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Dodge Durango
2004-2006 Dodge Durango
Manufacturer Dodge
Parent company Chrysler (1998, 2007-present)
DaimlerChrysler (1998-2007)
Production 1998–present
Assembly Newark, Delaware
Predecessor Dodge Ramcharger
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive

The Dodge Durango is a full-size SUV from Chrysler's Dodge brand. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 Daimler AG ( (formerly DaimlerChrysler AG) is a German car corporation (not to be confused with the British car-maker Daimler Motor Company) and Newark is a City in New Castle County, Delaware, USA, 12 miles (19 km west-southwest of Wilmington. The Dodge Ramcharger was a large Sport utility vehicle built by Dodge from 1974 to 1993 and based on a shortened-wheelbase version of the Dodge D Series Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis Chrysler LLC is an American Automobile manufacturer that has been producing Automobiles since 1925 Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC It was introduced in 1998 as a mid-size SUV, and as a replacement for the Ramcharger discontinued in the North American market in 1993, and was redesigned for 2004. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis The Dodge Ramcharger was a large Sport utility vehicle built by Dodge from 1974 to 1993 and based on a shortened-wheelbase version of the Dodge D Series The Durango is produced at the Newark Assembly plant in Newark, Delaware. Newark Assembly is a Chrysler Automobile factory in Newark Delaware. Newark is a City in New Castle County, Delaware, USA, 12 miles (19 km west-southwest of Wilmington.

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1998-2003

First generation
2001-2003 Dodge Durango
Production 1998–2003
Class Mid-size SUV
Platform Chrysler DN platform
Engine(s) 4. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The N platform (later AN and DN) is an Automobile platform from Chrysler (later DaimlerChrysler) 7 L PowerTech V8
5. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 L Magnum V8
5. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9 L Magnum V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed TorqueFlite automatic
Wheelbase 116. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporation 's three-speed Automatic transmission, which was introduced late An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 2 in (2951 mm)
Length 193. 5 in (4915 mm) (2001-03)
193. 3 in (4910 mm) (1998-2000)
Width 71. 5 in (1816 mm) (1998-2000)
71. 3 in (1811 mm) (2001-03)
Height 70. 0 in (1778 mm) (2001-03)
72. 9 in (1852 mm) (1998-2000)
Related Dodge Dakota

The Durango was launched just after the Second generation Dodge Dakota on which it was based. The Dakota is a Mid-size Pickup truck from the Chrysler LLC 's Dodge brand The Dakota is a Mid-size Pickup truck from the Chrysler LLC 's Dodge brand During the late 1980s, Chrysler designers had proposed building an SUV version of the Dakota pickup, but this was shelved when the Jeep division was about to release the Jeep Grand Cherokee as their flagship SUV. Jeep is an Automobile Marque (and registered trademark of Chrysler. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size unibody Sport utility vehicle produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. The Durango was marketed as a sturdy truck-based SUV designed to hold up to seven passengers and tow up to 6700 lb (3039 kg). The 4. 7 L PowerTech V8 replaced the 5. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 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. Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to 9 L V8 engine. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other

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.

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2004-present

Second generation
2004-2006 Dodge Durango
Production 2004-present
Class Full-size SUV
Engine(s) 3. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis 7 L PowerTech V6
4. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 7 L PowerTech V8
5. The PowerTech was a new engine family for Chrysler, and was not based on the Chrysler A engine as existing Chrysler V8s were A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 7 L Hemi V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed 42RLE automatic
Wheelbase 119. A Chrysler Hemi engine, known by the trademark Hemi, is an Internal combustion engine built by Chrysler that utilizes a hemispherical A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other The Ultradrive is a 4-speed Automatic transmission from Chrysler Corporation. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 2 in (3028 mm)
Length 200. 8 in (5100 mm)
Width 76. 0 in (1930 mm)
Height 74. 3 in (1887 mm)
Related Chrysler Aspen
Dodge Dakota
Mitsubishi Raider

2004-2006

The second generation Durango debuted shortly before the companion Dakota. The Chrysler Aspen is a Sport utility vehicle from Chrysler. Launched for the 2007 model year the Aspen is essentially a rebranded Dodge Durango SUV The Dakota is a Mid-size Pickup truck from the Chrysler LLC 's Dodge brand The Mitsubishi Raider is a Pickup truck from Mitsubishi Motors that debuted in the fall of 2005 as a 2006 model for the United States market and is Like the Dakota, it has much in common with the large Dodge Ram pickup, including a fully-boxed frame. This article is about the full-size truck For other uses such as the full-size van see Dodge Ram (disambiguation. And like the first generation model, its front grille resembles the Dakota's. It is 7 in (177. 8 mm). longer, 2 in (50. 8 mm). wider, and 3 in (76. 2 mm). taller than the previous model. For this model year, it offered a full third row with three seats, making the Durango an 8 Passenger SUV. The design has also has taken styling cues from the Dodge Powerbox concept as the design look similar except that the front fascia is more normal while the Powerbox had a different look. The Dodge Powerbox was a Concept car created by DaimlerChrysler. Chrysler introduced its own version of the Durango, the Chrysler Aspen, for the 2007 model year. The Chrysler Aspen is a Sport utility vehicle from Chrysler. Launched for the 2007 model year the Aspen is essentially a rebranded Dodge Durango SUV The Durango became nearly a full-size SUV this time — although technically it is still classified as mid-size, and the upcoming Dodge Journey on the Avenger platform will fill Dodge's mid-size SUV gap. The Dodge Journey is a mid-size crossover that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, with North American 2009 my The Dodge Avenger name identifies four different cars The Dodge Avenger which was a renamed " Hillman Avenger " The Dodge Avenger

2007-present

2007-2008 Dodge Durango
2007-2008 Dodge Durango

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. Electronic stability control ( ESC) is a computerized technology that improves the safety of a vehicle's handling by detecting and preventing skids The 2007 model also has a reworked floor, second-row seats, and electrical system in preparation for the 2009 hybrid version. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle

Hybrid

A Dodge Durango Hybrid will be released in 2009[1]. 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. A Chrysler Hemi engine, known by the trademark Hemi, is an Internal combustion engine built by Chrysler that utilizes a hemispherical Chrysler 's Multi-Displacement System (MDS is an Automobile engine Variable displacement technology Global Hybrid Cooperation (formerly called Advanced Hybrid System 2 or AHS2) is a set of Hybrid vehicle technologies jointly developed by General Motors General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. ( BMW) (Bavarian Motor Works is an independent German automobile manufacturer founded in 1916 Reports indicate a 25% gain in highway fuel economy and a 40% gain in the city. Testing on the Hybrid Durango with the Hemi V8 engine indicates fuel mileage to be about 18. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 mpg (U. S. ) (13 l/100 km) (city) and 22. 5 mpg (U. S. ) (10 l/100 km) (highway) (EPA guidelines for 2008+ model year).

The normal (non-hybrid) Durango with the 5. 7L Hemi goes 13 mpg (U. S. ) (18 l/100 km) (city) and 18 mpg (U. S. ) (13 l/100 km) (highway).

This is the second time that Dodge has announced 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. "Development hell" is media-industry Jargon for a Film, Television Screenplay, Computer program, Concept, or

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References

  1. ^ www. The LA engine ( Light A engine was an evolution of the Small-block Plymouth polyspheric-head A engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other dodge. com

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