2005 Dodge Durango Review Summary & Specs
ST Sport Utility
Believe it or not, refinement.
Summary & Specs
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Dodge Durango is smooth and powerful with either of the two V8 engines. It rides well and handles especially well, and has excellent engineering touches and details. Its pricing represents a good value. If you're in the market for a large SUV and like the looks, you should check it out.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Austin, Texas; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Detroit.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup |
Dodge Durango ST ($26,735); SLT ($29,150); Limited ($33,300); ST 4x4 ($29,715); SLT 4x4 ($32,130); Limited 4x4 ($35,590) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.7-liter V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
3.7-liter sohc V6; 4.7-liter sohc V8; 5.7-liter Hemi ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
five-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
four-speed automatic (V6); five-speed automatic (V8) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
three-point seatbelts and headrests for all seats; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; advanced airbag system; seat belt pretensioners |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
curtain airbags for all three rows; electronic stability control |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Newark, Delaware |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.dodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$26,735 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 ($32,130) |
| Standard Equipment |
cloth seats with power driver's seat; rear heating and air conditioning; AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD player; day/night rearview mirror |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
5.7-liter V8 engine ($895); leather-trimmed bucket seats ($675); third-row seat ($150); traction control ($300); 2-speed AWD transfer case ($195); 3.92 axle ratio ($40); Customer Preferred Package 28G ($1,515) includes overhead console, cargo net, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, rear reading lamps, universal garage door opener, theft-deterrent system, AM/FM/6CD/MP3 audio w 8 speakers, 17x8-inch cast aluminum wheels; 384-watt subwoofer upgrade ($225); Sirius Satellite Radio ($325); Trailer Tow ($525) w heavy-duty equipment, power 6x9 foldaway mirrors, Class IV receiver, 7- and 4-pin wiring harness; running boards ($395); P265/65R17 on/off-road tires ($305) |
| Destination Charge |
645 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$38,320 |
| Horse Power |
335 @ 5400 |
| Torque |
370 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/18 |
| Wheelbase |
119.2 |
| Length/Width/Height |
200.8/76.0/74.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
39.9 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.8/58.8/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/57.2/37.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.2/48.0/34.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
102.4 |
| Payload |
1520 |
| Towing Capacity |
7400 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Watts link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
8.7 |
| Curb Weight |
5076 |
| Stock Tires |
P245/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity |
27 |