2000 Dodge Durango: Road Test
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- MSRP: $26,310 -$28,310
- Invoice: $23,758 -$25,553
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Our road test for the 2000 Dodge Durango includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Dodge Durango from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Dodge Durango, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Dodge Durango help you decide if a 2000 Dodge Durango is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.4 |
The new 4.7 V8 is smoother and just as strong as the 5.2 it replaces, while the 5.9 V8 can tow up to 7400 pounds. All engines team with automatic transmission, whose downshifts can be sloppy, even harsh.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.6 |
Poor with any engine. Our test 4 x 4 Durangos averaged just 11.8 mpg with the 4.7 and 12.4 with the 5.2. A test 5.9-liter averaged just 11.2 mpg.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.7 |
Absorbent and composed even on bumpy roads, and directional stability is good.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.6 |
Durango doesn't feel ponderous despite the usual SUV body lean and nose plowing in fast turns.
QUIETNESS
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
As quiet as most any mid-priced SUV. Road noise is low, wind rush moderate, and engines intrusive only under hard throttle.
CONTROLS
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 6 |
Clear gauges, and the radio and climate controls are mounted high and within easy reach, but the floor-mounted 4WD transfer-case lever is a stretch.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 5.9 |
Durango uses its size well, providing generous shoulder, leg, and head room. Step-in height is not excessive on 4WD models.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.3 |
Roomy, but seat padding is disappointingly thin, especially in the second row. Available third-row seat is just as tight and hard to access as those in full-size SUVs.
CARGO ROOM
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7.5 |
Enough space behind the third seat for a week's groceries, and the middle and rear benches fold flat in seconds to open up ample cargo room.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 3.8 |
Durango approaches full-size SUVs for roominess and power but sells at midsize-SUV prices. That merits our Recommended rating.
Total Score
| Base 4WD, 4.7 V8 | Base 4WD w/SLT Plus, 5.9 V8 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | 54 | 46.4 |
Total Score: 54
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