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2009 Dodge Nitro
June 26th, 2010 | 
Author: The 2009 Dodge Nitro gets a revised suspension and braking system. This midsize SUV uses traditional, truck-type construction, is smaller than Dodge’s Durango, and shares its basic design with the Jeep Liberty. Nitro comes in SE, SLT, and R/T models. SE and SLT have a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine that pairs with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The R/T has a 260-hp 4.0-liter V6 and a 5-speed automatic. The manual transmission has been discontinued. Rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive are available. The 4WD system can’t be left engaged on dry pavement but includes a low-range gear for off-road use. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 lb.
Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. SLT and R/T have Dodge’s Load ‘n Go cargo floor that slides rearward 18 inches to form a table surface that holds up to 400 lb. Newly available is Chrysler’s uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell-phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system.
Tags: 2009 Dodge Magnum
Exterior styling Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President of Design, said the design objective “was to break away from the pack.” Dodge Magnum SRT-8′s long hood and clean, sweeping roofline hint at the performance and power underneath the exterior of this concept vehicle. Deep-dish wheels push out of massive wheel arches and combine with a large grille to visually plant the Magnum SRT-8 on the road.
Dodge Magnum sports a bold front grille with machined aluminum accents, and its fascia features large openings with fog lamps and high-intensity discharge headlamps pushed to the corners of the front fascia. Park and turn lamps are created by thin amber neon lines beneath each headlamp. There are four headlamps – two normal, two “brights.” The low glass-to-body ratio gives Dodge Magnum SRT-8 a protective appearance, while giving the vehicle an unmistakable road presence. Brushed aluminum body-side moldings are simple yet accent the serious nature of the vehicle.
Thick, bold door handles are integrated and easy to grip. An unusually large cargo opening is created by hinging the top of the rear gate midway between the C- and D-pillar (in short, the hatch includes two feet or so of roof). Underneath the fold-flat floor are a spare tire and compartments which can hold flares, jumper cables, and the like. There are also handy side compartments. Interior styling The interior matches the exterior, with machined aluminum accents and tunneled gauges. Seats are over two inches higher than in the current LH models for easier entry.
Magnum is finished in dark grey leather with ochre accents, and the instrument panel and door trim are two-tone grey. Four competition-style gauges with aluminum accent rings are designed to remind drivers of the Viper, while the center stack includes a navigation system. The 60/40 split rear seats stow in the floor and feature a fold-out armrest. The flexible rear cargo area features an upper floor to create a flat-load floor with the rear seats stowed in the forward position. Storage on both sides of the floor offer deep pockets rearward of the wheels. A small, removable cooler docks into an electrical connector on the left side of the compartment to keep items cold. The most respected brand-names along with the best value are why this is your premier destination for all Car Accessories that add character and class!
2009 Dodge Journey
With the 2009 Dodge Journey, Dodge finally enters the crossover SUV market. Journey slots between Dodge’s Nitro and Durango midsize SUVs. Unlike Nitro and Durango, Journey is a car-type SUV that sits lower to the ground and has a less off-road-capable drivetrain and suspension than those vehicles. Journey seats five in base trim, and up to seven with the Flexible Seating Group that includes a 50/50 split third-row seat.
Three models are offered. The base SE has a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and comes only with front-wheel drive. Uplevel SXT and R/T models have a 3.5-liter V6 and are available with front- or all-wheel drive. Base models have 16-inch wheels. Front drive SXTs have 17-inch wheels and a sport suspension. All-wheel-drive SXTs and all R/Ts have 19-inch wheels and a more-performance-oriented suspension. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows, and front side airbags.
Storage features include an available flat-folding front passenger seat with an under-cushion storage bin, storage bins in the second-row foot well, and underfloor storage in the cargo area. Also available are second-row seats with built-in child-safety cushions, a beverage-chilling glove box, and a navigation system. Chrysler’s uconnect multimedia suite, which has a 20-gigabyte hard drive for storing pictures and digital music files, is optional.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V gets new factory upfit options, such as wire mesh and solid metal window interior inserts. Premium options are available this year to fleet buyers including navigation, wireless cell phone link, and power driver seat. The Grand Caravan C/V presents a solution for those who need a vehicle with a lot of cargo room that delivers greater fuel economy and offers a more garagable option than vans in the full-size segment.
Grand Caravan C/V is built from the same design as Chrysler’s Town & Country, however, the C/V has only driver and front-passenger seats to maximize cargo capacity. Grand Caravan C/V is offered in a single length. The shorter-wheelbase Caravan model is discontinued, as is the 4-cylinder engine. All C/Vs have a 175-hp 3.3-liter V6 engine.
The 3.3-liter V6 teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Options include E85 ethanol-blended fuel compatibility, an interior-trim delete package, curtain side airbags delete option, an upgraded alternator, and glass and panel body configurations to fit customer needs.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan lineup gains some new available features. This minivan is built from the same design as Chrysler’s Town & Country. It is offered in a single-length Grand Caravan model in SE and SXT trim levels. Three V6 engines are offered. SE models have a 175-hp 3.3-liter. SXTs use a 197-hp 3.8. Optional on SXT is a 251-hp 4.0 V6. The 3.3 teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 3.8 and 4.0 engines use a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows. Newly available are a blind-spot alert system and a feature Chrysler calls “Rear Cross Path.” This system activates when the transmission is in reverse, and it detects any traffic moving towards the vehicle.
