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Dodge equips 2014 Durango full-size SUV with 8-speed for 9% boost in fuel economy

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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.

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2024 Dodge Durango Also Getting Limited Production 'Last Call' Editions

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It’s now the Dodge Durango’s turn, with Stellantis announcing “last call” editions of the V8-equipped SUV. While the Durango SRT 392 and Durango SRT Hellcat will still be on offer for another year, Dodge has decided to limit production and change some names on the sendoff models.

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Dodge is Offering a Stout Discount On the 2025 Durango Hellcat

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It rolled out several “final-edition” versions of the Charger and Challenger before cutting the cord, and now, we’re seeing a similar approach with the Durango. CarsDirect found the pricing, which shows a $7,100 cut on 2025 Durango Hellcats. Those variants are ok, but they’re nowhere near as exciting as the Durango Hellcat.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Dodge Durango Alchemi

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Today I have a 2024 Dodge Durango Alchemi (we're not going to follow Dodge's capitalization on this one, we typically don't follow the OEMs' style, though there are exceptions) parked in my garage. SRT tuning makes the lumbering Durango handle a bit better than it should, especially in Sport mode. It's roomy.

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Dodge Trots Out Two Limited-Edition Durango Models for 2025

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The Dodge Durango entered its third generation more than a decade ago, but the automaker has kept it (mostly) current with new tech and a slew of powertrain options. Buyers can order the 2025 Durango special editions now by visiting one of Dodge’s specialized performance dealers. Images: Dodge] Become a TTAC insider.

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Dodge Returns to the Well Again, Draws Up Another Durango

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Seeking to milk the most it can out of its Hemi cash cow before the thing finally goes dry for good, Dodge is introducing the 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey edition. It seeks to keep the Hemi-powered party going, marking the two decades of the venerable Hemi being available under the hood of new Durango SUVs in some form or another.

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Federal Investigators End Seven-Year Scrutiny of Shifters in Ram, Durango

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Tall hats at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have indicated they have wrapped an investigation into the gear selector design found in some Durango SUVs and Ram pickup trucks.

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