Dodge Durango

The Durango remains big, brawny, and masculine in an era of soft, curvaceous crossovers, but it’s not as trucklike as other large sport-utes. Powertrains include a 3.6-liter V-6 or a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, both offered in rear- or all-wheel-drive guises. Chrysler’s eight-speed automatic is standard and V-8 models use cylinder deactivation to boost fuel economy. The V-6 models are enough for most, with smooth acceleration, while Hemi models deliver excellent torque, especially handy for towing.