Truck of the Year for 1999: The Dodge Durango
The Durango SLT is equipped with a Chrysler 3.9 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Magnum engine is mated to a Chrysler 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The Durango uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Durango SLT are 71.50 inches wide by 193.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 71.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,055 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,528. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1999 Durango is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.
The 1999 Durango gets 17 - 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 12 - 14 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Dodge Durango SLT sold well in 1999. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Dodge, specifically a Durango.
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US $93.99 | 4d 10h 53m |
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US $33.80 | 2d 2h 56m |
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US $95.99 | 5d 22h 54m |
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US $35.95 | 7d 1h 40m |
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Tags: 4-Door, Dodge Durango, SLT, Sport Utility, United States market
