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2008 Dodge Durango

2007 Dodge Durango

At a Glance

Pricing$26,455 - $38,205
Drive TypesRWD, 4WD
EnginesV6 (210-bhp), V8 (303-bhp), V8 (335-bhp)
TransmissionsA4, A5
Fuel Economy13-14 (city), 18-19 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index45

Mid-sized Durango offers optional Hemi power

Overview Information

The original Durango won a lot of hearts with 7-passenger seating and optional V8 power. The 2nd generation Durango retains these characteristics, adding some unique styling and available HEMI power. Pricing for the new Durango varies from $30k for a V6 base model to almost $40k for a loaded HEMI powered model. Despite a mid-sized profile, the Durango has fairly low fuel economy performance.

What Changed:

Durango will add a two-mode hybrid powertrain option.

Model/Trim Eng. Trans. Velocity Index Base Price
Durango SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD 31 $26,455
Durango SXT 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 RWD 42 $27,515
Durango SXT 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 4WD 30 $29,735
Durango SLT 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 RWD 42 TBD
Durango SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD 31 TBD
Durango SLT 5.7l V8 (335-bhp) A5 RWD 45 $31,680
Durango SLT 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 4WD 30 $33,065
Durango SLT 5.7l V8 (335-bhp) A5 4WD 31 $34,055
Durango Adventurer 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 RWD 42 $31,710
Durango Adventurer 5.7l V8 (335-bhp) A5 RWD 45 $32,505
Durango Adventurer 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 4WD 30 $33,930
Durango Adventurer 5.7l V8 (335-bhp) A5 4WD 31 $34,920
Durango Limited 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 RWD 42 $34,995
Durango Limited 5.7l V8 (335-bhp) A5 RWD 45 $35,790
Durango Limited 4.7l V8 (303-bhp) A5 4WD 30 $37,215
Durango Limited 5.7l V8 (335-bhp) A5 4WD 31 $38,205