2015 Dodge Durango
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Chrysler Canada: 2015 Dodge Durango; The No-Compromise SUV Receives Added Exterior Appearance Packages For New Model Year

•	Due to popular demand, the Rallye Appearance Package is expanded to Limited models
•	Blacktop Package now available on SXT, Limited and R/T models
•	3.6L Pentastar™ V6 delivers up to 295 hp and 2,812 kg (6,200 lb.) towing
•	Best-in-class towing of up to 3,265 kg (7,200 lb.) with V8 engine; 2,812 kg (6,200 lb.) with V6 engine
•	Best-in-class V6 driving range of as much as 950 km on a tank of fuel
•	Up to 50 different seating configurations, including optional second-row captain’s chairs and 2,406 litres (85 cu. ft.) of cargo capacity
•	Available class-exclusive dual screen Blu-ray® / DVD player available on Limited, R/T and Citadel models

Upon its debut last year, the new Dodge Durango’s combination of uncompromised utility, advanced technology, class-leading towing and driving range, confident driving dynamics and aggressive styling made it the “Dodge Charger” of the SUV segment and an instant hit with critics and in the market place. Still, the Dodge Brand is always listening to its customers and has responded for the 2015 model year. Due to popular demand, the Rallye Appearance Package will now be available on SXT and Limited models, and Dodge Brand’s signature Blacktop Package will be available on SXT, Limited and R/T models. 

New for 2015, the Rallye Appearance Package brings the R/T model’s sporty monochromatic exterior design cues and Hyper Black 20-inch aluminum wheels to V6 equipped SXT and Limited models. The interiors feature an all-black appearance with cloth seating on SXT and premium Capri leather seating on Limited, while a dual exhaust yields an impressive 295 horsepower (hp) and is as efficient as 9.8 L/100 km (29 mpg) highway* (*new 5-cycle rating shown, see last page for 2-cycle comparison).

Dodge Brand’s signature Blacktop Package is now available on the 2015 Dodge Durango SXT, Limited and R/T models. Blacktop design cues include a Gloss Black crosshair grille, Gloss Black Badging, and Gloss Black 20-inch aluminum wheels, in addition to a monochromatic exterior appearance with unique ground effects and dual exhaust, giving Dodge Durango the sinister dark appearance that has become popular with customers and builds off the success of the 2013 Dodge Durango Blacktop.

The 2015 Dodge Durango is available in four trim levels: SXT, Limited, R/T and Citadel. Exterior colours include Billet Silver Metallic, Bright White, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Sandstone Pearl, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl (SXT, Limited and Citadel only), Granite Crystal Metallic, Maximum Steel Metallic, Redline 2 Coat Pearl (Rallye, Blacktop & R/T only), True Blue Metallic and Black Forest Green.

Dodge Durango offers a host of premium features, such as high-end interiors, the latest infotainment technology and impressive powertrain options, along with the exterior design that is distinctively Dodge.

High-tech exterior look
The Dodge design team went to work to create an exterior that conveys how advanced the Durango is, while maintaining the muscular body and confident personality customers expect from Dodge.

The 2015 Dodge Durango features projector beam headlamps, with LED daytime running lamps on SXT Rallye and Blacktop packages, Limited, R/T and Citadel. The LED lamps run horizontally along the bottom edge of the headlamp and form a unique “hockey-stick” shape. Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps are standard on R/T and Citadel. Auto-leveling technology adjusts headlight beam aim for slight changes in elevation. 

Standard on SXT are bright headlamps, bright chrome grille, and bright chrome accents on the front and rear fascia and side sills.

For a more monochromatic appearance, the Rallye package and R/T models are equipped with dark-tinted headlamp treatments, body-colour front and rear lower fascia, wheel flares, grille and sill mouldings, all unique to the these packages. The new-for-2015 Blacktop package adds these same design elements, but with its own unique Gloss Black crosshair grille and gloss black 20-inch aluminum wheels.  

The Dodge Durango has 18- and 20-inch aluminum wheel designs for every trim level, and feature finishes ranging from silver painted to polished aluminum to class-exclusive Hyper Black and gloss black. In total, there are seven wheel designs and finishes to select from.

