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Original Comment I've been searching for a new vehicle that has all- or 4-wheel drive and can tow at least 7000 LB. After doing some test drives, I was leaning towards the RAM 1500 with a Hemi. I really wasn't happy with the claimed fuel mileage 13/19 mpg) and the transmission gear selector on the new 8-speed transmissions (really? a twist knob? Is PlaySchool getting a kickback/royalties for this?)<br /> I started to look elsewhere as I also discovered the quad cab I favored was too long for the parking garage at where I work. There's the Chevy Avalanche that was shorter and had the market's only fold down rear seats and mid-gate to accept longer loads. It fell short in mileage and it at the end if its production. I really liked the Durango, but mileage was only 13/20 mpg in AWD with the Hemi. Then I got word that there's a EcoDiesel for the Grand Cherokee and the RAM 1500 for 2014. 21/29 mpg. Same towing capability as the Hemi. Awesome! Not available in the Durango. What??<br /> As the Durango is my preference over the Grand Cherokee (more capacity, better styling), seems quite easy to share the EcoDiesel as almost everything else is shared between these SUV's. As for the 8-speed transmission with a knob selector- twist this!<br /> Let me know when/if the EcoDiesel will be in the 2014 Durango- I'll be a buyer in spite of not having a proper console lever shifter!

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