2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab pickup 4-door manual

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The new 2008 Dodge Dakota is available in two cab styles and six trim levels: Extended Cab and Crew Cab and ST, SXT, SLT, TRX, Sport, and Laramie trims in 2WD or 4WD configurations. A 210 horsepower 3.7L V6 engine mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission power all models except the Laramie. A new 4.7L V8 engine generating 302 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque is standard on the Laramie and optional on the SLT, TRX, and Sport. The 4.7L V8 engine is mated to a new five-speed automatic transmission. Exterior enhancements include a newly styled hood, grille, front fascia, rear spoiler, fenders and headlamps. The interior is updated with new instrument panel, center console, accent finishes and several new interior storage choices. The Dodge Dakota Extended Cab ST 2WD saw minor changes in 2008.

The 2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab an updated, more-aerodynamic front end, with a new hood, grille, headlights, and front fascia. Other exterior features include 16-inch steel wheels and a dual-position tailgate, which enables the Dakota ST Extended Cab to carry extra-long cargo.

The 2008 Dakota Extended Cab includes an AM/FM audio system with a CD player and an MP3 input jack, which is a new feature for 2008. In addition, the center console now includes a flip-out bin for electronics devices like cell phones or MP3 players, as well as other items.

According To KBB Editors'

With aggressive new styling, the mid-size 2008 Dodge Dakota can no longer be mistaken for just a small Ram. Dakota buyers disdain today's bulked-up full-sized pickups and demand a leaner exterior. With little compromise in interior room or workhorse ability, the Dakota delivers a trimmer package that makes it easier to negotiate congested city traffic and crowded parking lots. Yet the Dakota remains roomier and more potent than its smaller-than-full-size competitors do. The Dakota comes in six distinct trim levels. Each is available with either aft-hinged rear doors—called Extended Cab—or the four conventional doors of the Crew Cab. All are available with rear-, conventional four-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive. Standard is a capable 210-horsepower V6, while an impressive 302-horsepower V8 is available.

Summary:-

• 3,701 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EKG
• Unleaded fuel 87
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 22.0-gallon main unleaded fuel tank 18.3
• Power: 157 kW, 210 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb, 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

Overview:-

• Audio System - standard
• Cargo area height (in) - 17.6
• Cargo area length (in) - 78.8
• Cargo area loading floor height (in) - 31.8
• Cargo area width (in) - 59.6
• Cargo area width between wheelhouses (in) - 45.2
• Curb weight (lbs) - 4296
• Drive Type - rear
• Engine configuration - V
• Front airbag - driver
• Front airbag - passenger
• Headlights - halogen
• Horse Power - 210
• Number of Speakers - 4
• Stereo/Audio - none
• Torque ft-lb - 235
• Wheelbase (in) - 131.3

Comfort

• 12v power outlet: front and one
• Air conditioning
• Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
• Bucket driver and passenger seat
• Cargo area light
• Clock
• Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
• Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
• Fixed mast antenna
• Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
• Four speaker(s)
• Front reading lights
• Front seat center armrest
• Front seats cup holders fixed
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Manual six-speed transmission with shift lever on floor Get rag 238 and manual
• Oil pressure warning light
• Partial dashboard console with open storage box
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Plastic steering wheel
• Power steering
• Seating: two seats
• Tachometer
• Ventilation system

Dimensions

• 22.0-gallon main unleaded fuel tank 18.3
• Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 78.8, front width (inches): 59.6, width between arches (inches): 45.2, height (inches): 17.6 and loading floor height (inches): 31.8
• Cargo capacity: all seats removed (cu ft): 30.0
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 218.5, overall width (inches): 71.7, overall height (inches): 68.6, ground clearance (inches): 7.9, wheelbase (inches): 131.3, front track (inches): 62.8, rear track (inches): 62.9 and curb-to-curb turning circle (feet): 44.0
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.6, rear headroom (inches): 36.5, front hip room (inches): 54.9, rear hip room (inches): 56.9, front Legroom (inches): 41.9, rear Legroom (inches): 32.1, front shoulder room (inches): 57.7 and rear shoulder room (inches): 57.4
• Rear tailgate cargo doors
• Straight side pickup bed
• Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,010, curb weight (lbs) 4,296, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,250 and max payload (lbs) 1,710

Exterior

• Black front and rear bumpers
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Fixed rear window
• Front and rear all terrain tires with 245 mm tire width, 70% tire profile, S tire rating and black sidewall
• Front and rear steel wheels with 16-inch rim dim and 7.0-inch rim width
• Full-size steel rim under body spare wheel
• Pearl paint
• Rear platform step
• Rear view mirror
• Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
• Trailer towing preparation
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

Performance

• 3,701 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder EKG
• 3.210:1 axle ratio
• Emission control level LEV
• Fuel consumption: EPA 08 urban (mpg): 16, country/highway (mpg): 20, combined (mpg): 18, 6.8, 8.5, 7.7, 19, 24 and 22
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 157 kW, 210 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb, 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
• Rear-wheel drive
• Unleaded fuel 87
• Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs

Driving Impressions

In comparing the 2008 Dodge Dakota to a typical sedan, a sophisticated driver may notice a small amount of rear-axle ride harshness over uneven pavement. Others may feel the Dakota rides as well as most cars. In addition, with a few hundred pounds loaded in the cargo box, there will be little difference between a current sedan and the Dakota. Steering and braking are predictable in response and feel, and the Dakota owner will likely have no complaints about how it rides smoothly down the road and handles responsively around corners. The optional V8 makes easy the sometimes-challenging task of passing slow-moving traffic on rural two-lane highways.

