Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango is a mid-size/full-size SUV produced by Dodge in three generations starting with the 1998 model year. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram, both featured a body-on-frame construction and both were produced at the Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware through the 2009 model year.
| Dodge Durango | |
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Dodge Durango 3.6 Citadel AWD 2014 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV (1998–2003) Full-size SUV (2004–2009) Mid-size crossover SUV (2011-present) |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Related | Dodge Dakota/Dodge Ram (1998–2009) Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011–present) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dodge Ramcharger Dodge Town Wagon |
The third-generation Durango began with the 2011 model year. It is built on the same platform as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, features unibody construction, and has been assembled at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan since late 2010.
Each generation had options for different engine sizes and power ratings, with different transmissions also. In 2009 a hybrid variant was introduced, but ended quickly with the second generation Durango. From 2007 to 2009 the Durango was available as the Chrysler Aspen from Chrysler. The Durango has up to 7 seats in the 3 row configuration, and has rear cargo space. The 2024 third-generation Durango as an optional all-wheel drive with a 8,700 pound towing capacity with the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 710 HP engine. Over two million Durangos have been sold since introduced in 1998. The Durango has had a 4X4 option since introducion.