The 2024 Dodge Durango is a big family hauler and it has strong engine options, impressive towing capacity with a fairly comfortable ride. However, this aging Dodge is held back by poor fuel economizing and an outdated place.
The Durango might not demand a broad audience, but its performance and suitability are impressive. After all, not many SUVs can tow up to 8,700 pounds and reach 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. However, you lose refining for what you get in capability. Even with its extensive equipment list, the Durango is always a reminder that it is one of the more traditional platforms available.
Dodge Durango Overview
The Dodge Durango satisfies most family needs with a beefy, vintage feel similar to large V8 muscle cars. Along with three rows of seats, lots of creature facilities, and one of the most competitive towing capacities in its class, it is available with a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 (a 3.6-liter V-6 is standard). For individuals who want more power than the Hemi’s 360 horsepower, there are monstrously powerful SRT versions to choose from, such as the supercharged, 710-hp Durango SRT Hellcat and the 475-hp Durango SRT 392. Both of these cars are reviewed individually.
We highly recommend the Kia Telluride, Ford Bronco, and Hyundai Palisade as excellent choices if you need an SUV but aren’t crazy about big, American power. These competitors offer customers with most or all of the Durango’s functions at a lower cost. For example, the starting price of all three of those models is less than $40,000, yet although the Korean competitors provide an abundance of standard safety features, the Dodge does not.
Dodge Durango Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engine Options: The Durango offers a choice between a 360-hp V-8 and a 295-hp V-6 engine.
Performance: The V-8 engine provides a significant boost in towing capacity, up to 8700 pounds, while the V-6 engine is more efficient.
Acceleration: In testing, the V-6 Durango achieved a zero-to-60-mph time of 7.4 seconds, while the V-8 did it in 6.2 seconds.
Transmission: Both engines come paired with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.
Handling: The Durango’s suspension balances sportiness and comfort, with the rear-wheel-drive platform lending an athletic feel.
Steering and Braking: Steering feel and braking performance remind drivers they are in an SUV, though not overtly sporty.
Overall Driving Experience: The Durango delivers a comfortable ride with a muscle-car persona, making it both fun to drive and family-friendly.
Dodge Durango Interior
- Available 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Available heated and ventilated eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment for extra comfort.
- Available in Citadel and SRT® models, the second-row center console is every passenger’s dream—featuring USB ports, climate control, and a 115-volt outlet.
- It offers from its cluster display to bucket seats.
- Maintain track of fuel economy, warnings, speed, and more in high-definition from the 7-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display.
- Available Voice Command has access to system features just by using your voice.
- Available performance-inspired paddle shifters integrated behind the leather-wrapped steering wheel with more control when driving.
- Access the latest tech and smartphone integration through Uconnect® 5.
- Available SiriusXM Guardian™( Disclosure1), featuring Remote Vehicle Start( Disclosure2) and Roadside Assistance( Disclosure3).
- Wireless connectivity to your smartphone, so you can access your favorite apps, make phone calls, and play your music from the available 10.1-inch Uconnect® touchscreen.
- Available SiriusXM®( Disclosure6).
- Available Navigation, accessible through your touchscreen.
Dodge Durango Exterior
- LED Low-/High-Beam Headlamps for illuminating nearly anything that passes by your grille.
- LED Racetrack Taillamp has become an all-too-familiar view to others on the road.
- LED front turn signals offer enhanced brightness, style, safety, and security on the road.
- Automatic High-Beam Headlamps
| Pros | Cons |
| Touchscreen tech interface is easy to use | Fuel economy is below average, especially with the V8s |
| Strong V8s with excellent towing ability and quick acceleration | Many of the latest advanced driver safety features don’t come standard |
| Bigger and bulkier to drive than rival crossover SUVs |
What’s New for 2024
- Towing package available on more trim levels
- Blind-spot monitoring standard on all Durango models
- Part of the third Durango generation introduced in 2011
Dodge Durango Pricing
- SXT: $40,920
- GT: $43,420
- R/T: $54,520
- Citadel: $54,920
- SRT 392: $74,195
- SRT Hellcat: $95,095
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
How Much Is a 2024 Dodge Durango?
SXT: $40,920
GT: $43,420
R/T: $54,520
Citadel: $54,920
SRT 392: $74,195
SRT Hellcat: $95,095
Which is the Best Dodge Durango Model to Buy?
GT trim is the best blend of value and performance. It costs about $2,500 more than the base trim.
The Bottom Line
The Durango might not demand a broad audience, but its performance and suitability are impressive. After all, not many SUVs can tow up to 8,700 pounds and reach 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. However, you lose refining for what you get in capability. Even with its extensive equipment list, the Durango is always a reminder that it is one of the more traditional platforms available.
Read More:
Jeep Wrangler For Sale, Price, Features & Review