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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $28,995 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4756 |
| City (MPG) | 16 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 23 |
| Horsepower | 290@6400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 260@4800 |
| Wheelbase | 119.8 |
| Length (in.) | 199.8 |
| Width (in.) | 85.5 |
| Height (in.) | 70.9 |
After a short leave of absence, Dodge has revived its once-popular Durango nameplate for a new three-row range-topping SUV based on the same Mercedes-Benz-derived platform as the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee. The new model shares virtually nothing with the last-generation Durango that was discontinued in 2009.
Outside, the Durango shares its Ram-inspired front fascia with the automaker’s pickups and, to a a certain extent, the previous Durango. Its tail, clearly inspired by the Jeep Grand Cherokee, is totally different than the outgoing model’s.
Inside, the Durango’s look is derivative of other recent Chrysler products, namely the new Grand Cherokee. It gets some of Chrysler’s latest switchgear and it benefits from all of the automaker’s top safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross path detection, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and active head restraints.
Durango uses a fully independent suspension and unibody construction derived from the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV. Whereas Jeep Grand Cherokee was engineered to be a capable off-road performer, the Durango is designed primarily for on-road use.
Powertrain Lineup
Two engines are on offer in the latest Durango, with the base motor being Chrysler's new Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The V6 will return 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway in rear-wheel drive form, while the highway figure drops one mpg to 22 highway if the vehicle isequipped with four-wheel drive.
The second engine is the well-known 5.7-liter Hemi V8 - good for 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The Hemi suffers a sizable hit on fuel economy, coming in at 14 city, 20 highway in 2WD, and 13 city, 20 highway in 4WD.
Both engines feature variable valve timing and are mated to five-speed automatic transmissions. Dodge says that Hemi-outfitted Durangos are capable of towing up to 7,400 lbs., while V6 models are rated at a still reasonable 6,200 lbs.
Trim Level Breakdown
Dodge's previous system of identifying trim levels has been replaced with a new naming scheme that involves four levels, starting with Express, then R/T, Crew and the range-topping Citadel.
Though its the entry-level trim, the Express still features such niceties as standard fog lamps, automatic halogen headlamps, power external mirrors with defrost (manual foldaway), chrome grille surround, keyless entry, air conditioning, 18-inch wheels and more.
Progressing through the trim levels will add various content, ranging from larger 20-inch wheels to roof racks, but the big shot of the show is the Citadel, which adds niceties such as High Intensity Discharge headlamps (Also on R/T model), unique chrome texture for grille, rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch chrome wheels, Nappa leather seats with Axis II pefrorated Nappa leather inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio and phone controls, power tilt and telescoping column and more.
Occupant Safety
Every Durango model comes standard with dual front and side airbags, 1st, 2nd and 3rd row head airbags, traction and stability control systems and emergency breaking assist.
Key Competitors
The Durango squares off against other unibody SUVs and large crossovers like the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander.
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- General
- Body Style: SUV
- Size: Fullsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 4756 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 199.8 in.
- Width: 85.5 in.
- Height: 70.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 119.8 in.
- Ground Clearance: 8.1 in.
- Front Track: 63.9 in.
- Rear Track: 64.1 in.
- Weight Distribution: 49/51
- Drag Coefficient: 0.35
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 7
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 17.2 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 84.5 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: 54.4 cu. ft.
- Leg Room: 40.3 in.
- Head Room: 39.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 58.5 in.
- Hip Room: 57.0 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: 51.8 cu. ft.
- Leg Room: 38.6 in.
- Head Room: 39.8 in.
- Shoulder Room: 58.3 in.
- Hip Room: 56.0 in.
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- Interior - Third Row
- Leg Room: 31.5 in.
- Head Room: 37.8 in.
- Shoulder Room: 50.4 in.
- Hip Room: 42.8 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.6L V6
- Power: 290 hp @ 6400 rpm
- Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 23 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 16 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 18" Aluminum
- Front Tires: P265/60R18
- Rear: 18" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: P265/60R18
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 6200 lbs
- Payload: 1330
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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