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Green Bottom Line

The V-8 versions of the 2012 Dodge Durango are no good for green shoppers; but the V-6 models are about typical among three-row vehicles. Read more »

Likes

Feels sophisticated and refined
Strong HEMI performance
Great steering feel for a ute

Dislikes

Third-row access isn't easy
A bit of head toss
Gas mileage lags the class

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Overall Review » 8.4

Interior / Exterior » 8

Performance » 8

Quality » 9

Safety » 8

Features » 9

Fuel Economy / MPG » 5

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GREEN | 5 out of 10

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16 mpg city, 23 highway (V-6, RWD); 16/22 (V-6, AWD); 14/20 (V-8, RWD); 13/20 (V-8, AWD)
U.S. EPA

we observed 16 mpg overall (V-6)
Car and Driver

The 2012 Dodge Durango sure isn't green, but in its base V-6 form it's not bad among vehicles with three rows of seating. The combination yields EPA numbers of 16/23 mpg for rear-drive versions, and 16/22 mpg with all-wheel drive—pretty acceptable numbers for a vehicle of the Durango's size.

Opt into the HEMI-equipped Durango and fuel economy slides to 14/20 mpg (or 13/20 mpg with all-wheel drive), making this SUV one of the biggest guzzlers on the market.

Conclusion

The V-8 versions of the 2012 Dodge Durango are no good for green shoppers; but the V-6 models are about typical among three-row vehicles.

Detailed Review Sections

Interior / Exterior » 8

Performance » 8

Quality » 9

Safety » 8

Features » 9

Fuel Economy / MPG » 5

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