Flaunting a best in class towing capacity of 7,250 pounds, the 2011 RAM Dakota is a mid-size truck powerful enough to get the job done. With the addition of standard antilock brakes and side curtain airbags, the 2011 RAM Dakota is a smart and safe choice.
The 2011 RAM Dakota comes in three trims: the ST, Big Horn (known as the Lone Star in Texas), and the Laramie. Each of these trims can be purchased with either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive*. The Big Horn trim comes with an available extended cab or crew cab while the Laramie trim is only available with the crew cab. The base ST trim comes equipped with an extended cab.
2011 RAM Dakota ST
3.7-liter V6 engine producing 210 horsepower
15 MPG city / 20 MPG highway
4-speed automatic transmission, corporate 8.25 rear axle, 16-inch styled-steel wheels, trailer tow wiring with 4-pin connector, heavy duty suspension, and fog lamps
Premium cloth bucket seats, manually adjustable driver seat, manual windows and locks, air condition, tilt steering columns, and deep tint sunscreen glass
4-speaker media center with CD player and MP3 connectivity and 12-volt power outlet
2011 RAM Dakota Big Horn
3.7-liter V6 engine with 4-speed automatic transmission
15 MPG city / 20 MPG highway
17-inch aluminum wheels, remote keyless entry, power locks, and power windows with driver's one-touch-down feature
Rear 40 / 40 folding split seat, premium floor mats with stitched logo, and floor console with fold out electronics organizer
2011 RAM Dakota Laramie
3.7-liter V6 engine delivering 235 lb-ft of torque
15 MPG city / 20 MPG highway
18-inch aluminum wheels, rear sliding window, Sentry Key® theft deterrent system, illuminated entry, pickup box utility rails, and under the rail box bedliner
Leather-trimmed bucket seats, rear 60 / 40 folding seat, 6-way power driver's seat, and Crate 'n Go® rear storage
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls, media center with a 6-disc CD/DVD/MP3 player, and six Alpine® speakers
Standard Safety Features
Multistage and side-curtain airbags
Antilock brakes
Tire pressure monitoring system
Energy-absorbing crush zones
Not only is the 2011 RAM Dakota a safer and more ruggedly designed option, its recalibrated suspension gives it a better ride as well.