Introduction of crew cab model with four front hinged side doors and powerful V8 engine mark the 2000 Dodge Dakota models. The other features that highlight the compact pickup truck include ride quality, quietness and acceleration. On the other hand, rear seat entry/exit, rear seat comfort and fuel economy rates are considered as drawbacks to the model.
2000 Dodge Dakota
Trims
The 2000 Dodge Dakota is offered in three body styles, regular cab, extended club cab and Quad cab versions. Regular cab has the seating capacity to accommodate up to 3-passengers, while the other models can accommodate up to 6-passengers. The Quad cab comes with extended length and 2-front hinged doors.
Engine & Performance
The 2000 Dodge Dakota offers four different engine choices. The standard engine to the compact pickup truck include 2.5 liter OHV I4 version that generates 120 hp of power at 5200 rpm and torque of 145 lb ft at 3250 rpm. The other engines include 3.9 liter V6, 4.7 liter V8 and 5.9 liter V8 models. The base engine is mated to 5-speed manual transmission, while it also offers 4-speed automatic transmission as optional. With the V6 engine, 2000 Dakota model can achieve fuel economy of 20 mpg and 25 mpg in the city and on the highway roads respectively, while with the V8 engine, it can achieve 16 and 23 mpg.
