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SRToc Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Member Number: 272
Location: Oceanside, Cali
Posts: 26,108
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Dealers information:
ALL-NEW 2004 DODGE DURANGO PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
„ Product: Built from the ground up as an SUV; Not built off the Dakota platform
„ Positioning: ¡§Do More¡¨ SUV that offers both capability and refinement
„ Key Why Buy: Duality + HEMI (¡§Capable, Refined, and oh yeah, it¡¦s got a HEMI!¡¨)
„ Key Target: Active, young minded, down-to-earth, adventurous families with a passion for the outdoors
„ Three price classes available in 4x2 & 4x4 models: ST, SLT, and Limited
Capability
1) Engines:
- All-new 5.7L HEMI Magnum V-8 engine
- Best-in-class 330 horsepower and best-in-class 370 lb-ft torque
- Provides 85 more horsepower and 10% better fuel economy than the engine it replaces (5.9L V8)
- Next Generation 4.7L V-8 Magnum engine, 230 horsepower; 290 lb-ft torque
- All-new 3.7L V-6 Magnum engine, 210 horsepower: 235 lb-ft torque
2) Towing: Best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 8,950 lbs.
3) Wheels: All-new standard 17-inch wheel line-up: optional chrome clad wheel (Limited, late availability)
4) Brakes: Largest brakes in the class (based on rotor diameter), all-new standard four-wheel disc ABS
5) Frame: All-new hydro-formed frame for increased stiffness and greater durability
6) AWD: All-new, standard, full-time (single-speed) AWD system, with a dash-mounted switch (4x4 models)
7) Traction Control: All-new optional Traction Control system
8) Transfer Case: All-new optional two-speed transfer case, low-range gear ratio for aggressive off-road situations
9) Transmissions: Standard heavy-duty five-speed automatic transmission (V-8s): four speed (V-6)
Refinement
1) Styling: Ram-inspired cross-hair grille, ¡§afterburner¡¨ tail lamps, sloped windshield, arched roofline
2) Suspension: All-new unique link-coil rear suspension design (in class) for smoother ride/better handling
3) Cargo Space: Increased cargo space (101.3 cubic feet, increased by over 15%)
4) Room: Exceptional head, leg, shoulder, and hip room in all 3 rows of seats (when equiped)
5) Seats: Standard 5-passenger and available 7-passenger (SLT and Limited) with 3rd row solid or 50/50 split bench (late availability). Also available heated front and reclining second-row seats.
6) Loading: Fold-flat floor to load 48.5¡¨ between the wheel wells
7) Safety: Optional supplemental side-curtain airbags for all three rows of seating (when equipped), innovative impact-absorbing front rail tips (patent pending), standard seat belt pretensioners
8) DVD: Available DVD Video Entertainment System, CD/MP3, 2 wireless earphones (factory-installed)
9) Stereo Systems:
- Available Infinity Icon sound system, with 8 speakers, a subwoofer, and 384 watts of power ¡V Most powerful available sound system in its class
- Available Sirius satellite radio
- AM/FM stereo radio, with single CD standard
- Available AM/FM stereo radio, with in-radio six-disc CD changer and MP3 capability
- Available Infinity sound system, with 8 speakers and 288 watts of power
10) U-Connect: Voice-activated, hands-free system - uses vehicle speakers for phone calls (late availability)
- Connects up to five wireless phones; includes Bluetooth Technology (allows the system to link to your wireless phone and connects multiple electronic devices without wires
11) NVH: Improved noise, vibration, and harshness for a quieter interior, with PUR foam cavities
12) Sunroof: Available power sunroof (factory-installed)
13) Adjustable foot pedals: Available (with memory on Limited)
14) Memory Feature: Available on Limited, remembers settings for mirror, radio, seats, adjustable pedals (when equipped) and HVAC system
15) ATC: Available Automatic Temperature Control with rear air conditioning/heating
16) Interior: All-new two-tone interior designs
Provided by: Jay P 'Garnet Goddess' [Denver 02 DG RT]
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