After competing in what was basically a category of one for the past several years, the Dodge Dakota has had to defend its turf against three impressive mid-size truck players: the Toyota Tacoma, the Nissan Frontier and, at the upper end of the Dakota's price range, the Honda Ridgeline. Though still the largest truck in its class, the Dakota will need more than size to beat out the competition. Luckily, the Dakota stands out thanks to its unique styling and the only available V8 engine options in the category.