The Lowdown: 2005 Dodge Durango
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2005 Dodge Durango
Made in UNITED STATES for Dodge, the Durango for 2005 is a leader in the 7-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $33,815 USD with a dealer cost of $30,778 USD.
Durango Dimensions
The 2005 Durango has standard length of 200.80 inches and a width of 76.00 inches. The Durango rides 74.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.70 inches. Front headroom is 40.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Durango a radius of 39.90 inches. It uses 245/70R17 tires with a wheelbase of 119.20 inches.
Drivetrain
The Durango comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Durango's standard 5.7L V8 OHV 16V engine has been measured to get 13 - 14 miles/gallon city driving with a 27.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Durango retails for $33,815 USD with a invoice price of $30,778 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $645 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. Durango optional equipment may include Traction Control, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Adjustable Foot Pedals, CD Changer, Front Heated Seat.
Exterior color choices include Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat, Black, Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat, Flame Red, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat with interior choices of Medium Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Medium Slate Gray Leather Interior. The Durango seats 7 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 84 month/70,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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