AN: 2014 Durango still in the works

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Discussion Starter · Mar 5, 2013

Despite earlier reports that the Durango would not be surviving to a new generation, the 2014 Dodge Durango is indeed moving along, according to insiders, with the first test cars coming down the assembly line later this month. Changes are expected to mirror the Grand Cherokee, with the new eight-speed automatics across the board, PowerNet electronics, UConnect 2, upgraded Magenti Marelli optics in front and rear, and, we’re told, racetrack tail-lamps in back, bringing Dodge’s new trademark look to its third car after Charger and Dart. Due to the lower volume of Durango sales, we do not expect to see the diesel option or an SRT8 version. If diesel orders are extremely high, though — especially among actual end users, as opposed to cars ordered by dealers “on spec” — adding a diesel option would not be a difficult engineering feat, only an expensive one (due to the additional..

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Daniel Beard

· #2 · Mar 5, 2013

I think there would be great benefits for Chrysler......well, at least for Chrysler's customers. Something that seats my whole family (assuming that a new Durango would maintain the 3rd row seat) with a diesel and its fuel mileage/maintenance schedule/power combination would be great! I think there needs to be a minivan alternative out there, and I think that it needs to be as efficient as possible seeing as it would be the principal people hauler for those that haul people around a lot.

Mike V.

· #3 · Mar 5, 2013

While I agree with you, the bean counters and inventory managers don't seem to agree.

Mike

pensfan

· #4 · Mar 5, 2013

The change to the back of the Durango makes it look so much better. Plus it will be instantly recognizable for what it is, and stand out from the mulitude of SUV's on the road.

fenderbass

· #5 · Mar 5, 2013

i would have preferred a more "charger/dart" light treatment. obvious this isn't the actual product so i guess we will have to wait. do we know if it will be at the next auto show?

MoparNorm

· #6 · Mar 5, 2013

pensfan said:
The change to the back of the Durango makes it look so much better. Plus it will be instantly recognizable for what it is, and stand out from the mulitude of SUV's on the road.

Keep in mind, the picture is simply Jack's representation of what it MAY look like, it's not the actual Durango.

Mike V.

· #7 · Mar 5, 2013

Remember guys, the image above is an artist representation based on rumors on Allpar.

Erik Latranyi

· #8 · Mar 5, 2013

Minor correction: Durango would be the FOURTH vehicle with racetrack tail lamps. You forgot the first one.....Challenger.

JRS200x

· #9 · Mar 5, 2013

Challenger does not have racetrack tail lamps.

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Thorack

· #10 · Mar 5, 2013

Well,

Hopefully somebody can start to post MPG for the Hemi with 8 speed tranny combo. The Durango needs some help with the MPG's.

Thorack

Erik Latranyi

· #11 · Mar 5, 2013

JRS200x said:
Challenger does not have racetrack tail lamps.

It does if you use a flash!

(I stand corrected)

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JRS200x

· #12 · Mar 5, 2013

Erik Latranyi said:
It does if you use a flash!

(I stand corrected)

Heh... on a side note, I hope they do exactly that to the Challenger in the near future.

UN4GTBL

· #13 · Mar 6, 2013

JRS200x said:
Heh... on a side note, I hope they do exactly that to the Challenger in the near future.

Agreed. I'm surprised that they haven't already!

suzq044

· #14 · Mar 6, 2013

Waiting for the next gen/refresh maybe?

I feel like doing some photoshop; so I think I'll play with some Durango tails

It's a lot more than just dropping on the Dart tails, trust me. xD

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alltel12

· #15 · Mar 6, 2013

suzq044 said:
Waiting for the next gen/refresh maybe?

I feel like doing some photoshop; so I think I'll play with some Durango tails

It's a lot more than just dropping on the Dart tails, trust me. xD

You out do yourself every time you post something, Great job and you do great work

UN4GTBL

· #16 · Mar 6, 2013

You know, even with the Dart tails look good on there

66coronet

· #17 · Mar 6, 2013

Mike V. said:
While I agree with you, the bean counters and inventory managers don't seem to agree.

Mike

I hate bean counters!

Mopar392

· #18 · Mar 6, 2013

UN4GTBL said:
Agreed. I'm surprised that they haven't already!

They will with the refresh, but expect a different design..

On a side note, with Durango having the race-taillight, it will surely differentiate it from the GC and other CUV

UN4GTBL

· #19 · Mar 6, 2013

Mopar392 said:
They will with the refresh, but expect a different design..

On a side note, with Durango having the race-taillight, it will surely differentiate it from the GC and other CUV

Oh, no doubt. Although, I can almost see them keeping the current rear light shape, and just putting LEDs in it.

Agreed! Would really set it off nicely IMO!

crouchta

· #20 · Mar 6, 2013

66coronet said:
I hate bean counters!

While I understand the sentiment, as a "bean counter" and a Mopar enthusiast, I have a slight resentment to that statement

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