The midsized Durango SUV is another impressive example of Chrysler’s recent resurgence. Past Durangos were rather mediocre, but the current one is a luxurious, refined, and capable SUV that now rates at the top of its category.
The Durango, which shares the same platform as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, does an impressive job of combining workhorse utility with ample creature comforts. The interior is spacious, quiet, and well-finished, with room for seven adults. The ride is supple and composed, and handling is responsive for a vehicle this big. Yet the Durango also comes ready to haul the load, providing plenty of cargo room and towing capability. It’s larger than most midsized SUVs, however, so it can be a bit of a handful to maneuver and park.
A thorough freshening for 2014 brought a host of improvements, including an excellent new eight-speed automatic transmission. Coupled with a 290-hp, 3.6-liter V6, it transforms the driving experience, making our test vehicle notably quicker and more responsive than the last V6 Durango we tested. It also boosts fuel economy slightly, to 18 mpg overall, which is decent but not among the best in the class.
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