The rear of the Durango sees the dramatic LED racetrack tail lamp design inspired by the Dodge Charger and Dart. This this latest evolution of the racetrack design features technology that blends the individual LEDs into one seamless looking ribbon of light. Large 89 mm (3.5-inch) dual exhaust tips are standard on V8-equipped vehicles, as well as the V6 powered Citadel, Rallye and Blacktop models; other V6 powered Durango models have a 76 mm (3-inch) single tip.

A driver’s three-row SUV
The 2015 Durango continues to deliver excitement and refinement with world-class suspension and performance. Benchmarked against premium performance SUV’s in the market, Durango delivers modernized refinement with electronics, suspension and structural characteristics that are usually found at much higher price points.

The short/long arm front suspension and isolated multi-link rear suspension features isolated front and rear cradles to deliver precise on-road handling and comfort. The four-wheel independent suspension, combined with the Durango’s nearly 50/50 weight distribution, transmits to a solid driving feel and fun-to-drive characteristics.

While competitors have switched to front-wheel-drive car-based platforms, the HEMI®-powered all-wheel-drive Durango features a low-range transfer case with a neutral position. Low range improves light off-road performance and helps ease maneuvers, such as pulling a boat up a steep launch or backing up with a trailer. The neutral position in the transfer case allows the vehicle to be flat-towed without damaging powertrain components.

Powertrain choices
Three-time winner of Ward’s Automotive 10 Best Engines, Dodge Durango’s standard 3.6-litre Pentastar™ V6 engine generates an impressive 290 hp (295 hp on Rallye, Blacktop and Citadel) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The Pentastar V6 engine allows Durango to tow a best-in-class 2,812 kg (6,200 lb.), and be as efficient as 9.8L/100 km on the highway* (*new 5-cycle rating shown, see last page for 2-cycle comparison).

The 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine produces a best-in-class 360 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque with a best-in-class tow rating of 3,265 kg (7,200 lb.). The 5.7-litre engine’s FuelSaver Technology with cylinder-deactivation seamlessly alternates between smooth, high-fuel-economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V8 mode when more power is in demand. This optimizes fuel economy when V8 power is not required, without sacrificing vehicle performance or capability, delivering fuel economy of 10.8 L/100 km on the highway* (*new 5-cycle rating shown, see last page for 2-cycle comparison).

The 2015 Dodge Durango features Chrysler Group’s eight-speed automatic transmission with rotary shifter and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters as standard equipment on all models. All these attributes perfectly enhance Durango’s fun-to-drive nature.

The 2015 Dodge Durango also features an Eco Mode that contributes to its improved fuel economy. Eco Mode optimizes the transmission’s shift schedule, as well as throttle sensitivity, and FuelSaver Technology with cylinder deactivation in V8 models, to maximize fuel economy.

Advanced interior with premium craftsmanship
Dodge designers have brought Durango to the forefront of technology in the three-row SUV segment, while taking nothing away from the utility and build quality for which Durango is known.

The instrument panel features a centre stack that houses the 5-inch and 8.4-inch Uconnect® touchscreens. Under these large, easy-to-use touchscreens are redundant button and knob controls for audio and climate functions. The bottom of the centre stack houses a media hub with an SD card slot, USB outlet and auxiliary jacks, as well as a storage bin. 

The instrument cluster has also been given the high-tech treatment and includes a full-colour 7-inch customizable in-cluster display centre. Standard on all models, this screen allows for drivers to customize more than 100 ways how their information is presented. 

Framing the instrument cluster is a three-spoke steering wheel with standard paddle shifters. The buttons to control TFT driver information functions are large and illuminated to make them easier to operate. Buttons for Uconnect and phone access reside along the bottom edge of the vertical spokes. Audio controls are found on the back of the upper steering wheel spokes. 

Seating flexibility
With standard seven-passenger seating and luxurious second-row captain’s chairs available on all models, the seats in the 2015 Dodge Durango can be converted to as many as 50 different configurations. 

Families with three or more children will find the Durango’s available captain’s chairs with pass through especially helpful as two car seats can stay latched into the second row seats, and there’s still easy pass-through for passengers to walk between to get to the third row. The second-row captain’s chairs will also make adults feel like they are riding in first-class, with comfortable bucket seats with individual armrests. 

