The 24-Jun-96 AutoWeek magazine has a 2 page feature introducing the 1997
Dodge Dakota. An exterior photo is provided of both a regular cab and an
extended cab as well as of the interior. Goals appear to be durability and
value (prices are not expected to go up much). No details on front
suspension (did they drop the torsion setup?). V8 output now 230HP, 300FP.
Interior is wider (72 inches) but marketing is refocusing as "compact" to
avoid all the confusion when it was a midsize. This even though it is almost
as big as some full-size trucks.
It looks like a slightly smaller Ram. It has the big-rig grill and curvy
front end and rear fenders - looks nice! Subject vehicles are not disguised
like the photo at:
http://www.detnews.com./AUTOS/0802/spied.htm
Mark Kraieski
'92 Dakota Club Cab, V8, 4WD, Auto
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