2014 Dodge Durango Citadel läbivaatamine

Sain 2014 autoroolis hetke Dodge Durango ma kohe armusin. Mugav ümbrus, palju vidinaid, Hemi võimsus kapoti alla ja kõik neli ratast töö minu jaoks: mida saaks veel küsida?

Ruumi kuus või seitse pardal ja rohkem võimed kui ma ootaks sõidukilt suurusest, mille Durango tõeliselt ei muljet. Lisa, et asjaolu, et mul oli piloteerimise top-line Citadel ja see oli väga hea nädal tõepoolest retsept.

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Mis on Dodge Durango?
Selle Durango ilmus ' 98 keskmise suurusega Maastur ja ainult 4WD. Aasta hiljem, kättesaadav 2WD mudelid olid samuti uus väiksem mootor. Alates sellest ajast on Dodge Durango näinud paar mitu põlvkonda, mootori seadistuse, drivetrains ja isegi Chrysler twin, kui haab.

Nüüd kolmanda põlvkonna Dodge Durango on ehitatud kõrvuti Jeep Grand Cherokee ja jagab palju komponente, sealhulgas jõuseadme ja raami osad. 2014, mille Durango pakub sportlikuma välimise ilme kui ka Chrysleri 8-käiguline käigukast.

2014 Dodge Durango Citadel hind ja Specs
Kui on üks asi, mida ma armastan umbes ameeriklased on, et nad pole kunagi lühike valik ja tasanditel. Viis Durango mudelid samuti kahe mootorid ja kahe drivetrains laias hinnaskaalas valida, et Durango on valla, niiöelda.

Mootorite poolest 2014 Dodge Durango pakub kuni tugev 3,6 L Pentastar V6 ainult mudelitel CRD SXT Limited ja Citadel saadaval. Ta toodab 290 hobujõudu ja pöördemomendi 260 lb-ft ning võib vedada kuni 6200 lb. Siis on 360-hobujõulise 5,7 liitrine HEMI V8 saadaval ainult mudeliga R/T ja ühe võimalusena Citadel ja piiratud. Kui HEMI 390 pöördemomenti tähendada, see võib kahe kuni 7200 lb. Mõlemad on ühendatud 8-käiguline automaatkäigukast.

Let's keskenduda minu eriti tester, mis oli top-of-the-line Citadel versioon. Base hind $52,594 ta istub üsna natuke üle baasi CRD SXT ($39,995). Lisa, et asjaolu, et minu Durango sported HEMI (2.300$), samuti teise rea kapten toolid, tagumised DVD meelelahutussüsteem ja tech pakett, mis sisaldas väljamõeldud esi-crash hoiatuse ja lane-väljumise teate gizmos ja minu lõplik tally tabanud üle $60 k.

See on palju mündi, kuid on ka palju autoga.

Sõidu 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel
Vaatamata rangemaks-up mahtuniversaal-like ilmet selle konkreetse Kombi ei sõida nagu üks üldse. Tegelikult selle reageerimisvõimet oli peaaegu šokeeriv, kui oli oma rooliseadme tunnevad.

Rohke lumi ja AWD minu käsutuses kui ka HEMI V8 oli kindlasti mõned lõbus olla oli Dodge Durango peatumist. Kuigi surefooted ja võimelised koos veojõu kontrolli süsteemide kohta, samuti on lööklaine kui süsteemid on leevendada oma raskeid ülesandeid.

Rool on täpne ja üllatavalt ühendatud sõiduki selle suurus. Ma ei tundnud nagu oli vedamine lennujaama kolm rowed sõiduki eriti mitte kui seguklapp veenvalt ja kiirendus sõnavahetusi. Jõud on tugev ja käik on kiire. 8-käiguline on hüper teadlik, kus ta peaks olema ja kunagi vasakule, otsivad õiguse käik olevat. Julgen öelda, 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel on sportlik...

Lisa, et nelikvedu sõltumatu vedrustus, mis tegeleb tee ebatasasusi kui ka kurvis võrdse finesse ja 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel on tõesti rõõm sõita.

Oh, ja ärgem unustagem heli HEMI V8 möirgav elu kui seguklapp survet rakendatakse. On midagi öelda American lihasesse, see läheb mulle iga kord. Kuna see kohiseb, kuigi seda jooma mõne kütus. Ma keskmiselt 16,5 L/100 km kogu nädala jooksul, mis ei ole suur.

Sees ja väljas 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel
Kui ma olin noor poiss lootustandev uue pere või naine rase ja Kaksikud või rohkem arvu (tunnen panicked mõelda seda), ma pidin pea otse Chrysler müügisalongi. Miks? Sest Dodge Durango Citadel pakub kõiki mehelikkus soovid kunagi soovivad inimesed vedaja ilma eemaldamine oma mehelikkus sundides teid sõita ka mahtuniversaal.

Alright, nii ei ole, libistades külguksed, kuid kui siseruumi, boatload uber mugav istmed kõik saadaval kolmes reas tagant meelelahutus hoida lapsed sõidu sa vaimse pikki reise ja V8. Koostatud ja teha.

