big Horn options include full-swing rear doors, a sliding rear window, utility bed rails, a power driver seat, remote engine start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and an upgraded six-speaker Alpine stereo with a six-CD changer and satellite radio. These items are standard on the TRX4, along with 16-inch alloy wheels, off-road tires, skid plates, an anti-slip differential, a trip computer and special front seats with bigger side bolsters. The Laramie also adds the Big Horn's optional items plus 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome exterior accents, automatic headlights, a bedliner (optional on the Big Horn and TRX4), heated front seats and leather upholstery. Larger outside heated mirrors and rear window defrosters are available on all Dakotas except for the ST. The Big Horn and Laramie extended cabs can be equipped with a front bench seat in place of the standard buckets. Optional on the Laramie and TRX4 are Bluetooth and a navigation system that includes digital music storage and a touchscreen stereo interface.
2011 Dodge Dakota Design
Iowa Dodge TruckThe Dodge Dakota is the perfect size for many pickup truck consumers; it's not too small or too big. The Dodge Dakota is a handsome truck, with edges that are crisp and the styling elements are well-integrated. The cargo bed has chiseled wheel flares to match the aggressive front end. The Dakota looks good with either the chrome grille or monochromatic finishes. The Dakota recieved an exterior facelift in the 2008 model year, and since then has not changed much. The 2011 Dakota shares its styling themes with the full-size Dodge Ram and Durango SUV. All three share the retro big-rig grille motif and bulging fenders that have become trademarks of the Dodge Truck brand. Still, Dakota boasts sharper, crisper lines and flatter planes than its relatives; and its grille is laid back, not vertical. The front fender lines are deliberately extended halfway along the length of the door. The rear fenders reflect the fronts with bulges that extend all the way to the rear of the truck. The intersection of the front fenders with the multi-element, twin-lens headlamps and raked grille makes the whole design work beautifully.
Conclusions
While the Dakota is behind the curve in offering advanced features, the truck has a solid chassis and body structure. Side curtain airbags and four-wheel anti-lock brakes are now standard for the 2011 model year. Electronic stability control is still not available, but the Enhanced Accident Response system will turn on interior lights, unlock doors and shut off the fuel pump should the airbags deploy. The 2011 Dakota's interior design is mostly straightforward. Switchgear is where you'd expect it to be, while the climate controls and the standard stereo are easy to use. The standard bench seats are very comfortable, while the available power seats offer a wealth of adjustability. The crew cab's comfy backseat bottom features a 60/40 split, and when raised provides a flat loading surface. Want to learn more? Visit the official Dodge Dakota website for more information.