dasbulliwagen Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 The Windsor Star reported that local suppliers and an industry research company have agreed that the “lifestyle pickup” Dakota replacement would be produced at Windsor, making it likely that past Allpar reports of the vehicle sharing basic dimensions and underbody with the minivans are on target. The article used the following photo from suzq044 at Allpar as an illustration. The Star said that annual demand was projected at around 15,000 to 20,000 units per year; the truck would essentially be used to assure that Windsor could retain three shifts in the event of lower minivan demand. This would reduce pressure on Chrysler to provide rebates and other incentives; in the long run this would allow for more attractive lease rates as resale values rose. The truck is expected for the 2013 model year; its basic outlines were first discussed on Allpar in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 LOL!! Well, you had a pretty decent run there, Dakota... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 look nice but look like photoshop to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 look nice but look like photoshop to me No shirt sherlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Doesn’t look too bad, if you’re into that sort of style. Maybe I’m old-school, but I still prefer my original Dakotas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfortier Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I feel like the Dakotas progressively got worse visually over time... The very first models looked nice, now they just look plain ugly to me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver88 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 :ack: That's not a truck. Sorry Chrysler, no sale. I guess I'm getting old( turn 5-0 next week), but I expect a truck to look like one. I also want to be able to haul crap in it and not worry about it. Looks too sissy-fied to me. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ive shunned the Dakota since Chrysler decided it had a better future than the Comanche. anyway just think, that could be the new Comanche if they hadnt axed it in 1992? :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ive shunned the Dakota since Chrysler decided it had a better future than the Comanche. anyway just think, that could be the new Comanche if they hadnt axed it in 1992? :shake: when you put it that way, i'm glad they didn't destroy the comanche name! but i still wouldn't drive something like that thing in the first post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 i like the "thing" in the first pots ... but its not a dakota... nor a truck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Uhm. Puke. At least it looks better than the Honda Element or the Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hey, maybe they are opening up a compact pickup truck position... Maybe for Jeep to fill :wavey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Uhm. Puke. At least it looks better than the Honda Element or the Kia Soul :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 would make a nice AWD (assuming) vehicle for wifey :dunno: but we have jeep libertys for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkbruin Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 This is no surprise for anyone who was paying attention back in '06. The Rampage concept was based on the yet-to-be-unveiled RT (07+ minivan) platform. Many of the features in the rampage are expected to make production, including: - the folding bulkhead (ala Avalanche) - stow-n-go rear seating for a flat load floor - The three-position tailgate can be deployed upright, folded down 98 degrees, or dropped further to an angle of 117 degrees. In this position a stored-in-the-tailgate slide-out ramp can be extended to the ground to permit easy loading of wheeled cargo like motocross bikes, ATVs, etc. - Hidden compartment under bed foor that can accomodate 4x8 sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 At least jeep still had a "seperated" bed on there unibody. God, its another Honda Element....ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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