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2010 Dodge Dakota news, pictures, and information
2010 Dodge Dakota: Bold Styling, Power, Versatility and Capability for Any Lifestyle
• New front-shock modules with springs and rear-spring assemblies for improved ride and handling• Bright White replaces Stone White Clear Coat exterior color
• Flame Red replaces Detonator Yellow exterior color
• Mango Tango replaces Sunburst Orange exterior color
Designed for customers with active lifestyles, the 2010 Dodge Dakota may be equipped for work and play.
The 2010 Dodge Dakota features best-in-class towing of up to 7,250 pounds, the greatest interior room of any mid-size truck with 30 cubic-feet of interior space in Extended Cab models and 37.1 cubic feet in Crew Cabs, and the largest and longest standard cargo bed in its class: 6-foot 6-inches in the Extended Cab.
For 2010, the Dodge Dakota features new Tokico shock modules and Arvin springs for improved ride and handling. Other new features include three new exterior colors: Bright White, Flame Red and Mango Tango.
The 2010 Dodge Dakota is offered in two body styles – Extended Cab and Crew Cab. Trim levels on the Extended Cab include ST and Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas only). Available Crew Cab trim levels include ST, Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), TRX4 and Laramie.
The 2010 Dodge Dakota comes standard with a 3.7-liter Magnum® V-6 engine that generates 210 horsepower (157 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque.
The available 4.7-liter V-8 incorporates two spark plugs per cylinder (the only Chrysler engine to do so, other than the 5.7-liter HEMI®), which includes increased compression ratio, improved cylinder-head port flow and combustion system. The result is 302 horsepower (225 kW) and 329 lb.-ft. (446 N•m) of torque. The 4.7-liter V-8 is also equipped with Electronic Throttle Control and is E85 compatible.
The 2010 Dodge Dakota's 3.7-liter V-6 is backed by a standard four-speed automatic with overdrive, while a five-speed automatic is standard on V-8-equipped models.
The 2010 Dodge Dakota features a ladder-type frame, with hydroformed main rails fully boxed for strength and rigidity. All 2010 Dodge Dakotas feature an independent front suspension with coil-over shock absorbers.
Dodge Dakota : AT A GLANCE
Distinctive Styling
• Offered in two body styles and four trim levels, Dakota's exterior includes a boldly styled hood, grille, front fascia, fenders and headlamps. Dakota also offers an available rear spoiler, cargo-box top protection, and utility rail system
Refined Performance
• An available 4.7L V-8 engine produces 302 horsepower (225 kW) and 329 lb.-ft. (446 N•m) of torque, with better fuel economy and increased refinement over previous engines
• Capable of operating on E85 ethanol fuel, making the Dodge Dakota equipped with this engine a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
• Best-in-class towing capability up to 7,250 pounds
• Standard 3.7L Magnum® V-6 engine produces 210 horsepower (157 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque
Versatility
• Dakota continues to offer best-in-class room (30 cubic feet of interior space in Extended Cab models and 37.1 cubic feet for Crew Cab), and class-exclusive available Full-Swing rear access doors (open nearly 170 degrees) on the Extended Cab
• Clever under-seat storage system in the Dakota Crew Cab – a first for Dodge Dakota – includes the unique Crate 'N Go™ collapsible and removable cargo management system
• Additional storage options are provided throughout the interior including:
Storage bin above the glove box
• Center console incorporating cup holders with modular inserts with a
pull-out bin specifically designed to hold electronics such as an MP3 player (which may be plugged into Dakota's audio systems) or cell phone (Uconnect™ Phone available)
• Available built-in utility rails make cargo box tie-downs infinitely adjustable, and the dual-position tailgate may be secured in a mid-position, which provides support for extra-wide or extra-long cargo
• Largest and longest standard cargo bed in its class: 6-foot 6-inches in the Extended Cab
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