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from a DC Press release:

New 2007 Dodge Durango: Power, Performance and Convenience Wrapped in Bold New Look



Auburn Hills, Mich., Sep 1, 2006 - The new 2007 Dodge Durango awakens the full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market with an all-new, bolder, more powerful exterior design, and a plethora of new convenience features. In addition, Dodge Durango continues to achieve new levels of fuel efficiency with the award-winning 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine, featuring Chrysler Group’s fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS), and an E-85-compatible, 4.7-liter V-8 engine with the flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) designation.

“With a long track record of distinguishing itself from the crowd, the new 2007 Dodge Durango takes it a step further with a bold, sleek design and a new level of convenience and standard safety features,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. “Dodge Durango’s right-size package offers many features that are not typical in a full-size SUV, such as two V-8 engines – each with fuel-saving technologies – best-in-class interior space and superior ride comfort.”

With best-in-class power generated from the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, last year Dodge Durango featured Chrysler Group’s Multi-displacement System (MDS). MDS seamlessly alternates between smooth, high-fuel-economy, four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and eight-cylinder mode when more power is in demand.

The 2007 Dodge Durango features its 4.7-liter V-8 engine with standard E-85 compatibility, earning the FFV designation that provides customers the option of operating their Durango on ethanol, gasoline or a mixture of the two.

Also new for the 2007 Dodge Durango is standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP), side-curtain air bags, available Tire Pressure Monitoring system, ParkSense® ultrasonic rear park assist, one-touch lane-change signal, YES Essentials® stain-resistant fabric, express up-and-down windows and dual-zone automatic temperature control.

“WHAT’S NEW FOR 2007”

Exterior

  • New front and rear fascias are body mounted eliminating gaps seen on previous models
  • Updated front end appearance is achieved with a new grille, front fenders, hood and headlamps
  • Limited model front fascia incorporates a bright insert
  • New liftgate light bar incorporates the Dodge brand logo
  • New bodyside moldings are standard on SXT, SLT, Adventurer and Limited models
  • New larger (six- by nine-inches) rearview mirrors are heated and folding
  • New exterior color offerings include Marine Blue, Steel Blue and Brilliant Black
Interior

  • New optional quad bucket seats (rear seats are heated when heated front seats are ordered) are available on SLT and Limited models
  • New seat materials and sew styles
  • YES Essentials® Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric is standard on SLT cloth seats
  • 115-volt power inverter is standard on all vehicles equipped with rear HVAC
  • Express up and down driver and passenger windows
  • Standard side air bags
  • Electronic Vehicle Information Center is added to the overhead console
  • Leather-wrapped center console lid is standard on Limited
  • New SLT center stack bezel finish—Maple Pommele Woodgrain
  • One-touch, three-blink lane change feature
  • Dual zone front Automatic Temperature Control
Powertrain / Chassis

  • Available in 45 states, the optional 4.7-liter engine comes standard with flex-fuel capability (operates on E85 ethanol)
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels now standard on SLT models with either black sidewall or outline white letter tires
  • 18-inch chrome clad aluminum wheels now standard on Limited
  • 20-inch chrome clad wheel added as optional equipment for both the SLT and the Limited
  • New 17-inch aluminum wheel is standard on SXT and Adventurer models
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is standard equipment with standard trailer sway dampening
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) is standard on SLT and Limited models
Safety & Security

  • Side air bags are now standard
  • Ultrasonic rear park assist is standard on Limited and optional on SLT
DESIGN

“Bold styling and a powerful presence make Dodge Durango clearly stand out from the crowd,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group. “The new 2007 Dodge Durango’s design characteristics retain and further enhance its unique presence compared with other competitive SUVs. Durango’s new grille and body-mounted front and rear fascias feature chiseled, sharp angles and new rectangular headlamps that prominently wrap the corners of the vehicle, providing a distinctive, confident, high-quality appearance.”

