1974 Dodge Trucks Article

Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Laramie

This mid sized Dodge Pickup Truck is one of the biggest in the mid-size range and the option to have it fitted with a 4.7 litre V8 engine, means it is a powerful truck in a small frame. It might not be as quick as the bigger versions of a Ram Dodge Pickup Truck, but it certainly has the grille of one and the all important 4 doors that any pickup must have. It certainly looks like its bigger sister and you may even get mistaken for driving a Ram, until one pulled up beside you and then you can nip off quickly with its ease of steering, leaving nobody the wiser.

The standard production model comes with a 3.6lt V6 engine and a six speed manual transmission. However, as stated above this can be increased if required. You also have the optional five speed automatic, which provides a synchronicity between a big engine and smooth driving. If you want pulling power than for a midsize truck it is estimated that this impressive Dodge Pickup truck is able to tow 7,000 pounds.

As for comfort, you are not going to miss out by going for a mid size, as the Laramie can fit six and has enough room for storage under the bed. It has a 40/20/40 split front bench and a 40/60 split rear, Dodge seem to have thought of everything.

The interior is deliciously designed and it has the optional feature of bucket seats and an impressive leather finishing, all the power features you would expect, such as windows and locks and also a steering wheel with the latest in technological audio control. That is not all; you also get the six speaker stereo system for all your passengers and your own listening needs. There is plenty of headroom too and the rear doors expand to provide easier movement when entering and exiting the vehicle.

This Dodge Pickup does not scrimp on safety features in fact it promotes them, you get the multistage front airbags and you can even take the option of having the side and rear curtain bags. The antilock breaking system is standard for the rear end, although you do not get traction control.

The drivability of the Dakota is as you would expect while listening to the V8 bellow its animal like guttural chants, is as a truck should be. It may roll slightly in a corner but it’s designed to be loaded, so adding the extra weight will keep this mid size beast in a calm condition. It is a sprightly Dodge Pickup Truck and manoeuvres easily, when pushing the peddle down it seems to get heavier at a higher speed and is more like an extension of the driver.