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-2008/1. 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 5:47PM