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2004 Dodge Dakota - Reviews - Buying Guide

2004 Dodge Dakota Buying Resources:

2004 Dodge Dakota Review:

A new engine and a special Stampede package bolster the lineup of the 2004 Dodge Dakota, the manufacturer’s rugged compact pickup truck. That, and its combination of safety, versatility and comfort, has earned the Dakota yet another Best Buy distinction from Consumer Guide.  

The model lineup of the Dodge Dakota is trimmed somewhat this year. With the new engine, a 3.7-liter V6, Dodge drops the old 5.9-liter V8. Last year’s R/T model has also been discontinued, streamlining the family even more. Still, the Dakota has the most snarl in the compact pickup class.

The 2004 Dakota is offered as a three-passenger regular cab and as a six-passenger extended Club Cab, both with two doors. The crew cab Quad Cab has four doors and sits six as well. Regular and Club Cab have a 6.5-ft cargo bed, the Quad Cab a 5.3-ft box.

Under the Hood

Dodge offers the new 3.7-liter V8 engine to meet the varying needs of compact pickup owners. It generates up to 210 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 235 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission are both offered. And of course, the 2004 Dakota is available with a rear-wheel drive configuration, or a four-wheel drive setup.

If you really need power with your compact pickup, you’d better step up to the 4.7-liter Magnum V8. With 230 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm, it is easily the strongest in the segment. It can be mated to 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.

The result of this power is that the Dakota can offer a 6,600-pound maximum towing capacity and a 2,190-pound maximum payload capability. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on four-wheel drive models and two-wheel drive models that come with a GVWR of 5,350 pounds or more. An anti-lock braking system is standard in the rear, with four-wheel ABS available as an option.

Standard Features, Options Packages and Style

The 2004 Dakota Quad Cab’s interior is the largest among four-door compact pickups, with the most front and rear shoulder and hip room as well.

The new Stampede package is offered with regular cab and Club Cab Sport models. It features unique monochromatic custom front and rear body-color fascia moldings, ground-effect side body moldings, 16" x 8" aluminum wheels, wheel flares and a rear stabilizer bar.

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2004 Dodge Reviews:

2004 Dodge Caravan - 2004 Dodge Dakota - 2004 Dodge Durango - 2004 Dodge Intrepid - 2004 Dodge Neon - 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 / Ram 3500 - 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - 2004 Dodge Ram - 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe - 2004 Dodge Stratus - 2004 Dodge Viper

 

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