The Durango is Dodge's mainstay full-size SUV, offering a more powerful HEMI V8 for 2009.
The 5.7-liter HEMI now puts out 376 horsepower- up from 335. Also available is a 303 horsepower 4.7-liter V8. Both V8's route power through a 6-speed automatic transmission to either the rear wheels or available 4-wheel drive.
The base powertrain is a 210 horsepower 3.7-liter V6 mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and standard rear wheel drive.
The Hemi has an available multiple displacement system, or MDS, that shuts down 4 of the 8 cylinders on the highway to improve mileage.
Fuel economy for the Durango ranges from 13 miles per gallon city, up to 20, highway.
Trims are SE, SLT, and Limited. The Durango offers an impressive selection of options including Dodge's Uconnect system that provides voice activated communications, navigation, music and more. Equally impressive is Dodge's unlimited lifetime powertrain warranty.
Base MSRP for the 2009 Dodge Durango is $28,130. A fully loaded Limited will top out around $47,000.
With plenty of power, the latest technology and an unbeatable warranty, the 2009 Dodge Durango has a lot to offer the full-size SUV buyer.