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2013 Durango - Features and Changes

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2013 Durango

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--Updated September 1st, 2012--


2013 Dodge Durango Offers New Rallye Appearance Package Building off Class-Leading Power, Towing and Driving Range

- New Rallye Appearance Group offers R/T appearance, class-leading 295 horsepower V-6, 6,200-lb. towing and 550-mile driving range for less than $31,000 starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)

- R/T models available with heated/ventilated Nappa leather seating, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection (late availability)

- Available second-row captain’s chairs are available across all models – with two center consoles, including one supporting walk-through capability

- New standard leather seating, heated first- and second-row seats and bright door handles on Crew model

- New lower price on Citadel – with a starting MSRP of $39,995 U.S.

- Class-leading driving range of more than 550 miles

- Class-leading towing with both engines: up to 7,400 pounds with HEMI® V-8 and 6,200 pounds with V-6

- Available high-tech features such as Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and rear-seat DVD entertainment system

- Best-equipped seven-passenger SUV in the United States

- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick

September 1, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Since its return to the SUV segment in 2011, Dodge Durango has established itself as a class-leader in value, functionality, reliability, utility and design. For 2013, Dodge Durango will be offered in four trim levels: SXT, Crew, R/T and Citadel, and the lineup receives new and revised features aimed at keeping it at the head of the pack.

With its four-wheel independent suspension, near 50:50 weight distribution, and responsive steering and handling, Durango has driving dynamics unlike what you typically find in a sport-utility vehicle. No other SUV on the road compares with the Dodge Durango’s distinctive bold Dodge design that craftily houses a spacious three-row, seven-passenger functional, flexible and premium interior, covered in soft-touch materials.

Enhancing Durango’s bold design is a new Rallye Appearance Group available on SXT models for the 2013 model year (late availability). With 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with Mineral Grey pockets, black bezel headlamps and body-color wheel lip moldings, sill moldings, grille and front and rear fascias, customers can now get the sporty appearance of the R/T model with the more than 550-mile driving range of the 295 horsepower Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine. In addition to featuring the exterior look of an R/T, the Rallye Appearance Group also includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, illuminated visor mirrors, Uconnect with voice command, Bluetooth streaming audio and autodimming rear view mirror. Add it all up, and the Rallye is positioned as the most affordable three-row
SUV with 20-inch wheels.

Standard on 2013 Crew models is premium leather seating, heated first-and second-row seats, and bright door handles.

Also new for 2013, Dodge is offering a Premium Leather Group on R/T models. An upgrade to the R/T’s available leather seating, the Premium Leather Group adds heated and ventilated perforated Nappa leather seats with red stitching and Nappa-covered door and front armrests with red stitching.

R/T models also feature the newly available Technology Group, which includes Blind-spot Monitoring/Rear Cross Path detection system and adaptive cruise control (late availability).

The R/T model’s standard 20-inch wheels now have Mineral Grey painted pockets to accentuate the polished spokes.

The 2013 Dodge Durango is crammed with features, and it still has room for class-leading utility. With more than 30 storage areas, 50 seating configurations and a rear cargo area of nearly 85 cubic feet that fits a 6-foot couch with room for a coffee table, Durango is capable of hauling more than just trailers.

Utility may be one of Durango’s key attributes, but safety was also a top priority during development. The Dodge Durango is a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety two years running.

Perfect blend of power and fuel efficiency
The 2013 Dodge Durango delivers the rare combination of power and fuel efficiency. Both engines deliver best-in-class V-6 and V-8 towing with standard trailer-sway control on all models (V-8 - 7,400 pounds and V-6 – 6,200 pounds). Its award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine delivers an unsurpassed 290 horsepower (295 horsepower with available Rallye Appearance package on SXT models) along with a best-in-class driving range of more than 550 miles on one tank of fuel – that means Durango owners could drive all the way from Chicago to Nashville, or New York to Boston and back again, without needing to stop for fuel.

The EPA fuel economy miles per gallon (mpg) (city/hwy) for the Durango equipped with the Pentastar V-6 engine are 16/23 for both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models.

Durango is also available with the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine with fuel saver mode. The 5.7- liter delivers 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. of torque (520 N•m) at 4,250 rpm and also features variable-valve timing (VVT). The available V-8 delivers performance, best-in-class 7,400 pounds of towing capability and fuel efficiency. The EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy) is 14/20 for rearwheel- drive models and 13/20 for all-wheel-drive models.

The 2013 Dodge Durango features two automatic transmissions and two available full-time all-wheeldrive systems (V-6 and V-8 versions). The drivelines provide smooth operation of the vehicle over a variety of road conditions. Where competitors have switched to car-based platforms, the HEMIpowered, all-wheel-drive Durango features a low-range transfer case for light off-road recreation and to ease maneuvers while towing, such as pulling a boat out of the water from a high degree launch or backing up with a trailer attached.