Achieving a bold look unlike anything in its segment, Dodge Durango designers introduced taut new angles and planar surfaces to the vehicle’s strong and confident front-end design. These characteristics proportion the vehicle with a new level of purpose, capability and assertive stance.

With unmistakable Dodge DNA, the Durango’s bold crosshair grille prominently stands out. The 2007 Dodge Durango’s grille is adorned with a hefty three-dimensional ram’s head. The chromed crosshair grille features a more chiseled, ingot appearance with sharper, squared-off edges. Jewel-like rectangular headlamps – with new dual-halogen bulbs – prominently wrap the corners of the new fenders. A new one-piece, body-mounted front fascia with integrated fog lamps and a chrome appliqué accents Durango’s bold yet sophisticated appearance. A new clamshell hood features strong character lines and completes the front-end design.

The profile of the 2007 Dodge Durango features a deep-body section and high beltline, which add to the vehicle’s confident appearance. The short front and rear overhangs, not typical of a full-size SUV, contribute to the vehicle’s forceful expression. New available 20-inch wheels are surrounded by bold, powerful-looking wheel arches, and the roofline dips slightly at the rear to distinguish the silhouette.

The overall rear design of the Durango is clean and functional, and features “afterburner” taillamps. The center high-mounted stop lamp is integrated smoothly into the rear roofline. A new, wider chrome appliqué graciously accentuates the rear liftgate and features a centered, three-dimensional ram’s head.

ENGINEERING

“With exceptional ride comfort, best-in-class V-8 power, seating for eight passengers, added convenience and fuel-saving technology, the new 2007 Dodge Durango is the ultimate, right-size SUV,” said Mike Donoughe, Vice President – Body-on-frame Product Team. “Power barely begins to describe the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, since it comes standard with Chrysler Group’s fuel-saving Multi-displacement System.

“Combined with a fully hydroformed frame and chassis, the 2007 Dodge Durango is an exceptional-handling SUV that delivers a refined driving experience, whether it’s during a trip to the grocery store or a family vacation,” added Donoughe.


The award-winning HEMI’s 330 horsepower (246 kW) and 375 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) of torque provide more than ample power for towing and hauling. The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission and is available on the 2007 Dodge Durango SLT, Adventurer and Limited models.

Chrysler Group’s Multi-displacement System (MDS) – standard with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine – seamlessly alternates between smooth, high-fuel-economy, four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and eight-cylinder mode when more power is in demand. Durango customers receive the powerful benefit of the HEMI engine with the fuel economy that they – until now – could expect from only a smaller, less powerful engine.

The 2007 Dodge Durango’s standard powertrain is the 3.7-liter Magnum® V-6 engine that develops 210 horsepower (157 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque. The 235-horsepower (175 kW), E-85-compatible FFV, 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine is standard on all four-wheel-drive Dodge Durango vehicles. With 305 lb.-ft. (414 N•m) of torque, the 4.7-liter provides smooth and responsive performance and offers customers the adaptability of operating their Durango on ethanol, gasoline or a mixture of the two.

Featuring a refined and quiet ride, the 2007 Dodge Durango provides a handling edge not normally associated with sport-utility vehicles. A torsionally stiff, fully hydroformed frame is linked to an independent front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering. Courtesy of the frame dynamics, the suspension and steering are finely tuned to deliver superior ride and precise steering feel.

Dodge Durango’s rear suspension is configured with coil springs and a solid rear axle that deliver a smooth ride with superior payload and best-in-class towing capability. A Watt linkage system is fitted to the rear axle, centering the axle and reducing rear-end skate over rough surfaces. The result is a smooth ride, a best-in-class Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 6,700 lbs. and class-leading towing capacity of 8,950 lbs.

The 2007 Dodge Durango interior is simple, roomy and user-friendly with a functional yet elegant design. Boasting class-leading cargo capacity, offering a best-in-class 68.4 cu. ft. of cargo room with the third-row seats folded, Dodge Durango easily surpasses other full-size SUVs.

