Dodge Durango 2011: Little cousin Grand Cherokee

Never before both vehicles had not been as close to each other. To do this, they now share the same platform is that of Mercedes-Benz M-Class However, that does not prevent the Durango announces dimensions slightly larger than the Grand Cherokee.

Like the RAM trucks, the Durango inherited a majestic grille which gives it a "brawler" style that will allow him to win in this niche of vehicles battered by an uncertain economic combination that always strikes our neighbors to the south.

Despite an almost total lack of information about the passenger, one can easily imagine that everything inside was also going under the knife. However, we learn that the 2011 Dodge Durango will offer a third row of seats allowing it to accommodate up to seven passengers.

Engines Grand Cherokee

Not only the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee share the same platform, but also engines.

This means that their base engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that develops 290 horsepower, while a 5.7-liter V8 engine of 360 horsepower it will provide a larger towing capacity through 2810 has more than 3350 kg. Thanks to the technology of variable valve timing, both engines want more economical and cleaner than before.

All versions feature an automatic transmission has a five-speed train system has four wheel drive.

The 2011 Dodge Durango will be available by the end of this year.