2008 Dodge Durango

Auburn Hills, Mich., Sep 1, 2007 - For 2008, the Dodge Durango continues to have a lot to offer, beginning with what’s under the hood. Customers who demand performance and efficiency may choose between three engines: a standard 3.7-liter V-6, a new E85-compatible, 4.7-liter V-8 engine with the Flexible-Fuel Vehicle (FFV) designation as well as improved fuel economy with more horsepower and torque, and a 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Chrysler LLC’s fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS).

2008 Dodge Durango

The 2008 Dodge Durango also brings comfort, convenience and refinement to the full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market – plus several best-in-class capabilities: towing capacity of 8,950 pounds, cargo space (with rear seats folded) of 68.4 cubic feet, and horsepower – 330 with the available 5.7-liter HEMI®, which also provides up to 20 percent fuel economy savings.

“With a choice of three engines – two with fuel-saving technologies – plus three rows of seating and more cargo room than the competition, Dodge Durango offers an unbeatable combination of features,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President – Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler. “Dodge Durango offers advantages that stand out among what’s offered by other entries in the full-size SUV segment.”

The 2008 Dodge Durango is offered with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains. Inside, there’s seating for up to eight, and amenities including an industry-first heated cloth seats, available power rear liftgate, remote start, YES Essentials® stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric and dual-zone automatic temperature control.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2008

EXTERIOR
• Light Sandstone Metallic (replaces Light Khaki Metallic)
• 18-inch aluminum wheels available on SXT
• Limited model has standard chrome-capped mirrors, body color/chrome door handles, body color/bright roof rack rails
• Available body-color running boards

INTERIOR
• Second-row reclining seating standard on SLT and Adventurer
• Cargo Management System
„X AM/FM radio with single-disc CD player and MP3 auxiliary input jack
• AM/FM radio, DVD/HDD-compatible, with MP3 auxiliary input jack
• MyGIG™ Multimedia Infotainment System

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
• New 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 303 horsepower (226 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, E85-compatible; more power and torque with better fuel economy and more refinement than previous 4.7-liter V-8s
• Single-speed 4x4 transfer case
• 3.92 axle ratio now available with Trailer Tow Group if equipped with 5.7-liter HEMI engine

SAFETY AND SECURITY
• ParkView™ Rear Back-up Camera available
• Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system packaged with Interior Convenience Group

DESIGN
Redesigned for 2007, the Dodge Durango was enhanced with taut new angles and chiseled surfaces in its strong and confident front-end design. The Durango’s signature crosshair grille stands out prominently, marked at its center with the traditional ram’s head design. Rectangular headlamps with dual-halogen bulbs wrap around the corners of the fenders, above a one-piece front fascia with integrated fog lamps and chrome accents.

The 2008 Dodge Durango’s high beltline emphasizes its bold appearance, while the roofline dips slightly at the rear to distinguish the silhouette. Short front and rear overhangs contribute to the vehicle’s expression of concentrated power, as do flared wheel arches surrounding the Durango’s wheels.

The rear design of the 2008 Dodge Durango is marked by “afterburner” taillamps, augmented by a center high-mounted stop lamp integrated smoothly into the rear roofline. A chrome appliqué accentuates the rear liftgate and also features a centered, three-dimensional ram’s head.

ENGINEERING
New for 2008 is a 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 303 horsepower (226 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, offering improved fuel economy as well as more power and torque, plus more refinement than previous 4.7-liter V-8s.

The new 4.7-liter V-8 incorporates two spark plugs per cylinder (the only Chrysler Group engine to do so, other than the 5.7-liter HEMI®), increased compression ratio, improved cylinder-head port flow and a new combustion system. The result is 303 horsepower (226 kW), a 29 percent increase; and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, a 10 percent increase. The new engine is also capable of operating on E85 ethanol fuel, making the Dodge Durango equipped with this engine a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV).

