Dodge Durango

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Dodge Durango
Dodge
aka	Chrysler Aspen
Production	1998-2008
Class	Mid-Size SUV
Body Style	4-Door SUV
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Wheelbase	wheelbase - type here
Weight	Weight - you get the point
Transmission	transmission + drive
Engine	engine
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Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Dodge Durango is a mid-sized SUV from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge brand. It debuted in the 1998 model year and was redesigned for 2004. It fills the gap in the Dodge lineup since the cancellation of the Dodge Ramcharger in 1993. The Durango is produced at the Newark Assembly plant in Newark, Delaware.

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Recent Changes

• On September 02, 2010, Dodge completely pulled the wraps off the third-generation Durango. Riding on a new unibody platform, the new Durango offers a choice between the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-liter V8 with 6,200- and 7,800-pounds of towing capacity underhood. [1]

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• On August 16, 2010, Dodge started teasing the third-generation Durango on the internet.[2]

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Second generation (2004–2010)

Dodge Durango
DaimlerChrysler
Production	2004-present
Class	Mid-Size SUV
Body Style	5-Door Wagon
Length	200.8"
Width	76"
Height	74.3"
Wheelbase	119.2"
Weight	4700-5000 lbs
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic, RWD/4WD 5-Speed Automatic, RWD/4WD
Engine	3.7L (225 cid) V6 4.7L (281 cid) V8 5.7L (345 cid) V8
Power	210-335 hp
Similar	Chrysler Aspen

The second generation Durango debuted shortly before the companion Dakota. Like the Dakota, it has much in common with the large Dodge Ram pickup, including a fully-boxed frame. It is 7 in. longer, 2 in. wider, and 3 in. taller than the previous model. Chrysler will introduce its own version of the Durango, the Chrysler Aspen, for the 2007 model year.

2007

The 2007 model was reworked to halt a sales decline, debuting at the Dallas Auto Show in April 2006. It includes a reworked front clip with a new fascia, grille, hood, and headlamps as well as updated fenders and wheels. New features include electronic stability program, tire pressure monitoring system, rear park assist, and a one-touch turn signal. The 2007 model also has a reworked floor, second-row seats, and electrical system in preparation for the 2008 hybrid version.

Engines

• 2004–present — 3.7 L PowerTech V6, 210 hp (157 kW) at 5200 rpm and 235 ft·lbf (319 N·m) at 4000 rpm
• 2004–present — 4.7 L Magnum V8, 235 hp (175 kW) at 4500 rpm and 300 ft·lbf (407 N·m) at 3600 rpm
• 2004–present — 5.7 L Hemi V8, 335 hp (250 kW) at 5200 rpm and 370 ft·lbf (502 N·m) at 4200 rpm

Rumors

In 2008, DaimlerChrysler is expected to introduce a hybrid version of the Durango which uses the shared GM/DaimlerChrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2. It is expected to use the 5.7 L Hemi V8.

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First Generation/Origins (1998–2003)

Dodge Durango
DaimlerChrysler
Production	1998-2003
Class	Mid-Size SUV
Body Style	5-Door Wagon
Length	193.3"
Width	71.5"
Height	72.9"
Wheelbase	116"
Weight	4300-4600 lbs
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic, RWD/4WD
Engine	4.7L (281 cid) V8 (2000-2003) 5.2L (318 cid) V8 (1998-2000) 5.9L (360 cid) V8 (1998-2003)
Power	230-250 hp
Similar	None

The Durango was launched just after the second generation Dodge Dakota on which it was based (during the late 1980s, Chrysler designers proposed building an SUV version of the Dakota pickup; this was shelved when the Jeep division was about to release the Grand Cherokee as their flagship SUV). It is a very sturdy truck-based SUV designed to hold up to seven passengers comfortably and tow up to 8,000 lb with ease. The 4.7 L PowerTech V8 replaced the 5.2 L engine for 2000. In that same year a special high performance version called the R/T was released with a 5.9 L 245 hp V8 engine.

Engines

• 1998–2000 — 5.2 L Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW)
• 1998–2003 — 5.9 L Magnum V8, 245 hp (183 kW)
• 2000–2003 — 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 235 hp (175 kW)

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External links

• Durango on Dodge Website
• Dodge Durango truck owners - CarDomain.com
• UK based independent importer of the Dodge Durango including the new Hybrid model
• 2012 Dodge Durango SUV Pictured in U.S. Patent Drawings
• 2011 Dodge Durango Shows Off Its Dark Side
• 2011 Dodge Durango unveiled

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Dodge Durango, which includes these contributors.