The Dodge family has given a lot many cars and good vehicles to the automobile world and each of these cars have been able to keep up the name of family they come from. SO is the case of the Durango from Dodge. It is a crossover Sports Utility vehicle, which belongs to the class of full sized SUVs. Starting from the time of introduction in the year 1998, its design underwent many changes, and it was fully redesigned in the year 2004. Till then it had been a mid-size vehicle, and in 2004 it was changed into a full size one.
The 2012 model of the Durango is one of the best from its family. The first thing you would notice is that it can easily seat 8 people and it has five models, namely the Sport model, the SXT model, the SLT model, the SLT Plus model and the R/T model. The SXT model is the basic one among these. When considering cargo space, the sport model serves the best. The sport also has the best safety features that anyone would wish to have. The specialty of the SLT model and the SLT Plus model is their seats, which are leather covered. The R/T is nowhere behind, with its drive of four wheel system.
The engine of the 2012 model Durango is what any driver would look for, when going on a ride. The basic model has a capacity of 5.9 liters and offers 245 Hp power while the R/T model of Durango offers 250 Hp power. The magnum, which is the next generation, offers 235 Hp power and a capacity of 4.7 liters. One advantage here is that you can use the vehicle in the four wheel mode for long drives and two wheel modes for shorter rides. The new Durango has come through many obstacles, and hence it has the power to resist all troubles that may occur on the road. The vehicle has aluminum wheels and a good steering which also has the facility to control the audio system in the car. There are dual temperature adjustment zones and anther added advantage is that the seats of the vehicle can be folded up to make space for the cargo, if required. This vehicle is actually meant for people who wish to travel in big groups. The safety features inside this vehicle is also appreciable. It has perfect braking systems, air bags for the safety of the front passenger and the driver, and even an engine immobilizer. Another speciality that should not go unnoticed in this vehicle is the luxury it provides, in spite of holding a large amount of cargo! Altogether, one can say, this is the best choice, if you are looking out to make a family trip!
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