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From its sleek exterior design to its modern, spacious interior, and
intelligent, fuel-efficient and powerful powertrain options, the 2011 Dodge
Durango is all-new from the inside out. And the changes are more than skin deep.
The Durango's unibody structure is more than 25 percent stiffer than its
predecessor. The end result is a vehicle with crossover versatility, SUV
capability and performance in a different league than its competitive class.
"Dodge Durango appeals to customers who need the versatility of a crossover
and capability of an SUV, but want the refinement and characteristics of a
premium performance vehicle," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand
and Senior Vice President, Design - Chrysler Group LLC. "Durango owners love to
drive and relish the feelings it evokes, but also want a vehicle that stands out
from the crowd and expresses their individuality."
The all-new 2011
Durango delivers excitement and refinement with world-class suspension and
performance. It's a driver's SUV that delivers impressive on-road performance
and capability with the flexibility of a three-row SUV.
Exterior
Design
The all-new Dodge Durango carries the muscular body and
confident personality customers expect from Dodge and surprises with all the
utility and convenience designed to fulfill the needs of a three-row family or
the active individual with plenty of recreational equipment.
In line with
Charger, the side profile of the Durango features a powerful shape, accented by
muscular fender arches and curves that flow back in through the doors,
resembling the iconic shape of a "coke-bottle." The greenhouse of the car blends
seamlessly into the body, completing the "double-diamond" shape. A body-color
rear spoiler significantly reduces drag and adds visual drama to the side
profile.
Interior
The Durango's all-new interior is a
surprise owners always deserved but never expected. Created by the same interior
design studio that designed the much-lauded interior in the Ram trucks and the
all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Durango's upscale interior materials and
thoughtful design will make owners and their crews want to jump in, hunker down
and thoroughly enjoy even the longest drive. Everywhere they touch, from the
steering wheel all the way back to the soft third row armrest, Durango
passengers will feel materials that are refined. Not only is it a pleasure to
behold, it is extremely functional and gives owners a first-class experience,
regardless of the trim level. Durango's interior is also extremely comfortable
for all three rows of passengers, and there's a surprising amount of interior
flexibility.
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