A fold-flat front passenger seat is standard on models that aren’t equipped with the ventilated seat option. By folding forward, the passenger seat provides more utility, which lets customers load and carry long objects. Once flat, the seat back panel also serves as a convenient utility table. An active head restraint system adds to the long list of available safety and security features.

A versatile 60/40 split folding second-row seat conveniently folds and tumbles. Transporting long items, like 10-foot 2x4s, is not a problem as the left side of the second row folds 60 per cent, allowing the versatility of folding the 40 per cent seat in tandem with the front passenger fold-flat seat. Longer items can be stowed even with passengers in the second row. To make passengers more comfortable, second-row seats also are available with heat, and they recline 18 degrees.

The third-row seat features a 50/50 split and is easily folded from the rear of the vehicle. For even more utility, both the second- and third-row seats fold to provide a flat load floor to haul a 6-foot couch with room for a coffee table. Clever touches abound, including a switch in the instrument panel to remotely lower the third-row headrests when not in use.

State-of-the-art technology
Five-inch and 8.4-inch touchscreens, customizable 7-inch full colour in-cluster display centre, forward collision warning with mitigation, adaptive cruise control with stop, and a dual-screen Blu-ray® DVD system are just some of the 2015 Dodge Durango’s standard and available state-of-the-art features. 

The Forward Collision Warning system with mitigation alerts the driver if they’re approaching a vehicle in front too quickly, and the adaptive cruise control with stop will keep Durango at a driver-selected distance from the vehicle in front when cruise control is engaged and can even bring the SUV to a controlled stop.

A 5-inch touchscreen is standard on SXT, Limited, and R/T models, while Citadel models (and available on Limited and R/T) have the award-winning 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen. These screens control audio, climate, phone, vehicle functions, and available navigation. This system provides large, easy-to-read graphics – including available 3D mapping (Uconnect 8.4AN only) – with intuitive, easy-to-use controls. 

Mounted on the back of the front seats is an available class-exclusive Blu-ray video rear entertainment system. This system features two high-resolution 9-inch screens, one on each front seat back. Each screen allows customers to watch their movies on Blu-ray or standard DVDs or play their high-definition media interface (HDMI) gaming systems via inputs for HDMI cables or RCAs for each screen integrated into the front seat backs. Wireless headphones are included as is a wireless remote. 

More than 60 safety and security features are available on Dodge Durango
The 2015 Dodge Durango offers consumers more than 60 available safety and security features, including standard all-speed traction control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which improve overall vehicle handling and performance both on- and off-road. Standard trailer-sway control enhances towing capabilities and keeps the vehicle and trailer aligned as the Durango travels down the road.

Safety and security features include Forward Collision Warning with mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop. Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection, which aid drivers when changing lanes or in parking lot situations, are also available. In addition, standard front-row active head restraints, standard full-length three-row side-curtain air bags and standard front-seat-mounted side thorax air bags offer enhanced occupant protection to passengers in the event of a collision. In total, Durango offers seven standard airbags.

SXT 
All 2015 Dodge Durango SXT, Limited and Citadel models feature the award-winning Pentastar 3.6-litre V6 engine with 290 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque as the standard engine (295 hp on Citadel). It’s mated to a class-exclusive standard eight-speed automatic transmission equipped with a class-exclusive rotary shifter and standard paddle shifters on the steering wheel and can tow up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb.). The 3.6-litre V6 engine is also capable of delivering up to 9.8L/100 km (29 mpg)* (*new 5-cycle rating shown, see last page for 2-cycle comparison) on the highway giving Durango a class-leading driving range of over 950 km per tank.

Other standard features include class-exclusive signature 192 LED racetrack tail lamps, four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, electronic stability program (ESP), trailer-sway control, automatic projector-beam headlights, projector fog lamps, deep-tint sunscreen glass, power body-colour mirrors, speed-sensitive, variable intermittent wipers, chrome grille surround and split crosshairs with black “Split-Hex” texture and 18-inch Tech-Silver aluminum wheels. 

