Dodge SUVs: lineup (photo)

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

American Dodge SUVs are produced by a company founded by brothers in 1900. Since 1928, the company has been part of the Chrysler Corporation, and is currently part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In the Russian market, the official sale started in 2005, but nine years later the brand practically left the domestic trading floors due to low demand. Consider the characteristics of the modifications of this difficult car.

General information

Off-road vehicles "Dodge" produces one of the largest automobile concerns in the world. The company offers extremely powerful aggressive modifications, which are equipped with high-power motors, have a high degree of cross-country ability and excellent technical parameters.

Cars are mainly designed for the American consumer, therefore they are not distinguished by fuel efficiency, they are massive in size. Now cars of this brand are produced under the patronage of the Italian brand Fiat.

Dodge SUV Lineup

Let's start the review with the classiccrossover model "Caliber". Its production began in 2006. The car differed from its predecessor "Neon" in increased ground clearance, a five-door body and an original exterior design. Manufacturers had many hopes for this line, selling it both in America and in Europe, Asia, and Russia. However, the car did not receive mass popularity.

The Dodge Caliber was equipped with petrol four-cylinder power units. The volume of engines was 1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 liters. Power - 148, 158 and 173 horsepower, respectively. For the European market, a special modification was produced with a two-liter turbine diesel engine with a capacity of 123 to 168 "horses". The cars were equipped with a manual transmission or a version with a continuously variable variator. Four-wheel drive was offered for a separate surcharge, and only for options with a 2.4-liter engine.

Dakota

This Dodge SUV pictured below came in three generations. The first line of mid-size pickup trucks was released back in 1987. The vehicle was equipped with four-cylinder petrol engines. Two types of engines were offered: V-shaped "six" and "eight". The power of the cars ranged from 97 to 225 horsepower. Cabin type - single-row two-door unit. In 1989, a modification in the back of a convertible came out.

The release of the second generation of "Dakota" started in 1997. Three years later, the lineup was replenished with a two-row cab. In the basic equipment, the pickup truck received a four-cylinder power unit of 2.5 liters, with a capacity of120 "horses". Versions with a Magnum turbine diesel engine with a power of 250 “horses” were also offered. In addition, there were analogues for slightly increased power indicators. They focused on a specific market segment or were sold on special orders.

The third series of the Dodge Dakota SUV rolled off the assembly line in 2005. The car had two and four-door layout. The first versions were equipped with a 230 or 260 horsepower engine. In 2007, the model was restyled, as a result of which it received an updated appearance. Since 2010, this series has been sold under the separate brand name Ram.

Durango

This jeep was created on the same platform as the Grand Cherokee model. The car has been produced since 2010, it is focused exclusively on the US market. The car has petrol engines of 3.6 or 3.7 liters. Among the innovations are an eight-speed automatic transmission and an updated appearance in the third generation.

Jornie

Considering all models of Dodge SUVs, the indicated version should be noted. It has been offered on the domestic market since 2014 in one version with a power unit and a six-speed gearbox with both drive axles. There are five seats in the cabin, a third row of seats is mounted for an additional fee.

Jorni has been produced in Mexico since 2008. In 2011, the modification was restyled, sales of cars began only with a 2.4-liter engine with a capacity of 173 horsepower.

Nitro

The American Dodge Nitro SUV belongs to the category of modifications created on the basis of the Cherokee. An expressive car began to be produced in 2006 (Ohio). With this model, the brand in question returned not only to the American, but also to the European market.

The indicated car was equipped with a V-6 engine on the "Nitro" with a volume of 3.7 liters, with a power of up to 210 horsepower. The transmission unit provides a gearbox with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed analogue with a 2.8-liter engine with all-wheel drive.

The vehicle was officially presented on the Russian market until 2009. Modifications were provided for use only with both drive axles of type 2, 7 and 3, 7 CDR with automatic transmissions.

At first, the jeep in question was popular among fans of overall and off-road models, over time, sales began to decline, at the end of 2011 the production of these crossovers was completed.

Dodge Ramcharger

The Dodge full-size SUV was produced in the USA from 1974 to 1980 on the platform of the Plymouth Trader car. On this model, eight-cylinder engines with a volume of 5.2 to 7.2 liters are mounted. The transmission of these vehicles is a five-speed manual system or a three-mode automatic equivalent.

On sale there were full drive modifications and jeeps with a rear drive axle. The second generation of the model was introduced in 1981. The car was sold in the US until 1994 and in Canada and Mexico until 1996

American Dodge Raider SUV

The specified car debuted in 1987. It was a copy of the Mitsubishi Pajero Montero in the first generation. For some time, the leading brands of the US and Japan have been fruitfully cooperating with each other, resulting in a symbiosis of both brands, focused on the Asian and American markets.

Unlike its predecessor, this car had a shortened base with a three-door body. The modification was equipped with power units of 2.6 liters with a capacity of up to 145 "horses". For consumers, versions with five-speed mechanics or automatic transmission for four modes were offered.

Dodge Ramcharger

Off-road vehicles (all models) "Dodge, photos of which are available here, have their own characteristics. The Ramcherzh car was produced from 1974 to 1980. The Plymouth-Traildaster became the "brother" of this car. These modifications are equipped with eight-cylinder engines, which had a volume of 5.9 to 7.2 liters. At the same time, they had a capacity of up to 250 horsepower. The transmission was a block with an automatic transmission in three modes or a five-speed mechanics. The range included American Dodge SUVs » with all-wheel or rear-wheel drive.

Concept car

This section presents the Dodge Kaguna SUV. It is a conceptual modification that was shown at the Detroit Auto Show (2003). Byin fact, the vehicle is a youth minivan with enhanced cross-country ability. Feature - retro design with no reinforced central pillars.