About Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango was a three-generation model that Dodge began producing in 1998. The first two generations were very similar. Both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Ram pickups. Both had body-on-frame construction. And both were built at assembly plants in Newark, Delaware, until the 2009 model year. The Dodge Durango was marketed as a rugged, truck-based SUV that could carry up to seven passengers if properly equipped. The Durango shared the front end, dashboard, and front seats with the Dakota pickup truck on which it was based, and the taillights and tailgate were similar to Chrysler minivans of the era. In 1999 and 2000, a limited-edition Shelby was produced with a supercharged version of the V8 Magnum engine. Exterior changes included unique wheels, tires, suspension, and bumpers. The standard color was Viper Blue and featured two racing stripes down the center of the car.
The Dodge Durango was available with a two-wheel drive as early as 1999. A Magnum V6 engine was available, but only a few were sold. In 2001, Dodge began upgrading the interior. The upholstery, dash controls, instrument panel, front console, and steering wheel were updated. On 4X4 models, the shifter was moved from a lever on the console to a switch on the instrument panel. The instrument cluster was upgraded. And the electronic vehicle information center was integrated into the main console. Dual-zone automatic climate control was to improve rear passenger comfort. The audio system was upgraded on all models and now features six speakers as standard. There was also a three-seat bench in the third row, giving eight seats. The design was largely derived from the Dodge Powerbox concept.
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The 2011 Dodge Durango entered production on December 14, 2010, and joins the second-generation Charger in the 2011 model lineup. It goes on sale in mid-January 2011. Behind the V6 Pentastar engine is a Mercedes W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission with Chrysler interactive steering wheel and driver controls. Since 2014, Dodge Durango has only used the eight-speed ZF transmission in two versions. All V8 engines are equipped with the 8hp ZF transmission. All V6 engines are equipped with the Chrysler version of the 8hp ZF transmission. The 2014 Dodge Durango features a new design and a sportier appearance. It features an eight-speed automatic transmission and a new rally design with black-painted bumpers and plastic trim. The taillights have been redesigned and equipped with individual LED headlights. It is similar to those on the Charger and Dart models. Inside, Dodge used a 20 mm reconfigurable display with thin-film transistors, first used on the Dart.
In 2016, the Durango received an updated Pentastar V6 engine. In 2018, all models received a new Uconnect radio and a second-generation ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. The rotary shifter was replaced with a T-shaped shifter, similar to the Dodge Charger. The steering wheel was also replaced with a sportier one like the Dodge Charger. Other changes include leather upholstery and black chrome inserts on the GT trim. The SRT Hellcat, powered by a 710 hp Hemi V8 engine, was only available until 2021, after which it was discontinued due to emissions requirements. With the discontinuation of the Journey Junior, the Durango will be the only SUV model in Dodge's lineup in 2021.