On the inside, the 2015 Dodge Durango SXT features standard three rows of seats with 60/40 split fold and tumble second row, 50/50 split, folding third row, premium cloth seats, fold-flat front passenger seat, new Dodge three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, 7-inch reconfigurable TFT gauge cluster, 5-inch Uconnect touchscreen with Uconnect AM/FM/MP3, six speakers, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, cruise control, three 12-volt power outlets located in the instrument panel, the centre console and the rear cargo compartment, tri-zone automatic temperature control, including infrared sensors and rear seat outlets, rear-seat air conditioning, air filtering, an overhead console with two LED map lamps, two courtesy lamps, sunglass storage, full-length floor console and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Centre (EVIC) and phone controls. Standard safety features include seven standard airbags, active front headrests and four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes.

Optional equipment includes:
•	Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen
•	Captain’s Chairs
•	Single disc CD player
•	Power sunroof

Blacktop Appearance Group
•	Gloss Black crosshair grille
•	Gloss Black 20-inch aluminum wheels
•	Gloss Black exterior “Durango” badge
•	Black headlamp bezels w/LED daytime running lights
•	Body-colour front fascia
•	Body-colour rear fascia
•	Body-colour sill moulding
•	Body-colour wheel lip moulding
•	Delete roof rack
•	Dual rear exhaust with bright tips and 295 hp
•	Leather suede bucket seats
•	Body colour shark fin antenna

Popular Equipment Group:
•	Heated front seats
•	Heated steering wheel
•	ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
•	ParkView® Back-up Camera

Trailer Tow Group
•	Class IV hitch
•	Full size spare
•	Rear Load leveling suspension
•	Seven and four pin harness
•	Heavy duty engine cooling

Rallye Appearance Group
•	20-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels
•	Black leather-faced seating with suede inserts and light grey accent stitching
•	Black headlamp bezels w/LED daytime running lights
•	Body-colour grille
•	Body-colour front fascia
•	Body-colour rear fascia
•	Body-colour sill moulding
•	Body-colour wheel lip moulding
•	Delete roof rack
•	Dual rear exhaust with bright tips and 295 hp 
•	Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Limited
The Dodge Durango Limited delivers all the standard features of the SXT and adds 18-inch polished aluminum wheels with Mineral Grey pockets, LED daytime running lamps, signal repeater mirrors, Capri leather seating, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated steering wheel, heated first- and second-row seats, 12-way power driver seat with memory and power four-way lumbar adjustment, 10-way power front passenger seat, including power four-way lumbar adjustment, remote start, ParkSense Rear Park Assist, ParkView Rear Backup Camera, vehicle security alarm, power folding auto-dimming mirrors with memory, HomeLink universal transceiver, 115-volt AC, 150-watt power outlet and Limited badge. 

Optional equipment includes:
•	5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine 
•	Single disc CD player
•	Nine amplified speakers w/subwoofer
•	Power sunroof
•	Rear dual-screen Blu-ray DVD entertainment centre
•	Second-row captain’s chairs
•	Second-row large console (with captain’s chairs only)
•	Uconnect 8.4A Multimedia Centre with 8.4-inch touchscreen (NAV ready)

Safety/Security and Convenience group:
•	Automatic high beam headlamp control
•	Automatic headlamp leveling system
•	Blind Spot and Cross Path detection
•	Cargo compartment cover
•	Cargo net
•	Bi-Xenon HID headlamps
•	Power tilt/telescope steering column
•	Rain sensitive windshield wipers

Blacktop Appearance Group
•	Gloss Black crosshair grille
•	Gloss Black 20-inch aluminum wheels
•	Glass Black exterior “Durango” badge
•	Black headlamp bezels 
•	Body-colour front fascia
•	Body-colour rear fascia
•	Body-colour sill moulding
•	Body-colour wheel lip moulding
•	Delete roof rack
•	Dual rear exhaust with bright tips and 295 hp (with V6)
•	Body colour shark fin antenna

Rallye Appearance Group
•	20-inch painted Hyper Black aluminum wheels
•	Black headlamp bezels 
•	Body-colour grille
•	Body-colour front fascia
•	Body-colour rear fascia
•	Body-colour sill moulding
•	Body-colour wheel lip moulding
•	Delete roof rack
•	Dual rear exhaust with bright tips and 295 hp (with V6)
•	Body colour fin antenna

Trailer Tow Group
•	Class IV hitch
•	Full size spare
•	Load leveling suspension
•	Seven and four pin harness
•	Heavy-duty engine cooling

R/T
The high-performance version of the 2015 Dodge Durango comes standard with body-colour hot-rod looks, HEMI power, world-class handling and true R/T heritage. The 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine produces a best-in-class 360 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque with a best-in-class tow rating of 3,265 kg (7,200 lb.). 

