The
Dodge Durango is a full-size
crossover SUV from the
Dodge division of
Chrysler. 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 to full-size for 2004.
The Durango was produced at the
Newark Assembly plant in
Newark, Delaware until the end of 2008. It then returned in late 2010 on a shared platform with the 2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee and is currently being assembled in
Detroit, Michigan.
Third generation (2011)
On August 16, 2010, Dodge released an Internet site and teaser photos of the third generation of Dodge Durango. The new Durango is built along side of the 2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson Ave. Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan. The new Durango shares not only the assembly line with the Grand Cherokee, but also the running gear, powertrains, and chassis parts. The new Durango features two engines. The base engine is a new 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 290 hp (220 kW; 290 PS) and 260 lb·ft (350 N·m) of torque at 4,800 rpm; 90% of peak torque is available from 1,600 to 6,400 rpm. The
Pentastar V6 is attached to the Mercedes W5A580 five-speed
automatic, with Chrysler's controls and the driver-interactive control. The 5.7 L Hemi
VVT V8 returns with 360 hp (270 kW; 360 PS) and 390 lb·ft (530 N·m) of torque, which also features the 5-speed automatic found in the V6. The HEMI V8 also comes with a "fuel-saver"(cylinder deactivation) mode. This feature is primarily used when the vehicle is cruising at constant speeds on level ground.
The wheelbase of the new Durango is longer than that of the Grand Cherokee. It features three rows of seating compared to the Grand Cherokee's two rows.
The 2011 Dodge Durango entered production on December 14, 2010,
[8] alongside the second generation
Charger in the 2011 vehicle lineup. It went on sale for general dealership availability in mid-January 2011.
Engines
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Years | Note |
| Express | 3.6 V6 Pentastar | 3,604 cc (219.9 cu in) | 290 hp (220 kW; 290 PS) @ 6400 rpm | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @4800 rpm | MY2011- |
|
| Crew | MY2011- | option 5.7 V8 HEMI |
| CrewLux | MY2011- | option 5.7 V8 HEMI |
| Citadel | MY2011- | option 5.7 V8 HEMI |
| Heat | MY2011- |
|
| R/T | 5.7 V8 HEMI | 5,654 cc (345.0 cu in) | 360 hp (270 kW; 360 PS) @ 5150 rpm | 530 N·m (390 lb·ft) @4250 rpm | MY2011- | MDS |
Total American sales
| Calendar Year | Sales |
| 1999[9] | 189,840 |
| 2000 | 173,567 |
| 2001[10] | 130,799 |
| 2002[11] | 106,925 |
| 2003 | 108,010 |
| 2004[12] | 137,148 |
| 2005 | 115,439 |
| 2006[13] | 70,606 |
| 2007 | 45,503 |
| 2008[14] | 41,420 |
| 2009[15] | 3,521 |
| 2010[16] | 572 |
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