Dodge has a very low bar to clear. You walk up to the all-new Durango and are struck by chunky yet sophisticated sculpted bodywork rather Than That looks tacked on, unlike the last Dodge Dakota-based Durango. It May be elongated, but the Durango Nevertheless looks significantly Smaller than a Chevy Traverse, despite being only 1 inch shorter in length and 3 inches narrower.There 's nothing transcendent or class-leading, but it's perfectly competitive, and for Dodge, that's a revelation . There is an inherent confidence and involvement you get with the Dodge Durango that's just not present with its Rivals from the Ford and GM.So while the 2011 Dodge Durango Might have Had a low bar to clear, the fact That Remains Dodge has a winner on hands.The its Durango comes standard with Chrysler's new 3.6-liter V6 produces 290 horsepower and That 260 pound-feet of torque. The Durango's brakes are excellent Also, Bringing this heavy SUV to a stop from 60 mph in an impressive 119 feet. The Explorer's about the Same, but that's a good 12 feet shorter Than the Traverse and a whopping 30 feet shorter Than the Honda Pilot). The driver benefits from a wealth of adjustment from the eight-way driver seat and the power-adjustable tilt- and-telescoping steering wheel that's a surprising luxury car option on the Durango's Crew trim levels (one down from the top-of-the-line Durango Citadel). While passenger space is Generous, the 2011 Dodge Durango Provides considerably less cargo space GM Than its Rivals (84.5 cubic feet versus 116). Crew Standard for the Durango is Chrysler's familiar touchscreen interface That includes audio controls for Bluetooth and digital music storage. The Durango's cabin will not be winning any design awards and its materials of the Same Are not surprisingly high-class quality of the new Ford Explorer. Forget awards; this is really all you can ask from a family crossover like the 2011 Dodge Durango Durango.The Should Be Considered by anyone shopping for a large three-row crossover. The 2011 Dodge Durango Heat, Revealed this morning at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, may appeal to your sensibilities.For the most part, the two are virtually identical - both receive a unique front fascia with fog lamps and an aggressive chin spoiler, unique side sills, body-colored grille surround, xenon HID headlamps, performance-tuned suspension calibration, and unique 20-inch satin-finish aluminum wheels. The EPA rates the rear-wheel-drive Durango V-6 models at 16/23 mpg (city / highway), while all-wheel-drive models attain a 16/22 mpg rating.
We've already tested an entry-level rear-drive V-6 Durango and the all-wheel-drive V-8, but this is our first go with the more-affordable all-wheel-drive/V-6 combo.he Durango's chassis delivers very impressive dynamics. Around town, Durango drivers need a heavy right foot to keep the tranny in a low gear and keep Things moving.If it's hot sheetmetal you're after, then the Durango Should Be at the top of your three-row-crossover list. Over our time behind the wheel of the Durango, We returned 19 mpg, smack in the middle of the estimated 16/22 city / highway figures.After adding $ 295 for the Inferno Red Crystal Pearl paint and $ 5,000 for the Crew Lux package-leather seats (heated in rows one and two), 20-inch wheels, power tilt / telescope steering wheel, navigation, rain-sensing wipers, our all-wheel-drive Crew V-6 totaled $ 41.565, the which is par for the course of a large , a luxurious family hauler. With its comfortable yet sporty dynamics complemented by a strong equipment list, the Durango Few Crew has shortcomings.
