2006 Dodge Dakota

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2006 Dodge Dakota 4x2 Club Cab 131.3 in. WB shown
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2006 Dodge Dakota

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,950–$13,100  

MPG City: 15 – 16 Highway: 19 – 22

Available Engines

210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (regular gas)
230-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)
250-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)
260-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed multi-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(3.7) 21 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison

Summary

New or Notable

Quad Cab and Club Cab body styles
V-6 or V-8
Manual or automatic
New editions for 2006
 

What We Like

+Passenger space
+V-8 performance
+Maneuverability
+Towing capacity
+Instrument readability
 

What We Don't

-V-6 performance
-Manual-transmission operation
-Automatic-transmission operation with H.O. V-8
-Seatback support
 
Redesigned for the 2005 model year, Dodge's smaller pickup truck grew in size, and the automaker called it the largest in its class. Styling features are reminiscent of the full-size Ram pickup. A V-6 and two V-8 engines are available in Dakota models. Four new editions join the 2006 lineup: TRX, TRX4 Off-Road, R/T and Night Runner.  Read More

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