Dodge Durango’s flat load floor, created by folding down the second- and third-row seats, provides 102.4 cu. ft. of versatile total cargo volume. Additionally, the distance between the wheelhouses in the rear cargo area is 48 inches wide – enough to transport standard 48-inch sheets of plywood.

New for 2007, Dodge Durango offers optional second-row bucket seats with a center console, providing rear passengers a first-class environment. A standard 40-20-40 split second-row seat boasts seating for three adults – with ample leg, shoulder and hip room – individual climate controls and an available DVD entertainment system, as well as reclining seat backs.

For easy loading and unloading of gear, the Dodge Durango offers a power rear liftgate, which opens with the touch of a button. In addition, rear doors open 84 degrees to provide passengers with easy entry and exit.

A new one-touch lane-change feature allows the driver to quickly activate a three-blink turn signal when changing lanes. Advanced safety and security features include Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), ParkSense®, Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system, and side-curtain air bags for all three rows.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Powerful and efficient powertrains

  • The 2007 Dodge Durango equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine features Chrysler Group’s Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology, providing up to 20 percent in fuel-economy savings
  • MDS seamlessly alternates between smooth, high-fuel-economy, four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and eight-cylinder mode when more power is in demand
  • Available FFV 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 provides customers the adaptability of operating their Durango on ethanol, gasoline or a mixture of the two
  • With a standard 210-horespower (157 kW), 3.7-liter V-6; available 235-horsepower (175 kW), 4.7-liter Magnum V-8; or the best-in-class, 5.7-liter, 330-horsepower (246 kW) HEMI Magnum V-8, Durango offers a full range of powertrains that deliver versatility, power and capability
Even more convenience

  • Available power rear liftgate, remote start, Tip Start, one-touch lane-change signal, YES Essentials stain-resistant fabric, express up-and-down windows and dual-zone automatic temperature control
  • Third-row 60/40 split seat boasts seating for three adults and improves flexibility without compromising capability
  • Heated cloth seats – an industry first – are available on Dodge Durango SLT models. Also available is a full-screen navigation system, a six-disc CD changer and new 20-inch wheels.
  • With its third seat folded and middle row up – the most common configuration of three-row-seat SUVs – Dodge Durango has more cargo room than Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia
“Real SUV” capability yet refined

  • Superior versatility in a real SUV, with three rows of seating and room for eight, and a best-in-class towing capacity of 8,950 lbs.
  • Four-wheel-drive Durango models feature a standard full-time all-wheel-drive system and offer an available low range
  • The 2007 Dodge Durango features an independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, providing a turning radius of 37.5 ft. – shorter than a Honda Pilot
Five-star safety rating

  • Dodge Durango was awarded a five-star frontal-impact rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2005
  • Standard on the 2007 Dodge Durango is Chrysler Group’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP). ESP aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability.
  • Standard roll-sensing side-curtain air bag system uses sensors to keep side-curtain air bags deployed longer in rollovers
  • Advanced air bag system includes dual-stage front air bags
MODEL LINEUP

2007 Dodge Durango SXT

Standard Features

  • 3.7-liter Magnum® V-6 engine (two-wheel-drive models)
  • Four-speed automatic transmission (3.7-liter V-6 engine)
  • 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine (four-wheel-drive models)
  • Five-speed automatic transmission (4.7-liter V-8 engine)
  • Side-curtain air bags
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Power mirrors
  • Air conditioning
  • Illuminated entry
  • Front and rear power outlets
  • Bucket seats
  • Second-row, 40/20-40 folding seat
  • One-touch lane-change turn signal
  • Express up-and-down front window
  • AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD and four speakers
  • Speed control
  • Steering column tilt
  • Power windows
  • Four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes
  • Tip Start
  • Full-size spare tire
  • 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels
  • Power door locks and remote keyless entry
  • Trailer sway dampening
Optional Equipment

  • Running boards
  • Rear air conditioning and heating controls
  • Third-row bench seat
  • Six-disc in-dash CD stereo
  • Skid Plate Group
  • Trailer Tow Group
2007 Dodge Durango SLT
In addition to the Dodge Durango SXT, the SLT includes:

