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Mon, 20 Nov 2007 20:38:23 GMT

posted by allworld
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Hybrid

Mon, 20 Nov 2007 20:43:27 GMT

posted by allworld
A hybrid version of the Durango will be introduced for 2008. It features the 340 hp (254 kW) 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) Hemi engine with MDS as well as the new Two-Mode Hybrid system developed with General Motors and BMW. Reports indicate a 25% gain in highway fuel economy and a 40% gain in the city. Testing on the Hybrid Durango (2008) with the Hemi V-8 engine indicates fuel mileage to be about 18.2 mpg (city) and 22.5 mpg (highway) (EPA guidelines for 2008+ model year).
The normal (non-hybrid) Durango with the 5.7L Hemi garners 13 mpg (city) and 18 (highway).
This is the second time that Dodge claimed that they were going to release a hybrid Durango. They made the first claim in 2000, for a slated release date of 2003, but it was never produced. It was believed to have fallen into Development hell.
[edit]Trims
SXT 2004-Present
SLT 2001-Present
SLT Plus 2002-Present
Night Runner 2005-2007
Limited 2004-Present
Adventurer 2005-Present
[edit]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
2004–2007 - 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 ) at 4200 rpm (MDS (Multi-Displacement System) equipped for 2006+ 5.7L engines for improved fuel mileage))
2007-present - 4.7 L flex-fuel Magnum V8, 235 hp (175 kW) at 4500 rpm and 300 ft·lbf (407 N·m) at 3600 rpm
2008-present - 4.7 L Magnum V8, 303 HP (226 kW) at 5,650 rpm and 330 ft·lbf (448 N·m) at 3,950 rpm (3 valves per cylinder)

1998-2003

Mon, 20 Nov 2007 20:42:25 GMT

posted by allworld
The Durango was launched as a mid-size SUV, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee as their flagship SUV.) It was marketed as a very sturdy truck-based SUV designed to hold up to seven passengers and tow up to 6,700 lb. However, these generation Durango's suffered from transmission and other drive component problems. This was thought to be in part to the vehicle's heavier weight than the base vehicle (Dakota) and the driving habits of its demographic being mainly car and mini-van drivers. The 4.7 L PowerTech V8 replaced the 5.2 L engine for 2000. In that same year a special all wheel drive performance version called the R/T was released with a 5.9 L V8 engine.
2001 saw a few revisions, including a redesigned interior, including a new dash, door panels, and revised seats. Other minor changes redesigned aluminium wheels, the removal of "Durango" badging from the doors, and minor changes to trim options.
[edit]Trims
1998-2003 - SLT, SLT PLUS
1999-2001 - Sport
2001-2003 - SXT
1999-2003 - R/T
[edit]Engines
1998–1999 — 5.2 L Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW)
1999–2000 — 3.9 L Magnum V6, 175 hp (131 kW)
1998–2003 — 5.9 L Magnum V8, 245 hp (183 kW)
2000–2003 — 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 235 hp (175 kW)

2004-present

Mon, 20 Nov 2007 20:42:41 GMT

posted by allworld
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.

2007

Mon, 20 Nov 2007 20:43:05 GMT

posted by allworld
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.