Chrysler has announced that the first 2011 Dodge Durango rolled off the production lines on Tuesday at the Chrysler Group’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit. UAW Vice President General Holiefield and Dodge Brand CEO Ralph Gilles celebrated the event at the plant.
This is the first time that a Dodge has been churned out of the JNAP plant ever since it began functioning in 1992. The Jefferson plant is also currently assembling the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The new Dodge Durango was declared earlier this year in September, which was a comeback for Dodge in the SUV market. Based on the unibody platform of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the new Durango has been designed for the driver and offers exceptional road-handling. The three-row SUV flaunts some classy exteriors, a yawning interior and some heavy-duty suspension.
Buyers will be offered with some tempting powertrain options and will get the choice of two engines-a 3.6-L V6 or a 5.7-L Hemi V8, with an assured promise of fuel-efficiency. When it comes to towing, the V6 will have a capability of tugging along 6,200 lbs and the V8 will manage up to 7,400 lbs. Air bags and electronic stability control come as standard on the Durango.
As for the price tag, the 2011 Dodge Durango Express model starts at $29,195 for the rear-wheel-drive and $31,195 for the all-wheel drive, plus an $850 destination charge. The SUV is expected to be at dealers by the end of this year.
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