Friday, August 14, 2015

Car Profiles - Dodge Durango

DODGE DURANGO

Reappearance may mean a bad thing, but it was the opposite for the Durango and that was for the good. Since it carries a unibody construction, handling and refinement is similar to a car and it has a roomy third row but don't forget the towing capacity. It may be heavy plus the touch screen radio is somewhat complicated, but a great comeback.

The Good: Car like refinement with great towing capability
The Bad: Heavy

Price Range: P3,880,000
Our Rating: ***



OWNERSHIP DETAILSCitadel
PriceP3,880,000
Warranty3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
EnginePentastar 3.6 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower280hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque352Nm @ 4,800rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/95 Octane
Fuel SystemVVT-I
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity93 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length5,075mm
Width1,925mm
Height1,801mm
Wheelbase3,045mm
Curb Weight2,225kg
Body Style5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/All Wheel Drive
Seating7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionShort and Long Arm
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
Front BrakesVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesSolid Disc
Tires265/50 R20
Wheels20 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags7
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Electronic Stability Control
Other Safety FeaturesLATCH Child Seat Anchors, Active Head Restraints, Accident Response System, Hill Start Assist, Rain Brake Support, Trailer Sway Damping, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go Function, Blind Sport Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection, Forward Collision Warning
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsStandard
Other Exterior FeaturesAutomatic Self-Levelling HID Headlamps, High Beam Assist, Chrome Side Mirrors with Memory, Rear Camera, Sunroof, Remote Start
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel MaterialLeather
Seating AdjustmentPower, Driver and Passenger
Seating MaterialLeather
Other Interior FeaturesIlluminated Entry, 6.5-inch UConnect touch screen with Voice Command, Hard Drive, Navigation, Tire Pressure Monitoring, Front Seat Heater and Cooler, Rear Seat Heater, Steering Wheel Heater, Illuminated Cupholders, Rear USB Ports, Power Outlets, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold and Heat, Tailgate
Climate ControlAutomatic, Dual
Audio SystemChrysler UConnect 6.5-inch touchscreen with AM/FM/AUX/USB/CD/DVD/MP3 with Hard Drive, Bluetooth, and Navigation
Speakers9 + Subwoofer
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Telephone
AlarmYes
Keyless EntryYes, Smart Key with Push Button Start and Remote Start
RIVALSChevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Expedition

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