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| Shortcuts --->>> Feature Highlights | Product Chronology | Feature Availability “RIGHT-SIZE” FORMULA SETS DURANGO APART FROM THE SUV CROWD The 2003 Dodge Durango strikes the perfect balance of full-size SUV roominess, capability and performance combined with compact SUV packaging and maneuverability. “Dodge Durango occupies a unique position in the compact sport-utility segment, offering standard V-8 power and full-size SUV roominess,” said Jim Julow, Vice President — Dodge Division Global Brand Center, DaimlerChrysler Corporation. “Durango also offers an unbeatable range of packages to meet a wide variety of SUV buyers’ needs, while remaining true to the bold attitude of the Dodge brand.” For 2003, Durango offers, as standard, four-wheel disc brakes and 16" x 7" cast-aluminum wheels and an optional six-disc, in-dash CD player. Standard on all Durangos with 4.7-liter Magnum® V-8s for 2003, the 5-45RFE transmission offers a second overdrive ratio for increased highway fuel efficiency and quieter engine operation at highway speeds. Offering multiple seating options and one of the few optional side-curtain air bag systems for a compact SUV, Durango’s interior provides exceptional comfort and safety. The driver and passengers will appreciate the standard AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player and equalizer, while rear seat passengers can enjoy the optional Mopar DVD Rear Entertainment Center. BOLD
STYLING WITH CONVENIENCE INSIDE In its standard two-row seating configuration, Durango offers comfortable seating for up to five people and a spacious 88 cubic feet of cargo carrying capacity. The fold-flat, hide-away third-row seat (standard on SLT, SLT Plus and R/T) allows Durango to carry up to eight passengers. The third row can be conveniently accessed from either side of the vehicle by a simple tilt of the second-row fold-and-tumble seats. The roof is raised behind the driver seat to provide theater-style seating for second- and third-row passengers. An available heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the rear has independently adjustable vents for both the second and third rows, and a dedicated four-speed blower for enhanced rear passenger comfort. Comfort and convenience abound in Durango. Optional leather seats on SLT (standard on SLT Plus and R/T) offer a luxurious look and feel. A dual-zone climate control system offers independent temperature controls for each front passenger, along with optional heated and six-way power seats for both. A four-speaker stereo system is standard on all Durango models, while an eight-speaker, Infinity® sound system is available as an option. LEADER
IN POWER and CAPABILITY The 5.9-liter Magnum V-8 is the largest engine in the compact SUV class. It provides 245 horsepower (183 kW) at 4000 rpm and 335 lb.-ft. (454 N•m) of torque at 3200 rpm. The 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine produces 235 horsepower (175 kW) at 4800 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) of torque at 3200 rpm. Durango has a 7550-pound maximum towing capacity, also best-in-class, and a standard 1670-pound maximum payload package. The 5-45RFE five-speed automatic transmission is the latest edition of the 45RFE transmission introduced in the Durango for 2000. It utilizes a unique dual-ratio second gear to aid in towing, passing and grade-change situations. For acceleration, the transmission automatically chooses the higher-ratio second gear. It also selects the lower-ratio second gear in kick-down mode, providing better power and passing performance over a broad speed range. Durango is available in both two- and four-wheel drive models. Four-wheel drive customers can choose either a part-time four-wheel system or a full-time system that automatically delivers power to all four wheels for maximum traction in wet or dry conditions. Durango features a rack and pinion steering system on both two- and four-wheel drive models, which provides more responsive steering and a more precise on-center feel. A lightweight but robust independent front suspension on four-wheel drive models offers a comfortable, smooth ride while providing maximum ground clearance for off-road situations. To meet every compact SUV need, Durango is available in five models for 2003. The Durango range of models starts with the monochromatic Sport and the SXT, which was introduced in 2002, with CD radio, bigger wheels and tires and a roof rack. The value-priced SXT model is ideal for the younger buyer who may not need three rows of seats, but who wants an optimal level of equipment. Additionally, Dodge Durango is available in SLT, SLT Plus and R/T models. The SLT model includes everything standard on the SXT, along with a host of additional features, including third-row seating, rear air conditioning and heat, bucket front seats with power on the driver’s side and fog lamps. The SLT Plus model adds leather seating and power for both front seats, overhead convenience group, woodgrain instrument panel, AM/FM stereo radio with six-disc in-dash CD player and graphic equalizer, eight Infinity speakers and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. MAGNUM
POWER AND PERFORMANCE DEFINE DURANGO R/T New exterior colors available on Durango for 2003: Timberland Green and Light Almond. Durango is
produced at DaimlerChrysler’s Newark (Del.) Assembly Plant. EXTERIOR CHASSIS INTERIOR ELECTRICAL
AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS Available supplemental side air bags, front and second row seats(a) (a) Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children. NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication. 2002 MODEL
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DODGE DURANGO: POWER, HANDLING, VALUE AND SEATING FOR EIGHT