Friday, July 23, 2010

The first photo successor Dodge Durango


By the end of this year, according to the plan of the North American automaker Chrysler, in the product line the company must have a new Dodge SUV, which will replace the legendary Durango. In February, the global network of the U.S. patent database "leaked" the first image model, and today appeared on the Internet "spyware" picture machine, which is completely "dropped" protective "camouflage."

Designers of the American company tried to make the model, which, according to the latest information, will name Magnum, more modern and aggressive look. The vehicle maintained its original grille, changing the style of the leading optics, front bumper, exterior mirror. Unfortunately, the photograph aft Dodge Magnum paparazzi do not succeed.

Writes Carscoop, the model is designed on a platform of Jeep Grand Cherokee, which will also be created crossover Mercedes-Benz ML a new generation. It is expected that the range of engines Dodge Magnum will be identical to the power line Jeep Grand Cherokee, which includes two gasoline engine: V-shaped "six" power of 290 hp and torque of 353 Nm and 360-horsepower engine HEMI V8, which reaches a torque of 520 Nm.

Rumor has it that the Italian automaker Fiat, has become a strategic partner of Chrysler, will provide a new SUV 3-liter diesel "engine and transmission with two clutches, but until this information has not been confirmed.