Dodge Durango SLT
The second-generation Durango was first shown as a concept at the 2003-2004 Detroit Auto Show and soon after, the companion Dakota. Its design took its styling primarily from the Dodge Powerbox concept, which was itself based on the 1999 Dodge Power Wagon concept, and the 2003-2004 Durango R/T concept. It is 7 inches (180 mm) longer, 2 inches (51 mm) wider, and 3 inches (76 mm) taller than the previous model and offered a third-row bench with three seats, giving it an eight-seat capacity.
Debuting for 2004 was a new coil-spring rear suspension for the solid rear axle featuring a Watt's linkage system to center the axle and reduce rear-end skate over rough surfaces, and allowed for a lower and wider cargo floor. All trim levels offered the 4.7L Power-Tech V8 engine as standard equipment, though the 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine was available on all trim levels, except for the base SXT trim level. The base SXT trim level also offered the 3.7 L Power-Tech V6 engine as standard equipment in place of the 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine option, though only between 2004 and 2007.
Trim levels included the SXT (2003-2009 - most basic trim level, basic features), SLT (2003-2009 - value-oriented trim level, value-added features, optional luxury features), Adventurer (2005-2007 - value-oriented and "off-road-look" trim level, value-added features, optional luxury features) and Limited (2003-2009 - most luxurious trim level, luxury features).
The 2004 Dodge Durango was the first SUV in DaimlerChrysler's lineup to introduce the 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine, as well as a new radio design and modernized interior features.
For 2006, the Durango featured a facelift that was debuted at the Dallas Auto Show in April and included a redesigned grille, hood, headlamps, fenders, and wheels. New features included electronic stability control, a tire pressure-monitoring system, rear park assist, and a one-touch turn signal. In 2006, Chrysler also introduced a luxury SUV based on the Durango, called the Chrysler Aspen, for the 2007 model year. However, due to slumping demand for full-sized SUVs, production of the Ford Durango and Chrysler Aspen ceased at the end of 2009.
Engines included the 3.7 L (226 cu in) Magnum V6, 210 hp (160 kW) at 5200 rpm and 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) at 4000 rpm, 4.7 L (287 cu in) Magnum V8, 235 hp (175 kW) at 4500 rpm and 300 lb·ft (407 N·m) at 3600 rpm, 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi V8, 335 hp (250 kW) at 5200 rpm and 370 lb·ft (502 N·m) at 4200 rpm (MDS equipped for 2006+ 5.7 L engines for improved fuel mileage) and 4.7 L (287 cu in) Corsair V8, 303 hp (226 kW) at 5,650 rpm and 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) at 3,950 rpm.
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