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Straight off its refresh, the Dodge Durango is slipping back into its dress blues and getting back to work. The 2014 Dodge Durango Special Service Vehicle boasts all the refinements and improvements that the refreshed, civilian-spec model received, most notably a 15-percent improvement in fuel economy.
Designed for police and fire departments, and as Chrysler’s answer to the Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Chevrolet Tahoe PPV in the growing service SUV market, the Durango boasts a 600-mile range, thanks to the addition of an eight-speed automatic, available on both the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and 5.7-liter Hemi V8. Equipped with the 360-horsepower Hemi, the Durango SSV can tow up to 7,400 pounds (the V6 is limited to 6,200 pounds).
Police and fire department Durangos get a few special features over the civilian models. The electric systems are ruggedized, with a heavy duty battery and a 220-amp alternator in place, while the engine’s water pump and oil cooler are both stronger. The brakes are tougher, and a load-leveling suspension has been fitted, too.
It’s unclear when the Durango SSV will be made available for ordering, or how much it will cost taxpayers when it arrives. This is the third service vehicle produced by the Chrysler Group, joining the Dodge Charger Pursuit and Ram 1500 Special Service.Continue reading Dodge unveils Special Service Durango for government fleets
Dodge unveils Special Service Durango for government fleets originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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