Driving dynamics
The 2013 Dodge Durango delivers excitement and refinement with world-class suspension and performance. It’s a driver’s SUV that delivers impressive on-road performance and capability with the flexibility of a three-row SUV.

The short/long arm front suspension and isolated multi-link rear suspension features isolated front and rear cradles for improved on-road handling and comfort. Durango delivers on the pavement with aggressive shock and spring rates and large sway bars to handle body roll in hard turning maneuvers. Available electro-hydraulic performance steering, along with standard electronic stability control also contribute to maintain tire grip and vehicle stability.

Refinement for seven, or six
Passengers will feel materials that are refined with a functionality that gives owners a first-class experience, regardless of the trim level. The instrument panel features a beautifully crafted monotone or two-tone appearance with a dark upper and lighter lower color and premium soft-touch materials for all price classes. Durango’s interior is also extremely comfortable for all three rows of passengers, and there’s a surprising amount of interior flexibility.

Introduced earlier in the 2012 calendar year, second-row captain’s chairs with an innovative flip-andfold feature and integrated soft-touch armrests are available on all trim levels. Between the seats is a floor-mounted console that can hold drinks and small objects. It is designed so passengers can easily walk from the second to third rows between the second-row captain’s chairs. Customers can also optfor a larger center console that has more storage space and class-exclusive features, such as illuminated cup holders and a USB port, as well as a 12-volt outlet for charging phones, video games and the like.

From families taking a long road trip and needing to keep the kids entertained, to sports enthusiasts who don’t want to miss the game and teens who can’t live without on-line gaming, the Dodge Durango offers the latest high-tech features to keep driver’s eyes on the road and passengers connected. Drivers can communicate, navigate and select entertainment options with advanced voice-recognition controls. Passengers can stay entertained with the latest available features, including and SiriusXM Radio with Travel Link.

Exterior revisions for the 2013 model year include two new colors, Bright White and Deep Cherry Red. These colors join the current Bright Silver, Rugged Brown, True Blue, Maximum Steel, Brilliant Black Crystal, Mineral Gray and Redline Red (R/T and Rallye Appearance Package only).

Safety is paramount
The 2012 Dodge Durango is an IIHS Top Safety Pick and offers consumers 45 safety and security features, including standard electronic stability control (ESC) that delivers three security features to improve overall vehicle stability both on- and off-road: electronic roll mitigation (ERM) reacts and applies brakes during extreme situations, while available Hill-start Assist (HSA) works with standard trailer-sway control (TSC) to enhance off-road and towing capabilities.

Other safety and security features available on Durango include Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection, which aid drivers when they’re changing lanes or in parking lot situations. In addition, Durango features standard seat-mounted air bags in the front row, while side-curtain air bags extend protection to all three rows. Durango also includes standard front-row active head restraints.

2013 Dodge Durango SXT
The Durango SXT includes a tremendous level of equipment, including the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 290 horsepower (295 horsepower with Rallye Appearance Package), sevenpassenger seating, 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, bright chrome exterior accents, four-wheel disc anti-lock braking system, three-zone automatic temperature control, power windows, locks and mirrors, power heated mirrors, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, SiriusXM Radio with 12-month subscription, electronic stability control (ESC), Brake Assist, traction control, sidecurtain airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags and much more.

Available Uconnect with Bluetooth streaming audio, 40GB hard drive, 6.5-inch touchscreen media center, navigation, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and second-row folding captain’s chairs add high levels of comfort and convenience in an affordable seven-seat SUV.

Starting at a U.S. MSRP of $28,995, SXT is positioned as the best equipped three-row SUV in America. The new Rallye Appearance Group at just $30,995 starting U.S. MSRP adds 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with Mineral Grey pockets, monochromatic exterior appearance with ground effects, dark-tinted headlamps, dual exhaust with bright tips, 295 horsepower Pentastar V-6, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Uconnect Voice Command with streaming audio and much more.

2013 Dodge Durango Crew
New for 2013, Crew adds standard premium leather seating with heated first- and second-row seats and bright door handles.

Crew models also add standard features like a 6.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen media center, ParkView rear back-up camera, premium Alpine audio system, Keyless Enter-N-Go, power liftgate, leatherwrapped steering wheel and shifter, power 12-way driver and 10-way passenger seats, memory function for driver seat/radio/mirrors, remote start and security alarm, cargo cover, and much more.

A best-in-class 360 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 becomes available when moving up to Crew models, along with second-row captain’s chairs, rain sensing windshield wipers, Blindspot Monitoring/Cross Path detection and rear seat DVD entertainment group.

