Optional equipment includes a four-speed automatic transmission with the 3.7-liter V-6 engine, a 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine with five-speed automatic transmission, sliding rear window, cloth heated bucket seats with six-way power driver's seat, 500-watt SoundBox audio system, UConnect™ hands-free communications system with Bluetooth™ wireless technology, four-wheel anti-lock brake system, supplemental side-curtain air bags, skid Plate Group and Trailer Tow Group.

Dodge Dakota SLT
In Addition to the standard equipment offered on the Dodge Dakota ST, the 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT includes the 3.7-liter Magnum V-6, chrome bumpers, fog lamps, dual power mirrors, power windows, locks and keyless entry, 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels, and cloth bucket seats with full-floor console.

Optional features on the 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT include the 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 and 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8 engines, 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, full-time electric-shift transfer case (four-wheel drive only), leather seats, six-way power driver's seat, premium AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc CD player and MP3 capability, Alpine six-speaker system with 288-watt amplifier, leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls, and Sport Appearance Package.

Dodge Dakota Laramie
The 2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie is the ultimate premium mid-size pickup truck. In addition to features offered on other Dodge Dakota models, the Dodge Dakota Laramie comes standard with automatic transmission, automatic headlamps, leather bucket seats with six-way power driver's seat, premium AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc CD player and MP3 capability, Alpine six-speaker system with 288-watt amplifier, leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls, auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror, UConnect Hands-Free Communications System with Bluetooth wireless technology, security alarm, Sentry Key® engine immobilizer, and Overhead Convenience Group.

The 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 and 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8 engines are available with the 2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie.

Inferno Red Crystal Pearl and Light Khaki will be offered as new colors on the 2006 Dodge Dakota.

The 2006 Dodge Dakota is built at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Warren, Mich.