Safety

• Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-pensioners
• Rear-wheel ABS
• Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats

Warranty

• Anti-Corrosion / 60 mo / 100,000 mi
• Full Warranty / 36 mo / 36,000 mi
• Power train Warranty / Unlimited mo / unlimited mi
• Roadside Assistance / 36 mo / 36,000 mi

Comparison Between 2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab Vs 2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan:-

MSRP

• $20,470 (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• $29,485 (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Invoice

• $18,818 (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• $27,332 (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Engine    

• 3.7L V-6 210 HP (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• 3.5L V-6 250 HP (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Transmission    

• Standard: 6-spd man w/OD, Available: 4-spd auto w/OD (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• 4-spd auto w/OD (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Fuel Economy City

• 16.0 mpg (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• 17.0 mpg (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Fuel Economy Highway    

• 20.0 mpg (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• 24.0 mpg (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Bumper to Bumper, guarantee (months/miles)    

• 36/36,000 (2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab)
• 36/36,000 (2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Standard Features Include:-

• Six-speed manual transmission
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Dual-position tailgate
• Tinted windshield and front door windows
• Rear spoiler
• Four-pin tow connection
• Power steering
• Air conditioning
• Power accessory delay
• Cloth bucket seats
• AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
• Multi-stage air bags

Optional Feature:-

• 4-speed automatic transmission
• Rear dual folding seats on Extended Cab trucks
• Extra Security Package (includes anti-lock brakes and side-curtain air bags

Colors:-

Exterior

• Gray, Mineral Metallic
• Silver, Bright Metallic
• Red, Flame
• Black, Brilliant Crystal Pearl
• White, Bright - ST, SXT, SLT & Laramie
• Red, Inferno Crystal Pearl - ST, SXT, SLT & Laramie
• Blue, Electric Pearl

Interior Colors   

• Gray
• Dark Slate /Gray
• Medium Slate

Specification:-

Standard Engine

• Engine: 3.7 L V6
• Cc: 3,701
• Fuel type: unleaded

Power   

• Maximum power kW: 157
• Maximum power hp/PS: 210
• Rpm for maximum power: 5,200
• Maximum torque Nm: 319
• Maximum torque lb ft: 235
• Rpm for maximum torque: 4,000

Standard Transmission

• Transmission type: manual
• Number of speeds: six
• Sports or close ratio: No
• Manual mode (auto only): No

Fuel Economy

• Urban (L/100km): 13.4
• Country/highway (L/100km): 9.8
• Combined (L/100km): 11.8
• Urban (mpg): 18
• Country/highway (mpg): 24
• Combined (mpg): 20

Performance

• Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
• Maximum speed (mph): No Data
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
• Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data

Comfort & Convenience

• Power windows: Not Available
• Power locks: Not Available
• Cruise control: Not Available
• Sunroof: Not Available
• Navigational systems: Not Available
• Telemetric: Not Available
• Trip computer: Not Available
• Height adjustable pedals: Not Available
• Tachometer: Standard
• Air conditioning: Standard
• Climate control: Not Available
• Rear control for climate control: No Data
• Seating capacity: two

Entertainment

• Includes radio: Standard
• Includes cassette: Not Available
• Includes single CD: Standard
• CD changer: No Data
• CD changer capacity: No Data
• CD player reads MP3: Standard
• MP3 player: Not Available
• DVD: Not Available
• Video player: No Data

Safety Features

• Electronic traction control: Not Available
• Stability control: Not Available
• Collision warning system: No Data
• First aid kit: No Data
• Low tire pressure indicator: Standard

Airbags   

• Driver: Standard
• Passenger: Standard
• Occupant sensors: Standard
• Side airbag: Optional

Brakes & Traction   

• ABS: Standard
• Electronic brake distribution: Not Available
• Brake assists system: Not Available

Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): 60,000
• Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Power train   

• Duration (months): 60
• Distance (km): 100,000
• Distance (miles): 62,100

Warranty: Anti-Corrosion   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): Unlimited
• Distance (miles): Unlimited

Warranty: Paint   

• Duration (months): No Data
• Distance (km): No Data
• Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Full Service   

• Duration (months): No Data
• Distance (km): No Data
• Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Roadside Assistance   

• Duration (months): 60
• Distance (km): 100,000
• Distance (miles): 62,100