Durango Spotter's Guide 2.2

1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - *2004*

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09/12/2003

1996 - Concept
  • Concept Announced August 12th, 1996

1998 - W

*18 of the 94 V6 Durangos built were built as 1998 models.
** First time Forged Aluminum wheels featured on a Dodge truck (17-21% lighter than if cast aluminum)
*** Colors new to Chrysler Corp in 1998.

Total 1998 Model Year Production: 182,041

1999 - X

*76 of the 94 V6 Durangos built were built as 1999 models.

Total 1999 Model Year Production: 220,097.

2000 - Y
  • Models:
    • Sport introduced (black bumpers, decal badging)
    • SLT
    • SLT+
    • R/T debuts (17" wheels, bright exhaust tip, R/T badging, two-tone leather).
  • Engines:
    • 4.7 V8 (4x4 models only) [mated to all-new transmission]
    • 5.2 V8 (Y) 230hp (4x2 models only)
    • 5.9 V8 245hp/335tq
    • 5.9 V8 R/T 250hp/350tq (requires premium fuel) 
  • Drivetrain:
    • 4x2
    • 4x4 PT
    • 4x4 FT (Redesigned Transfer Case eliminated 2wd mode)
  • Colors:
    • Chili Pepper Red Clear Coat*
    • Flame Red
    • Forest Green Pearl Coat
    • Light Driftwood Satin Glow
    • Black Clear Coat*
    • Bright White Clear Coat*
    • Bright Platinum Metallic*
    • Patriot Blue*
    • Aquamarine Metallic added
    • Sierra Bronze added
    • Intense Blue Discontinued
    • Deep Amethyst Discontinued
  • Wheels:
    • 15x7 Standard Forged Aluminum 4 spoke
    • 15x8 optional cast aluminum 5 spoke
    • 17" R/T
  • Features/Options:
    • Engine badge on fender
    • 4x4s become Rack & Pinion
    • Improved transfer case floor-mounted shifter provided easier access & straight-line shift pattern.
    • Wood-grain instrument panel on SLT+
    • Factory installed running boards now optional.
    • Power Driver Seat/Floor Mats/Fog Lamps/Moldings now standard on SLT

*Only these colors available on Sport Models

2001 - 1
  • Models:
    • Sport
    • SXT
    • SLT
    • SLT+
    • R/T
  • Engines:
    • 4.7 V8 235hp/230tq base engine
    • 5.9 V8 245hp/335tq (also R/T engine)
  • Drivetrain:
    • 4x2
    • 4x4 PT
    • 4x4 FT has AWD on selector, no 2WD
  • Colors:
    • Dark Garnet Red added.
    • Two-Tone option available for first time
  • Wheels:
    • New Standard 15" Cast Aluminum 5 spoke
    • New Optional 16" Cast Aluminum 5 spoke
    • 17" R/T
  • Features/Options:
    • Dashboard redesign
    • Side mirror design more aero-dynamic
    • Engine badges disappear
    • Dash-mounted 4wd switch
    • Front bumper becomes full plastic cover with tow-hook openings
  • 2001.5 Durangos:

2002 - 2
  • Models:
    • SXT
    • SLT
    • SLT+
    • R/T
  • Engines:
    • 4.7 V8 235hp/230tq base engine
    • 5.9 V8 245hp/335tq
  • Colors:
    • SXT models have Argent colored bumpers, fender flares, runningboards
  • Wheels:
    • Standard 15" Cast Aluminum 5 spoke
    • Optional 16" Cast Aluminum 5 spoke
    • 17" R/T
  • Features/Options:
    • Chrome grille option
    • Engine bays return to body color
    • DURANGO badging moves to tailgate where 4x4 was previously
    • "5.9 R/T" and "SXT" stays on front doors
    • SLT moves to C pillar

2003 - 3
  • Models:
    • SXT
    • SLT
    • SLT+
    • R/T
  • Engines:
    • 4.7 V8 235hp/290tq base engine
    • 5.9 V8 245hp/335tq
  • Colors:
    • SXT models have Argent colored bumpers, fender flares, runningboards
  • Wheels:
    • Standard 15" Cast Aluminum 5 spoke
    • Optional 16" Cast Aluminum 5 spoke
    • 17" R/T
  • Features/Options:
    • SLT moves to tailgate

2004