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In the end, we'd have to say it depends on your needs. The S-10/Sonoma is a capable little truck. The Dakota is there if you need more than the S-10, but not enough to justify a full-size pickup. At the time it was built, Chrysler seemed content with that niche.
If you're not happy with either one, this is a good time for you - in a year GM will introduce the next generation of the S-10, which we'd expect to have substantially upgraded brakes, handling, and turning circles, not to mention their new straight-six which produces the power of an eight, with better gas mileage. Wait two years or so, and Dodge will have a new Dakota, with a more efficient V6 and, we suspect, a more efficient transmission and, maybe, the new small-block Hemi, with a hybrid-electric powertrain down the road.
If you need a truck now, rest assured that both the S-10 and Dakota are good choices. |
