Due to the launch control technology and the twenty more horsepower the Durango produces 

than the Cadillac, it immediately took the lead in the first race

than the Cadillac, it immediately took the lead in the first race

 The matte purple Durango's launch was flawless with the launch control system

there was no mistaking the Durango's athleticism as it 

streaked over the finish line about half a second quicker than the Escalade.

It defeated the big Cadillac by two to three vehicle lengths in the inaugural drag race.

the Escalade and doing it with greater composure than many previous high-performance SUV vehicles tested on the channel before.