Editors' Choice for Most Improved: 2004 Dodge Durango
Most notable redesign of an existing vehicle

In the rough and tumble world of SUV sales, the Dodge Durango went from shiny and new to old and past its prime in just five years. Now it's new again, and it should take significantly longer for Dodge's latest Daring Darling to get old. Our Most Notable Redesign, the 2004 Dodge Durango is a comprehensive redo -- seven inches longer, with the wheelbase, width and height expanded by three inches. The exterior has been completely restyled, and there are two new engines: a 3.7-liter V6 and a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, in addition to the popular 4.7-liter V8. It's as if Dodge engineers got a list from a previous Durango owner and fixed almost all the quirks and problems five or more years of driving will inevitably expose. The interior is larger, and fit and finish is much better. Interior materials are vastly improved. Ride and handling is much improved, and the power plant is smooth and powerful. And it costs less than comparable SUVs - and that's something that never gets old. Starting price at $26,215, topping out at $34,825.