The 2012 Dodge Durango has arrived at Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Oct. 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Delivering aggressive style, unmatched driving dynamics, along with all-new levels of utility and convenience, only the 2012 Dodge Durango offers standard seven-passenger seating, best-in-class power, best-in-class towing, and a best-in-class driving range of more than 550 miles.

The welcomed return of the Dodge Durango brought with it several awards from many well-respected industry groups, such as MotorWeek and the American Automobile Association (AAA). For 2012, the Durango receives even more features and refinements, allowing Dodge's versatile SUV to raise the bar once again for value in its class.

With its four-wheel independent suspension and responsive steering and handling, Durango has driving dynamics unlike what you typically find in any Sport Utility Vehicle. No other SUV on the road compares with the all-new Durango's distinctive bold Dodge design that craftily houses a spacious three-row, seven-passenger functional, flexible, and premium interior. The thoughtfully designed Durango also features more than 30 storage areas, 28 seating configurations, and a rear cargo area of nearly 85 cubic feet that can swallow a 10-foot ladder with the front passenger seat folded flat.

Safety certainly did not take a back seat during the development of the new Durango. Recently named a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Durango offers 45 safety features, including standard electronic stability control (ESC), electronic roll mitigation (ERM), and available Hill-start Assist (HSA) that works with the standard Trailer-sway Control (TSC) to enhance off-road and towing capabilities.

Shattering your expectations of power and efficiency, the fiercely capable Durango is available with the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine or the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. New for 2012 is an automatic transmission on HEMI V-8-equipped Durango's that allows drivers to choose between six speeds when shifting in manual mode. Durango's equipped with V-6 AWD, now earn up to 23 miles per gallon.

The 2012 Dodge Durango is in stock and available for purchase at Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Visit Criswell Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram online website at http://www.criswellchryslerjeepdodge.com/index.htm for great prices on all-new 2012 Dodge Durango in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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