2005 Dodge Dakota

2005 Dodge Dakota - Vehicle Highlights

Powertrain
Standard 3.7-liter V-6 engine and optional 4.7-liter V-8 engine
Optional 4.7-liter high output V-8 engine—250+ horsepower (new for 2005)
Six-speed manual transmission (new for 2005)
Full-time four-wheel drive transfer case—optional
TOW/HAUL transmission shift mode to improve vehicle performance and fuel economy while minimizing engine noise during trailer towing or heavy-load hauling
Quieter air induction system (new for 2005)
Starter override feature—prevents starter operation if the engine is running, and automatically disengages the starter when the engine reaches operating speed to prevent excessive starter overrun

Chassis
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating—6,010 lbs. (2726 kg)—all models
Coil-over-shock-absorber independent front suspension (new for 2005)
Stronger, more durable hydroformed frame (new for 2005)
Outstanding brake system stopping distance, fade resistance and pedal feel with new disc/drum brake system that weighs 15 pounds (6.8 kg) less than four-wheel disc brakes of comparable performance (new for 2005)
Chrome-clad 17-inch wheels—optional on SLT and Laramie (new for 2005)

Body
Restyled body (new for 2005)
Rear access doors on Club Cab® (new for 2005)
Automatic headlamps (new for 2005)—standard on Laramie
Roll-formed ultra-high-strength steel windshield header (new for 2005)
Ditch weld seam (where the roof meets the aperture) provides a finished appearance without a molding (new for 2005)

Interior Systems
Freshened interior (new for 2005)
Cloth and leather seats available with carbon fiber heating elements (new for 2005)
Rear door map pockets in Club Cab and Quad Cab™ rear door trim panels (new for 2005)
Standard AM/FM stereo radio with CD player(Sales Code REF)
Optional integral six-disc CD changer capable of playing MP3 discs (Sales Code RAQ) (new for 2005)
Powerful audio system—288 watts—optional Infinity® speaker system (new for 2005)
Optional Satellite Digital Audio radio system (new for 2005)
Optional UConnect™ hands-free communications system (new for 2005)
CAN (Controller Area Network) protocol intra-vehicle communications network (new for 2005)

Safety and Security
Multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags with weight-based Occupant Classification
System (OCS) for controlling front passenger airbag deployment (new for 2005)
Available side-curtain air bags for front and rear seats (new for 2005)
Shoulder belts in all rear seating positions, Club Cab and Quad Cab (shoulder belt in center rear seating position of Quad Cab [new for 2005])
Head restraints in rear outboard seating positions that comply with proposed regulation (new for 2005)
Taller front head restraints that comply with proposed regulation (new for 2005)
ntegrated Remote Keyless Entry transmitter and ignition key—optional (new for 2005)
Long-range Remote Keyless Entry transmitter—optional (new for 2005)
Security alarm