2006 Dodge Durango Overview

Introduction

The Dodge Durango is a large size sport utility vehicle with four doors. It can seat up to eight people and has been a well known standard bearer for the Dodge label. It can handle off road terrain as well as large trips to the grocery store.

The Durango is powerful, boldly designed and, surprisingly, quite refined. The vehicle has a large load capacity with 100 cubic feet of cargo space and, with the Hemi engine, can tow up to 8,950 pounds. The Durango is quite safe for an SUV and awarded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Five-Star frontal impact rating in 2005. Two V8s are available and both are superb. The popular 4.7-liter V8 and the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 are smooth and powerful. They come with a five-speed automatic that's smooth, refined, and responsive. Multi-Displacement System (MDS) comes with the 5.7 liter V-8, which shuts down half of the cylinders during light load conditions for better fuel economy.

For 2006, the entry level Durango was dropped. The Durango SXT is now the basic model available to consumers. Also, dual stage front air bags and an occupant-sensing system for the passenger-side front air bag have become standard. Curtain airbags and electronic stability control are available as options.

The Dodge Durango looks tough but rides smooth. Its handling is stable and relatively agile given its size and heft. Inside is a quiet, roomy, comfortable and technologically sophisticated cabin.

The Durango can seat up to seven passengers with its folding third-row seat. A properly equipped Durango with the optional Hemi engine is rated to tow up to 8,950 pounds. A 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 is standard, but two V8s are available and both are superb. The popular 4.7-liter V8 is now a flex-fuel engine in 45 states. The 2008 Dodge Durango is offered in four models: SXT, SLT, Adventurer, and Limited. Each is available with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

For 2008, the Durango is going to add a hybrid version to its lineup.

The Dodge Durango looks tough but rides smooth. Its handling is stable and agile given its size and heft. Inside is a quiet, roomy, comfortable and technologically sophisticated cabin.

The Durango can seat up to seven passengers with its folding third-row seat. A properly equipped Durango with the optional Hemi engine is rated to tow up to 8,850 pounds. A 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 is standard, but two V8s are available and both are superb. The popular 4.7-liter V8 is now a flex-fuel engine in 45 states. The 2008 Dodge Durango is offered in four models: SXT, SLT, Adventurer, and Limited. Each is available with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

For 2008, the Durango is a carryover from 2007.

The 2009 Dodge Durango is a full-size SUV with stable handling and impressive good looks. Inside is a quiet, roomy, and comfortable cabin.

The Durango can seat up to eight passengers with its folding third-row seat. Available only on the 2WD model a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 is standard, matched with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The popular 303-hp 4.7-liter V8 is a flex-fuel engine and the 335-hp Hemi 5.7-liter V8 includes the Multiple Displacement System (MDS) for better fuel economy. Both V8 engines are packaged with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2009 Durango is offered in three models: SE, SLT, and Limited. Each is available with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Standard safety features include electronic stability control and four airbags including side curtains.

For 2009, the Durango is a carryover from 2008.