If one word could best describe the 2003 Dodge Dakota, comfortable would be it. Whether carrying five adults, cruising the interstate, transporting cargo or tackling off-road terrain, the Dakota is at ease no matter where it is or what it's asked to do. Plentiful V8 power, alert transmission, spot-on suspension both on- and off-road, easily accessible and accommodating cabin. Finally realizing that a 120-horsepower engine has no business being in a 3,500-pound (or more) pickup, Dodge drops the 2.5-liter inline four from the Dakota's powertrain roster. An optional five-speed automatic transmission for the 4.7-liter V8 debuts. Willing power plants, automatic transmissions that are rarely caught off guard and well-sorted suspensions make these trucks easy to live with, no matter what they're asked to do. On-road, the supple suspension swallows up bumps, yet doesn't have the truck wallowing through the turns. And off-road, the 2003 Dodge Dakota easily handles everything, even severely rutted and rock-strewn trails.

　　Options included:

　　AM/FM Stereo Radio

　　Air Conditioning

　　Tilt Steering Wheel

　　Reclining Seats

　　Anti-Lock Braking System

　　Alloy Wheels

　　Driver Side Air Bag

　　Inside Hood Release

　　Cloth Upholstery

　　Trailer Hitch

　　Audio Cassette Player

　　Split Bench Seats

　　Power Steering

　　Clock

　　Tachometer

　　AM/FM Radio

　　Chrome Bumper(s)

　　Center Console

　　Illuminated Entry System

　　Intermittent Wipers

　　Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

　　Air Conditioning

　　Dual Air Bags

　　PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG