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The 2012 Dodge Durango is expected to be a continuation of the all-new 2011 Durango. The new Durango is part of Chrysler's immense undertaking in releasing a whole new fleet, including: the recently revamped Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2011 Dodge Challenger, and the 2011 Chrysler 200 and 300 sedans and coupes/convertibles. The previous Durango, as well as its corporate sibling, the failed Chrysler Aspen, was discontinued in 2009. Now, Dodge is attempting to breathe new life into its SUV line.
Design
The new 2012 Durango is reportedly a brand new truck from bumper to bumper. The design boasts a much sleeker, aerodynamic form; gone is the oddly-shaped previous generation truck. The result is a much less bloated Durango. The new body is significantly leaner and muscular--and resembles the first Dodge Durango built in the 90's (which was a huge hit), except this one is modern and has some serious attitude. The tail is what's especially interesting. Look closely and you'll recognize a strong resemblance to its corporate cousin--the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The 2012 Dodge Durango, according to Chrysler, will be available in five trims: Express, Crew, CrewLux, R/T, and the flagship-product—the Citadel.
Powertrain and Suspension
Base Durangos get Chrysler’s now-familiar 3.6L Pentastar V6 that’s mated to a five-speed automatic—gas mileage is EPA-projected 16/24. V8 models, sporting the HEMI of course, will have a 5.7L variable-valve timed (VVT) powerhouse—with an EPA of 14/20 cty/hwy and just a hair less in the AWD version. The V6 is worthy of about 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque; the V8 pumps out a hardy 360 horses and 390 lb-ft’s of low-end torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard across the board and the sportier AWD system is optional on both V6 and V8 models for around $2,000 extra.
Equipment
The $29,000 base Express model comes with pretty standard fare for this class—a/c, CD stereo, cruise, cloth seats, and so forth. Many people, however, may want to step up to the much better appointed Crew version for a modest $2,500 more; it boasts niceties like front memory seats, backup camera, electronic tailgate, and remote start/stop functionality. Moving up to the CrewLux edition customers get standard features like heated leather seats with memory, an eight-inch touchscreen navigation system, and 20-inch chrome wheels.
The R/T edition—Dodge-talk for "sport"—is tuned for sporty driving and adds other features such as a unique cabin, 20-inch chrome wheels, sport-tuned suspension, sporty instrument cluster, and performance tires. The crème-de-la-crème Citadel is the almost fully-loaded model. It sports all of the features of the CrewLux plus upscale, perforated leather with stitching, H.I.D. headlights, a bold chrome grille, cross-path and blind-spot alert system.
Other options—and standard equipment on certain models—include a 7,400 lb. towing package, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive headlights, rear-seat TV/DVD system, adaptive cruise control (similar to the product found on Mercedes models), and moonroof.
Safety
There are plenty of standard safety measures across the board in the new Durango. Dodge claims there are a total of 45 of them to be exact. Nevertheless, there’s certainly no lack of airbags--with side-mounted, seat-mounted, curtain, and front airbags that flank the cabin. Additionally, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and proactive head restraints are standard. Optional equipment on all but the CrewLux and Citadel includes blind-spot monitoring, cross-path monitoring system, adaptive cruise, frontal collision warning system, and push-button/key-sensing functionality for the ignition system.
2012 Dodge Durango Summary
The 2012 Dodge Durango is rumored to drop the Durango name in favor of 'Magnum' when the SUV goes on sale. Whether it’s ‘Durango’ or ‘Magnum’, the SUV will compete against the following SUV’s: Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia/Chevy Traverse/Buick Enclave (GM clones), and Toyota Highlander.
Set to appear at the L.A. Auto Show this week, the Dodge Durango (or Magnum) is based heavily off Jeep’s award-winning Grand Cherokee. The latter, henceforth, is based off Mercedes’s ML-class. Chrysler and Daimler may have divorced years ago, but Chrysler still has contract rights to certain Mercedes technologies and mechanical implementations. The new Durango, errr Magnum, is expected to hit dealerships in late-2010 as a 2011-2012 model.
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