NEW FOR 2010:
- Manual transmission discontinued
- Full floor console with 12-volt power outlet standard on all models; front bench seat optional
- Extended Cab adds standard rear seats
- Premium Stain Repel fabric standard on Extended Cab ST and SXT, and Crew Cab SXT
- Extended and Crew SXT add optional six-way power driver's seat
- Crew SXT adds available Convenience Group
- Remote start added to Convenience Group option; Sirius satellite radio added to Premium Sound Group option
- Exterior colours: Bright White, Flame Red and Mango Tango Pearl added; Stone White, Detonator Yellow and Sunburst Orange Pearl discontinued
For 2010, the Dodge Dakota now comes only with an automatic transmission. Other changes are mainly trim: a full floor console is standard on all models, while rear seats are now found on all Extended Cab models. A 40/20/40 front bench seat is now optional. Stain Repel fabric is now found on specific models, while an optional six-way power driver's seat can be added to SXT models.
The Dakota comes as an Extended or Crew Cab, with a choice of two engines: a 3.7-litre V6 with four-speed automatic, and 4.7-litre flexible-fuel V8 with five-speed automatic. Both are available in two- or four-wheel drive.
Extended Cab models come in ST or SXT trim, while Crew Cabs come in SXT or SLT trim.
Features on the ST include 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, fog lamps, deep-tint rear windows, dual-position tailgate, variable intermittent wipers, four-pin trailer harness, carpeted floor, floor console, six-DVD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input, Stain Repel fabric seats, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, passenger sun visor mirror, and tire pressure monitoring system.
The SXT models add 16-inch alloy wheels, cargo lamp, power mirrors, power locks with keyless entry, floor mats, cruise control, and power windows.
The SLT adds 18-inch alloy wheels, under-rail box liner, bright rear fascia, hood insulation, bright body side mouldings and grille accents, utility box rails, sliding rear window, overhead console, garage door opener, illuminated entry, heated leather seats, six-way power driver's seat, Sirius satellite radio, driver's sun visor mirror, and security alarm.
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