Green Car Congress
MARCH 28, 2013
Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements. EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 8, 2021
It will deliver improved fuel economy, provide pure-electric range and help vehicles meet future emission regulations. It is the current transmission option on the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee; Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer; Ram 1500; Dodge Charger, Challenger, Durango; and Chrysler 300 models.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 23, 2014
Currently, the eight-speed transmission is available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango and Ram 1500. That number has more than doubled to nearly 700,000 in the first 11 months of 2014. The Company sold more than 800,000 of these models in the US through November 2014.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 17, 2024
The Ram TRX and Dodge Durango Hellcat won’t continue past 2024. wouldn’t stop finding new ways to use the powerplant, but emissions and fuel economy standards are rightfully trimming the largest engines from many automakers’ catalogs. The move away from V8s is timely, but it likely came as a shock to many of the faithful Hellcat fans.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. The Dodge Grand Caravan continues to have “Average” reliability, while the Challenger, Durango, and Journey all stay “Below-Average.” —Jake Fisher.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Dodge Durango Hellcat (below) is confirmed as returning (despite previously being confirmed as dead). Meanwhile, badge-engineered economy offerings, like the Dodge Horner (aka Alfa Romeo Tonale), havent been selling and the company has started discussing the value of software-driven vehicles. liter straight six.
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