Dodge Dakota Night Runner
The all-new 2006 Dodge Dakota Night Runner stands out with an intimidating blacked-out color theme. Offered in black, with a unique black chrome grille, Black 17-inch chrome wheels, embroidered "Night Runner" badges on the headrests and a black center stack, the Dodge Dakota Night Runner is available on the SLT trim in Club or Quad Cab body styles.

Strong and Powerful
The 2006 Dodge Dakota takes its place at the head of the mid-size truck class with a hyrdroformed, fully boxed frame, coupled with coil-over shock absorbers, and an independent front suspension that provides precise ride and handling dynamics. Dodge Dakota achieves a best-in-class tow rating of 7,150 lbs. and a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 11,700 lbs.

"The 2006 Dodge Dakota clearly represents a major pillar of the Dodge truck lineup," said Jackson. "As with the Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI®, Dodge Ram SRT10, Dodge Ram Heavy Duty and the new Dodge Ram Mega Cab, the 2006 Dodge Dakota dominates its segment with torque and capability. Longer and wider than the mid-size competition, the Dodge Dakota offers best-in-class overall interior space and comfort."

The Only V-8s In Its Class
With two V-8 offerings, the 2006 Dodge Dakota dominates the mid-size segment in torque and towing. The 4.7-liter V-8 Magnum is rated at 230 horsepower (172 kW) and 290 lb.-ft. of torque (319 Nom), while the 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8 provides even more performance with 260 horsepower (190 kW) and 310 lb.-ft. of torque (420 Nom).

A powerful 3.7-liter Magnum® V-6 rated at 210 horsepower (157 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. of torque (319 Nom) is a segment-exclusive standard feature on the 2006 Dodge Dakota.

Class-Leading Comfort And Capability
Both Dodge Dakota Club Cab and Dakota Quad Cab models offer spacious and comfortable interiors with 55.3 cu. ft. of interior volume in Dakota Club Cab and 55.8 cu. ft. of interior volume in Dakota Quad Cab. The driver's seat track on both Quad Cab and Club Cab models have 8.7 inches of travel to improve comfort. The Dakota Club Cab front passenger seat has an ample 7.5 inches of travel.

The Dodge Dakota Club Cab is the standard cab offering of the Dodge Dakota. With forward-facing rear seats and standard rear-hinged Full-Swing access doors that open nearly 180 degrees for easy entry and exit, the Dakota Club Cab's rear seats provide seating for two adults. For added versatility, folding rear seat cushions provide 30.0 cu. ft. of storage behind the front seats.

The Dodge Dakota Quad Cab offers the most overall interior space in its class with available six-passenger seating. With rear seats folded, 37.1 cu. ft. of storage space is available behind the Dakota Quad Cab's front seat.