The 2016 Dodge Durango is different than most other large utility vehicles on the market.
It successfully straddles several kinds of utility vehicles, rather than committing to be a carlike crossover or a utility-minded SUV.
It's more rugged than the Ford Explorer, as the Dodge's strong, tow-friendly V-8 has an easier time of it.
The Chevy Traverse is suited to carrying people and pulling a light trailer—and the same goes for the Nissan Pathfinder, which has now also given up its truck roots and gone the way of a carlike ride and flip-and-fold, seven-passenger seating.
The Toyota Sequioa is a more trucklike offering; it carries more people and tows more weight, but it's less nimble and feels far less lavish than the Dodge.
Meanwhile Dodge's own Grand Caravan, for those willing to own up to reality, probably makes a lot of sense (or at least more sense) for most busy families.
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The 2016 Dodge Durango hits a sweet spot between crossovers and SUVs—if you're willing to overlook the thirst, that is. |
The 2016 Chevy Traverse is a smooth and comfortable alternative to the minivan or full-size SUV. |
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is an exceptional value among minivans, but some crash-test scores are cause for concern. |
The 2016 Ford Explorer doesn't need to rely on hardcore off-road tools--not with its firm road manners, plush interiors, and choice of turbocharged power. |
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder lacks sporty or off-road intentions, instead offering space for seven in a composed, quiet environment. |
The 2016 Toyota Sequoia is a big, thirsty SUV that's best for towing; it's outclassed for carrying passengers within its own family. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $30,495 | $28,700 | $23,595 | $31,050 | $29,830 | $45,325 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| N/A | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Minivans | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2WD 4-Door SXT | FWD 4-Door LS w/1SM | 4-Door Wagon American Value Pkg | FWD 4-Door Base | 2WD 4-Door S | RWD 5.7L SR5 (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Passenger Van | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Multi-Speed Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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