The 2010 Dodge Dakota comes with major changes. It receives new rear spring assemblies and front springs and shocks for improved ride and handling. For 2010, Dodge is giving the Dakota model some shock therapy. The improvements in the suspension system give the pickup truck a new V8 engine, interior refinements and restyled nose.
2010 Dodge Dakota
Engine
The 2010 Dodge Dakota is also offered in few new colors added to its palette: sunburst orange, bright white, detonator yellow, and flame red. The standard engine to the model is 3.7 liter V6 version and it comes mated with 4-speed automatic transmission. 6-speed manual transmission has been dropped for 2010. It also offers 4.7 liter V8 engine as optional and it comes paired with 5-speed automatic transmission.
The starting price of the compact truck is around $23,495. The next generation model comes with maximum towing capacity of 7,250 pounds. With the V6 engine, the 2010 Dodge Dakota can achieve fuel economy of 16 miles per gallon in the city premises and 24 miles per gallon on the highway roads.
Features
The new features in the 2010 Dodge Dakota model include
• 4.7 liter Flex fuel V8 engine,
• Sirius satellite radio,
• GPS navigation system,
• Alpine premium sound system, and
• 18 inch chromed clad wheels
