Truck Reviews: 2009 Dodge Dakota

The 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 does not nearly get the recognition it deserves, given what a wonderful pickup truck it is. The Dodge Ram seems to get all of the public relations appearances, but the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 is a favorite of those in the know as just as outstanding a purchase as the Ram. With a base sticker price of only $27,705 the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 gets 14 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway, which is pretty good for a pickup of this caliber.

The excellent performance of the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 is due to the 3.7 Liter, V-6 engine and 4 speed automatic transmission. With an anti-spin differential rear axle, heavy duty suspension, and rack-and-pinion steering the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie is engineered quite well. Equipped with an engine block heater, the Dodge Dakota Laramie offers front disc and rear drum brakes for sure stopping in all conditions. Featuring a payload capacity of 1,750 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 7,100 pounds, the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 is made to take punishment. The Dodge Dakota Laramie has a wheelbase of 131.3 inches, and has a turning diameter of 43.3 feet.

The interior of the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 has all of the comfort of a sedan, but is definitely a rugged pickup truck. A 6 way power drivers seat, power windows and door locks, and stain resistant fabric are standard on the 2009 Dodge Dakota. Steering wheel mounted audio controls, air conditioning, and a silver bezel instrument panel have the drivers comfort in mind. A rear window defroster, floor console, and rear folding split seat round out the interior features nicely. With 39.7 inches of front headroom and 41.9 inches of front leg room the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 can comfortably accommodate the larger individuals among us.

The exterior of the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie is the classic attractive Dodge look, augmented by 18 inch aluminum wheels on Goodyear tires. Power mirrors, deep tint glass, a fixed long mast antenna, and chrome tubular side steps complete a rugged exterior.

The warranty on the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 is a basic 36 month/36,000 mile general warranty.

A consumer looking for a quality, dependable pickup truck will be well-served by the 2009 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4 x 2 .