2011 Dodge Durango Fort Lauderdale

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As with many of the vehicles in the Chrysler line, the 2011 Dodge Durango returns for the 2011 model year having been moved to the Grand Cherokee platform.  The new 2011 Dodge Durango will  have a 119.8 inch wheelbase, several inches longer than the new Grand Cherokee. There are four models, called Express, Crew, R/T, and Citadel.

2011 Engines Dodge Durango

Engines will be the new 3.6L Pentastar (with the Mercedes W5A580 5-speed auto trans) and the 5.7L VVT Hemi (with the proven Chrysler 545RFE five-speed transmission). The 3.6 is rated at 290 hp @ 6,350 rpm; and 260 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm. Estimated EPA gas mileage is 16/23 (rear wheel drive) and 16/22 (all wheel drive). With the Hemi, power is rated at 360 hp @ 5,200 rpm, and 390 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm; gas mileage is expected to be 14/20 (RWD) or 13/20 (AWD), with up to 7,400 lb of trailer towing with rear wheel drive.

As expected, the Durango will have an optional Hemi V8 providing up to 7,400 pounds of towing, while the standard V6 provides best-in-class V6 towing at 6,200 pounds; both have standard trailer sway control, and both engines have variable valve timing and are available with all wheel drive.

2011 Safety Standards and Interior

Standard safety features include front seat-mounted side air bags and standard side-curtain air bags that cover passengers in all three rows, active head restraints and Electronic Stability Control; options include Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Keyless Enter-n' Go.

The Durango's all-new interior is a surprise owners always deserved but never expected. Created by the same interior design studio that designed the much-lauded interior in the Ram trucks and the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Durango's luxurious interior materials and thoughtful touches will make owners and their crews want to jump in, hunker down and thoroughly enjoy even the longest drive. Everywhere they touch, Durango passengers will feel materials that are refined and soft to the touch. Not only is it a pleasure to behold, it is extremely functional and gives owners a first-class experience, regardless of the trim level. Durango's interior is also extremely comfortable for all three rows of passengers, and there's a surprising amount of interior flexibility. With 22 different seating configurations, there's plenty of room to store and move plenty of people and their gear.

2011 Dodge Durango R/T

The R/T will have the 5.7L VVT Hemi. The hot new 3.6L Pentastar will have the Mercedes W5A580 5-speed auto transmission (perhaps changing in 2012) and the 5.7L VVT Hemi (with the proven Chrysler 545RFE five-speed transmission). It will be built in the renovated North Jefferson plant.

Seating configurations will be for five or seven passengers. The front passenger seat can be folded flat, the second row will have a 60/40 fold and tumble seat, and the third row seat will include headrests that can be lowered by the driver for a better rear view. The new Magnum will also be available without the third row seat if desired.

As would be expected, the new Durango will share a lot of the equipment and options featured on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee, including upgraded premium interiors. Features (some optional) will include: the new Alpine premium audio system with 9 speakers and subwoofer, and optional Garmin navigation. Also available are active head restraints, HID headlamps, rear cross path protection, a power liftgate, Hill start assist and proximity keyless entry with push button start. The dual rear exhaust is available on the Hemi models.

Seating configurations will be for five or seven passengers. The front passenger seat can be folded flat, the second row will have a 60/40 fold and tumble seat, and the third row seat will include headrests that can be lowered by the driver for a better rear view.

2011 Dodge Durango Overview

From its smooth exterior design to its updated, spacious interior, and intelligent, fuel-efficient and powerful powertrain options, the 2011 Dodge Durango is redesigned from top to bottom. And the changes are much more than skin deep. The Durango's stiffened unibody structure is engineered with the driving enthusiast in mind. The end result is a vehicle that delivers premium driving performance combined with SUV capability and crossover versatility. The new Durango is expected to start arriving in showrooms by early December, and will be built in a renovated North Jefferson plant. For more info on the 2011 Dodge Durango in Fort Lauderdale with specifications, photos and more visit Dodge.com.