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Preview: 2004 Dodge Durango

Glad I'm not the only one thinking it looks like an overgrown minivan. Which is not to say a van, but overgrown mini...like a kid who couldn't fit in the desk because he was 6' 200lbs in 6th grade.
 
the Durango has a set of truly innovative tapered octagonal front frame rail tips that fold up into accordion pleats during a frontal impact and distribute crash energy around and under the passenger cabin.
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While distributing crash forces is always a good thing, the thought of a frame that folds up like an accordian is a wee bit disconcerting.
 
I, too, don't like the design. The front looks like a minivan (thank you cab-forward design), the middle looks like an Explorer, and they took the taillights straight off a Jeep Liberty. I'm also not a huge fan of the giant grill and ever-sinking fenders/headlights.



However, I got to drive a preproduction 2005 model with the 5.7L Hemi.... that was supercharged! As big as the Durango grew, it moves very quickly when there are about 460 ponies pushing it! 😀 I have no idea whether or not that supercharged engine will ever make it to production. I was told by my boss "the boys at Dodge were just having some fun with it." I was only there to test, analyze, and design the braking system. Sometimes it's nice working for a Tier 1 supplier. 🙂


Edit: Some typos.
 
Beautiful !

Exterior isn't as distinctive as before but it works for a family hauler.
Interior looks more car-like.

The armrest isn't that wide, which stinks.. maybe the truck isn't as wide as i thought.
I like wider armrests like in Navigator because they make the truck feel much roomier, like your sitting at home on the couch.. (Hard to explain)

Gooooooooo Dodge !
Can't call em Dodgy anymore like i used to 🙂
 
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