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Durango Engine, Transmission, & Fuel Economy
What a difference a year can make. After a year-long break, the completely redesigned 2011 Dodge Durango, available in Roanoke, VA, is back and better than ever, thanks to newly agile handling, liberal towing capacity, third row seating spacious enough to accommodate full-size adults, and a sophisticated ride quality you would not expect from a vehicle this size. The Durango is now a crossover SUV capable of pleasing any driver. And you can find this vehicle here at Berglund Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, serving Martinsville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Salem, and Danville, VA. | |
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Available in Express, Heat, Crew, R/T, CrewLux, and Citadel trim levels, the 2011 Durango comes powered by either an all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with variable value timing (VVT) that generates 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque or a powerful 5.7-liter VVT HEMI V8 engine with TOW/HAUL button and new dual exhaust that puts out 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed automatic transmission paired with the V6 and a 545RFE multi-speed overdrive automatic transmission mated to the V8. Drivetrain choices consist of standard rear-wheel drive or optional active all-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case. With the second and third rows down, drivers have access to 84.5 cubic feet of cargo space. When properly equipped with the trailer tow group IV, towing capacity on the V6 goes up to 6,200 pounds; towing capacity on the V8, meanwhile, maxes out at a whopping 7,400 pounds. Those worried about the environment can breathe a sigh of relief: This crossover SUV gets anywhere from 14 MPG city/20 MPG highway on the V8 all the way up to an efficient 16 MPG city/23 MPG highway on the V6.
Durango Standard Equipment and Options
Rides both short and long will be made a luxury experience thanks to the tri-zone automatic temperature control; heated leather-trimmed second row seats; heated/cooled power leather-trimmed front seats with driver memory system; and even Nappa leather door trim and padded console with French stitching. Fresh air and sunlight will be yours courtesy of the tilt and slide power sunroof with one-touch express-opening vent. Always make it to your next destination on time and hassle-free while guided by the GARMIN navigation system. Treat yourself to your own personal concert when you play your tunes on the 506-watt 9-speaker Alpine premium sound system with dual voice coil subwoofer and 5.1 surround sound amplifier. Keep the kids happy on those long road trips with the rear DVD entertainment system that features a 9-inch drop-down DVD screen, wireless remote control, game and media player ports, and two sets of wireless headphones. Plus, for the driver who frequently goes off-roading, added underbody protection comes courtesy of the skid plate group, which includes a front suspension skid plate, fuel tank skid plate shield, transfer case skid plate shield, underbody skid plate, and tow hooks.
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| Finally, the Uconnect Voice Command system provides its users with multimedia features like SIRIUS Satellite Radio and iPod control; navigational features like GPS navigation, SIRIUS Travel Link, and SIRIUS Traffic; phone features like address sync and Bluetooth hands-free calling; and high-speed Internet via mobile wireless Internet connectivity. Other features/options include sport-tuned suspension, performance steering, 18-inch aluminum wheels, 20-inch painted aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray pockets, power liftgate, HID headlights, chrome interior door handles, chrome door mirrors with memory, 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, real wood trim, heated two-tone leather-wrapped multi-function power-tilt/telescopic steering wheel with memory, new instrument cluster, electronic vehicle information center, leather-wrapped shifter, dual cup holders with blue LED lighting, cabin air filtration, remote start, Keyless Enter-N-Go, SIRIUS Backseat TV, power fold-down 3rd row headrests, fold and tumble second-row seats with third-row seating, rain-sensing wipers, HomeLink universal transceiver, and a roof rack with bright side rails and integrated stowable crossbars. | |
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Durango Safety Features
Backing up, parallel parking, or lining up a trailer hitch are all a breeze thanks to Parksense and the Parkview rear back-up camera, which detect objects as far away as 47.2 inches in the front and 87.7 inches in the back and notify you via visual and audible warnings. No need to constantly turn your cruise control on and off: With adaptive cruise control, your Durango automatically adjusts itself in order to maintain a preset distance between itself and any cars ahead of it. The blind spot monitoring system uses visual and audible warnings to alert you of vehicles in your blind spots. While backing up, the rear cross path detection lets you know if it detects cross-traffic. And if the front radar sensors sense a crash may be imminent, forward collision warning alerts you via a chime. Other safety and security features include electronic stability control, trailer sway control, four-wheel antilock brake system with rough road detection, Hill Start Assist, front seat active head restraints, dual front airbags, dual front side-impact airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, rain brake support, Sentry Key theft deterrent system, and alarm system.
If you are interested in purchasing or leasing a 2011 Dodge Durango, available in Roanoke, VA at Berglund Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, simply drop by our dealership at 2525 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014 for a test drive or call our sales line at (877) 744-5338! We look forward to seeing our Martinsville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Salem, and Danville, VA customers soon! | |
