1998 Dodge Durango Review Summary & Specs
Base Sport Utility
Big, bold and just right.
Summary & Specs
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Add the new Dodge to the sport-utility shopping list. The Dodge Durango offers more room and better performance than the Ford Explorer and other so-called compact sport-utilities. It also compares favorably to the larger Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon.
It may compare with other SUVs, but it certainly doesn't look like them. Dodge Durango makes a statement. We think it's a bold, attractive statement. We think Dodge succeeded at its goal of producing a smarter SUV. The Durango is intelligently designed and easy to operate. And it's a smart choice for people who want to step out from the crowd.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
5.9-liter ohv 16v V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
230-hp 5.2-liter ohv 16v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
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| Assembled In |
Newark, Delaware |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$28,065 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
4X4 SLT Plus |
| Standard Equipment |
Rear anti-lock brakes (ABS), automatic transmission, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, intermittent wipers, and Package 28F (includes SLT trim, tilt steering, cruise control, power windows, mirrors and locks, keyless entry, overhead console, 6-way power driver's seat, CD/equalizer, fog lamps, floor mats |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Four-wheel ABS, leather interior, third-row seats, full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case, limited-slip rear differential, rear-seat air conditioning, Infinity speaker system, 31x10.5R15 tires on 15x8-inch aluminum wheels, 5.9-liter engine |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$33,200 |
| Layout |
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| Horse Power |
245 @ 4000 |
| Torque |
335 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy |
12/16 |
| Wheelbase |
115.9 |
| Length/Width/Height |
193.3/71.5/72.9 (with roof rack) |
| Track Front/Rear |
62.0/61.5 |
| Turning Radius |
38.9 |
| Seating Capacity |
8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.8/56.7/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.6/56.0/35.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.9/45.2/30.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
88.0 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
7200 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4736 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
25.0 |