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BOSSHOG

(40,782 posts) Sat Jan 18, 2025, 08:50 PM Jan 18

Interesting News in the truck world

Dodge is bringing back the Dakota in 2026. A smaller truck, easier to get around, easier to park, easier to get in a garage. An old guys truck. Looking forward to it.

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Interesting News in the truck world (Original Post) BOSSHOG Jan 18 OP

I leased a 2000 Dakota, extended cab, 4 WD. Perfect size. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 18 #1

I got a a Canyon BOSSHOG Jan 18 #2

Needs to be low gizmo, high value! Mopar151 Jan 18 #3

Cool....I live in Dakota. a kennedy Jan 18 #4

I was talking to an old guy in town this morning BOSSHOG Jan 18 #5

Parking space size is an issue Old Crank Jan 19 #9

I wouldn't count on much Historic NY Jan 18 #6

I miss the little Ford Ranger. chouchou Jan 18 #7

Ford brought back the Ranger AverageOldGuy Jan 18 #8

I read another article about the new Dakota BOSSHOG Jan 19 #10

I think it'll be the Ram Rampage, odd as it sounds. flvegan Jan 20 #11

Or the Canyon Echo BOSSHOG Jan 20 #12

OAITW r.2.0

(29,161 posts)

1. I leased a 2000 Dakota, extended cab, 4 WD. Perfect size.

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 08:54 PM

Jan 18

When I was building my log home. Loved it. Wife didn't want to buy it on end of lease.

BOSSHOG

(40,782 posts)

2. I got a a Canyon

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 09:00 PM

Jan 18

I like it more than I thought I would. Electronic gizmos out the wazoo. Safety devices which are greatly appreciated. East to park, drive and room left in the garage. And 310 horses. I’m happy with it. Looking forward to the new Dakota hitting the road.

Mopar151

(10,200 posts)

3. Needs to be low gizmo, high value!

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 09:06 PM

Jan 18

And, for crissake, make it a least "salt resistant"!

a kennedy

(32,618 posts)

4. Cool....I live in Dakota.

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 09:06 PM

Jan 18

and such a nice change from all those HUGE trucks that try to park in a regular parking spot and hang over the line by about 3 feet. 🤬 🤬 🤬

BOSSHOG

(40,782 posts)

5. I was talking to an old guy in town this morning

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #4)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 09:13 PM

Jan 18

Who is having a hard time driving and parking. I think the parking spots could be a tad wider. Vehicles have gotten bigger but parking space sizes remain the same. I know the consternation ensuing from losing parking spaces if they are widened. It’s just a thought.

Old Crank

(5,151 posts)

9. Parking space size is an issue

Reply to BOSSHOG (Reply #5)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 09:25 AM

Jan 19

When you increase the space size, not just width but length and height, also you cut down on the number of spaces. Trying to do that in an existing parking garage is a problem when aisle width is set and structural supports are in place. Then building new garages means fewer spaces, taller floors and costs balloon.

Historic NY

(38,306 posts)

6. I wouldn't count on much

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 11:10 PM

Jan 18

Stellantis is in trouble in the auto world Jeep Grand Wagoner @130K, Wrangler isn't saving them either isn't selling along with their Fiat 500es they have more than 330 days worth of them in supply. They shutter the factory.

Killing the Charger was a dumb move considering there aren't many 4dr sedans and the police bought lots of them

https://www.motortrend.com/features/stellantis-cfo-doug-ostermann-interview-jeep-dodge-ram-chrysler/

chouchou

(1,540 posts)

7. I miss the little Ford Ranger.

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 11:32 PM

Jan 18

AverageOldGuy

(2,366 posts)

8. Ford brought back the Ranger

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 11:40 PM

Jan 18

It’s an overpriced downsized F150. My1997 Mazda B4000 — a Ranger with a Mazda nameplate - runs circles around the new Ranger — more power, more payload, easy to work on.

Let’s hope Dodge really does revive the Dakota, not just slap the nameplate on a piece of overpriced commuter vehicle that is a truck in name only.

BOSSHOG

(40,782 posts)

10. I read another article about the new Dakota

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Reply #8)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 08:34 PM

Jan 19

Somewhat confusing (for me) but sounds like Dodges new truck will be competing with the Ford Maverick.

flvegan

(64,720 posts)

11. I think it'll be the Ram Rampage, odd as it sounds.

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:15 PM

Jan 20

Wouldn't mind them changing it to the Dakota as the above sounds, well, stupid. And they can't call it the Ram Page. Well, they could I guess.

Being Dodge, sooner or later it'll have a Hellcat version I'm sure. Which will be hilarious if they do.

BOSSHOG

(40,782 posts)

12. Or the Canyon Echo

Reply to flvegan (Reply #11)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:33 PM

Jan 20

The Dakota Hellcat. Imagine the commercials

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