The accuracy of the information in our database cannot be guaranteed or verified, and we are unable to certify that a vehicle history is complete. The Hemi was surprisingly efficient given its 345 horsepower vs 230 on the 4. Dodge has very good reason to walk around with their shirt buttons popping. Behind Third Row 19 Behind Second Row third row folded 67. With Hemi power, the Durango has the ability to tow up to 8950 lb.
For towing heavier trailers up to the Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings shown in the following chart, the vehicle must be equipped with the Trailer Tow Group. The new design features what Dodge calls a Fold and Tumble third-row seat that disappears into the floor so that bulky cargoes can be slid in and out easily. Maximum Tow Rating 8,900 lbs. The down side, of course, is weight and fuel mileage. The interior décor of the new Durango is of a completely different and much higher order than the outgoing model. The distance between the wheelhouses in the rear cargo area has been increased by almost three inches to 48.
New to the rear seats was a center mounted three point shoulder belt for the center passenger. In both cases, the engine torque is biased 48 percent front, 52 percent rear. Raves from the road Driving the Durango in the Texas Hill Country around Austin confirmed our favorable first impressions. A new, stiffer, hydroformed frame was linked to an independent front suspension with rack and pinion steering. The new instrument panel cluster had a large, centrally located speedometer and white-faced gauges. Curb Weight-automatic 4981 lbs Vehhistory. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The proper tow capacity for your truck is between 2000 - 5800.
The Durango and Aspen was powered either by the electric motors or by the Hemi, or a combination of both. Which is not a consideration, unless your heavily loading the vehicle. There is a single-speed transfer case for 4. The steering wheel featured a new four-spoke shield design and the vertical edges of the dash dropped down to the center stack to divide the driver and passenger seating areas. The engine works awfully hard under these circumstances, and the transmission is downshifting constantly to compensate. Ride and handling lagged behind the Dakota pickup, and sales sagged.
Over-the-road quietness, smoothness and comfort were quite good in all versions, with some wind noise generated by the big outside rearview mirrors, but little other mechanical, powertrain, or tire noise intruding on those inside the big new cabin. Load equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2000 lbs. We drove all three engines during our time in Austin, and we would honestly not recommend the 3. Durango had the largest brakes in its class and standard 17-inch wheels. This Durango is a really solid piece of equipment. Other than installing these accessories, you'll need to follow all manufacturers specificiations while towing this vehicle I tow an 18.
Minimum ground clearance for off-road use is 7. Ride, handling, and steering A new traction control system and available full-time four-wheel drive were added. The V6 could tow trailers up to 3,700 pounds. Chrysler responded with uncharacteristic speed, answering the most serious charges against the Durango - bad gas mileage and unfortunate styling. All dimensions are in inches millimeters unless otherwise noted.
Other changes included satellite video for the rear seat video, and a hard-drive stereo option. These towing figures all required the Trailer Towing Group to be purchased; otherwise, the Durango could only tow 2,000 pounds. The new braking system also featured a twin-stage booster and electronic brakes distribution for better panic stops. Using the new, larger interior space and three-inch-longer wheelbase to its full potential, Dodge has added more comfort and convenience features to the Durango. The combination of torsion bar front suspension and a newly designed coil spring rear suspension with a Watts linkage to control lateral axle movement gives a really nice ride quality whether the truck is on dirt, rocks, or Interstate highway, and the big tires are not as noisy or whiny as you might expect on such a substantial machine. The second- and third-row rear seats had more leg, shoulder and hip room than the current-generation Durango.
Larger six by nine inches rearview mirrors were heated and folding. The had 10% better gas mileage and 100 horsepower more than the old. Electronic stability control, ultrasonic rear parking assistance, and a tire pressure monitoring system were added. With 345 horsepower 257 kW at 5600 rpm and 375 lb. For the first time, the second row passengers have their own dedicated set of climate controls. Higher tow ratings are used for pickups that tow fifth-wheel trailers.