2008 Dodge Durango

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
• 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




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

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2008 Dodge Durango's New 4.7-liter V-8 Combines More Power With Better Economy

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 the Chrysler Group's fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS).
The 2008 Dodge Durango also brings comfort, convenience and refinement to the full-size sport-utility vehicle (SÚV) 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.




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.

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 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. (posted on conceptcarz.com) 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. (posted on conceptcarz.com) 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 Group'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.

Únderpinning 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 SÚVs – Dodge Durango has more cargo room than Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Toyota Sequoia

'Real SÚV' capability, yet refined
• Superior versatility in a real SÚV, 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, SIRIÚS 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
• SIRIÚS 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, ÚConnect® 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
• Únique 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
• SIRIÚS 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
• Únique 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
• SIRIÚS 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
• 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® Úniversal 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
• ÚConnect® 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 SÚV 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 SÚV 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

PRODÚCT CHRONOLOGY

2007 Model Year
• New front and rear fascias are body mounted eliminating gaps seen on previous models

• Úpdated 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

• Últrasonic rear park assist is standard on Limited and optional on SLT

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