2004-present

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. And like the first generation model, its front grille resembles the Dakota's. It is 7 in. longer, 2 in. wider, and 3 in. taller than the previous model. For this model year, it offered a full third row with three seats, making the Durango 8 Passenger SUV. Chrysler introduced its own version of the Durango, the Chrysler Aspen, for the 2007 model year. The Durango became nearly a full-size SUV this time — although technically it is still classified as mid-size, and the upcoming Dodge crossover SUV on the Avenger platform will fill Dodge's mid-size SUV gap.