Has the reviewer attended an auto show in the past year? No
Yes, I recommend this vehicle.
Pros Only suv in its class to have a V8 (5.7 Liter Hemi) and the best in class towing capassity 6200lbs V6, 7400lbs V8 summed up great for towing. Interior is classy and beautifully designed. Nice Napa heated leather seats. Exterior is very stylish. High end features and feel and look of quality everywhere.
Cons Panoramic sunroof. Needs the new 8 speed transmission thats coming soon.
General CommentsI have a '11 Durango Citadel in black. I have 4 kids, they love it! With the rear infontainment system the kids are always occupied with "no are we there yet's." As a driver acceleration is awesome and this machine has a sleek ride that's well cushioned. I highly recommend the Durango to any one who has 2-4 kids. I wasn't so sure of it when I first say it, but after a test drive my family and I were hooked.
Has the reviewer attended an auto show in the past year? No
Yes, I recommend this vehicle.
Pros Very nicely appointed leather, heated and cooled seats, keyless entry with proximity start, remote start, heated steering wheel, blind spot indicators mirrors,adaptive cruise,sirius radio, blue tooth wireless with voice dialing from Iphone or similiar outlook phonebook, harddrive for music, power lifgate, QUIET, HORSEPOWER ,good sound system,easy access to rear third seats, built in110volt power inverterplenty of leg room front and back
Cons Transmission may be an issue later. Seems very solid but sometimes "clunks" when putting it in gear . Does better if engine idles down after start before placing in gear. Also works better if at a dead stop for a second or 2 when changing gears(drive to park and reverse to drive).
General CommentsTraded my overpriced, overrated, windtunnel 2007 Escalade for this and have been extremely happy with the choice. I knew that Mercedes designed this when they owned Chrysler and it is based on the ML chassis. I gave up some size but wanted a smaller box that would cool down in the summer a little quicker. I hated how noisy the Escalade was. I really like the quiet ride and horsepower. I have driven this vehicle 7000miles and really have no complaints. Over 20mpg is attainable on interstate driving even at 75 mph. My overall average is 17+ with 75% interstate driving. All city driving, however, knocks the mpg down quite alot, probably in the 14mpg range. The Citadel had all the options I really wanted; keyless entry and start, leather heated and cooled seats and V8 horsepower, and adaptive cruise. The adaptive cruise takes a little getting use to. It is great if you are a fast lane driver because you don't have to get on and off the controls as speed changes. You have to initiate your passes a little early or you will find yourself camped behind the slower cars in the right lane as the speed adjusts. The Citadel will even brake with the cruise on if there is a sudden slowing of traffic and sound an alarm to brake. This alarm also sounds if you approach a turning vehicle in front of you or coming at you on a narrow road from time to time when the approach time is fast. . This can be issue until you get use to it. I recommend this Dodge Citadel
Has the reviewer attended an auto show in the past year? Yes
Yes, I recommend this vehicle.
Pros Stylish exterior design, good MPGs, very good amount of horsepower, very good exterior colours, has some front headroom and legroom, looks very big from a far away distance.
Cons Generic starting price, needs to get rid of its V8 engine, it's still doesn't look as good as the Ford Explorer, not that much technology, has too much chrome.
General CommentsThe Durango's good but it has it's problems with it as well, it also still needs to hane a powerful V6 like the Taurus SHO, overall the Durango's a very good SUV/CUV.
