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The Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck from the Chrysler LLC part of the Dodge brand. The Dodge Dakota was introduced in 1987 and is a convenient design with body-on-frame construction and leaf spring/live axle rear end. The first generation of the Dodge Dakota was produced from 1986 to 1997. The name Dakota means "friend or ally" in the Sioux Indian language. The second generation of the Dodge Dakota was produced from 1997 to 2004 and was sold in different parts. The current generation that started in 2005 is considered the third generation of Dodge Dakota.

The size of the Dakota is considered to be between the compact (Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S-10) and the full-sized (Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado) pickups and Dodge's own Ram. The Dakota was the first small pickup that used the V8 engine and the rack and pinion steering parts. The Dakota was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2000. In 1988, the Sport package was used as a mid-year release, available in both 2wd and 4x4 model. 1991, the limited edition “drop top” models of the Dodge Dakota was introduced. Only 8 cars were manufactured making it the rarest Dakota.