2008 Dodge Durango - Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 dodge durango Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...All three engines are backed by automatic transmissions; the V6 is mated to a four-speed gearbox while the V8s use five-speed automatics with a tow-haul mode. Four-wheel-drive Durangos are equipped with a standard single-speed transfer case providing full-time 4WD. For more serious off-roaders, an available two-speed transfer case features shift-on-the-fly capability between locked high-range or low-range modes. Since there isn't much difference in fuel economy among the different configurations, we recommended one of the two V8s for the additional hauling power you'll receive. EPA-estimated... |
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2008 Dodge Durango OverviewSource: CarGurus...The second row can be either two bucket seats or a bench seat. Reviewers generally found the second row to be spacious and the third row comfortable for adults only on short trips. The front seats are comfortable and the instrumentation "classy" and easy to operate. Cup holders and storage spaces abound.The Durango has 68 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats. Put them down, and 102 cubic feet are available. With 48 inches between the rear-wheel housings, a full-size sheet of plywood fits in flat. With a low cargo floor, due to the rear suspension design, and an easy-opening... |
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2008 Dodge Durango Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Hemi V-8 features a Multi-Displacement System that shuts down half the cylinders when they're not needed, which Dodge says improves gas mileage by up to 20 percent. A four-speed automatic transmission teams with the V-6, but V-8 models drive a five-speed automatic. Durangos come with rear- or four-wheel drive. Dodge promises up to 8,950 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped. Safety All-disc antilock brakes include electronic brake-force distribution. An electronic stability system and roll-sensing side curtain airbags that protect occupants in all rows of seats are standard... |
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2008 Dodge Durango Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Once I climbed up on them I had to seriously duck to get in the cabin. I always wound up either grazing my head on the doorjamb or just plain making a sloppy entrance. For some reason, I could never find that get-in rhythm. Oh, and I'm glad there's a backup camera, because I couldn't see a darn thing out of this behemoth. I'm curious to understand the Durango's allure. I got used to the Scout growing up, and am yet left unfulfilled by the Durango. I'm hoping some of you loyal Durango fans out there will enlighten me in the comments section below (as I'm sure you can't wait to do): Why do you... |
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Dodge Cranks Out A 'Special Service' Durango For First Responders
Not to be outdone by Ford’s Police Interceptor Utility or Chevy’s Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle, Dodge is teeing up a version of its Durango SUV aimed primarily at... March 19, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 1
Dodge Durango Tow Hook Concept Debuting At 2011 SEMA
Dodge will be turning heads at the 2011 SEMA show with a special 2011 Dodge Durango Tow Hook Concept tricked out with a number of parts from the Mopar catalog. Featuring a... October 26, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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2013 Dodge Durango SRT8: STR8 To Production?
Ability and feasibility aren't always harmonious. The former is usually in greater supply than the latter; denial and enabling fill the void. Final words before epic fail... September 21, 2011 by Thomas Bey 2
Is The Dodge Durango Really The Standard Bearer For American Performance?
Performance does seem to be under threat of regulation into non-existence sometimes, what with 54.5 mpg CAFE standards, the anthropogenic global warming crowd, and even our... August 5, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Dodge Durango is somewhere between the mid-size and full-size truck-based SUVs from GM and Ford.
It's about the same length as the short-wheelbase versions of the full-size SUVs from GM and Ford, but it's narrower and isn't as tall, which makes its interior feel smaller; and though it's quite a few inches longer than the Explorer and TrailBlazer, it's only slightly wider and taller.
Yet, even though the Durango is slightly smaller than those big SUVs, it doesn't handle any better.
The Durango offers a usable third-row seat, an advantage over those smaller models, and has tow ratings that are competitive with some larger, full-size SUVs.
It's a good deal for those who tow; especially in one of its lower trim levels when optioned with the HEMI engine, the Durango makes a good tow vehicle for thousands less than the Expedition or Tahoe.
