Dodge Durango - Third Generation (2011)

Third Generation (2011)

Third generation

Production	2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Class	Full-size SUV
Engine	3.6 L Pentastar V6 5.7 L Hemi V8
Transmission	5-speed W5A580 automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 6-speed 645RFE automatic 8-speed 845RE automatic(2014-)
Wheelbase	119.9 in (3,045 mm)
Length	199.8 in (5,075 mm)
Width	75.8 in (1,925 mm)
Height	70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Related	Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)

On August 16, 2010, Dodge released an Internet site and teaser photos of the third generation of Dodge Durango. The new Durango is built along side of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Jefferson Ave. Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan. The new Durango shares not only the assembly line with the Grand Cherokee, but also the running gear, powertrains, and chassis parts. The new Durango features two engines. The base engine is a new 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 290 hp (220 kW; 290 PS) and 260 lb·ft (350 N·m) of torque at 4,800 rpm; 90% of peak torque is available from 1,600 to 6,400 rpm. The Pentastar V6 is attached to the Mercedes W5A580 five-speed automatic, with Chrysler's controls and the driver-interactive control. The 5.7 L Hemi VVT V8 returns with 360 hp (270 kW; 360 PS) and 390 lb·ft (530 N·m) of torque, which features the 545RFE 5-speed automatic. The HEMI V8 also comes with a "fuel-saver"(cylinder deactivation) mode. This feature is primarily used when the vehicle is cruising at constant speeds on level ground.

The wheelbase of the new Durango is longer than that of the Grand Cherokee. It features three rows of seating compared to the Grand Cherokee's two rows.

The 2011 Dodge Durango entered production on December 14, 2010, alongside the second generation Charger in the 2011 vehicle lineup. It went on sale for general dealership availability in mid-January 2011.

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