The R/T model features a unique sport-tuned suspension, 20-inch performance tires with 20-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels, a 20 mm lower ride height, a sporty monochromatic exterior appearance with black HID headlamp bezels and LED daytime running lamps, R/T-embroidered leather seating with contrasting red stitching, the Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen, power liftgate and HID low-beam headlamps. 

Optional equipment includes:
•	3D navigation
•	Single disc CD player
•	Power sunroof
•	Rear dual-screen Blu-ray DVD entertainment centre
•	Second-row captain’s chairs
•	Second-row large console (with captain’s chairs only)

Technology group:
•	Adaptive Cruise Control with stop
•	Advanced Brake Assist
•	Blind Spot and Cross Path detection
•	Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation

Blacktop Appearance Group
•	Gloss Black crosshair grille
•	Gloss Black 20-inch aluminum wheels
•	Glass Black exterior “Durango” and “R/T” badges

Trailer Tow Group
•	Class IV hitch
•	Full size spare
•	Load leveling suspension
•	Seven and four pin harness
•	Heavy-duty engine cooling

Citadel
The Citadel is the ultimate in Durango luxury. Citadel customers want premium content with a performance bias, and realize Citadel gets them there at an attainable price in a style that stands apart from the crowd.

Building off the Durango Limited, Durango Citadel standard features include rich, perforated Nappa leather, heated and ventilated front seats and heated second row seats available in Black, Black/Light Frost or Black/Tan. Other standard features include: the Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen with Voice Command 3D navigation, remote start, unique 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and a unique grille with chrome surround and chrome “Cross-Hex” texture, power sunroof, automatic high-beam headlamps, rain-sensitive front wipers, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power liftgate, dual exhaust with 295 hp (V6) and more.

Optional equipment includes:
•	5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine
•	Single disc CD player
•	Rear dual-screen Blu-ray DVD entertainment centre
•	Second-row captain’s chairs
•	Second-row large console (with captain’s chairs only)

Trailer Tow Group
•	Class IV hitch
•	Full size spare
•	Load leveling suspension
•	Seven and four pin harness
•	Heavy-duty engine cooling

Technology group:
•	Adaptive cruise control with stop
•	Advanced brake assist
•	Blind Spot and Cross Path detection
•	Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation

Skid Plate group:
•	Front suspension skid plate
•	Fuel tank skid plate
•	Transfer case skid plate
•	Underbody skid plate

Manufacturing
The 2015 Dodge Durango will be built in the United States at the Chrysler Group LLC’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP), where the Durango has been produced since 2010 when the third-generation Durango was reintroduced for the 2011 model year.

About Chrysler Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 89th anniversary in 2014. Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Canada has approximately 440 dealers and markets Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Mopar vehicles and products. In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ram Cargo Van (Windsor), and the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), Chrysler Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development centre in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centres throughout the country.

*Fuel Economy
Based on 2014 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors.

Energuide fuel economy ratings for 2015 models will be calculated using the NEW (5-cycle) Government of Canada test method. This NEW test method will apply to all 2015 model-year vehicles. 2015 model year ratings not available at time of publication.

For comparison purposes only, ratings for the 2014 Dodge Durango with the 3.6L V6 VVT engine with 8-speed automatic 845RE transmission using the NEW (5-cycle) and OLD (2-cycle) Government of Canada test methods would be:

NEW: 13.9 L/100 km (20 mpg) city, 9.8 L/100 km (29 mpg) highway
OLD: 12.4 L/100 km city (23 mpg), 8.3 L/100 km (34 mpg) highway 

For more information please visit the Government of Canada Web site: www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca .