Dodge Durango 2011–2013 car dimensions: 5075 mm long, 1924 mm wide and 1801 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,157 kg. Braked towing is 2,812 kg.
The Express cabin seats seven with cloth seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and rear controls standard, plus cruise control. A basic AM/FM/CD stereo with satellite radio is fitted. a 6.5-inch touchscreen radio comes only with the optional Popular Equipment Group that also adds the rear camera and parking sensors. Blind-spot warning is available on higher packages.
With all seats up there is 490 litres behind the third row. Fold the third row for 1350 litres or fold both rear rows for 2390 litres of flat load space.
The V6 Express tows up to 2812 kg when fitted with the Trailer Tow package that adds a Class IV hitch, wiring, heavy-duty cooling and load-leveling rear shocks. Payload is 605 kg. All models include trailer-sway control as part of stability control.
The Express cabin seats seven on cloth low-back buckets with dual-zone automatic climate control plus rear outlets and controls. Laminated glass quiets the ride. Front passenger seat folds flat and second-row 60/40 seats fold and tumble for cargo access. Third-row headrests drop with a button for better visibility.
3.6L V6 flex-fuel: 16 city/23 hwy mpg RWD
24.6-gallon fuel tank
Oil/filter change max every 8,000 miles or 6 months
IIHS Top Safety Pick (after May 2011 build)
Good IIHS ratings: moderate overlap, side, roof strength, head restraints
Standard: multi-stage front airbags, all-row side curtains, front side airbags, ESC, ABS, trailer sway control, rain brake support, active head restraints, hill-start assist
The Express runs a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that accepts regular gas or E85. Rear-drive models rate 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The 24.6-gallon tank supports long trips without frequent stops.
Oil changes follow the oil-life monitor but must not exceed 8,000 miles or six months. Use the specified viscosity for the 3.6L engine. Tire rotations and brake checks form the core of routine care.
Models built after May 2011 earned IIHS Top Safety Pick status with Good scores in moderate-overlap front, side, roof strength and head-restraint tests. Standard kit covers six airbags for all three rows, electronic stability control with roll mitigation, four-wheel ABS, traction control, trailer-sway damping, rain brake support and active front head restraints.
Stay on the factory maintenance schedule for fluids, filters and inspections to preserve reliability. The original powertrain coverage was unlimited mileage. Verify open recalls and keep service records current.
Length 5075 mm, Width 1924 mm, Height 1801 mm, Wheelbase 3042 mm (Durango 2011–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chrysler Group 2011 Dodge Durango Specifications , Express rear-wheel drive with the 3.6-liter V6, 1,800.5 mm is rounded half-up to, 17.2 cu ft converts to.