2009 Dodge Durango Limited 4X2

2009 Dodge Durango Limited 4X2
Dodge 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. It's larger than midsize SUVs, such as the Ford Explorer, and has the room and feel of a full-size SUV, such as the Expedition and Tahoe.

Durango offers seating for five, seven or eight, depending on the model; for example, optional second-row bucket seats provide seven-passenger capacity on a three-row model. With all seats folded, there's more than 100 cubic feet of cargo space. You can slide full-size sheets of plywood in back.

A V6 is standard, but two V8s are available and both are superb. 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 The base SXT model has also been replaced by an SE model and last year's Adventurer model is gone.

STANDARD FEATURES
Anti-Theft & Locks
o Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock
o Wheel Locks
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer
o Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
o Power Door Locks
o Selective Locking/Unlocking
o Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device

Braking & Traction
o Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS Measures Steering Wheel Angle/Direction, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
o Front Power 336-mm X 28-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 352-mm X 22-mm Disc Brakes

Doors
o Power Liftgate

Electrical
o Audio Pre-Wiring
o 750 Cold Cranking Amp Battery
o 160-Amp Alternator
o Delayed Power Retention
o 3 Front Power Outlets, 1 With 115-Volt Inverter
o Cargo Area Power Outlet
o Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
o Battery Saver

Engines & Emissions
o Extended Service Interval
o Flexible Fuel 4.7-Liter Magnum(R), 90-Degree V8, 16-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 303@5650, Torque Of 330@3950, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads; Runs On Ethanol/Gas Mixture With Up To 85 Percent Ethanol (Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline For The 2WD Vehicle Is 14-City, 19-Highway and 15-Combined, Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 9-City, 13-Highway and 10-Combined; Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline For The AWD Vehicle Is 13-City, 18-Highway and 15-Combined, Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 9-City, 12-Highway and 10-Combined) (Excludes California Emissions States: CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, RI, PA, VT)

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o DVD Player Located In Front Row With Screen Located In Front Dash
o Auxilary Audio Input Jack
o Radio Antenna
o Uconnect(TM) Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
o AM/FM Radio With 368-Watts, Premium Alpine(R) Sound System and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 1-Year Of Service)
o Subwoofer
o Radio Data System
o Hard Drive
o Hard Drive

Exterior Lighting
o Halogen Headlights
o Automatic Headlights
o Front Foglights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Front Air Dam
o Front Body Color and Chrome and Rear Body Color Fascias
o Chrome Exterior Door Handles and License Plate Brow
o Body Color and Chrome Body Side Molding
o Metallic Paint (If Selected)
o Limited Badge
o Front and Rear Bumpers

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Rear Seat HVAC Controls
o Rear HVAC Unit
o Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
o Automatic Climate Control
o Rear HVAC Ducts

Instrumentation
o Audible Warnings For Key-In-Ignition, Headlights On and Seatbelts Unfastened
o Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
o Clock
o Uconnect(TM) Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
o Memory Adjustment For Driver Side Include Seat, Radio, Mirrors, Foot Pedals and HVAC
o Warning Lights For Doors/Liftgate Ajar and Low Washer Fluid
o Tachometer
o Cruise Control
o Tire Pressure Monitor
o Trip Computer

Interior Lighting
o Interior Load Area Light
o Front and Second Row Reading Lights
o Delayed Courtesy Light
o Illuminated Entry

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
o Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
o Second Row Luxury Carpeted Floor Mats
o Power Adjustable Foot Pedals With Memory
o Satin Silver Bezel Located On Instrument Panel
o Front Luxury Carpeted Floor Mats
o Leather Located On Armrest
o Premium Vinyl Door Trim Panels
o Leather Steering Wheel

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
o HomeLink(R) Universal Garage Door Opener
o Panic Alarm
o Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
o Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Panic Alarm and Liftgate

Safety
o Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
o Front, Second and Third Row Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
o Front and Rear Seatbelt Height Adjusters
o Rollover Sensor
o Front Side Air Bags
o Front Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
o L A T C H
o ParkSense(TM) Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Parkview(R) Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors
o Front Seatbelt Pretensioners With Force Limiters
o Second Row and Third Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
o Side Guard Door Beams
o Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
o Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment

Seats
o Second Row 40/20/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests
o Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 4 Ways Total
o Third Row 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests
o Theater Style Rear Seating
o Front Dual Manual Lumbar Support
o Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total
o Leather Seats
o Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height, Driver Power Memory and Manually Adjustable Headrests
o Easy Entry Seat Device

Steering
o Power Rack and Pinion Steering
o Tilt Steering Column

Storage
o Cargo Area Tiedown Loops
o Coinholder
o Covered Rear Compartment Storage
o Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
o Front Driver Seatback Storage Pocket
o Body Color Roof Rack
o Cargo Net
o Illuminated Glovebox
o Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
o 2 Front and 4 Rear; 8 Cupholders Total

Suspension
o Rear Stabilizer Bar
o Front Stabilizer Bar
o Independent Front Suspension With Upper and Lower A Arms, Heavy Duty Gas Charged Shock Absorbers and Heavy Duty Ride Type
o Live Watts Linkage Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Heavy Duty Gas Charged Shock Absorbers and Heavy Duty Ride Type

Towing/Trailering & Payload
o 6450-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Transmission
o 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires
o Underbody Tire Carrier
o SBRP265/50R20 Goodyear(R) BSW, All-Season Tires
o Chrome Alloy Wheels, 20-In. X 8-In.
o Full Size Spare Tire

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
o Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
o Rear Deep Tinted Glass
o Dual Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic and Power Memory
o Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
o Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
o Power Window Lockout/Override
o Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer
o Rear Window Defroster
o Front Dual Sunvisors
o Power Windows With Front One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
o Front Tinted Glass