What sort of automobile is the 2021 Dodge Durango? What does it examine to?

The 2021 Dodge Durango three-row crossover SUV seats as much as seven passengers and has probably the most highly effective engine and highest tow ranking of any mid-size SUV. When outfitted with a Hellcat supercharged V-8 engine, it doesn’t examine to something besides the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk in the identical FCA household. As a three-row SUV with extra modest however nonetheless blistering powertrains, it competes towards the Ford Explorer, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-9, and lots of others. 

Is the 2021 Dodge Durango a very good SUV?

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For towing and efficiency in a three-row mid-size SUV, the Dodge Durango is tough to match. For effectivity and security, not a lot. Although it’s outdated, it comes properly outfitted and earns a stable TCC Ranking of seven.0 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2021 Dodge Durango?

Refreshed for its tenth anniversary, the 2021 Dodge Durango’s adjustments may be overshadowed by the addition of a 710-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 Hellcat engine utilized in Dodge’s fire-breathing muscle vehicles. Along with a sharpened face, the gracefully growing old Durango will get a bigger 8.4-inch touchscreen as customary, and an digital gear shifter replaces the mechanical one for a wider cockpit that orients itself to the driving force. The switchgear will get narrower, however Dodge added buttons for out there heated and cooled seats so that you don’t have to undergo the touchscreen. 

The Durango carries itself like a Dodge muscle automobile, aged however timeless, buff however extra from free weights than Pilates. Non-compulsory hood scoop and vents flex the Durango’s intent much more. The within is extra toned, and draped in largely black soft-touch surfaces and extra space for storing than in years previous. 

A V-6 and three V-8s all mated to an 8-speed automated transmission current the patron with many selections, all of them made for velocity. The SRT Hellcat 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 outdoes the SRT 392 cubic-inch V-8 with a 0-60 mph time of three.5 seconds. Sure Durangos tow as much as 8,700 kilos. All that V-8 energy comes at a price on the pump, as even probably the most environment friendly V-8 with cylinder deactivation is rated at simply 17 mpg mixed. The V-6 will get 21 mpg.  

Regardless of all that sick efficiency, the Durango can experience comparatively quiet and composed when not at full bore. Agency however comfortable entrance and second-row captain’s chairs present loads of assist, and the 50/50-split-folding third row opens up greater than 43 cubic toes of cargo area. 

The 2021 Durango comes properly outfitted with a big touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 USB ports, and keyless entry and ignition, nevertheless it lacks the superior driver-assistance options customary on many rivals. Even on mid-grade trims it’s solely out there as a bundle. Couple that with poor crash-test scores and gobs of energy, and the Durango is behind the instances the place it counts. 

How a lot does the 2021 Dodge Durango price?

Supplied in SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, or SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat editions, the 2021 Durango has a worth unfold higher than each SUV on this class, aside from the Grand Cherokee. The bottom SXT prices $33,260, although we’d step over it to the GT for the third row and extra out there packages, together with security.

On the Hellcat finish of issues, the highest Durango SRT Hellcat prices $82,490. 

The place is the 2021 Dodge Durango made?

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.