With the phasing out of the Crown Victoria, a model used quite frequently by police and fire departments across the U.S., law enforcement teams are left to build up their fleets using other efficient and spacious vehicles. Luckily the Detroit Three saves the day with their reliable models.
One in particular that has entered the scene is the 2014 Dodge Durango, which will offer a specialty version to law enforcement teams starting later this year. Although it can't be the main vehicle used by police departments because it isn't "pursuit rated," it will still be utilized heavily within their fleets.
In order to become a high-speed pursuit vehicle in the future, it will need to undergo some chassis tuning. It isn't uncommon for SUV's to become certified, so this could be a possibility for the Durango in the future.
As for what it does have to offer, the Durango includes an alternator, battery, heavy-duty brakes, an engine oil cooler and water pump. These features help to ensure that the vehicle remains a suitable temperature during unpredictable weather in the Eugene, OR area and beyond.
Under the hood the SUV sports a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 which can crank out 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. With its efficiency level of 20 miles per gallon combined, it can travel up to 600 miles before having to refuel. This is ideal for a service vehicle that is often out on assignment and has no time to stop at the pumps.
If you'd like to learn more about the Dodge Durango to see if it would be ideal for your everyday driving needs, we encourage you to visit Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Eugene. Our friendly staff would be happy to schedule you for a test drive and answer any questions that you may have about the new Dodge lineup.