Dodge Dakota
You might not think about it, but the Dakota was one of the most influential rides on the road. The Dakota was the first mid-sized pickup truck ever sold. It was also the first mid-sized and compact truck with a full-sized V8 engine. If it hadn’t been for the Dakota coming onto the scene, there wouldn’t have been a Toyota Tundra (via Edmunds).
Before the Dakota came onto the scene, there were only compact trucks. The Dakota was the first viable alternative to a full-sized pickup truck if you still needed power and hauling. The excellent design and handsome styling of the Dakota made it a popular truck among consumers, and there was also the 5.9 R/T performance version.