By Peter Couture and Lyra Solochek, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Dodge has brought back the Durango after a two-year hiatus, transforming it from a dowdy midsize SUV into an attractive minivan alternative. Is it now poised to take on the competition? We think so.
Appearance: The Durango has been stretched 10 inches and given the same unibody construction as its cousin, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. With the added length comes a third-row seat. Despite the increase in size, the Durango looks more streamlined, with a “lean forward” profile up front that is accentuated by a bold, crosshair grille and dual headlights. Our tester was the blinged-out Citadel trim, which also features chrome accents on the grille, mirrors, door handles and 20-inch wheels. Peter really liked the muscular look.
Performance: Our Durango had Dodge’s new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, which we found to be competent if …
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March 22nd, 2011 
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