Drivers who require the stability and traction of a four-wheel-drive system can opt for the Dodge Dakota TRX Crew Cab 4WD. A new trim for 2008, this truck comes with an expanded list of standard features designed for rugged driving, including premium cloth bucket seats, black headlight bezels with accent rings, dual front tow hooks, and TRX 16-inch cast aluminum wheels. In addition, the truck's 3.92-to-1 axle ratio results in improved acceleration and gives the TRX Crew Cab 4WD more torque for climbing grades, carrying loads, and pulling trailers.
The four-door TRX Crew Cab 4WD offers a roomy cabin, with seating for up to five passengers and 37 cubic feet of space, so no one will feel cramped. Standard interior features include power windows and door locks, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, remote keyless entry, a security alarm, and a four-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player, an MP3 input jack, and a year of Sirius satellite radio.
The TRX's center floor console includes a fold-out bin for electronics devices like cell phones or MP3 players as well as other items. In addition, the TRX comes equipped with an overhead console that includes a temperature display, compass, and a mini-trip computer, among other features.
A 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter Magnum V6 engine, designed for improved fuel efficiency, powers the TRX Crew Cab 4WD. The engine links to a four-speed automatic transmission, which comes standard. Antilock brakes and traction control are among the truck's other features.
The 2008 Dakota TRX Crew Cab 4WD sports an updated, more-aerodynamic front end, with a new hood, grille, headlights, and front fascia. Other exterior features include a dual-position tailgate, which enables the Dakota to carry extra-long cargo.
Drivers and reviewers give the TRX Crew Cab 4WD good marks for its styling, gas mileage, interior space, and towing capabilities, although some find it lacking in ground clearance and approach angle, which affects its off-roading capabilities.
