I have a 2001 Durango 2x4 with the 5.9L (360 cid), and I love it.(The 5.9 is not really common in 2 wheel drive, most of the new ones I saw have the 4.9)
Anyway, it hauls ass (more or less for an suv) it has 3 rows of seats, two of which fold down for a nice amount of cargo space.
it rides nice IMHO, and it looks good IMHO.
I didn't buy it to go smashing through the woods, or mud with though.
Before I became a firemedic, I worked as a mechanic in a busy transmission shop located in a town where there were alot of 4 wheel drive "enthusiasts", so I have worked on more mud covered, busted up 4x4s than I care to remember. And (IMHO) I just can't condone spending 30 grand on a nice vehicle, and then beating the shit out of it [stick]
If I wanted an offroad vehicle, Id buy an old K5 Blazer, or an old Bronco, and keep the Land Rover, or Durango, or other nice "luxury suv" on the pavement.
If you are shopping for the family ride,...I like my Durango, and Land Rovers are Damn nice as well,...get what turns your crank (I personally would go with a new Trans Am, with the six speed tranny, and the WS6 350hp performance package!)[:)]