For 2009, the Dodge Dakota is offered in two body styles - Extended Cab and Crew Cab. Four trim levels are offered: ST, Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas only), TRX4 and Laramie .
The 2009 Dodge Dakota features distinctive exterior and interior styling, and many best-in-class capabilities, such as the only available V-8 engine in its class, best-in-class towing capability of up to 7,050 pounds, the greatest interior room of any mid-size truck, with 30 cubic feet of interior space in Extended Cab models and 37.1 cubic feet for Crew Cab, and the largest and longest standard cargo bed in its class: 6-foot 6-inches in the Extended Cab.
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2009
NEW MODELS
• Big Horn/Lone Star models replace SXT
• SLT, Sport and TRX 4x2 trim levels dropped for 2009
EXTERIOR
• New exterior colors: Stone White Clear Coat, Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat, Austin Tan Pearl Coat
• Crate 'N GoTM standard on Big Horn/Lone Star models
• 4.7-liter V-8 engine available on Big Horn/Lone Star models
• 18-inch aluminum wheels standard on Laramie model
INTERIOR
• Tilt steering wheel standard on ST model
• Premium cloth bucket seats standard on Laramie
• Premium bolstered bucket seats standard on TRX4
Source: Chrysler LLC.