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Chalk one up in the win column for Chrysler. The 2011 Dodge Durango has earned the title of Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That’s a nice step forward over previous generations, which failed to achieve the honor. Now, however, any Durango built after May of 2011 can wear the safety crown proudly.
In order to get the Top Safety Pick award, the 2011 Dodge Durango needed to score a ‘good’ rating in front, side, rollover and rear crash tests. That’s precisely what it did, and in doing so, it joins seven other Chrysler models that also earned the title of Top Safety Pick. The Durango can stand alongside the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 200 sedan, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Journey and Jeep Patriot (when equipped with available seat mounted side airbags).
Check out the video of the side impact test after the jump. Be sure to read the full press release from the IIHS after the jump, and check out the gallery of the particular 2011 Dodge Durango that was put out to pasture for the good of the model.Continue reading Dodge Durango snags Top Safety Pick laurels from IIHS [w/video]
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