Prototypes for the 2011 Dodge Durango (or 2011 Dodge Magnum if internal documents are correct) were spotted again this week, and this time the heavy camouflage had given way to psychodelic decals and bumper brassieres. The upshot is that we can now see the face, shape and even the size of the redesigned Durango.

As you'll recall, this Durango-Magnum will break with the SUV's traditional body-on-frame structure and employ unit-body construction, sharing a platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This Durango still looks to be plenty long enough to accommodate a third-row seat, but it appears it won't be quite the oversize creature the second-generation SUV was.

This is a good thing, because with CAFE rules tightening up, Dodge really can't rely solely on V8s to move this around in traffic. Oh, the Hemi V8 may indeed make a return on the Durango, but look for the volume engine to be Chrysler's new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.