Dodge Durango

Dodge Durango
Production period:	since 1998
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Previous model:	Dodge Ramcharger

The Dodge Durango is a Dodge brand sport utility vehicle owned by the Chrysler Group. The first generation, which appeared in the 1998 model year, was the successor to the Dodge Ramcharger , which was discontinued in 1993 . In 2004 the second generation appeared, which was revised for the 2007 model year. The Dodge Durango was produced at the Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware .

Durango (1998-2003)

First generation
Production period:	1998-2003
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 3.9-5.9 liters (131-185 kW)
Length:	4910-4915 mm
Width:	1811-1816 mm
Height:	1778-1852 mm
Wheelbase :	2951 mm
Empty weight :

The first Dodge Durango was introduced shortly after the introduction of the second generation Dodge Dakota on whose platform it was based. During the late 1980s, Chrysler designers suggested building an SUV based on the Dakota pickup ; the project was abandoned at the time, however, in favor of the Jeep Grand Cherokee . The Durango has a sturdy ladder frame construction with an attached body that can transport up to seven passengers and has traction for up to 4.0 tonnes of trailer load. The 4.7-liter PowerTech - V8 replaced the 5.2-liter engine from model year 2000th In the same year a high-performance version with the type designation R / T with all-wheel drive and a 5.9-liter engine was brought out.

Engines

• 1998–1999: 5.2 l Magnum -V8, 172 kW (230 SAE PS)
• 1998–2003: 5.9 l Magnum V8, 183 kW (245 SAE PS)
• 2000–2003: 4.7 l PowerTech V8, 175 kW (235 SAE PS)

Durango (2003-2009)

Second generation
Dodge Durango (2003-2006)
Production period:	2003-2009
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 3.7-5.7 liters (157-250 kW)
Length:	5100 mm
Width:	1930 mm
Height:	1887 mm
Wheelbase :	3028 mm
Empty weight :	2220 kg

The second generation of the Durango appeared in the fall of 2003 shortly before the launch of the new Dodge Dakota . As with the Dakota, there were many similarities with the large Dodge Ram pickup , such as the ladder frame. The new generation was 7 inches (about 18 cm) longer, 2 inches (about 5 cm) wider and 3 inches (about 8 cm) higher than the previous model. Chrysler had introduced its own variant of this model, the Chrysler Aspen , for the 2007 model year .

Facelift

Dodge Durango (2006-2009)

In April 2006, a revised version of the Durango made its debut at the Dallas Auto Show for the 2007 model year to counter a decline in sales. The bonnet, the radiator grille, the front lighting units as well as the bumpers and rims were all redesigned. In the interior, the controls for the air conditioning had been revised, and the second and third row seats had been redesigned. The equipment has been expanded to include ESP , a rear parking assistant , automatic tire pressure control and a "one-touch" flashing system. The technical changes were limited to a newly designed vehicle floor and a revision of the electronics.

From the end of 2008, the Durango was also briefly available in a hybrid version. This was the Advanced Hybrid System 2 developed jointly with GM in conjunction with the Chrysler Hemi V8 engine . Only a few weeks after the start of production of the hybrid model, the entire production of the Durango and the parallel Chrysler Aspen was stopped due to lack of demand. Due to overproduction, both models were still available as new cars for a while until mid-2009.

Engines

• 2004–2009: 3.7 l PowerTech V6 , 157 kW (210 SAE hp) at 5200 rpm and 319 Nm at 4000 rpm
• 2003–2009: 4.7 l PowerTech V8, 175 kW (235 SAE PS) at 4500 rpm and 407 Nm at 3600 rpm
• 2003–2009: 5.7 l Hemi V8, 250 kW (335 SAE PS) at 5200 rpm and 502 Nm at 4200 rpm

Durango (since 2010)

Third generation
Dodge Durango 5.7 V8 (since 2010)
Production period:	since 2010
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 3.6–6.4 liters (220–529 kW)
Length:	5075-5110 mm
Width:	1925 mm
Height:	1801 mm
Wheelbase :	3045 mm
Empty weight :	2157-2495 kg

inside view

The third generation of the Dodge Durango has been available on the US market since autumn 2010. The car was completely redesigned with almost unchanged dimensions - with the exception of a vehicle height that is about 10 cm lower. The model is based on the same platform as the contemporary Jeep Grand Cherokee .

As with all Dodge vehicles, the V6 engine is Chrysler's new "Pentastar" unit with significantly more power, so that the smaller V8 engine was omitted. The 5.7 liter HEMI -V8 in the Durango R / T has cylinder deactivation . Both versions are optionally available with all-wheel drive .

Facelift

In the 2014 model year, some minor changes were made to the design (daytime running lights in LED version, brand-typical rear with all-round red lighting (LED)). In the interior, the cockpit has been significantly redesigned and now offers a 5 "or 8" infotainment system (uConnect) and a central 7 "screen with flexible display of e.g. speedometer, consumption or sound system.

The biggest change is the introduction of an 8-stage automatic in all models, which has a positive effect on driving characteristics and consumption.

SRT

Dodge Durango SRT (since 2017)

The Durango has been available in an SRT version since the end of 2017 . A 6.4 liter Hemi gasoline engine with 354 kW (482 hp) takes over the drive.

SRT Hellcat

For the 2021 model year, Dodge presented the Durango with the 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine from the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk . With 529 kW (720 PS), the SRT Hellcat has an output of ten PS more than the Grand Cherokee and replaces it as the most powerful SUV in series production.

Technical specifications

Parameters	3.6 Pentastar V6	5.7 V8 Hemi R / T	6.4 V8 Hemi SRT	6.2 V8 SRT Hellcat
Construction period	since 2010	since 2011	since 2017	from 2021
Engine characteristics
engine	Chrysler Pentastar	Chrysler HEMI
Engine type	V6 petrol engine	V8 petrol engine
Displacement	3604 cm³	5654 cc	6417 cc	6166 cc
Max. power	220 kW (299 hp) at 6400 rpm	268 kW (365 PS) at 5150 rpm	354 kW (482 hp) at 6000 rpm	529 kW (720 hp) at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque	353 Nm at 4800 rpm	529 Nm at 4250 rpm	637 Nm at 4300 rpm	875 Nm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Rear wheel drive		all wheel drive
Drive, optional	all wheel drive		-
Gearbox, as standard	8-speed automatic transmission
Readings
Top speed	206 km / h	210 km / h	250 km / h	290 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	9.0 s	7.5 s	4.5 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	11.6 l super	13.2 l super	16.7 l super
CO 2 emissions (combined)	296 g / km	371 g / km	394 g / km
Tank capacity	93 l

Web links

Commons : Dodge Durango  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official Dodge Website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Dodge Durango SRT - trimmed for attack. In: n-tv.de. February 10, 2017, accessed December 8, 2018 . 
2. ↑ Thomas Harloff: Durango, Charger and Challenger with Hellcat engine: performance explosion at Dodge. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. July 3, 2020, accessed July 3, 2020 .