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Dodge Durango.(Product/Service Evaluation)

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| March 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Highs | Ride, interior room, towing capacity. Lows | Fuel economy, fit and finish, braking, location of rear wiper switch, engine noise.

Redesigned for 2004, the Dodge Durango is a big improvement over its trucklike predecessor and is now more competitive among both midsized and large SUV models. The Durango handles securely, but it isn't particularly agile. The ride is relatively comfortable and the cabin is quiet, although engine noise is pronounced.

Acceleration is quick from the optional 5.7-liter Hemi V8, but this engine returned a paltry 12 mpg overall, the worst in a fuel-thirsty group. We also found the interior fit and finish to be subpar. We ...

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