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Editors' Choice: 2004 Dodge Durango
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| Choice for Most Improved |
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Mar 17, 2005 19:41:50 |
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Editors' Choice, Most Improved: 2004 Dodge Durango
Vehicles of the Year
Purchase and spec information:
Car of the Year: 2004 Toyota Prius
Truck of the Year:
2004 Ford F-150
SUV of the Year: 2004 Lexus RX 330
Hybrid of the Year: 2004 Toyota Prius
Fun under 50k:2004 Mazda RX-8
Family Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Sienna
New Drivers: 2004 Mazda3
Dream Car: 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
Most Improved: 2004 Dodge Durango
Next New Star: 2006 Solstice/Kappa
Young Professionals: 2004 Acura TL
Choice for the Environment: 2004 Ford Focus PZEV
Editors' Choice for Most Improved: 2004 Dodge Durango
Most notable redesign of an existing vehicle
In the rough and tumble world of SUV sales, the Dodge Durango went from shiny and new to old and past its prime in just five years. Now it's new again, and it should take significantly longer for Dodge's latest Daring Darling to get old. Our Most Notable Redesign, the 2004 Dodge Durango is a comprehensive redo -- seven inches longer, with the wheelbase, width and height expanded by three inches. The exterior has been completely restyled, and there are two new engines: a 3.7-liter V6 and a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, in addition to the popular 4.7-liter V8. It's as if Dodge engineers got a list from a previous Durango owner and fixed almost all the quirks and problems five or more years of driving will inevitably expose. The interior is larger, and fit and finish is much better. Interior materials are vastly improved. Ride and handling is much improved, and the power plant is smooth and powerful. And it costs less than comparable SUVs - and that's something that never gets old. Starting price at $26,215, topping out at $34,825.
Honorable Mention: 2004.5 Volvo S40
Review: 2004 Dodge Durango
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