Standard Features

  • YES Essentials stain-resistant fabric
  • Fog lamps
  • Maple Pommele Woodgrain center stack
  • Power driver seat
  • 160-amp alternator
  • 115-volt power inverter
Optional Equipment

  • 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with MDS
  • Power liftgate
  • Power sun roof
  • ParkSense ultrasonic rear park assist
  • Overhead console with mini trip computer and HomeLink universal transceiver
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • Leather seats
  • Third-row, three-passenger rear seat
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio
  • Eight premium speakers
  • Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
  • Electronic Vehicle Information Center
  • Quad bucket seats
  • UConnect® Hands-free Communications System with Bluetooth® wireless technologySkid plate group
  • Sun roof
  • Trailer tow package
  • Remote start
  • Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Full-time, four-wheel-drive, shift-on-the-fly, two-speed electronic transfer case
  • 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels
  • Security alarm
  • Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer
  • Interior Convenience Group
2007 Dodge Durango Limited
In addition to the Dodge Durango SLT:

Standard Features

  • Heated auto-dimming side mirrors
  • Power rear liftgate
  • Premium instrument panel bezel
  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio
  • Luxury floor mats
  • Electronic Vehicle Information Center
  • Overhead console with mini-trip computer and HomeLink universal transceiver
  • Memory system for radio, driver seat, mirrors, air conditioning and adjustable pedals
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Front heated bucket seats with premium leather
  • Second-row buckets seats with center console
  • Power front-passenger seat
  • AM/FM stereo with six-disc, in-dash CD and MP3 player
  • Eight premium speakers with subwoofer
  • Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
  • 18-inch chrome wheels
  • Security alarm
  • Sentry® Key Engine Immobilizer
Optional Equipment

  • Navigation system and six-disc, in-dash CD/DVD player
  • UConnect Hands-free Communication System
  • Remote start
  • Sun roof
  • Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
  • 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheel
Dodge Durango Adventurer

Standard Features

  • Cargo management system
  • Reversible rubber slush mats
  • Cargo mat with integrated bin liner
  • Thule® roof rack
  • Satin silver tubular side steps
SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES

Please refer to the Safety Glossary for descriptions of the following available features:

  • Advanced multi-stage air bags
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Childprotection rear door locks
  • Constant Force Retractors (CFR)
  • Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Energy-absorbing steering column
  • Enhanced accident response system
  • Front crush sensors
  • HomeLink® universal home security system transceiver
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system
  • Octagonal front frame rails
  • Seat belt pretensioners
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Roll sensing
  • Supplemental side-curtain air bags
  • Three-point lap-shoulder belt
  • UConnect™ Hands-free Communication System
COLOR AVAILABILITY

  • Brilliant Black
  • Bright Silver Metallic
  • Bright White
  • Inferno Red
  • Light Khaki Metallic
  • Marine Blue
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Steel Blue
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION

  • Production start: August 2006
  • Production location: Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Del.
  • 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico
  • 4.7-liter V-8 engine: Mack Avenue Engine Plant 1 in Detroit
  • 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine: Indianapolis Foundry in Indianapolis
  • Five-speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission I in Indianapolis
  • Four-speed automatic transmission: Kokomo Transmission Plant in Kokomo, Ind.
MARKET POSITION

In a crowded SUV segment characterized by “me, too” styling and limited capabilities, Dodge Durango stands alone. Durango allows customers to “Grab Life” with the optimal combination of superior ride and comfort, excellent safety, and HEMI® power with fuel-saving MDS.

