Dodge Durango Blacktop Package Takes The Suv Up Another Notch

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The Dodge Durango has been a beloved utility vehicle since it first rolled off the assembly line in 1997. Originally built on Dodge’s Dakota truck frame, there have been major changes to this spacious SUV over the years. 2014 was another year of bigger and better updates for this vehicle. The introduction of the ever popular blacktop package put this large utility vehicle in the front line of the line.

The Dodge Durango has always had a distinctive design and ranked high, but the Blacktop Appearance Package takes the vehicle up another notch. It continues to have great characteristics like the unique wheels, dual exhaust and nice shiny gloss black accents throughout. Dodge has long been known for the Blacktop Appearance Package, and putting it on the 2014 Dodge Durango for this year’s launch gives the car a sinister look.

Dodge was clever and paired this package with 20 inch aluminum wheels, and the standard dual exhaust has bright tips for additional appeal. The glossy black coverage extends to the crosshair grille and the side mirrors. Even the headlamps get shiny bezels. Those who are interested in this ...
... package can find it on the SXT, Limited and also the R/T models. Dodge also put the Blacktop package on other cars this year including the popular Grand Caravan, Charger, Challenger, Dart and others.

To increase the offerings of one of their best-selling SUV’s, Dodge added a third row seat in the Durango. This allows it to go from a five passenger vehicle to comfortably seating seven. The extra room is necessary for bigger families or those who carry a great deal of cargo. The third seat folds into the trunk area allowing additional hauling room when not in use. To carry all this luxury in one package requires a well-equipped engine. There are two engine choices, the Hemi V-8 may not get the gas mileage one might want, but it offers an incredible 360 horsepower. The standard V-6 comes with 295 horsepower and is a little easier on the gas mileage. However, Dodge has done wonders to improve the overall gas mileage performance on this larger SUV.

For those who may be waffling between this and another SUV consider some facts. The 2014 Dodge Durango has captain’s chairs in the middle sections, as well as the driver’s seats. This allows the passengers to have a comfortable ride. Those who have children will find that this vehicle is very family friendly. First, it has room to have two car seats attached in the middle and still allows ample room for passengers to move to the back seats. An add-on that may be worth the price is the Nappa leather option with heated seats. Not only the front seats but also the rear seats can be trimmed in soft leather and heated. Great for children and when eating in the car is necessary.

Other family friendly features include the touch screen system, which comes with the option of a five or eight and a half inch monitor. The optional high definition blue ray entertainment system comes with dual screens so that everyone inside the vehicle can enjoy the show. The Dodge Durango Blacktop is sporty yet classy and has a full driving range with towing capabilities. That means bringing along those bikes a boat or any other spots equipment won’t be difficult. This vehicle was made for camping and off roads experiences.

With a superior color selection of colors from Billet Silver to Redline Red and everything in between, the 2014 Dodge Durango with the blacktop package is one SUV that should be considered.

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