2013 Dodge Durango R/T
R/T adds the powerful 5.7-liter 360 horsepower HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology as standard equipment along with a distinctive monochromatic appearance, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, unique 20-inch aluminum wheels with a polished face and Mineral Grey-painted pockets, 20 mm lowered ride height, unique front fascia, performance suspension and steering, and unique interior trim and remote start to name a few.

Navigation, Uconnect with Bluetooth, rear DVD entertainment center, new ventilated Nappa leather seats and new blindspot monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection are available for those who want to maximize the comfort and safety of their Durango.

2013 Dodge Durango Citadel
The top-of-the-line Durango is reduced by $1,000 to a starting U.S. MSRP of $39,995 and adds standard premium Nappa ventilated and heated leather seating, 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, power sunroof, HID headlamps, premium navigation, power heated and tilting steering wheel, Uconnect with Bluetooth, 6.5-inch touchscreen navigation and much more.

A 5.7-liter V-8 engine, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, rear DVD entertainment center and second-row captain’s chairs are available on Citadel.

Manufacturing
Dodge Durango is built in the United States at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit.

--Milous

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Models:

DURANGO SXT RWD
DURANGO SXT RALLYE RWD
DURANGO CREW RWD
DURANGO CITADEL RWD
DURANGO R/T RWD
DURANGO SXT AWD
DURANGO SXT RALLYE AWD
DURANGO CREW AWD
DURANGO CITADEL AWD
DURANGO R/T AWD

Engines: 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8 Hemi
Transmissions: 5-sp Auto (3.6L) and 6-sp Auto (5.7L)

Exterior Colors:

BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC CLEAR COAT
BRIGHT WHITE CLEAR COAT
BRILLIANT BLACK CRYSTAL PEARL COAT
DEEP CHERRY RED CRYSTAL PEARL COAT
MAXIMUM STEEL MET. CLEAR COAT
MINERAL GRAY MET. CLEAR COAT
REDLINE 2 COAT PEARL
RUGGED BROWN PEARL COAT
TRUE BLUE PEARL COAT

Package Groups:

2ND ROW FOLD/TUMBLE CAPTAIN CHAIRS

2ND ROW MINI CONSOLE W/CUPHOLDERS
2ND ROW SEAT MOUNTED INBOARD A/RESTS

2ND ROW CONSOLE W/ARMREST & STORAGE

12V AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET
1 USB CHARGING PORT IN CONSOLE
ILLUMINATED REAR CUPHOLDERS

3RD ROW DELETE GROUP

2ND ROW 60/40 FOLDING SEAT
DELETE 3RD ROW SEAT
NO REAR A/C OR HEATER

CREW CONVENIENCE GROUP

AUTO HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP CONTROL
BLIND SPOT AND CROSS PATH DETECTION
RAIN SENSITIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS

ENTRY NAV/COMMUTER GROUP

1-YEAR SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK SERVICE
GARMIN NAVIGATION SYSTEM
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
PARKVIEW(TM) REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK
UCONNECT 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV

LEATHER INTERIOR GROUP

AUTO DIM EXTERIOR DRIVER MIRROR
EXT. MIRRORS W/SUPPLEMENTAL SIGNALS
EXTERIOR MIRRORS W/MEMORY
HEATED FRONT SEATS
HEATED SECOND ROW SEATS
LEATHER TRIMMED BUCKET SEATS
POWER 6X9 MULTI-FUNC F/AWAY MIRRORS
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN
PWR 8-WAY DRVR MEM 6-WAY PASS SEATS
PWR DRIVER/PASS 4-WAY LUMBAR ADJUST
RADIO/DRIVER SEAT/MIRRORS MEMORY

MOPAR BLACK/CHROME APPEARANCE GROUP

MOPAR BLACK TUBULAR SIDE STEPS
MOPAR BRIGHT PEDAL KIT
MOPAR FRT & RR DOOR ENTRY GUARDS

MOPAR CHROME APPEARANCE GROUP

MOPAR BRIGHT PEDAL KIT
MOPAR CHROME EXHAUST TIP
MOPAR CHROME MIRROR COVERS
MOPAR CHROME TUBULAR SIDE STEPS
MOPAR FRT & RR DOOR ENTRY GUARDS

POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP

40GB HARD DRIVE W/28GB AVAILABLE
6.5" TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO
LEATHER WRAPPED SHIFT KNOB
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
RR VIEW AUTO DIM MIRROR W/MICROPHONE
UCONNECT 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD
UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND W/BLUETOOTH

