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The 2008 Dodge Durango midsize sport utility vehicle (MSRP: $27,675 - $38,435, Invoice price: $25,489 - $35,120) is available in Base SXT, SLT, Adventurer, and Limited trim levels. This model competes with the Acura MDX, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Chrysler Aspen, Ford Expedition, GMC Acadia, GMC Yukon, Infiniti QX56, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Armada, Nissan Pathfinder, and Saturn Outlook, Saab 9-7X, and Toyota Sequoia. Engine choices include a 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 engine, a 303-horsepower, 4.7-liter V8 engine, a 303-horsepower, 4.7-liter V8 engine, and a 330-horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. Buyers can choose between four-speed and five-speed automatic transmissions; and rear-wheel and four-wheel drive systems. The latter comes with on demand 4WD, a mechanical center differential, and automatic locking hubs.
The Dodge Durango midsize sport utility vehicle is currently in its second generation, and is assembled in Newark, Delaware.
The 2008 Dodge Durango SUV has a front independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a double wishbone front suspension, and a solid live axle rear suspension.
Exterior features in the Dodge Durango midsize sport utility vehicle 17 x 7.0 inch steel wheels, all terrain tires, a full-size matching spare tire, and a steel spare wheel. It has an underbody-mounted spare tire, variable-intermittent wipers, a privacy glass, a roof rack, a rear defogger, and an intermittent rear wiper. The Durango also comes with a fixed liftgate window and a rear liftgate door.
Basic instrumentation features in the midsize sport utility vehicle include a tachometer, a clock, low fuel level warning, and cargo tie downs. Cargo capacity is at 68 cubic feet (with the third seat folded), and is as much as 102 cubic feet total.
Inside, the Dodge Durango has a five-person total seating capacity (seven-person seating for SLT and Adventurer and eight-person seating for Limited), bucket front seats, and cloth upholstery. It is equipped with a 40-20-40 split bench rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, and a folding center armrest.
Power features for this midsize sport utility vehicle include remote power door locks, power windows, and two one-touch power windows It also comes with power and heated mirrors.
Convenience features for the Dodge Durango SUV include cruise control, power-dependent steering, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, and cruise controls on the steering wheel. It has front and rear cupholders, front door pockets, a front seatback storage, 12V front and 12V rear power outlets, and front console with storage.
Comfort features on this midsize sport utility vehicle include air conditioning, front reading lights, and a passenger vanity mirror. Front and rear floor mats and a cargo area light are also available.
Entertainment features in the Dodge Durango midsize sport utility vehicle are an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo and 66 watts of stereo output. It comes with four total speakers, a mast antenna, and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
The 2008 Dodge Durango SUV is equipped with the following safety and security features: ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), an emergency braking assist, and traction control. It is equipped with stability control, front, rear, and third row head airbags, and passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation. More basic safety features include front seatbelt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors, a rear center 3-point belt, height-adjustable headrests (two front, three rear), an engine immobilizer, tire pressure monitoring, and electronic brake-force distribution.
More features on the Dodge Durango SLT include 18-inch alloy wheels, two third row headrests, a remote anti-theft alarm system, fog lamps, an eight-way power driver seat, and premium cloth upholstery. This trim level features a height-adjustable driver seat, a rear heater unit, one folding bench third row seats, reclining rear seats, and third row cupholders. The Dodge Durango SLT also has a 115V rear power outlet, simulated wood trim on dash, a Sirius satellite radio, and a radio data system.
The Dodge Durango Adventurer SUV features step running boards, 17-inch alloy wheels, a cargo management system, unique cosmetic and functional upgrades, and slush-containing floor mats.
The 2008 Dodge Durango Limited SUV, meanwhile, has the following additional features: 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, a trip computer, an external temperature display, a compass, a remote anti-theft alarm system, dusk-sensing headlamps, a rear view camera, and auto delay off headlamps. Also featured are rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, heated leather bucket seats, multi-level heating driver and passenger seats, a four-way power passenger seat, and manual folding split-bench third row seats.
The Durango Limited is equipped with 40-60 split bench third row seats, a dual-zone automatic climate control, a driver memory system, an exterior automatic dimming electrochromatic mirror (for driver only), audio control on the steering wheel, and height-adjustable pedals. This model comes with a rear parking assist, a cargo net, a universal remote transmitter, dual-zone front climate control with rear air, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, rear reading lights, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Leather trim on center console, memorized settings (includes driver seat and exterior mirrors), 368 watts of stereo output, nine total Alpine premium brand speakers, one subwoofer, a built-in hard drive, and a USB connection are also standard on this trim level.
A safety report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Dodge Durango midsize sport utility vehicle received five stars out of five in front crash tests; and three stars out of five (2-wheel drive) and four stars out of five (4-wheel drive) in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Dodge Durango midsize sport utility vehicle held up mechanically. The Dodge Dakota received the following ratings for the year 2006 (major design year was 2004): Excellent ratings for its engine, transmission, exhaust, and drive system; Very Good ratings for its suspension, fuel, electrical, and climate system; Good ratings for its audio system; Fair ratings for its brakes, paint and trim, squeaks and rattles, and power equipment trouble spots; and Poor ratings for its body hardware.
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Dodge's SUV measures almost as large as some full-size wagons so there's room in the expansive cabin for seven passengers on three banks of seats.
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