DuelsLeaderboardGarageBlogCarsGlossaryBrowse

Dodge Durango

Dodge

Dodge Durango: Dodge Durango: The Muscular Three-Row SUV
Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dodge Durango: The Muscular Three-Row SUV

The Durango is Dodge's three-row SUV, blending family practicality with available V8 muscle and even Hellcat power.

Launched in 1998, the Durango is Dodge's mid-size to full-size three-row SUV. Early models were body-on-frame, while the modern Durango, introduced in 2011, uses a unibody platform shared with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, offering car-like comfort with genuine capability.

The Durango stands out for its performance focus, offering V8 power, the high-performance R/T and SRT versions, and even the supercharged Hellcat with over 700 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful three-row SUVs ever.

The Durango blends family-friendly space and towing with muscle-car attitude, giving it a distinctive identity among three-row SUVs.

Frequently asked questions about Dodge Durango

When did the Durango launch?
The Dodge Durango launched in 1998.
Is there a Hellcat Durango?
Yes, the Durango SRT Hellcat offers over 700 horsepower, among the most powerful three-row SUVs.
What is the modern Durango based on?
The modern Durango shares a unibody platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
How many rows does the Durango have?
The Durango is a three-row SUV.
What performance versions does the Durango offer?
The Durango offers R/T, SRT, and supercharged Hellcat versions.

More on the Dodge Durango

What Is a Hellcat Engine?
What Is a Hellcat Engine?

A Hellcat engine is Dodge's 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8, and it landed in 2015 making 707 horsepower in cars anyone could buy. Dodge kept escalating from there, ending with a 1,025 horsepower Demon 170. Here's what's inside it and why it mattered.

Other Dodge models

ChallengerChargerCharger DaytonaCoronetDakotaDartDaytonaDemonHellcatHornetMagnumNeon
More Dodge models