2012 Dodge Durango
OVERVIEW

Chrysler Canada: 2012 Durango is the Best Equipped 
Seven-passenger SUV in Canada Award-winning SUV Gets Even Better for New Model Year

•	Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick” for 2012
•	New second-row captain’s chairs added for 2012 model year 
•	New 6-speed automatic transmission for HEMI® V8 equipped models
•	Unsurpassed AWD highway fuel economy
•	Class-leading driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres
•	Class-leading towing with both engines: up to 3,266 kg (7,200 lbs.) with HEMI V8 and 2,812 kg (6,200 lbs.) with V6
•	Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system 
•	Starting at a Canadian Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $37,995  

The return of the Dodge Durango brought with it numerous awards and comparison test victories. For 2012, the Durango receives even more features, allowing Durango to raise the bar once again for value in the seven-seat sport-utility (SUV) segment.

“There is simply no compromise with Durango,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Chrysler Canada. “Only Durango offers standard seven-passenger seating, best-in-class power, best-in-class towing and best-in-class driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres, while also delivering unmatched style and driving dynamics.”

With its four-wheel independent suspension, near 50:50 weight distribution and responsive steering and handling, Durango has driving dynamics unlike what you typically find in a sport utility. No other SUV on the road compares with the Dodge Durango’s distinctive bold Dodge design that craftily houses a spacious three-row, seven-passenger functional, flexible and premium interior, covered in soft-touch materials. Durango features more than 30 storage areas, 28 seating configurations and a rear cargo area of over 2,300 litres (84.5 cu.ft) of cargo capacity that fits a 6-foot couch with room for coffee table or a 10-foot ladder with the front passenger seat folded flat. 

Utility may be one of Durango’s key attributes, but safety did not take a back seat during development.  The 2012 Dodge Durango was recently named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 

New for 2012 is a 6-speed automatic transmission on HEMI® VVT V8 equipped Durango that allows drivers to choose between six speeds when shifting in manual mode. The V6 AWD models get 8.9L/100KM (32 MPG), a 1 mile per gallon improvement compared to last year’s model. 

Also new for the 2012 model year are second-row captain’s chairs in the already well equipped Durango interior (late availability). 

A simplified model line-up for the 2012 model year includes SXT, Crew Plus, R/T and Citadel models.

•	Dodge Durango SXT — Includes a tremendous level of equipment, including the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar VVT V6 with 290 horsepower, seven-passenger seating, 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, bright chrome exterior accents, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, Uconnect™ hands-free communication, ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), brake assist, traction control, side-curtain airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags and much more 
•	Dodge Durango Crew Plus — Adds leather-faced seating, 20-inch aluminum wheels, bright door handles/grille and exterior mirrors and heated front and rear seats, 6.5-inch touchscreen media centre, ParkView® rear back-up camera, premium Alpine® audio system, keyless enter-n-go with proximity sensor, power liftgate, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, power driver and passenger seats, and much more. Crew Plus also features an available advanced Technology Group which adds adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring/rear cross path detection.
•	Dodge Durango R/T — R/T adds the powerful 5.7-litre 360 horsepower HEMI VVT V8 with FuelSaver MDS technology, distinctive monochromatic appearance, unique 20-inch aluminum wheels with mineral grey pockets, 20-mm lowered ride height, unique front fascia, performance suspension and steering, unique interior trim and remote start.
•	Dodge Durango Citadel — The top-of-the-line Durango adds to the Crew Plus with premium Nappa ventilated and heated leather seating, 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, power sunroof, HID headlamps, premium navigation, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, power heated and tilt steering wheel and much more. 

PERFECT BLEND OF POWER AND FUEL EFFICIENCY
The 2012 Dodge Durango delivers the rare combination of power and fuel efficiency. Both engines deliver best-in-class V6 and V8 towing capability with standard trailer sway control on all models (V8, 3,266 kg or 7,200 lb. and V6, 2,812 kg or 6,200 lb.).

