We’re not crazy about the looks of the new Dakota. The front end receives the most attention with a new grille, fenders, bumper and headlights. The idea was to improve aerodynamics, add to the truck’s aggressiveness and tie the Dakota in more strongly with Dodge’s full-size trucks. That’s what they say. We say that the new nose needs more work. It looks too much like the Caliber, not enough like the Ram, and overall too big for the truck itself. The hood looks long and flat enough to accommodate a helicopter, and if this blunt nose is more aerodynamic than the previous one, we shudder to think of that truck’s drag numbers. The rear end’s new taillamps are more satisfying.