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Overview
The Dodge Durango is a full-size SUV from Chrysler's Dodge brand but ist was introduced as a mid-size SUV in 1998 as a replacement for the original Dodge Ramcharger which was discontinued in the North American market in 1993. The Durango was produced at the Newark Assembly plant in Newark.
The Durango was launched just after the second generation Dodge Dakota on which it was based.
It shared many components, including chassis, powertrain, some body panels and many interior pieces. Power came from either a standard 5.2-liter V8 or an optional 5.9-liter V8, and all first-year Durangos had four-wheel drive. The 4.7 Liter PowerTech V8 replaced the 5.2Liter engine for 2000.
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Dodge design goal for the Durango SUV was to fill the gap between midsize SUVs and their larger brethren.
Dodge did accomplished this by marketing the Durango as a sturdy truck-based SUV designed to hold up to seven passengers and tow up to 6,700 lb (3,039 kg).
In that same year a special all wheel drive performance version called the R/T was released with a 5.9 Liter V8 engine.
As the years went on, a two-wheel-drive version became available, the cabin was redesigned and curtain-style side airbags became optional.
In 2001 the Durango saw a few revisions, including a redesigned interior, including a new dash, door panels, and revised seats, redesigned aluminium wheels, and other minor changes to trim options.
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