Spied: 2008 Dodge Dakota

[Variance]

Spied: 2008 Dodge Dakota

From the looks of this latest spy photo, the 2008 Dodge Dakota will get a revamped grille and a new set of headlights by late next year. Expect to see the base 3.7-liter six replaced by Chrysler's new 4.0-liter V6 too, while the V8s get bumps in horsepower. A much needed interior upgrade should be part of the package as well.

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[Intrepidation]

I like what I see so far!

[BrewSwillis]

It could only be an improvement......I hope.

[MGZ06]

Looks like the same treatment as the Durango, I always thought the Dakota's current designed looked too low in front.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

Not too bad.

But, in actuality, the whole needs to go back to the organic muscular splendor of the 1997 - 2004 models.

[BrewSwillis]

Not too bad.

But, in actuality, the whole needs to go back to the organic muscular splendor of the 1997 - 2004 models.

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Yeah, I think this style is the coolest Dakota they ever made:

[FAPTurbo]

Yeah, I think this style is the coolest Dakota they ever made:

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Those turn my head, believe it or not.

[K.C.]

I agree with the above posts, the 97-04 Daks were true baby Rams and sold well because of it. The new ones are a hodge podge of different designs that just doesnt go together or put out a reputation of toughness, and whats up with no Hemi offered? Pure BS. I like the idea of the new 4.0 liter going into the trucks. That's going to be a great base engine and could probably eliminate the base 4.7 V-8. They need to up the power of the "HO 4.7" though because its power would be too close to the 4.0 V-6.

K.C.

[matt41]

Three words: Power Wagon concept

[Intrepidation]

Yup, I loved the 97-04 Dakotas...this one I've never been crazy for.