First Look: 2011 Dakota
The new Dakota gets two new important standard safety features: side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. Also, three new exterior colors are available: Hunter Green Pearl Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal and Light Graystone.
Other than that, the Ram truck is much the same as the 2010 model. The Dakota got new front and rear suspension components to improve ride quality and handling in 2010, but there's no change to payload or towing figures.
The Dakota starts at $23,110, a $355 increase over the 2010 model. Destination tacks on another $740. For more information check out our research page. Dakota pickup production will end in 2011, according to Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Ram Trucks. There are already 354 2011 Dakotas on sale on Cars.com.
