TSXmeister

Just picked up my new ride - a Mineral Gray Metallic 2011 Dodge Durango Citadel with AWD. Traded in my tired old 2000 Honda Odyssey EX....here are a few exterior shots, interior photos to be posted later.

charliemike

I saw the Citadel at the DC Auto Show. It's an imposing and attractive vehicle.

Didn't see the inside but the outside does look good.

Sarlacc

LOVE it!

I really want one for my twins.

I drove one through a autoX course a few weeks ago, so impressed how you don't feel the size.

cjTL

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That looks great! The new Durange (Citadel particularly) is a seriously nice looking vehicle. Miles and miles and miles ahead of its predecessor. Congrats.

princelybug

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Congrats!

ggesq

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Congrats!!

madcaps

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I would say a fire joke, but thats too easy..congrats!!

paz840

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Looks great, congrats!

03tLsNBP

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i like the direction that Fiat/Dodge/Chrysler is going right now.

congrats!

teranfon

Looks good! Congrats!






Terry

Hapa DC5

Congrats! I think I may like this over the JGC.

JS + XES

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Looks

Congrats!

PortlandRL

That's hot.

Congrats.

dallison

It's better looking than the last one.

Legend2TL

Looks great, congrats

007Acura

Congrats!!! Nice Ride!

bgsm1th

I really like the new Durango. It's got great street presence and if it's anything like my family's fist generation Durango, it will run forever without seeing the shop...

TSXmeister

LOL....Thanks yes saw the DC parade Durango on fire hope its an isolated incident. Before deciding on the Durango I checked the other makes crossover/suv really leaning towards buying an import MDX, Highlander, Land Rover, BMW and Ford. Saw the Durango at an autoshow and got curious so it came down to choose between the MDX and the Durango, after a test drive of the Durango it sold me and 10k cheaper than the MDX....Dodge/Chrysler has done it right inside/outside tremendously improve their quality, fit and finish. Driving dynamics is very close to the imports well since it uses/shares the same underpinnings of the current Mercedes Benz suv. Verdict is still up as far as reliability don't know if it can equal my 2000 Honda Odyssey 11 years of being problem free although I see a lot of the 1st gen Durango still on the road.

To everyone thanks for the compliments. Will post photos of the interior soon...

vas25tl

MUCH better design than the previous model. Congratulations.

umcp

Looks great. Congrats!

jupitersolo

They have been making some better looking vehicles, but the brand name still scares me.

chill_dog

I love the looks, inside and out, of the new Durango. It would definitely be on my list if I was looking for an SUV.

Surprisingly, Dodge is getting it together. Drove a Charger RT yesterday and was thoroughly impressed. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up for you.

TSXmeister

I understand....I have been a loyal import brand for many years. I really wouldn't have come across the Durango if not for the autoshow then being curious went to a dealership just to check it out and do a test drive well my mind was made up then saying this suv probably sucks....to my amazement after the test drive and inspection it change my perception. I've watched some of the youtube videos of Chrysler/Dodge upper management promotional campaign on their product lines seems like they are sincere and the mindset to get this company back on its track to compete with the big boys! Also I've seen most of the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealerships showrooms and facilites are quite new and not your typical car dealership with just cramped cubicles/office spaces...wow they are geared for the customers - they have large lounges/seating areas nice facilities.

TSXmeister

Same here...I was impressed with the Charger and Challenger while I was waiting to pick up my Durango, I was checking them out, Dodge and Chrysler have really made a tremendous improvement in the quality, fit and finish of their product lines.

What really impressed me with the Durango is the driving dynamics how it handles well, suspension set up is dialed in right imho soaks up the bumps and road imperfection real well, nice linear steering feel. Felt like you were driving European sport sedan, cabin insulation is outstanding, no wind or road noise!

VQPower37

congratz

jupitersolo

I think what they are putting out looks great, but I'd only do it if the dealer gave me a 6/100k warranty with them. My dad was burn by Plymouth back when I was a kid, I didn't didn't learn his lesson in '93. I know totally different car company now, but it still hurts. Though I can say that Dodge got me into Honda with a '93 Civic three months later at full sticker price. Was best thing that happen.

1StGenCL

Damn, that looks bad ass but the ass looks like a jeep GC (good thing tho). Congrats!

TSXmeister

I took an extended warranty just to be on the safe side....and still have the TSX so I am an import and domestic owner category!!!

TSXmeister

Here are the interior shots...

jupitersolo

They have really upgraded the inside!

jchan2

Congrats!

I like the direction Chrysler went with the new Durango- it looks sharp yet also like it will age very, very well.

VQPower37

thats a pretty nice interior

DarkSithCL

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Awesum ride... looks great and I bet it sounds great too!

Flipster23

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I'm liking it!

never was a fan of the previous models but there coming around now

congrats

TSXmeister

Thanks....same here wasn't a fan of Dodge in fact I was geared to buy a 2011 MDX until I saw the Durango at an autoshow was impressed with the quality fit and finish. Even more impressive is the smooth ride and driving dynamics of the vehicle after doing the test drive. Love the seats and driving position was just perfect for me eventually winning me over and 10k cheaper than the MDX.