When you're in charge of a growing family, it's important to have a dependable mode of transportation that offers safety and convenience to parents as they deliver the kids to school, to ballet class and to soccer practice.

And, according to two major media outlets, one of those vehicles is the 2012 Dodge Durango.

Experts from Edmunds.com and Parents magazine have selected the Durango among the 'Best Family Cars of 2012.' This marks the 10th industry award for the vehicle, including 'Top Safety Pick' by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and 'Full-Size SUV of Texas' by the Texas Auto Writers Association.

'We are honored that Edmunds.com and Parents have featured the Dodge Durango on this exclusive list,' said Reid Bigland, President and CEO - Dodge Brand. 'Dodge is committed to providing quality products to our customers that are safe, innovative and family-friendly, while doing so with passionate styling that sets us apart.'



Experts from both media outlets scrutinized hundreds of vehicles, focusing on safety and reliability as top priorities when deciding which cars would earn a spot on the 'Best Family Cars' list. Each vehicle was also judged on performance, interior, exterior and family-friendly features. Organizers also consulted parents who own and drive these vehicles every day.

'The Best Family Cars of 2012' feature appears in the July issue of Parents on newsstands June 12.

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