2011 Dodge Durango Citadel

The 2011 Durango is Dodge's three-row SUV, sized for families who need room for seven without stepping up to a full-size truck-based hauler. It drives with a truck-like feel that some owners appreciate for its solidity, though it's not as car-like as some rivals. The third row is handy for occasional passengers, but with car seats in the second row, getting back there means climbing over or using the hatch. Some owners have dealt with transmission issues and interior trim cracks, and a few report recalls related to the alternator. The Citadel is the luxury-oriented Durango, with leather upholstery and wood-grain trim that the more basic Express and Crew trims skip. This Citadel uses the 3.6L V6 making 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed automatic and all-wheel drive for all-weather grip, and it returns 18 mpg combined. The Citadel's standard heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats are a step up from the cloth and manual adjustments in lower trims.