You can be a cynic and call it a rebadged version of an old SUV. Or you can be an optimist and point out that at least the folks at Dodge/Chrysler made some upgrades to the old dog. For example, the new engine mounts make things quieter, and once you get up to speed, it’s comfortable and quiet, even handling capably for a large SUV. The trouble comes in getting up to speed. Throttle tip-in is hard to modulate, the five-speed transmission feels rough and has trouble holding gears, shifting constantly and making for a thrashy uphill climb. The 5.7-liter Hemi, while lovely with all its power, is nonetheless a gas hog: We registered just over 11 mpg in combined driving.