<Tr> <Th> Width </Th> <Td> 71.5 in (1,820 mm) (1997--2000) 71.3 in (1,810 mm) (2000--2003) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Height </Th> <Td> 70.0 in (1,780 mm) (2001--2003) 72.9 in (1,850 mm) (1997--2000) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Curb weight </Th> <Td> 4,500 lb (2,000 kg) (1997--2000) 4,520 lb (2,050 kg) (2000--2003) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Durango was marketed as a sturdy truck - based SUV designed to hold up to seven passengers and tow up to 7,500 lb (3,400 kg) when properly equipped . The Durango shared a front end, instrument panel, and front seats with the Dakota pickup on which it was based . Original designs of the eight - passenger Durango featured a rear - facing third row similar to many older station wagons . To make room for a more practical forward - facing third row, Dodge shortened the length of the front doors and raised the roof two inches (5 cm) beyond the front seats, allowing for stadium seating . The Durango's roof rack was designed to mask the appearance of the raised roof . </P>

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