RALLYE APPEARANCE GROUP

20X8.0 POLISH/PAINTED ALUM WHEELS
265/50R20 BSW ALL SEASON TIRES
BLACK HEADLAMP BEZELS
BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO
BODY COLOR/ACCENT COLOR GRILLE
BODY COLOR FRONT FASCIA
BODY COLOR REAR FASCIA
BODY COLOR SILL MOLDING
BODY COLOR WHEEL LIP MOLDING
DELETE ROOF RACK
DUAL REAR EXHAUST W/BRIGHT TIPS
GOODYEAR BRAND TIRES
LEATHER WRAPPED SHIFT KNOB
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
REMOTE USB PORT
RR VIEW AUTO DIM MIRROR W/MICROPHONE
SUN VISORS W/ILLUM VANITY MIRRORS
UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND W/BLUETOOTH

REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE
REAR SEAT VIDEO SYSTEM

R/T PREMIUM LEATHER GROUP

FLOOR CONSOLE W/LEATHER ARMREST
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
LEATHER WRAPPED DOOR PANELS
LUX LEATHER TRIMMED BUCKET SEATS
PERFORATED LEATHER WRAPPED STRG WHL
PWR 8-WAY DRVR MEM 8-WAY PASS SEATS
VENTILATED FRONT SEATS

SKID PLATE GROUP

FRONT SUSPENSION SKID PLATE
FUEL TANK SKID PLATE SHIELD
TOW HOOKS
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE SHIELD
UNDERBODY SKID PLATE

TECHNOLOGY GROUP

ADAPTIVE SPEED CONTROL
BLIND SPOT AND CROSS PATH DETECTION
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING

TRAILER TOW GROUP IV

220 AMP ALTERNATOR
7 AND 4 PIN WIRING HARNESS
CLASS IV RECEIVER HITCH
FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE
HEAVY DUTY ENGINE COOLING
REAR LOAD LEVELING SUSPENSION
STEEL SPARE WHEEL

UCONNECT/LEATHER ACCENTS GROUP

BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIO
LEATHER WRAPPED SHIFT KNOB
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
REMOTE USB PORT
RR VIEW AUTO DIM MIRROR W/MICROPHONE
UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND W/BLUETOOTH

UCONNECT RHB 430N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV

1-YEAR SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK SERVICE
40GB HARD DRIVE W/28GB AVAILABLE
6.5" TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
AUDIO JACK INPUT FOR MOBILE DEVICES
GARMIN NAVIGATION SYSTEM
REMOTE USB PORT
SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK

UCONNECT RHR 730N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV

1-YEAR SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK SERVICE
1-YR SIRIUS REALTIME TRAFFIC SERVICE
40GB HARD DRIVE W/20GB AVAILABLE
6.5" TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
AUDIO JACK INPUT FOR MOBILE DEVICES
GPS NAVIGATION
REMOTE USB PORT
SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC
SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK


--Milous
 
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#2 ·
will the durango get the 8 speed in 2014 like weve known for awhile? Some guy on dodgeforum claims to have an engineer source telling him the 2013 is getting the 8 speed. Any hint of mid year or anything like that?
 
#5 ·
2013 is going to be a shortened model year for the Durango - production will end 2 months early, next May. And, the 2014 Durango will also launch in May.

Chrysler stated in the annual report:

"Starting in late 2012 through 2013, we plan to include this transmission in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Dodge Durango and Ram 1500 pick-up truck".

The keywords here are THROUGH 2013. Chrysler has already stated that the 2013 Ram will get the 8-speed, with production starting at the end of this year.

That means that the Durango and Grand Cherokee will get the 8-speed during calendar year 2013. Most likely a progressive release throughout the year, from V6 to V8 models.

I KNOW for certain that the Grand Cherokee WILL get the 8-speed BEFORE the Durango.

In my opinion, it does not make sense for Dodge to intro the 8-speed in the 2013 Durango for only a few months, when the refreshed 2014 models will be coming in May.

Besides, I don't think the new ZF plant here will be up to providing enough capacity for not only the existing 8-speed models, but to additionally cover the Ram, Jeep and Durango by spring time.


--"Message Board hero" (LOL)
 
#3 ·
Ahhhh heated wheel and ventilated seats, wish the '12 R/T had those goodies!
 
#15 ·
The Durango is launching May (two months earlier than normal), and the 2014 Grand Cherokee Features & Changes thread started 7 months ago.
 
#16 ·
I may start a '14 Durango thread after the first of the year... WK2 stuff keeping me pretty busy. For the most part, the Durango will be getting the same updates that are going into the Jeep. Not 100% confirmed yet, but don't believe CRD will be offered for Durango. I should know more on this around NAIAS in January.
 
#25 ·
Hey guys, I know the last date to order a my13 durango is going to be april 30. about how long are the wait times from order date to delivery? Thanks in advance.
...I know people think I am crazy for ordering a 13 when the big changes and the 14 will be right around the corner, but I am able to get like close to 8-9000.00 off msrp on a 13 right now and that is a huge discount. I don't mind the durango now the way it is. hard to pass up these deals.
 
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