Dodge Durango

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The Dodge Durango is an 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.

Contents

1 1998-2003

1.1 Engines

2 2004-present

2.1 2007
2.2 Engines

3 Rumors
4 External links

1998-2003

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 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 9,000 lb with ease. 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.

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-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. 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. The Durango becomes a full-size SUV this time, and the Dodge Nitro fills the mid-size SUV gap left by the first-generation Durango.

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.

External links

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							Dodge road car timeline, 1970-present American market									[[http://encycl.opentopia.com/ edit]]
Type	1970s										1980s										1990s										2000s
	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Subcompact									Omni
										Colt
														Charger
Compact	Colt												400					Shadow								Neon												Caliber
							Aspen					Aries
Mid-size											Mirada			600						Spirit							Stratus											Avenger
								Diplomat												Dynasty
Full-size	Monaco									ST.Regis											Monaco			Intrepid													Charger
	Polara								Magnum																											Magnum
	Dart

Coronet
Sports	Charger														Daytona											Avenger							Stratus
	Challenger								Challenger													Stealth												SRT-4					Challenger
	Super Bee																						Viper
SUV					Ramcharger																								Durango

																	Raider																				Nitro
Pickup													Rampage					Dakota
	D Series											Ram

Minivan															Caravan/Grand Caravan
Van		Ram Van/Ram Wagon																																Sprinter

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Dodge Vehicles	([http://encycl.opentopia.com/ edit])
	Current:
	Cars:	Avenger \| Caliber \| Charger \| Charger Daytona \| Magnum \| Viper
	Vans/SUVs:	Nitro \| Caravan/Grand Caravan \| Durango
	Trucks:	Dakota \| Ram \| SRT-10 \| Sprinter
	Historic:
	Cars:	024 \| 330 \| 400 \| 600 \| 880 \| Aries \| Aspen \| Avenger \| Challenger \| Charger (B-body) \| Charger (L-body) \| Colt \| Conquest \| Coronet \| Custom 880 \| Dart \| Daytona \| Demon \| Diplomat \| Dynasty \| Intrepid \| La Femme \| Lancer \| Matador \| Mirada \| Monaco \| Neon \| Omni \| Polara \| Shadow \| Sierra \| Spirit \| SRT-4 \| St. Regis \| Stealth \| Stratus \| Super Bee
	Vans/SUVs:	Mini Ram Van \| Raider \| Ramcharger \| Ram Van \| Ram Wagon \| Sportsman \| Town Panel \| Town Wagon \| Tradesman
	Trucks:	50 Series \| A100 \| B Series \| C Series \| D Series \| Power Wagon \| Rampage \| Ram 50
	Corporate:	Fratzog \| John Francis Dodge \| Horace Elgin Dodge