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The Durango drives like some of the most popular crossovers, but trumps them with towing capacity and falls behind them in fuel economy.
The Ford Explorer is a study in contrasts: Ford recast it with car-based running gear, giving it a great ride and quick steering, and in turbo four-cylinder form, nearly 30 mpg on the highway.
The Chevy Traverse is another seven-seat crossover that leans even more toward the family-wagon side of the equation, with smooth performance and a big third-row seat.
For something a little more brutish, we'd suggest the Toyota 4Runner or Nissan Pathfinder, which have mid-size truck DNA and generally, bouncier rides and lesser performance than the Durango.
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| Quick Specs | ||||
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Call it the anti-crossover: the Dodge Durango does SUV dirty work, but carries itself like a civilized family wagon. | One of the best big crossovers for families needing seven-passenger capability, the 2012 Chevy Traverse is spacious and safe, though unexciting. | It's a rifle shot at the heart of the crossover market: the 2012 Ford Explorer gives any SUV loyalist a reason to leap off their very high horse. | The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder appeals to those who need tow or off-road, yet occasionally carry passengers; if it's the other way around, you can do better. | The brawny 2012 Toyota 4Runner targets off-road purists who sometimes need to haul the family—and it's better on the highway than you might think. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $28,995 | $29,660 | $28,280 | $29,290 | $31,090 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2WD 4-Door SXT | FWD 4-Door LS | FWD 4-Door Base | 2WD 4-Door V6 S | RWD 4-Door V6 SR5 (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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