Demographics

  • Gender: 45 percent male, 55 percent female
  • Age: 40-50
  • Median Annual Household Income: $80,000
  • Education: College
  • Household: 85 percent married
MARKET ADVANTAGES

  • Dodge Durango is the most powerful large SUV on the market, with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine providing 330 horsepower (246 kW) and 375 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) of torque
  • Chrysler Group’s cylinder deactivation system – Multi-displacement System (MDS) – is standard with the 2007 Dodge Durango’s 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, providing customers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing power
  • Standard on the 2007 Dodge Durango is Chrysler Group’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability by providing oversteer and understeer control
  • Dodge Durango boasts best-in-class cargo capacity, offering a best-in-class 68.4 cu. ft. of cargo room with the third-row seats folded. Dodge Durango’s flat load floor provides an enormous 102.4 cu. ft. of total cargo volume.
  • The 2007 Dodge Durango’s standard powertrain is the 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 that develops 210 horsepower (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque at 4,000 rpm. Making 235 horsepower (175 kW) at 4,600 rpm, the 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine is standard on all four-wheel-drive Dodge Durango models. With 305 lb.-ft. (414 N•m) of torque at 3,700 rpm, the 4.7-liter provides smooth and responsive performance.
  • 60-/40 split third-row seat boasts seating for three adults, improving flexibility while maintaining capability
  • The Dodge Durango was awarded a five-star frontal-impact rating by NHTSA in 2005
PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY

2006 Model Year

  • Multiple Displacement System (MDS) is added to the 5.7-liter HEMI® engine resulting in improved fuel efficiency
  • Clean Fuel fleet option for 3.7-liter and 4.7-liter engines
  • Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature added to four-speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7-liter V-6 engine), resulting in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts
  • Two new 18-inch wheels are available in cast-aluminum and aluminum chrome-clad. Both wheels are available with either black sidewall or outline white letter tires
  • 17-inch aluminum wheels are standard on all models. 17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels are now available on SLT models
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is standard equipment on Limited, and optional on SXT and SLT models. As a result, traction control is no longer available
  • A power liftgate is added as standard equipment on the Limited model and optional on SLT models
  • Satin Silver accented roof rack is added to all Limited models, as well as embossed Ram’s Head logos on the front seatbacks
  • Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat replaces Deep Molten Red Pearl Coat
  • All optional running boards on Limited models are now painted Mineral Gray
  • A three-passenger 60/40 third-row seat replaces the two-passenger 50/50 third-row seat previously available
  • Remote start is available on SLT and Limited models
  • Roll-sensing technology is added to the side-curtain air bag system
  • Tip start is standard on all models
2005 Model Year

  • All-new Durango Adventurer model debuts, featuring a standard Thule rack with choice of six-rack systems or an Adventurer Accessory kit, Satin Silver tubular side steps and roof rack side rails, reversible slush mats, rubberized and washable cargo liner with built-in rear cargo organizer, Mineral Gray side moldings with Satin
  • Silver inserts and Mineral Gray painted front and rear fascias
  • Heated seats (with carbon fiber seat heating elements) made available on SLT model with both cloth and leather seats
  • Automatic headlamps packaged with Interior Convenience Group and made available on SLT models
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls packaged with Premium I and Premium II audio systems and is available on SLT models
  • A 50/50 split third-row seat becomes available in cloth (no longer requires leather) and the leather third-row bench is replaced with a 50/50 split bench
  • SXT model adds standard roof side rails and molded-in-color bodyside molding; molded-in-color running boards; and six-disc CD radio becomes optional (’05 MY running change)
  • Leather steering wheel added to the SLT Leather Package (late add in ’04 MY)
  • Full-screen navigation system with integrated control unit optional on Limited models
  • Exterior paint: Mineral Gray replaces Graphite Metallic
2004 Model Year

