Professional Reviews

• “Dakota's biggest advantage, other than its larger size, is the availability [of] V8 engines, not one, but two of them.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...club cab's backseat offers barely passable comfort for adults.” — Edmunds.com
• “Note that the 2005 Chevy Silverado and '05 GMC Sierra two-wheel drive models-both full-size trucks with V8s-have a bit higher fuel economy ratings than this.” — MSN Autos
• “The intersection of the front fender, multi-element, twin-lens headlamp and grille makes the whole design work beautifully.” — New Car Test Drive
• “The new interior was designed for comfort, and options like plush heated leather seats, steering wheel audio controls and satellite radio make the Dakota more carlike than ever.” — Edmunds.com
• “It drives bigger than it looks, with a hefty, Ram-like way about it, a nicely muscular street swagger.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...extensive wind-tunnel development makes this one of the most aerodynamically efficient pickups ever built.” — Edmunds.com
• “The Dakota has fast steering and an almost carlike ride, although bad roads elicit some choppiness with 4-wheel-drive versions.” — MSN Autos
• “The new rack-and-pinion power steering is a bit over-assisted for our tastes but will probably be okay for most customers.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...the ride was quieter [than the previous Dakota], because of extra sound insulation that includes better door weather stripping, thicker glass on the front doors and twice-as-thick insulation on the floor and dashboard panel.” — MSN Autos
• “The designers have added in more brushed sheetmetal accents around the cockpit, and the whole design works very well in terms of usability, convenience, and reach.” — New Car Test Drive
• “[the interior] suffers from drab colors and too much hard shiny plastic.” — MSN Autos
• “On the road, the word refinement springs to mind.” — Edmunds.com
• “The Dakota is now the largest and by far the most powerful pickup in the segment.” — New Car Test Drive