The 2006 Dodge Dakota - Woodgrain Dash Kit

The 2006 Dodge Dakota was the only entry in the pack of pick-ups released by US and import manufacturers to come equipped with a V8 making it a powerful and attractive option for many truck lovers. What's more, Dodge seems to have given more thought than Ford or GM to comfort and handling by furnishing the 2006 Dakota with the smoothest ride in town. The cab of this year's Dakota provides ample space for occupants and their stuff (whether "stuff" consists of toolboxes or the kiddies' backpacks), a part or full-time 4-wheel drive and full-size pick-up towing capability.

Surprisingly, the 2006 Dodge Dakota contains a great number of updates despite the fact that the truck was completely redesigned ony one year previously in 2005. Some of the salient updates are a new optional sunroof, enhanced audio system with a port for MP3 players, extended cab rear doors that open almost to a full one hundred eighty degrees and an updated transmission. Most important for the present post, as we shall soon see, the interior of the Dakota feels more like a car than it does a truck. The controls are well-placed and designed and are all within easy reach of the driver. The aluminum trim and white gauges add style but, as reviewers have pointed out, the materials used on the dash pales in comparison to some import pick-ups. Nonetheless, the Dakota lends itself well to aftermarket mods such as vinyl dash kits and the Crew Cab is without equal when it comes to adult carrying capacity.