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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Default 2012 Dodge Durango (or is that Magnum?) revealed on Twitter

2012 Dodge Durango (or is that Magnum?) revealed on Twitter



Ah, the magic of the interwebs. Chrysler has yet to officially reveal the 2012 Dodge Durango (which could yet be birthed under the name Magnum), but we've come across this rather nonchalant camera phone photo taken by one of the Twitterati.

Judging from the Durango/Magnum spy shots that have come through our hands, the exterior design hasn't changed much during the SUV-turned-crossover's development. If we're honest, the design is a little milquetoast, but we'd rather Chrysler be executing simple designs rather than unsightly messes. Expect the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 and 5.7-liter Hemi V8 to be under the hood when the SUV hits the road in early 2011.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/2...ed-on-twitter/
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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I think i prefer this over a Magnum.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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I think they are taking the name Magnum and slapping it on this since the name means something.

Give me this please

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Sorry but I think the new Ford Explorer though no official specs or release info yet is out, is going to probably kick this thing's rear end.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Yawwnnn. More crap from Dodge.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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This is the ugliest car I have ever seen.

Furthermore, I think Chrysler has long been protected from being another Kia motors, which that is actually where they really fall. Kia has certainly arrived on top. Chrysler has not.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusChris
Sorry but I think the new Ford Explorer though no official specs or release info yet is out, is going to probably kick this thing's rear end.
Sorry? What are you sorry for, the Explorer WILL kick the Dodge's sorry hide I <3 FORD!!!
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES
Yawwnnn. More crap from Dodge.
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Yes... yes it is...

Explorer FTW
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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What a rather dull design. Then again - if people purchase Dodge Calibers, this thing will sell. Maybe not as well as the Explorer, but it'll probably do ok.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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While this is no beauty, have you guys actually seen the new Explorer? It looks like a Suzuki XL7 that a blind ape hacked apart.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Good luck with that. The Magnum I do like after driving one for a week.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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It's based off of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Pay special attention to the windshield and A-pillars and then compare to the GC in the background.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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yikes!!! that thing, esp. the grill is hideous
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Seriously, all gen durango are ugly
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GoFastTSI
It's based off of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Pay special attention to the windshield and A-pillars and then compare to the GC in the background.
My thoughts exactly, looks like a New GC with a Charger front end
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