Kui välisilme minna, see on üks ilus Maastur. Suur ja lihakas, Durango's bull-ish kruus uue LED esituled ja kaasaegne tagumise tagalaternaid talle eristada Vaata teedel, mis on ka üsna sportlik. Ja sees, et välimus eristanud Citadel-trim Nappa nahk.

Võrreldes 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel
Sõitsin hiljuti üks selle Durango peamised konkurendid, Chevrolet Tahoe. Osas American lihasesse, selle Durango väljub peal sõita ja jõudlust. Kui soovite Ameerika saab ka ootame Ford Expedition. Kuid 2014 Dodge Durango tõesti toe rida tulemuslikkuse ja praktilisuse poolest, ja varbad päris hästi.

The moment I got behind the wheel of the 2014 Dodge Durango I immediately fell in love. Comfortable surroundings, plenty of gadgets, Hemi power under the hood, and all four wheels working for me: what more could I ask for?

Room for six or seven on board and more handling abilities than I'd expect from a vehicle its size, the Durango truly did impress. Add to that the fact that I was piloting the top-line Citadel and it was a recipe for a very good week indeed.

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What is a Dodge Durango?
The Durango appeared in '98 as a midsize SUV and only with 4WD. A year later, 2WD models were made available as well as a new smaller engine. Since then, the Dodge Durango has seen a few more generations, engine setups, drivetrains and even a Chrysler twin, the Aspen.

Now in its third generation, the Dodge Durango is built alongside the Jeep Grand Cherokee and shares many components including powertrain and chassis parts. For 2014, the Durango features a sportier exterior look as well as Chrysler's 8-speed transmission.

2014 Dodge Durango Citadel Price and Specs
If there's one thing I love about the Americans, it's that they are never short on choice and trim levels. With five Durango models to choose from as well as two engines and two drivetrains in a wide price range, the Durango is your oyster, so to speak.

In terms of engines, the 2014 Dodge Durango offers up a potent 3.6L Pentastar V6 available only on the SXT, Limited and Citadel models. It produces 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and can tow up to 6,200lb. Then there's the 360-horsepower 5.7L HEMI V8 available exclusively with the R/T model and as an option on the Citadel and Limited. The HEMI's 390 torques also mean it can two up to 7,200lb. Both are coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Let's focus on my particular tester, which was the top-of-the-line Citadel version. With a base price of $52,594 it sits quite a bit above the base SXT ($39,995). Add to that the fact that my Durango sported the HEMI ($2,300), as well as second-row captain chairs, rear DVD entertainment system, and a tech package that included all the fancy front-crash warning and lane-departure alert gizmos and my final tally hit over $60k.

That's a lot of coin, but it's also a lot of car.

Driving the 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel
Despite its beefed-up minivan-like appearance, this particular people carrier does not drive like one at all. In fact, its responsiveness was almost shocking, as was its steering feel.

With plenty of snow on the ground and AWD at my disposal as well as the HEMI V8, there was definitely some fun to be had with the Dodge Durango. While surefooted and capable with all traction control systems on, it's also a blast when systems are alleviated of their arduous tasks.

Steering is precise and surprisingly connected for a vehicle of this size. I never felt like I was hauling around a three-rowed vehicle, especially not when the throttle was hammered and acceleration ensued. Power is potent and gear changes are swift. The 8-speed is hyper aware of where it needs to be and never left searching for the right gear to be in. I dare say the 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel is sporty...

Add to that the four-wheel independent suspension that handles road unevenness as well as cornering with equal finesse, and the 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel really is a joy to drive.

Oh, and let's not forget the sound of the HEMI V8 roaring to life when throttle pressure is applied. There's something to be said for American muscle, it gets me every time. As it roars though, it will guzzle some fuel. I averaged 16.5L/100km throughout the week, which ain't great.

Inside and Out of the 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel
If I was a young guy with a budding new family or with a wife pregnant with twins or more multiples (I feel panicked thinking about it), I'd head straight to a Chrysler showroom. Why? Because the Dodge Durango Citadel offers all the manliness you'd ever want from a people carrier without stripping your masculinity by forcing you to drive a minivan.

Alright, so it doesn't have sliding side doors, but it as a boatload of interior space, uber comfy seats in all three rows, available rear entertainment to keep the children from driving you mental on long trips, and a V8. Done and done.

As far as exterior looks go, this is one handsome SUV. Big and beefy, the Durango's bull-ish mug with new LED headlights, and modern rear taillights give it a distinguished look on the road that's also rather athletic. And inside that distinguished look continues with the Citadel-trim Nappa leather.

Comparing the 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel
I recently drove one of the Durango's main competitors, the Chevrolet Tahoe. In terms of American muscle, the Durango comes out on top for drive and performance. If it's American you want, you can also look to Ford's Expedition. However, the 2014 Dodge Durango really does toe the line in terms of performance and practicality, and toes it quite well.