2013 Dodge Durango
With gas prices holding steady for the near term, the full-size SUV has begun its resurgence with consumers, and the 2013 Dodge Durango is leading the pack. The Durango offers a choice of a V6 or HEMI V8 engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive and four well-equipped trims. The Durango's small size doesn't ask consumers to sacrifice interior room, comfort or the ability to tow over 6,000 pounds. But when equipped with the available 5.7-liter HEMI V8, the Durango can out-tow and out-muscle any V6, with a tow rating of 7,400 pounds and a whopping 360 horsepower.
What's New for 2013:
A new Rallye Appearance Group is offered on the SXT trim, while the Crew gains heated front and second-row seating. R/T trims can be outfitted with heated and cooling Nappa leather seats, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection. Second-row captain's chair seating is now offered on all trims.
Interior:
If you're looking for luxury car-like quality and craftsmanship, look no further than the 2013 Durango's interior. The 2013 Durango comes with an interior that emphasizes comfort, visual elegance and supreme quiet. Crew and Citadel trims offer such features as heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seating and standard leather seating. The Durango's 28 possible configurations allow for any combination of people and cargo, from the roomy spot behind the second-row seat to the full-length flat floor created by the flush-folding front passenger seat.
Exterior:
The Durango's sport wagon-like appearance is only an illusion, however, as it retains its impressive ground clearance and tall roofline. Other clever features found on Dodge's 2013 Durango SUV include an available flexible roof rack that incorporates folding crossbars that can be stowed in the side rails when not in use.
Standard Equipment:
The entry-level SXT trim features:
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
- Fog lights
- Heated power side mirrors
- Tri-zone automatic air conditioning
- 12-volt outlet and removable LED flashlight in the cargo area
- Tilt/telescopic steering column and an AM/FM/CD radio with WMA/MP3 support
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- Auxiliary input jack
The Citadel adds:
- 20-inch wheels
- A power rear lift gate
- HID headlamps
- Nappa leather and suede seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear Cross Path Detection system
- Power heated and tilt/telescopic steering wheel
- Keyless Enter-N-Go
- Heated second-row seating
- Garmin navigation.
Optional Equipment:
Options vary by trim and include:
- A Garmin-equipped navigation radio with 30 GB hard drive and Sirius Travel Link
- ParkView rearview camera
- ParkSense rear park assist
- Side Blind-spot Monitoring
- Smartbeam auto-dimming high beams
- UConnect phone (Bluetooth)
- Skid plates
- Alpine premium audio
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Heated second-row seats
- Power rear lift gate
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated steering wheel
Option packages include the Trailer Tow Group IV that adds:
- A 220-amp alternator
- Heavy-duty engine oil cooler
- Class IV hitch receiver
- 4- and 7-pin wiring harness
- Rear load-leveling shocks
The Rallye Appearance Group adds:
- 20-inch polished wheels
- Black bezel headlights
- Body-colored trim and grille
Under the Hood:
The 2013 Dodge Durango's standard engine on all but the R/T trim is Chrysler's award-winning Pentastar V6. Equipped with dual-overhead cams and variable-valve timing, the 3.6-liter Pentastar is capable of achieving maximum performance without sacrificing fuel economy. The Durango's optional 5.7-liter HEMI V8 features a fuel-saver mode that deactivates four of the eight cylinders when full power is not required. The Durango's HEMI delivers 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. of tow-ready torque. The all-wheel-drive (AWD) V8 model includes a low-speed transfer case with a neutral position setting.