Dodge Durango
| Dodge Durango | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler Corporation DaimlerChrysler |
| Production: | 1998–present |
| Class: | Midsize SUV |
| Predecessor: | Dodge Ramcharger |
| Generation I | |
| Production: | 1998–2003 |
| Platform: | FR/4WD DN |
| Related: | Dodge Dakota |
| Body style: | 4-door SUV |
| Engines: | 5.2 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Magnum V8 4.7 L PowerTech V8 |
| Generation II | |
| Production: | 2004–present |
| Platform: | FR/4WD |
| Similar: | Chrysler Aspen |
| Related: | Dodge Dakota Dodge Ram |
| Body styles: | 4-door SUV |
| Engines: | 3.7 L PowerTech V6 4.7 L PowerTech V8 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
The Durango is a midsized SUV from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge brand. It was introduced in 1998 and redesigned for 2004.
1998 to 2003
The Durango was launched just after the second-generation Dodge Dakota on which it was based on. It is a very sturdy truck based SUV designed to hold seven passengers comfortably and tow up to 9,000 LBS with ease. The 4.7 L PowerTech V8 replaced the 5.2 L for 2000, and also that year a special all wheel drive performance version called an R/T was released with the 5.9L engine.
Engines:
- 1998-1999 - 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)
2004
The second-generation Durango debuted shortly before the companion Dakota pickup. 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.
Engines:
- 2004–2005 — 3.7 L PowerTech V6, 210 hp (157 kW) at 5200 rpm and 235 ft·lbf (319 N·m) at 4000 rpm
- 2004–2005 — 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 235 hp (175 kW) at 4500 rpm and 300 ft·lbf (407 N·m) at 3600 rpm
- 2004–2005 — 5.7 L Hemi V8, 335 hp (250 kW) at 5200 rpm and 370 ft·lbf (502 N·m) at 4200 rpm
2008
In 2008, DaimlerChrysler is expected to introduce a hybrid version of the Durango which uses the shared GM/DaimlerChrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2.
