The Dodge Durango returns in model-year 2011, moving to the Jeep Grand Cherokee platform. Due to begin production in November 2010, the new 2011 Dodge Durango will have a 119.8 inch wheelbase — several inches longer than the new Grand Cherokee.
The lineup starts with the well-equipped Express model, and quickly moves to Durango Crew, which has remote start, rear backup camera, memory seats, and power liftgate. The CrewLux option package includes 20 inch wheels, heated leather seats (first and second rows), Garmin navigation system, and other features. The R/T version has a sport suspension (with 20 mm lower ride height), V8, 20 inch three-season performance tires, standard HID headlamps, unique interior, and monochromatic exterior, with optional performance “summer tires;” Heat is similar to R/T but gives up the HID headlamps and V8.
The common-rail diesel engine was named Panther, and displaced 2.8 liters. It was coupled to a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual, and delivered 177 hp (130 kW) and 303 lb-ft of torque (410 Nm). Gas mileage was about 34 mpg highway (6.9 l/100km), 27 mpg combined (EU standard, 8.6 liters/100 km) with the manual transmission.
American trim levels
The 2007 Nitro had three trim levels, SXT, SLT, and R/T. The R/T includes a performance suspension, 20-inch tires, and chrome-clad aluminum wheels (all three are optional on the SLT). The base SXT start at $19,885 (rear wheel drive); the SLT at $23,295; and the R/T at $25,970. Four wheel drive was about $1,600 extra. We test drove the SLT an expect the 4.0 liter version to be a real rocket in everyday driving - with instant-on acceleration beyond what sprint times would indicate.
Gas mileage in 2010 was 16/22 for the rear-drive 3.7, 15/21 for the 3.7 4x4; 16/21 for rear-drive 4.0, and 16/20 for 4x4 4.0.
First Look
Starting the review on a happy node, we will like to say that the number of vehicles sold in US auto market has increased significantly in recent past. Now, to some “not so good” news, this is that there still are models like 2010 Dodge Caliber being launched in the market. We are saying this about the Caliber because it doesn’t matches its class leaders anyway near in its segment.
But still there are few things to be liked about this compact four-door hatchback, like cargo space of approximately 50 cubic feet, in addition plethora of other unique bells and whistles such as a en suite rechargeable LED flashlight, the chilled glove box beverage cooler and a first-class stereo with rear speakers which can be turned over pointed outside of the open lift gate. But the truth in front of this compact four-door hatchback, which replaces Dodge’s entry-level Neon sedan from 2007, is that almost every competitor of it is much better in ways that actually matters.
When it comes to the super-packed mid-sized sedan segment, Dodge has never had a product that stacked up favorably to the Japanese (and more recently the Korean) competition. Slow, creaky, poorly assembled, unreliable and destined for rental-car lots, the Avenger has not grabbed hold of the buying public positively. And why would it? With a laundry list of competitors who are priced better, perform better and look better, there are few reasons – besides loyalty to the brand, huge discounts or a slick-talking salesperson - why anyone would pay real money for one.
With development money freed up that wasn’t available during previous corporate ownerships, engineers went to work on the whole brand. Virtually every Dodge model received serious upgrades for 2011, and the poor, sorry Avenger got its share too. It helps that its corporate sister, the Chrysler 200 (nee Sebring) was getting plenty of attention too.
The 2011 Dodge Journey has been modified from its previous design in order to provide a better, more competitive choice for the SUV crossover fan. While it doesn’t offer the same cargo space as some other crossovers, and it doesn’t have the legroom in the third row seating for taller adults, it is a good value with some good features that can be found to be highly family friendly.
Complaints regarding the 2010 Dodge Journey were taken seriously and there have been some good upgrades. One of the first items on the list was the engine. The 2010 model had downright wimpy acceleration. The new 2011 model sports a more powerful 3.6 liter 283 horsepower V-6 engine. Improving acceleration was just the beginning, but it was highly necessary.
Detroit Auto Show will mark the 20th anniversary of the Viper's debut as a concept. Back then, every car in Chrysler's lineup was still derived from the K-Car. The K-cars saved Chrysler from the jaws of bankruptcy, but an executive named Lutz decided the automaker needed a new halo car to generate some excitement as a new decade dawned. Another old guy named Carroll Shelby was sprucing up Daytonas and Omnis at the time, so they decided to revive an idea from earlier in his career. Together they created a minimalistic two-seater with a humongous engine that became an instant American classic. That basic premise lives on today in the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 with only slightly less minimalism. Read on to find out what it's like to live with a snake for a week.
Dodge Viper GTS is a high performance two door sports car first manufactured in 1996 until 2002.
The body of the Viper GTS is made of aluminum and the roof is made of glass and the Viper GTS was built based on Viper RT/10. The modifications in the Viper GTS compared to Viper RT/10 are, it featured a new exhaust system, and aluminum suspensions, light weight engine, cylinder heads and it delivered an output power of 450 bhp.
The Viper GTS featured a lightweight V10 engine with a capacity of 7990 cc. The engine featured Electronic Fuel Ignition, two cylinders, bore measures 101.6 mm and the stroke measures 98.5 mm and delivered high performance.
A man speeds through the western highways of the U.S., pursued by angry cops, hitchhikers, and naked women on motorbikes. It's the "Fast and the Furious" of its generation, a B-movie ode to fast muscle cars and the men who love them. The film is 1971's "Vanishing Point." The car is the 1970 Dodge Challenger.
The two-door 1970 Dodge Challenger came in both hard-top and convertible models. It was built on a Plymouth Barracuda platform, but had a two-inch longer wheelbase. Two trims were available, base and R/T (Road/Track) both of which could be paired with an SE package, which included leather seats and a smaller rear window.
The 2012 Dodge Challenger ranks 5 out of 8 Affordable Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 28 published reviews and test drives of the Dodge Challenger, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Test drivers say that with its aggressive styling, spacious interior and powerful engine choices, the 2012 Dodge Challenger can contend with rival muscle cars.
If you’re shopping for a comfortable, spacious affordable sports car, but also want a healthy dose of muscle-car flair, the 2012 Dodge Challenger is the only game in town. Reviewers agree that the Challenger’s bigger back seat and larger trunk give it an edge when compared with the Chevrolet Camaro or Ford Mustang, but like these rivals, the Challenger also falls short when it comes to interior refinement.
The Dodge Charger is the epitome of the American muscle car . It's big, it's loud, it's fast. The original Charger was sold from 1966 until 1978. It was revived as a front wheel drive compact car in the 1980's, and then again as a return to its roots in 2006. Let's just forget that the 80's L-body Charger and focus on the original muscle car and the new revision.
It’s one of the most aggressive-looking American cars in history, from its blacked-out snout to the rocket-retro tail lights, and it’s capable of showing those tail lights to almost every sedan money can buy. Dodge has raised its game with the new Charger SRT8, but the price has risen as well. Speed costs money: How fast do you want to go?
