![]() Torque came on easily and peaked at 260 foot-pounds at 4,800 rpm. This is the same base engine that was in the Durango in 2013, and it moved the nearly 5,000-pound SUV swiftly and strongly, with plenty of acceleration for highway merges and passing. The test Durango Limited had strong throttle response and good power from the 3.6-liter, double overhead cam V-6. The ride inside the Durango was surprisingly quiet, and passengers conversed in regular tones - unless the 506-watt stereo system was on full blast. There, a powerpoint, a USB connection, an auxiliary input and more are all side by side and easy to reach above a roomy storage spot. ![]() And Dodge did a great job grouping needed connections for phones and other accessories in one spot, at the base of the center console of the dashboard. Also appreciated: The prominent “screen off” button just below the display, so a driver can eliminate the screen illumination when wanted, say, during nighttime travel. Even better, there are redundant, manual knobs and buttons for commonly used controls, such as turning the radio on and off and setting the interior temperature and fan speed. This display is noteworthy for its large, easy-to-read icons and fonts and understandable and well-arranged menus. In upper trim levels, such as the Limited test vehicle, the optional UConnect Access system adds a sizable and eminently usable, 8.4-inch display screen in the middle of the Durango dashboard. Inside, the generous-sized and comfortable front seats sit behind a new, modern dashboard. On the outside, the Durango’s unmistakable, bold Dodge grille is refined, and new headlights and light-emitting diode tail lamps add new flair. ![]() ![]() The SXT, SXT Plus, Limited and Citadel models of Durango come standard with a 290-horsepower V-6, while the Durango R/T has a standard, 360-horsepower, Hemi V-8. The lowest starting retail price for a 2014 Durango SXT with all-wheel drive is $33,190. Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for the base, rear-wheel drive, 2014 Durango SXT is unchanged from last year at $30,790. But even with a V-6, the Durango has more towing capacity - 6,200 pounds - than many other six-cylinder-powered SUVs.īut with four out of five stars in federal government crash tests overall, the 2014 Durango lags behind some competitors, such as the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer, both of which earned the top score of five out of five stars. In the tester, it became nearly hot to the touch, not just lukewarm.Īlso not to be missed: The Durango has best-in-class towing capability of 7,400 pounds with uplevel V-8. And drivers freezing through this winter’s bitter cold will lust for the Durango’s quickly heating steering wheel. There also are thoughtful details, such as a push button for the driver to remotely fold down the head restraints on the third-row seats, when the seats are unoccupied. Already a commendable family vehicle with three rows of seats, the Dodge Durango gets even better for 2014 with improved fuel economy, an impressively easy touchscreen and voice control dashboard system and attractively updated interior and exterior.
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