A new five-speed automatic transmission is available for 2002 that should improve fuel economy. Also new for 2002 are optional side-curtain air bags, available for every trim level. For 2002, Dodge has added a high-value trim level called SXT with unique Graphite trim. Last year, Durango benefited from an all-new, more comfortable and more car-like interior, plus a new performance-tuned R/T model.