2024 Dodge Durango Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

The Durango takes a practical three-row SUV and infuses it with the muscle car heritage that is a defining feature of the Dodge brand. The muscle car styling catches the eye, while the available V8 options make for some seriously impressive performance credentials. But the Durango also features huge amounts of cargo space, an available third row of seats, and a best-in-class towing capacity. The Durango gives you the look and feel of a muscle car without the compromises that usually come with such a vehicle. The trim lineup is immense, and Dodge gives you a choice of four different engines, including the absolute beast that is the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® SRT V8 in the 710-horsepower Hellcat. Creature comforts are plentiful as well, and the Uconnect® infotainment system earns constant praise from the automotive press. This zero-compromise muscle machine is sure to put a smile on your face.

While most of the Durango’s rivals come with a four-cylinder engine as standard, the Durango’s default engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 that produces 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. That’s a great starting point, but there’s more. The first of the optional engines is a 5.7-liter V8 that produces 360 horsepower, 390 lb-ft of torque, and very genuine muscle car feel. Those looking for more power can look to the SRT® 392, which comes with a 6.4-liter V8, the same that you’ll find in other 392-badged Stellantis vehicles. This produces 475 horsepower, and can propel the Durango to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. But for the absolute most power you get in the Durango, there is the Hellcat. The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® SRT V8 engine produces 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. It will go from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds, an absolutely unbelievable time for a three-row SUV. Six-piston high-performance Brembo brakes come standard on multiple trims, and the Bilstein® Active-Damping High-Performance Suspension provides the kind of handling that you might not have thought possible in such a large vehicle.

The Durango has a spacious interior, and it’s every bit as comfortable as it looks. Heated front seats are standard, as is a heated sterling wheel on most trims. Heated and ventilated seats trimmed in Nappa leather are available as well, and an available power sunroof adds some natural light. The Uconnect® system in the Durango is exceptionally easy to use, and most trims come with a 10.1-inch touchscreen and Uconnect® 5. Those that don’t have the larger screen still get an 8.4-inch touchscreen and Uconnect® 4, and both systems are compatible with both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. A six-speaker Alpine® stereo system comes standard, and can be upgraded to a 9-speaker version. For audiophiles, there is also the option of a Harman Kardon® system with a whopping 19 speakers. Of course, plenty of Durango buyers just want to listen to the sound of the engine, but it’s good to have options.