- suv 114,981
- Lexington, SC
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 114,981 red automatic
2009 dodge durango review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. And fuel-efficient. introductiondodge durango looks tough but rides smoothly. Big and bulky, it handles like a truck, but it's quiet, roomy, and comfortable, with a host of available technology. Properly equipped, durango is rated to tow up to 8,950 pounds. a new hybrid gas-electric powertrain joins the lineup for 2009, allowing a 40-percent improvement in fuel economy in heavy traffic. The durango hybrid model is a durable vehicle with strong towing capacity that gets decent fuel economy in commuter traffic. this second-generation durango, which first appeared as a 2004 model, fits between the chevy tahoe and ford expedition in exterior dimensions. With all seats folded, there's more than 100 cubic feet of cargo space. The 4. 7-liter v8 is a flex fuel engine that can run on gasoline or up to 85 percent ethanol (e85). It's smooth and powerful, but drivers who want or need more can opt for the celebrated 5. 7-liter hemi, which gains 30 horsepower for 2009. Both v8s come with a five-speed automatic transmission that's smooth, refined, and responsive. This transmission includes a tow/haul feature we like that holds lower gears longer when towing to reduce gear searching. the biggest news for 2009 is the addition of a hybrid model that utilizes the hemi v8 and two electric motors. Dodge says the durango hybrid gets a 25-percent fuel economy boost in combined city and highway driving, and a 40-percent boost in the city. new for 2009, the available rear dvd entertainment system gains sirius backseat tv. Dodge's mygig hard-drive radio is now called uconnect gps in the durango and its hard-drive grows from 20 to 30 gigabytes. The hybrid is offered only with all-wheel drive. The 365-horsepower 5. 7-liter hemi v8 and five-speed automatic are optional for slt 2wd 1855), slt 4wd 990), and limited 2wd 795) and limited 4wd 990). The se technology group 380) includes sirius satellite radio and remote engine starting. A popular equipment group 2320) includes a two-passenger, folding third-row bench seat; rear heating and air conditioning; gray running boards; heavy-duty alternator and battery; and p265/60r18 on/off-road tires on 18-inch alloy wheels. Slt technology group 1985) includes rear obstacle detection, rearview camera, uconnect phone wireless cell phone link, upgraded audio with mygig multimedia system, power liftgate, remote engine starting, and a three-passenger 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat. A leather interior group 1880) adds leather first- and second-row seats, heated front seats, laminated front and rear door glass, power adjustable pedals, and running boards. Options for the limited in addition to those of the lower models include heated second-row bucket seats 950) and uconnect gps hard-drive radio with navigation system 640). limited hybrid 44,540) also adds a universal garage door opener and uconnect gps. The hybrid uses the 5. 7-liter v8 mated to an electrically continuously variable transmission (evct) with two electric motors. The hybrid does not have low-range gearing. safety features on all models include dual-stage front airbags and head-protecting side-curtain air bags that cover all three seating rows and have roll-over sensors. Side-impact airbags, however, are not available. Abs and electronic stability control with traction control come standard. A tire-pressure monitor comes standard on all models. The short front and rear overhangs, not typical of a full-size suv, contribute to durango's forceful expression. The short hood and flared fenders give the durango the look of a big-rig truck. That short hood leads into a steeply raked windshield and sloping roof. The front fenders make the hood look as narrow as it is short. All of these big rims are framed nicely by durango's bold wheel arches. The large (6x9-inch) rearview mirrors are heated and folding on all models. the roofline dips slightly at the rear, and the liftgate window curves in to meet it, which keeps durango from looking entirely like a box. Afterburner tail lamps are another dodge hallmark. The center high-mounted stop lamp is integrated smoothly into the rear roofline. A wide chrome applique accentuates the rear liftgate and features a centered, three-dimensional ram's head. the hybrid model does not have any exterior modifications, unlike the gm two-stage hybrid vehicles that tout their green powertrains. despite its modern aerodynamics, the durango takes styling cues from the 1946-68 dodge power wagon, essentially a world war ii t214 military truck with a longer wheelbase and a civilian-style, fully enclosed cab. It was popular for hunting and fishing for the same reasons. Large amounts of glass contribute to that feeling along with lots of cargo space. The durango is officially classified as a midsize suv, like the ford explorer, but it's bigger than that and inside it feels like a full-size suv. The cloth upholstery in slt models is said to be stain, odor, and static-resistant. Dog hair might be another matter, though. The slt and hybrid models have orange-hued wood trim, while the limited presents a cleaner look with its brushed aluminum. And that trim is real wood and real aluminum, not plastic. second-row bucket seats are available to replace the standard 40/20/40 bench. A second-row floor console is part of the bucket-seat package. As a compromise for customers who need to carry five adults, the 40/20/40 bench has a recline feature on all but se. Separate rear-seat climate controls are standard on all but se, a useful feature when carrying dogs to say nothing of rear-seat passengers. details are carefully thought out, including convenient grab handles cleverly molded into the stubby rear le.
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