It wouldn't be a Dodge without a big cross-hair grille, and the Durango doesn't disappoint. By exterior dimensions, the Durango falls near the middle of the three-row sport-utilities and crossovers in its competitive set. The 2012 Dodge Durango large crossover SUV is available in four trim levels: base SXT, midlevel Crew, performance-themed R/T and top-of-the-line Citadel. Around town the Durango soaks up big and small bumps alike with nary a quiver. All models are rated to handle a 5,000-pound trailer. Durango's rear-wheel-drive architecture means better towing. Except for the V6-only SXT, rear-drive versions offer a choice of V6 or V8 power. You can choose rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

The Durango is offered in several powertrain combinations. It starts with rear-wheel drive, in a class increasingly dominated by vehicles built on a front-drive foundation, yet it has a fully independent rear suspension and it's built with a one-piece unibody/frame, rather than a truck-style ladder frame. The 2012 Dodge Durango offers a fine mix of passenger-friendly transportation and truck-style ability to work. Among them are a six-speed automatic transmission for V8 models, newly available second-row captain's chairs and revised trim levels. For 2012, the Dodge Durango gets a few minor improvements. It's near the top of its class in many of the things SUV buyers want. Overhauled for 2011, the 2012 Dodge Durango qualifies as a wholesale advance on its predecessor.

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