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Handling

The all-new Durango has the power to move you and an all-new suspension that delivers precise, responsive handling to help keep you under control.

Durango hits the sweet spot of premium on-road performance and everyday fun-to-drive capability for the driving enthusiast in you.

The all-new short / long-arm front suspension and isolated multi-link rear suspension with twin tube shocks and variable rate steel springs, and unibody structure offers an agile, confident ride. The rear suspension features isolated front and rear cradles for improved handling and comfort.

Durango features a near perfect 50:50 weight distribution thanks to use of lightweight materials and advanced engineering. The result is excellent handling, neutral feel, and superb driving performance.

Suspension highlights:

  • All-new front and rear independent suspensions
  • Microcellular urethane jounce bumpers
  • Mold bonded front stabilizer bar bushings for optimized spring rates
  • Isolated engine cradle to minimize road and powertrain noise
  • More than 5,800 welds in the body for added stiffness
  • Twin-tube shock absorbers
  • Load leveling shock absorbers

Feature Availability

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  • Handling

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      The all-new Durango delivers on the pavement with aggressive shock and spring rates and large sway bars to handle body roll in hard turning maneuvers.

  • Electronic Stability Control

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    • Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Always wear your seat belt and obey traffic laws.
 
  • High-tech load-leveling shocks
    High-tech load-leveling shocks

    Durango features available premium load leveling rear shocks. These shocks mechanically pump up when the vehicle has added rear payload. When the payload is initially added the car will squat like standard suspension, but as the shock is stroked (during normal driving), the gas pressure will increase until the shock reaches the level design height (Included in the trailer tow package).

  • Hill start assist

    Hill Start Assist allows the driver time to transition from brake to throttle to achieve a smooth launch on a grade. The system will hold brake pressure for about 2 seconds upon the driver's release of the brake pedal. The system decreases wheel pressure in response to increasing throttle to provide a smooth launch.

  • Independent by nature
    Independent by nature

    Independent front and rear suspension on Dodge Durango provides precision and control. And rack-and-pinion electro-hydraulic power steering completes the package for precise steering with unyielding off-road performance.

  • High-tech steering wheel
    High-tech steering wheel

    Durango has a new steering wheel and includes a lightweight magnesium steering wheel armature and uses lightweight magnesium castings in the steering column to add to a feeling of strength, quality and reliability.

*MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at price refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. A more expensive model may be shown. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.
Financing and deferred monthly payments for well-qualified buyers when financed through Ally Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. Interest, if any, accrues from date of purchase. Lease offers are not eligible for deferred payments. Deferred monthly payment offer not available in DC. Only those Maine and Pennsylvania residents who finance at 0% APR are eligible for deferred monthly payments. Must take retail delivery by May 31, 2012.
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