The new 2006 2007 Dodge Dakota SXT takes the Dakota truck to the next level with 3.9 ltr Magnum V6 engine comes with a standard 5 speed manual or available 4 speed automatic transmission. The exterior of the new Dakota features body color wheel flares and grille with 16" x 8" cast aluminum wheels. For safety the new 2006 2007 Dodge Dakota has power anchors and upper tether anchors for child seats, a front passenger air bag with an on/off switch that is not available on the Dakota Quad Cab and Next generation driver and front passenger air bags.

The new 2006 2007 Dodge Dakota offers drivers new 4 wheel disc brakes with rear wheel ABS and Electronic Variable Brake Proportioning, Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer and side door beams. Also available is the Skid Plate Group on 4x4 Dakota models.

For 2006 2007, the Dodge Dakota offers three available engines, the Magnum 3.9 liter V6 175 horsepower 225 lb. ft. of torque @3,200 rpm and the Magnum Next Generation 4.7 ltr V8 235 horsepower, lightweight composite intake manifold with high flow cast aluminum cylinder heads. The largest Dodge Dakota engine is the Magnum 5.9 ltr V8 250 horsepower 345 lb ft of torque @ 3,200 rpm. The Dodge Dakota best in class seating for 6 with the 40 / 20 / 40 split bench front seat available on the 2006 2007 Dakota Quad Cab and Club Cab, also, leather trimmed or cloth seating surfaces and rear split bench folding seats on Dodge Dakota Quad Cab.

The 2006 2007 Dodge Dakota, winner of the 2002 Total Quality Award for Best Compact Pickup Ownership Experience 4 years in a row and offers many features which include an available steering wheel mounted audio controls to help allow easily control the new optional 6 disc in dash CD AM/FM radio and 8 Infinity speakers. Dakota also offers available overhead console with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, power locks, mirrors and windows and center floor console.