Durango Special Service

Dodge has launched the Durango Special Service SUV, which is aimed at law enforcement agencies, fire departments and other government fleet users.

Dodge Durango Special Service (2012) Front Side 1

To ensure that it can cope with heavy duty use, the Durango features numerous upgraded components including the braking system, engine oil cooler, water pump, alternator and battery.

There are a few changes to the interior too, but these are mainly to increase equipment carrying capacity. The third row of seats is deleted, for example, and extra storage compartments have been provided both underneath and to the sides of  the main cargo loadspace.

Dodge Durango Special Service (2012) Front Side 2

One thing that’s identical to the regular Durango is the powertrain choice, meaning users will get to specify either the 290 bhp (216 kW / 294 PS) 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 or the 360 bhp (268 kW / 365 PS) 5.7 litre Hemi V8. Both options are available with rear- or all-wheel drive.

Deliveries are due to start soon, and the Durango joins the Charger Pursuit saloon and Ram 1500 pick-up in the Special Service line-up.

Dodge Durango Special Service (2012) Rear Side

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