Its award-winning 3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine delivers an unsurpassed 290 horsepower along with a best-in-class driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres on one tank of fuel – that means Durango owners could drive all the way from Toronto to Montreal, and back again, without needing to stop to fill up the tank.  The 3.6-litre PentastarTM VVT V6 engine delivers an EnerGuide rated 8.8L/100KM (32 MPG) highway. 

Durango is also available with the legendary 5.7-litre HEMI® VVT V8 engine with FuelSaver MDS  mode. The 5.7-litre delivers 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque and also features variable valve timing (VVT). The available V8 delivers impressive performance, best-in-class 3,266 kg (7,200 lb.) of towing capability and an estimated fuel efficiency of 10.1L/100KM (28 MPG) highway.  

The 2012 Dodge Durango features two automatic transmissions and two available full-time all-wheel-drive systems (V6 and V8 versions). The drivelines provide smooth operation of the vehicle over a variety of road conditions. Where competitors have switched to car-based platforms, the HEMI-powered, all-wheel-drive Durango features a low-range transfer case for light off-road recreation and to ease manoeuvers while towing, such as pulling a boat out of the water from a high degree launch or backing up with a trailer attached.

DRIVING DYNAMICS
The 2012 Dodge Durango delivers excitement and refinement with world-class suspension and performance. It’s a driver’s SUV that delivers impressive on-road performance and capability with the flexibility of a three-row SUV.

The short/long arm front suspension and isolated multi-link rear suspension features isolated front and rear cradles for improved on-road handling and comfort. Durango delivers on the pavement with aggressive shock and spring rates and large sway bars to handle body roll in hard turning manoeuvers. Available electro-hydraulic performance steering, along with standard ESC also contribute to maintain tire grip and vehicle stability.

REFINEMENT FOR SEVEN
Passengers will feel materials that are refined with a functionality that gives owners a first-class experience, regardless of the trim level. The instrument panel features a beautifully crafted monotone or two-tone appearance with a dark upper and lighter lower colour and premium soft-touch materials for all price classes. Durango’s interior is also extremely comfortable for all three rows of passengers, and there’s a surprising amount of interior flexibility.

From families taking a long road trip and needing to keep the kids entertained, to sports enthusiasts who don’t want to miss the game and teens who can’t live without on-line gaming, the Dodge Durango offers the latest high-tech features to keep driver’s eyes on the road and passengers connected. Drivers can communicate, navigate and select entertainment options with advanced voice-recognition controls. 

Exterior revisions for the 2012 model year include three new colour choices: Deep Molten Red, Rugged  Brown Pearl Coat (N/A on R/T) and True Blue Pearl Coat. These colours join the current Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat, Stone White Clear Coat, Mineral Grey Metallic Clear Coat and Redline Pearl Coat (R/T only).  

SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
The 2012 Dodge Durango is an IIHS Top Safety Pick and offers consumers 45 safety and security features, including standard ESC that delivers three security features to improve overall vehicle stability both on- and off-road: electronic roll mitigation (ERM) reacts and applies brakes during extreme situations, while available Hill-start Assist (HSA) works with standard Trailer-sway Control (TSC) to enhance off-road and towing capabilities.

Other safety and security features available on Durango include Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection, which aid drivers when they’re changing lanes or in parking lot situations. In addition, Durango features standard seat-mounted air bags in the front row, while side-curtain air bags extend protection to all three rows. Durango also includes standard front-row active head restraints.

MANUFACTURING 
Dodge Durango is built at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

About Dodge 
The Dodge brand is a full line of cars, crossovers and minivans that are sporty, functional and innovative. They provide customers with excellent quality, innovation, and value. 
Dodge now offers six vehicles that deliver nine litres per 100 kilometres on the highway, while retaining that distinctive Dodge innovation and style. With the all-new Dodge Durango and Dodge Charger, the No. 1 selling minivan in Canada for more than 27 years, the Dodge Grand Caravan, the No. 1 selling crossover in Canada, the Dodge Journey, as well as the Avenger and Challenger, Dodge has one of the newest product lineups in the country.

About Chrysler Canada 
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 86th anniversary in 2011. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler, Chrysler 300 and Ram trucks. 

Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, SRT, FIAT® and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles. 

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