  • All-new “from the ground up” design
  • New exterior styling emphasizes Dodge identity
  • More spacious interior and more cargo room
  • New 210-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 engine (two-wheel drive only)
  • New 335-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® Magnum V-8 engine
  • Tow/haul transmission feature with V-8 engines
  • New standard four-wheel disc ABS
  • New traction control system available
  • New longer wheelbase, new wider track and new coil spring rear suspension for improved ride and handling
  • New fully hydro-formed frame for increased stiffness and durability
  • Redesigned interior
  • Five- and seven-passenger seating
  • Dual-stage front air bags with passenger seat occupant-sensing system
  • New UConnect® Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth wireless technology available
  • New nine-speaker 368-watt Infinity® sound system available
  • New Satellite digital audio radio available
  • New factory-installed DVD system available
  • New automatic temperature control air conditioning (standard on Limited)
  • New adjustable foot pedals available (standard on Limited)
  • Power sun roof available
2003 Model Year

  • Standard four-wheel disc brakes for increased stopping power
  • New 16-inch x 7-inch cast-aluminum wheels, standard on Sport models
  • P245/70R16 black sidewall on/off road tires, standard on Sport 4x4
  • 40/20/40 second-row seat is standard
  • Four-gauge cluster standard on Sport and SXT
  • Optional AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc in-dash CD
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat anchor system on outboard seating positions of the intermediate seat
  • Constant force retractors
  • Interior upper head impact protection—Front driver and passenger, meets 2003 federal standard
  • Available supplemental side air bags, front- and second-row seats(a)
2002 Model Year

  • Sport, SLT, SLT Plus and R/T price classes replace corresponding décor groups
  • New SXT model
  • 5-45RFE five-speed automatic transmission with 4.7-liter engine (January 2002 introduction)
  • Rear-wheel anti-lock brake system includes Electronic Brake Apportioning (EBA)
  • Curtain-type supplemental side air bags added for front- and second-row seats
  • Brake-shift interlock added
2001 Model Year

  • Next-generation 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine and four-speed 45RFE automatic transmission standard on two-wheel drive models
  • NV233HD and NV244 electronically shifted four-wheel drive transfer cases with rotary instrument panel control
  • All-new interior, including instrument panel, seat styles, floor console and trim panels
2000 Model Year

  • Sport model with unique exterior and interior appearance
  • Next-generation 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine and four-speed 45RFE automatic transmission available on four-wheel drive models
  • Redesigned optional full-time transfer case eliminates two-wheel-drive mode
  • R/T Group (mid-year introduction), including 17-inch x 9-inch cast-aluminum wheels, P275/60R17 black sidewall tires, unique suspension calibration, R/T nameplates, sport-tuned exhaust with chrome tips and two-tone suede seat inserts
  • Rack and pinion steering system on four-wheel-drive models
  • Next-generation 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle requirements in California
1999 Model Year

  • Two-wheel drive available
  • Upgraded 4x4 steering gear
  • 5.2-liter and 5.9-liter V-8 LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) engines available
  • 60/40 split-folding second seat for increased leg room in two-seat configuration
1998 Model Year

  • Initial introduction
  • 5.2-liter, OHV, 16-valve, SMPI V-8 engine standard
  • 5.9-liter, OHV, 16-valve, SMPI V-8 engine optional
  • Four-speed overdrive automatic transmission
  • Four-wheel drive with part-time or full-time transfer case
  • Body-on-frame construction
  • Forward-facing third-seat option
  • Next-generation driver and passenger air bags (running change) (a)
(a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.
 

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#3 ·
Uh...they look nothing alike (?????)

The new Durango looks alot nicer than the current model, but they kept those ugly tailights. I thought they stopped putting the V6 in Durangos.

And hey..I like that minivan too! :)
 
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New Look For Durango

:rck: I hate to disagree ,the more you see them, the more you understand them,the 07's are flawless,and I have always wanted durango to grow to full scale. I've got a notion that the next durangos we see , are going to tip the scales, and level the playing feilds,with all do respect lets cut the minivan jokes, if they would have sold it as a van,people wold have said that it looks to much like an SUV, now that it is sold as a SUV, people want to say its a van ,I dont think so durango had a ruff year, but I will always support it's direction in styling, to me it is the hardest thing on the road, LONG LIVE DURANGO, THE SMOOTH STYLISH LONER IN A WORLD OF LOOK ALIKE SUV'S
 
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