2011 Dodge Durango is here!

Dubbed the “big brother” of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the brand new Durango is the Dodge version of the sport utility vehicle. And for good reason—the Durango offers the same engines as the Cherokee, with a 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 option or Chrysler’s 3.6 liter Pentastar V-6. According to the automaker, the new Dodge Durango has a stronger body structure and can tow up to 7,400 pounds with the V-8 (6,200 pounds with the V-6).

The interior has undergone some major aesthetic changes as well. The third row seating offers 22 seating configurations for passengers and gear. Dodge revealed that the same studio that redesigned the Ram interior worked on the Durango. In the past, Dodge vehicles have been criticized for having low quality interior. Listening to their customers, Dodge has introduced higher grade materials to replace some of the dense plastic. If the Jeep Grand Cherokee is any indication of what the automaker can do with luxury-style vehicles, the Durango is sure to impress!

Safety

When the topic is safety, the Durango has made many features standards. There are side and side-curtain air bags all the way to the third row. Active head restraints and electronic stability control come standard in all vehicles. Optional safety features include technology to monitor blind spots, detect objects behind the vehicle, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control.

The Durango is the first in a series of new designs from Dodge. Look for the Charger, Avenger and Grand Voyager minivan soon!