Rumson, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/06/2011 -- Dodgeland of Columbia, the leading Lexington Dodge dealership, is excited to announce the 2011 Dodge Durango as 2011 Truck of the Year finalist.

The 2011 Dodge Durango was nominated as a 2011 Truck of the Year finalist by the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Winners will be announced January 10th, the opening day for media previews at the Detroit auto show. With the 2011 Durango’s sleek lines, fuel efficient and powerful engine, as well as its upgraded interior, it’s a strong contender to take home the win. The 2011 Dodge Durango is a promising competitor in this market especially with domestic automakers dominating the North American Truck of the Year award with 11 wins.

Awards for Truck of the Year were judged by 49 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada who represent magazines, newspapers, websites, television and radio. These automotive journalists judged the winners by their innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

For more information on the all new 2011 Dodge Durango visit http://www.dodgelandofcolumbia.com/site/homepage

2011 Dodge Durango Available At the Leading Lexington Dodge Dealership

Lexington Dodge shoppers have fallen for the 2011 Dodge Durango. Graceful, rounded edges define the look of the new 2011 Dodge Durango, with sophisticated curves evident in the styling of the body, headlights and taillights. Upscale chrome accents adorn the grille as well as the nameplate on the Durango’s tail.

The luxurious interior materials and thoughtful touches will give owners a first-class experience, while jumping in to thoroughly enjoy even the longest drive. Durango’s interior is also extremely comfortable for all three rows of passengers, and there’s a surprising amount of interior flexibility. With 22 different seating configurations, there’s plenty of room to store and move plenty of people and their gear.

The Durango features two engine options as well: the standard fuel-efficient 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and the available 5.7-liter HEMI. Both feature variable-valve timing (VVT) and are available with all-wheel drive. In addition to great efficiency, the engines provide exceptional V-6 and V-8 towing capability with standard trailer sway control. When equipped with the HEMI® V-8, the all-new Durango can tow a 24-foot boat and trailer without breaking a sweat.

The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango also offers consumers 45 safety and security features, including standard front seat-mounted side air bags and standard side-curtain air bags that cover passengers in all three rows, as well as all-new standard active head restraints.

Electronic Stability Control also is standard. Other available safety and security technologies include Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Keyless Enter-n’ Go.

To test drive the 2011 Truck of the Year finalist for yourself, visit your Lexington Dodge dealership, Dodgeland of Columbia today.

Or for more information on the award winning 2011 Dodge Durango, contact the leading Lexington Dodge dealer today at 877-331-9244.

About Dodgeland of Columbia
Dodgeland of Columbia is the dealership of choice for Chrysler and Dodge in Columbia, Lexington, Winnsboro, Chapin, Camden, Lugoff, Elgin, Sumter, Orangeburg and the neighboring areas. With an expert sales staff, flexible financing and dependable service and parts departments, Dodgeland of Columbia has everything local area shoppers should look for in a dealership.

Contact Dodgeland of Columbia:
190 Greystone Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29210-8003
877-331-9244
http://www.dodgelandofcolumbia.com