Starting at just a hair over $20,000, the 2008 Dodge Dakota is by far the beefiest truck in its class. With six different models to choose from (ST, SKT, SLT, TRX4, Sport and Laramie), consumers have their choice of both extended cab (read: two doors) or crew cab (read: four doors) types and a myriad of color options. Still, people shouldn’t be fooled by the rough exterior of these heavy duty trucks. On the inside, they’re all soft.

Each model of the 2008 Dakota has the option of coming with Yes Essentials Fabric. Truly a wonder material, it is stain and odor resistant and is chemically engineered to withstand spot treatment over time, in the same area, without fading. Suddenly, mud, dirt, spills and debris aren’t a big deal. No matter how dirty the exterior of the truck gets, the interior will remain spotless and smelling like new, no hassle.

The ‘08 Dodge Dakota also has the most overall interior room in its class. With 37.1 cubic feet in the crew cab, there’s plenty of room for whatever you want to haul. From dogs and kids to buddies and beams of wood, everything will fit comfortably. The driver, especially, will love the six way power adjustable seating and optional heated seats. Even the rear seats come with a heating option, which is the first year Dakota has made this accommodation available.

Additionally, this year’s Dakota has an available MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System that features a 6.5 inch, full color, touch screen LCD display. It has voice activated GPS navigation with turn by turn directional guidance, Sirius Satellite Radio, real-time traffic reporting, DVD playback and an internal USB port for easy transfer and storage of digital photos and up to 1,600 songs. Who needs CDs when there’s a system like that around?