All Grand Caravans seat up to seven. Standard is a 60/40 split 3rd-row bench seat that folds into the floor. A power-folding 3rd-row seat is available. The 2nd-row buckets can fold as part of Dodge’s Stow ‘n Go system, which is newly standard on Grand Caravan SE. With the seats raised, the floorwells provide storage space. The optional Flexible Seating Group includes Chrysler’s Swivel ‘n Go seating. Swivel ‘n Go allows the 2nd-row buckets to turn 180 degrees and face backward. This seating arrangement includes a removable table that mounts between the 2nd and 3rd rows.
The swiveling seats can be removed, but not folded into the cargo floor. Newly available on the 2009 Grand Caravan is Chrysler’s uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system. A mid-year addition to the Grand Caravan lineup is the 25th Anniversary Package, which includes leather upholstery, heated front and 2nd-row seats, power liftgate, and specific trim. SXT models equipped with the 4.0-liter V6 engine get a revised sport suspension.
2010 Dodge Durango
Durango models boast some of the most powerful engines on the road today. The standard engine, a 5.9-liter turbine that produces 245 horsepower and delivers 335 pounds-per-foot of torque, comes with an additional 5 horsepower and 10 pounds-per-foot of torque on Durango R/T models. The available Next Generation 4.7-liter Magnum V8 delivers even more power, producing 235 horsepower and 295 pounds-per-foot of torque provides even more power, making Durango one of the highest performing SUVs on the road today.
Dodge Durango parts like these are what separate this truck from the rest of the competition. With some of the Durango accessories you can buy to enhance this performance even more, you’ll be amazed at how well this truck can suit your needs.
Inside, this luxury continues with an available 40/20/40 front bench seat, standard 40/20/20 Fold-and-Tumble second seat, and available third-row hideaway seat for carting around those large crowds. This SUV’s rear seats fold into the floor to make better use of the 88 cubic feet of interior cargo space. Finally, with Durango accessories such as available entertainment systems, you can make your truck feel more like a home, inside and out.
Finally, as you’ll read in most 2010 Dodge Durango reviews, this SUV is safe. With or without any Durango accessories, the truck offers standard four wheel disc brakes with rear ABS, Next Generation driver and front passenger air bag system, available supplemental side-curtain air bags, and Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer that requires the correct key to start your Durango. Other Durango parts include pretensioning seatbelts, and side-impact crush zones. For more information about any of these features, or to learn more about the 2010 2011 Durango in general, please visit our 2010 Dodge Durango review again soon. We update our site every month, and encourage you to become a regular visitor.
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 The new 2010 2011 Dodge Durango RT is one of the largest SUVs, with seating for eight and more cargo space. The 2010 2011 Durango comes in five distinct trim levels:
Check out any of the available 2010 2011 Dodge Durango accessories such as roof racks and trailering packages to add versatility to your Durango. Durango models boast some of the most powerful engines on the road today. The standard engine, a 5.9-liter turbine that produces 245 horsepower and delivers 335 pounds-per-foot of torque, comes with an additional 5 horsepower and 10 pounds-per-foot of torque on Durango R/T models. The available Next Generation 4.7-liter Magnum V8 delivers even more power, producing 235 horsepower and 295 pounds-per-foot of torque provides even more power, making Durango one of the highest performing SUVs on the road today. Other power related 2010 2011 Dodge Durango parts include:
Dodge Durango parts like these are what separate this truck from the rest of the competition. With some of the Durango accessories you can buy to enhance this performance even more, you’ll be amazed at how well this truck can suit your needs. As you can see from the Durango picture above, the Durango looks good, too. In addition to the car’s standard 16-inch Cast Aluminum Wheels, exterior features inside:
Inside, this luxury continues with an available 40/20/40 front bench seat, standard 40/20/20 Fold-and-Tumble second seat, and available third-row hideaway seat for carting around those large crowds. This SUV’s rear seats fold into the floor to make better use of the 88 cubic feet of interior cargo space. Finally, with Durango accessories such as available entertainment systems, you can make your truck feel more like a home, inside and out. Finally, as you’ll read in most 2010 2011 Dodge Durango reviews, this SUV is safe. With or without any Durango accessories, the truck offers standard four wheel disc brakes with rear ABS, Next Generation driver and front passenger air bag system, available supplemental side-curtain air bags, and Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer that requires the correct key to start your Durango. Other Durango parts include pretensioning seatbelts, and side-impact crush zones. For more information about any of these features, or to learn more about the 2010 2011 Durango in general, please visit our 2010 2011 Dodge Durango review again soon. We update our site every month, and encourage you to become a regular visitor. |
2009 Dodge Dakota
The 2009 Dodge Dakota loses its all-wheel-drive option for 2009, and is also no longer offered with a manual transmission. This compact pickup truck comes in two body styles. Extended Cabs have a 6.4-ft cargo bed and rear-hinged back doors that do not open independently of the fronts. They seat up to five. Crew cabs have a 5.3-ft bed, conventional back doors, and seat up to six.
Four trim levels are offered: Base ST, mid-level Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), off-road-ready TRX4, and top-end Laramie. Dakota’s standard engine is a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6. It teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission; the 6-speed manual has been dropped. A 302-hp 4.7-liter V8 is available. The V8 comes only with a 5-speed automatic. Dakota is available with rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. The 4WD system should not be left engaged on dry pavement, but it includes low-range gearing for off-road use. Maximum towing capacity is 7050 lb.
Available safety features include ABS and curtain side airbags. Also available are heated cloth or leather front seats. New for 2009 is Dodge’s Crate ‘N Go system, which includes collapsible and removable interior storage containers. Mitsubishi sells a re-trimmed version of the Dakota as the Raider.
