2004 Dodge Dakota: Overview
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2004 Dodge Dakota ▼
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- MSRP: $17,200 -$24,835
- Invoice: $15,813 -$22,688
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Pros
- Acceleration (V8)
- Available full-time 4WD
Cons
- Rear-seat comfort (Club Cab)
- Fuel economy (V8)
- Rear-seat entry/exit (Club Cab)
Vehicle Highlights
Dodge's entry in the compact-pickup class gains a new V6 and loses the larger of its two V8s for 2004. Dakota's 175-hp 3.9-liter V6 is replaced by a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6. And the 245-hp 5.9-liter V8 is dropped, leaving a 230-hp 4.7 V8. Also discontinued is the sporty R/T model. Dakota is larger than other compact pickups but not quite a full size. It offers a 3-passenger regular cab and a 6-passenger extended Club Cab, both with two doors. The crew-cab Quad Cab has four doors and up to 6-passenger capacity. Regular and Club Cab have a 6.5-ft cargo bed, the Quad Cab a 5.3-ft box. V6 models come with manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. The V8 is available with manual or a 5-speed automatic. Dakota is available with rear-wheel drive, 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement, or 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement; 4x4s include low-range gearing. Dakotas come with rear-wheel ABS; 4-wheel ABS is optional. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on Quad Cab and 4WD models, optional elsewhere.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Reg. cab 4WD, V6 man. Rating | Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 4 | 4.6 |
| Fuel Economy | 3 | 4.1 |
| Ride Quality | 4 | 3.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 3.3 |
| Quietness | 4 | 3.5 |
| Controls | 6 | 6 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 5 | 4.1 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 0 | 1.9 |
| Cargo Room | 1 | 3.1 |
| Value within Class | 8 | 6 |
| Total Score: | 39 | 40.2 |
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