With rugged looks, plenty of cargo space, and seating for anywhere from five to seven, the 2021 Dodge Durango is a roomy and powerful midsize SUV. Engines range from a 3.5-liter V6 up to a supercharged V8, with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Towing ranges from 6,400 to 8,700 pounds.
The base SXT starts at $31,765 and includes seating for 5, a V6 engine, and an infotainment system with four USB ports, Bluetooth, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen.
The top SRT Hellcat trim gets a 710-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and a sport suspension derived from the Challenger Hellcat, but it’s a special high-performance, one-year-only model. Starting above $80,000, it’s a limited-edition model for a very specific buyer.
You still get loads of power from the SRT 392, which starts at $64,570 (plus destination charge) and boasts a 6.4-liter V8, all-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, and high-performance Brembo brakes. These are not all the options, as there are such things as red seatbelts and a cargo cover, but the below additions will bring the price over $75,000.
- Dodge Durango SRT 392 with all-wheel drive: $64,570
- One day of performance driving school: (Free with either SRT model)
- Technology Group: $2,395
- Premium Interior Group: $2,495
- Trailer Tow Group IV: $1,195
- Brembo performance brakes: $1,295
- Blind-spot alert with cross-path detection: $495
- Second-row console armrest with storage: $595
- 825-watt/19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system: $995
- Mopar dual bright blue stripes: $1,195
- Rear-seat DVD entertainment system: $1,195
- Power sunroof: $1,295
Here’s a look at some of that bonus content:
6.4-liter V8 engine
Dodge likes making big power, and even the base Durango’s 3.6-liter V6 makes 295 horsepower. This monster, however, makes 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, enabling you to not only tow 8,700 pounds but to get from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (although not at the same time).
Performance driving school
There is a quote from Spider-Man: “With great power comes great responsibility.” Bearing that in mind, perhaps the good people at Dodge thought that if you have 475 horsepower at your feet and a sport suspension in your SUV, it might behoove you to know how to handle it. One day of driving school comes free with the purchase of either of the SRT trims.
Technology Group
Sadly, with the exception of the upper-level Citadel trim, driver assistance features are lacking in the Durango. So the Technology Group includes brake assist, forward-collision warning system, adaptive cruise control, and a lane-departure warning system. Blind-spot alert with pedestrian detection is available separately as a $495 option.
Trailer Tow Group IV
If you’re the sort who wants to take advantage of Durango’s 8,700-pound tow rating to pull a boat or a camper, you need some specialized equipment. This towing option includes a 220-amp alternator, engine oil cooler, full-size spare tire, trailer brake controller, and Class IV hitch receiver.
19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
Chances are, if you choose the SRT, you will get plenty of aural pleasure from listening to the angry growl of the exhaust system. However, sometimes you just want to groove on your favorite tunes, and the upgrade stereo in the Durango is a great one. Pumping 825 watts through 19 speakers, the Harman Kardon audio system is perfect for everything from Taylor Swift to Van Halen.
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
Given that the Durango offers three rows and seating for up to seven passengers, it is conceivable that you might be carrying friends or kids around. This option includes a Blu-Ray compatible dual-screen video system with wireless headphones so your passengers can watch their favorite movies in peace.
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