Refinement improvements in the new 4.7-liter V-8 result from significant revisions to the induction system, a lightweight piston/rod assembly and reduced accessory drive noise through lower accessory drive speed. Engine smoothness at idle is enhanced with a new valve-lash adjuster system. The new 4.7-liter V-8 is also equipped with Electronic Throttle Control.

The 2008 Dodge Durango’s standard engine is the 3.7-liter Magnum® V-6 that produces 210 horsepower (157 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque. It is equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard on all four-wheel-drive Dodge Durango vehicles is the 235-horsepower (175 kW), E-85-compatible FFV, 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine, equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission. With 305 lb.-ft. (414 N•m) of torque, the 4.7-liter provides customers with a combination of performance and the ability to operate their Durango on ethanol, gasoline or a mixture of the two.

The ultimate engine in the 2008 Dodge Durango is the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, producing 330 horsepower (246 kW) and 375 lb.-ft. (509 N•m) of torque. The 5.7-liter HEMI engine is also mated to a five-speed automatic transmission and is available on the 2008 Dodge Durango SLT, Adventurer and Limited models.

Chrysler’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. The result is fuel economy that until now could only be expected from a smaller, less powerful engine.

Four-wheel-drive models of the 2008 Dodge Durango are equipped with a standard transfer case providing full-time four-wheel drive. An available two-speed transfer case features shift-on-the-fly capability for switching four-wheel drive between high-range locked or low-range modes.

Underpinning the 2008 Dodge Durango is a torsionally stiff, fully hydroformed frame with independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. Suspension and steering are finely tuned to deliver superior ride and precise steering. Dodge Durango’s rear suspension features coil springs and a solid rear axle secured with a Watt linkage system. The result is refined ride and handling with superior payload (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 6,700 lbs.) and best-in-class towing capability (8,950 pounds).

The 2008 Dodge Durango offers a standard 40/20/40 split second-row seat for seating up to three adults, with ample leg, shoulder and hip room. Optional are second-row bucket seats with a center console, providing rear passengers with individual climate controls and an available DVD entertainment system, as well as reclining seat backs.

Third-row seating in the 2008 Dodge Durango includes a standard bench seat and an available 60/40 split bench – both with fold-flat capability. With the third-row seats folded, the Durango boasts best-in-class cargo space of 68.4 cu. ft.

With the second- and third-row seats folded, 102.4 cu. ft. of total cargo volume is accessible. Additionally, the distance between the wheelhouses in the rear cargo area is 48 inches wide – enough to transport standard 48-inch sheets of plywood.

A power rear liftgate provides easy loading and unloading of gear, aided by rear doors that open 84 degrees to provide easy entry and exit.

Advanced safety and security features include standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program with Electronic Roll Mitigation and Trailer Sway Control; and side-curtain air bags for all three rows. Available is ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System, Tire Pressure Monitoring system and Sentry Key® engine immobilizer.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Powerful and efficient powertrains
• With a standard 210-horsepower (157 kW) 3.7-liter V-6, available 303 horsepower (226 kW) 4.7-liter V-8, or the best-in-class, 5.7-liter, 330-horsepower (246 kW) HEMI Magnum V-8, the 2008 Dodge Durango offers a full range of powertrains that deliver versatility, power and capability
• New 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 303 horsepower (226 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, E85 compatible; offering improved fuel economy with more power and torque and more refinement than previous 4.7-liter V-8s
• 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

Even more convenience
• Available power rear liftgate, remote start, Tip Start, one-touch lane-change signal, YES Essentials stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat 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 – a segment first – are available. Also available is a full-screen navigation system, a six-disc CD changer and 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 2008 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 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Standard on the 2007 Dodge Durango is Chrysler Group’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which 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
• Standard advanced air bag system includes dual-stage front air bags
• Standard Sentry Key® engine immobilizer

