The Dodge Dakota is a compact pickup truck that comes with minor changes. The key features that mark the 2004 Dodge Dakota are its available full time four wheel drive and high acceleration. On the other hand, low fuel economy rates, rear seat entry/exit and rear seat comforts are considered as main drawbacks.
2004 Dodge Dakota
Trims
For 2004, Dodge Dakota loses two V8 engines and these are replaced by the new V6 engines. It is offered in two body styles, namely the regular passenger cab and extended club cab. Regular cab has the seating capacity to accommodate up to 3-passengers, while the other cab has 6-passenger seating capacity. Both the models come with two door body style. Also offered is crew cab Quad version that has four doors and accomodates up to 6-passengers.
Engine & Mileage
Power to the 2004 Dodge Dakota comes from 3.7 liter SOHC V6 engine that delivers 210 hp of power at 5200 rpm and torque of 235 lb ft at 4000 rpm. The other engine offered as optional include 4.7 liter version that produces 230 hp and torque of 295 lb ft. The available transmissions include 5-speed manual and automatic and 4-speed automatic. With the V6 engine, the compact pickup truck can achieve fuel economy of 16 mpg in the city premises and 22 mpg on the highway roads.
