http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/ Autoblog Comments for Chicago Preview: Dodge facelifts the Dakota for 2008 http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 5:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/
This thing is an eyesore. I can't see one body line on it that looks correct.

Ugh.]]>Feb 4th 2007 5:29PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/
This has a face that only a mother could love !!!]]>Feb 4th 2007 5:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 5:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 5:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 5:46PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/1. Stop making the Dakota so damn ugly. Give Forrest Gump's friend his lower lip back, stop stretching the front overhang and lowering the headlights and stop, for the love of all that is holy, PLEASE stop making the Chrysler Aspen. Right now.
2. We are aware that your engines make your trucks move. Congratulations. We'd like to remind you that drivers also stop and turn occasionally, too. How about some brake work and a suspension can handle the rated payload while not imitating a buckboard when empty?
3. Please, please, please stop playing catch-up on transmissions. Four speeds is not acceptable. Five just barely makes you competitive. If you are still wondering how many gears a transmission should have, I will give you a hint. I am thinking of a number between five and seven.
4. How about trying something new. Everyone has a V-6 and a v-8. Your lederhosen-wearing brothers have a cool new diesel that they are sharing with Jeep. Try getting in on the action. A mid-size pickup with a torquey diesel would be a dream come true for those of us who want a great compromise between towing capacity and fuel economy. If you build it, we will come. ]]>Feb 4th 2007 5:47PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 6:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/3. Please, please, please stop playing catch-up on transmissions. Four speeds is not acceptable. Five just barely makes you competitive. If you are still wondering how many gears a transmission should have, I will give you a hint. I am thinking of a number between five and seven.
4. How about trying something new. Everyone has a V-6 and a v-8. Your lederhosen-wearing brothers have a cool new diesel that they are sharing with Jeep. Try getting in on the action. A mid-size pickup with a torquey diesel would be a dream come true for those of us who want a great compromise between towing capacity and fuel economy. If you build it, we will come. "

Catch up on transmissions? The V-8 comes with a 5 speed automatic, it doesn't need any more gears.

It's already known that Cummins is going to be supplying DCX with a new V-6 and V-8 Diesels. V-6 will go to the Dakota and V-8 will see duty in the Ram 1500 and Durango. Oh yea anyone catch that this is 290 horsepower on regular fuel? With better economy than the current 4.7L which matches the PREMIUM FUEL running Toyota V-6?

Still class leading horsepower. Class leading towing capacity.

The reason for the lower fascia and more pronounced is the replaceable front tips on the frame. with it being lower it should please the whiners about "car safety".

The suspension can handle the payload quiet nicely actually, and as with all trucks, they do bounce around when empty.
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That's hilarious. Out of all the 2nd generation LH cars, the Intrepid by far had the worst interior, crappy seats, and the same color plastic all over. The 1st generation had it better.]]>Feb 4th 2007 7:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/
It's 2007 -- it's time for the SEA OF GRAY interiors to go away, even on trucks! Heck, a 1993 Dakota is better looking inside and out!]]>Feb 4th 2007 8:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 8:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 8:56PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 8:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 9:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 9:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 9:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/chicago-preview-dodge-facelifts-the-dakota-for-2008/Feb 4th 2007 10:50PM