MODEL LINEUP

2008 Dodge Durango SXT

Standard Features
• 3.7-liter Magnum® V-6 engine (two-wheel-drive models) with four-speed automatic transmission
• 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine (full-time four-wheel-drive models) with five-speed automatic transmission
• Transfer case (four-wheel-drive models)
• 17-inch painted wheels
• Deep gray front and rear fascias
• Bodyside moldings
• Black roof-mounted side rails
• 17-inch wheels
• P245/70R17 BSW on/off-road tires
• Tip start
• Fixed third-row cloth seat
• Rear heat/air conditioning
• Power exterior mirrors
• AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD and four speakers
• Air conditioning
• Illuminated entry
• Cargo tie-down loops
• Front and rear power outlets
• Rear passenger overhead reading lamp
• Interior rearview day/night mirror
• Four-spoke steering wheel with tilt and integrated speed controls
• Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors and slides
• Low-back cloth bucket seats
• Second-row, 40/20/40 fold-and-tumble seat
• One-touch lane-change turn signal
• Express-up/down front window
• Power windows and door locks
• Sentry Key® engine immobilizer
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Advanced air bag system with dual-stage front air bags
• Roll-sensing side-curtain air bags

Optional Equipment
• 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine with five-speed automatic transmission (two-wheel-drive models)
• Third-row folding bench seat
• Premium floor mats
• Manual rear air conditioning/heat
• Deep Gray running boards
• 18-inch painted cast aluminum wheels
• Engine block heater
• Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package (Class IV receiver hitch, 4- and 7-pin wiring harness, 160-amp alternator, 750-amp maintenance-free battery)
• Tech Group I (remote start, six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, front and rear laminated glass)

2008 Dodge Durango SLT

Standard Features
In addition to standard features on the Dodge Durango SXT, the Durango SLT adds/replaces the following:
• Power driver’s seat with dual manual lumbar adjustment
• Fog lamps
• Bodyside molding
• Six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability
• 18-inch cast aluminum wheels
• P265/60R18 BSW on/off-road tires
• 115-volt inverter
• YES Essentials® seat fabric
• Security alarm
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Optional Equipment
In addition to optional features on the Dodge Durango SXT, the Durango SLT adds/replaces the following:
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with MDS and five-speed automatic transmission
• Full-time four wheel-drive, shift-on-the-fly, two-speed electronic transfer case
• Heated leather seats
• Heated cloth seats
• Second-row heated bucket seats
• Rear entertainment system
• 20-inch chrome-clad wheels
• 3.92 rear axle ratio
• Sun roof
• Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package (Class IV receiver hitch, 4- and 7-pin wiring harness, 160-amp alternator, 750-amp maintenance-free battery)
• Tech Group II (remote start, 6.5-inch touch screen single CD/DVD player with MP3 capability, UConnect® Hands-free Communication System with Bluetooth® wireless, front and rear laminated glass)
• Convenience Group

2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer

Standard Features
In addition to standard features on the Dodge Durango SLT, the Durango Adventurer adds/replaces the following:
• 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine with five-speed automatic transmission
• Unique 17-inch aluminum wheels
• Silver roof rails
• Cargo Management System
• Cargo mat with integrated bin liner
• Reversible slush mats
• Silver tubular side steps
• Six-disc CD/DVD changer with MP3 capability
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Optional Equipment
In addition to optional features on the Dodge Durango SLT, the Durango Adventurer adds/replaces the following:
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with MDS and five-speed automatic transmission
• Full-time four-wheel drive, shift-on-the-fly, two-speed electronic transfer case
• 3.92 rear axle ratio
• Remote start system
• Power sun roof
• Heated front and rear low-back bucket seats with leather inserts
• Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
• Tech Group II
• Convenience Group (power liftgate, 60/40 split third-row seat and adjustable pedals plus Interior Convenience Group consisting of overhead console with Electronic Vehicle Information System, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear courtesy and reading lamps, automatic headlamps, console flood lamp and cargo net)

