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If you’ve ever taken your kids with you on the quest for a new vehicle, you know that “Adventures in Test Driving” is an appropriate title! I LOVE checking out new vehicles, just not always with the kids. I decided to let the boys have a say this time around, so we talked about features we wanted/needed and decided to check out the new 2014 Dodge Durango, which offers Best-in-Class 25 hwy mpg (SXT, Limited and Citadel RWD) and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The boys were excited to have a say in what we’d check out/test drive.
Here’s the thing. I’ve never been a minivan person, so I’ve always just had a sedan or a truck. I thought we’d passed the need for a minivan since the boys were older, but I’ve run into a few problems lately. First of all, where do we put the boys’ friends if they each want to take one somewhere? And even if we don’t have friends with us, where on earth do we put the dogs if we want to go for a hike or camping? The boys are getting bigger and the dogs certainly aren’t getting any smaller. The first thing I checked out was the third row. The Durango seats 7 (honestly, pretty comfortably for a 3rd row in an SUV) but the 3rd row also folds flat with PLENTY of room for the dogs.
I loved the bucket seats on the second row in this model we drove.
I personally am huge on the technology in the cars, but it was the boys who were SUPER excited to see these USB ports in the back. So smart.
The Durango is more technologically advanced than ever before and had all that I (or the boys) wanted, including an available class-exclusive Blu-rayTM Entertainment Center. Yes. Blu-ray. I love the keyless Enter ‘N Go™ system (and so would you if you’ve ever had do dig for your key for 5 minutes) that allows you to open, start and lock the Durango as long as the key is nearby (like in your purse). The Durango also has an available memory system which recalls the individual settings and preferences for up to two different drivers. You can set and save settings for the power driver’s seat position, power adjustable pedals, power tilt and telescoping steering column, power mirrors and radio station presets. I have short legs and my husband has long legs – and having my radio presets just for me? Awesome.
You can check out the other technology options here.
I could go on forever about all the things I loved, and our test driving “adventure” went off smoothly because the boys were totally involved and excited to weigh in with their opinions.
To finish it all off, the Durango has Best-in-Class driving range and towing in case I can finally convince the family to let me buy a camper 😉
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209 Comments
I would like to test drive the Dart!
Tweet – https://twitter.com/mypadawans/status/417118400520138752
I'd take the Dodge Durango
I'd love to test drive the 2014 Dodge Charger. 🙂
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/417140617768992768
We'd take the caravan for a spin.
I'd like to try the Durango.
Thanks so much.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/417152298221989888
Durango 🙂
The Durango, it has lots of room.
I would like to take the Dodge Journey for a spin.
The Durango
I'd love to test drive the Dodge Durango!
I would love to take the Dodge charger for a spin, it would be so fun to drive.
i would take a sdodge charger
I want to test the Durango out!! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com
i'd try the durango
The Dodge Durango for sure!
I wouldn't mind a dodge caravan to take on a spin!
i would like to test out the durango
I would like to test the Dodge Durango 🙂
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/417404006370004992
I like the look of the Durango but want to drive something smaller.
I would like to try the Dodge Ram because we are looking for a new truck.
The Dodge Durango is the one I would like to test drive.
Hubby insists on Suv type vehicles, so I’d go with Durango.
I would like to drive the Dodge Charger
i like SUV's so I'd like to drive the Dodge Durango
I would like to take a Dodge Charger for a spin
A Dodge Charger for sure! I love the beefiness!
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I would choose the Durango. What color is the one you test drove? It looks pretty.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/417479136672620544
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I would love to test drive a Challenger
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/ArtsyChaos/status/417479473735282688
I'd choose the Durango!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/417485030491840512
I would like to take a test drive in the Dodge Dart. Thanks for this awesome sweep and have a Happy New Year 🙂
I would love to try out an Avenger!
The new Dodge Durango would be nice.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/417528009982091264
I would love to take the Durango for a spin!
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/417533708347117568
The Dodge Challenger is my kind of car. It reminds me of a car my aunt had, so it's nostalgic for me 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/417549947962015745
Durango, so I can take the family on outings.
I'd most like to take the Dodge Dart for a test spin! 🙂
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I would test drive the Dodge Durango.
the charger!!!
Charger, baby
I am absolutely IN LOVE with the Plum Crazy Pearl color they offer in their Challenger and Charger models, so would def be one of those!