Long-Term Logbook, August 2012: 2012 Dodge Durango
CG Observed Miles: 11,497 miles
CG Observed Fuel Economy: 18.2 mpg
Editors’ Comments:
Dave Aretha: Durango would have been great for a Labor Day road trip due to its comfortable, composed, and quiet ride; cushy seats; and loads of space. Too bad that the U.S. set an all-time record for Labor Day gas prices. We at Consumer Guide are currently getting 18.2 mpg with this mammoth SUV.
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Long-Term Tests Over the course of the year, our editors drive approximately 200 new cars and trucks. Most vehicles are evaluated over a two-week period; some are evaluated for six to 12 months. The vehicles we drive for this extended period of time are called Long-Term Testers.
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Rebecca Artz: I enjoy driving the Durango for a lot of reasons. Mainly, though, because it is easy and fun to drive, offers spacious accommodations, is extremely comfortable, and also gets decent fuel economy. With a pretty even mix of city and highway driving over a 120 mile trip, I saw 20 mpg. Not bad for such a big SUV.
Dave Hall: Recently, I moved to a new apartment, and used the Durango to transport most of my worldly possessions. With the seats folded down, the interior becomes cavernous. It is so big, in fact, that I was able to fit my full-size mattress in the back, albeit a bit snug. The next load contained my 6.5-foot sofa. After that, it was my tall antique chest of drawers. Overall, the Durango is not only a useful SUV, but it’s pleasant and somewhat engaging to drive everyday. One of the best mid-priced SUVs on the market? You betcha.
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