2008 Dodge Durango Limited

Standard Features
In addition to standard features on the Dodge Durango SLT, the Durango Limited adds/replaces the following:
• 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8 engine with five-speed automatic transmission
• Unique silver roof rails
• 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels
• P265/60R18 BSW tires
• Power liftgate
• Power outside mirrors with heat and auto-dimming feature
• Heated leather power bucket seats
• Embroidered logo on front seat backs
• Memory seats and outside mirrors
• Three-passenger 60/40 split third-row seat
• Premium floor mats
• Automatic day/night rearview mirror
• Automatic temperature control
• Adjustable pedals with memory
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
• 6.5-inch touch screen single CD/DVD player with MP3 capability
• Premium II audio system with subwoofer

Optional Equipment
In addition to optional features on the Dodge Durango SLT, the Durango Limited adds/replaces the following:
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with MDS and five-speed automatic transmission
• Full-time four-wheel drive, shift-on-the-fly, two-speed electronic transfer case
• 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels
• 3.92 rear axle ratio
• Body-color running boards
• Second-row bucket seats with heat
• Sun roof
• Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
• Tech Group II

SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES
Please refer to the safety glossary in the Safety and Technology section for descriptions of the following available features:
• Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags
• All-speed Traction Control
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Auto-reverse Sun Roof
• Auto-reverse Windows
• BeltAlert
• Brake Assist
• Brake/Park Interlock
• Child Protection Rear Door Locks
• Constant Force Retractors (CFR)
• Crumple Zones
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
• Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Energy-absorbing Steering Column
• Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
• Front Crush Sensors
• Height-adjustable Seat Belts
• HomeLink® Universal Home Security System Transceiver
• Interior Head-impact Protection
• Knee Bolsters
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• Low-risk Deployment Air Bag
• Octagonal Front Frame-rail Tips
• ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
• Power-adjustable Pedals
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Roll Sensing
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Security Alarm
• Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer
• Supplemental Side-curtain Air Bags
• Three-point Lap-shoulder Belt
• Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System
• Trailer Sway Control
• UConnect® Hands-free Communication System

COLOR AVAILABILITY
• Light Sandstone Metallic
• Brilliant Black
• Bright Silver Metallic
• Bright White
• Inferno Red
• Marine Blue
• Mineral Gray Metallic
• Steel Blue

MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
• 2008 model year production start: July 2007
• 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
The 2008 Dodge Durango offers the “Goldilocks effect” – not too big, not too small, but just right, for a distinctively Dodge sport-utility vehicle standing out among increasingly soft competitors. With spacious third-row seating and cargo room to spare (rare in the full-size SUV segment), the 2008 Dodge Durango offers a full range of top-end comfort and convenience features at a great value. Dodge Durango stands out with many best-in-class design elements, and isn’t afraid to be different.

DEMOGRAPHICS
• Gender: 45 percent male, 55 percent female
• Age: 40-50
• Median Annual Household Income: $80,000
• Education: 40 percent college grad
• 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 2008 Dodge Durango’s 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, providing customers with up to 20 percent better fuel economy without sacrificing power
• New 4.7-liter V-8 engine producing 303 horsepower (226 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, E85 compatible; with improved fuel economy and more power and torque and more refinement than previous 4.7-liter V-8s
• The 2008 Dodge Durango’s standard powertrain is the 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 that generates 210 horsepower (157 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque at 4,000 rpm.
• Standard on the 2008 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 102.4 cu. ft. of total cargo volume.
• 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 2006

PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY

2007 Model Year
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
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
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
Side air bags are now standard
Ultrasonic rear park assist is standard on Limited and optional on SLT

2006 MODEL YEAR
Multi-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
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) 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 decor groups
New SXT model
5-45RFE five-speed automatic transmission with 4.7-liter engine (January 2002 introduction)
Rear-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 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.

More photos: 2008 Dodge Durango Photo Gallery

Source: Chrysler LLC