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The Dodge Durango manages to tread the line between comfortable three-row SUV and capable hauler. It's ideal for those who want the benefits of a truck-based SUV -- towing or light off-roading -- with the car-like benefits of a crossover. For many active families, it's a sound choice.
What's New for 2015
Following a 2014 facelift, the Durango enters 2015 with a new Beats audio system, standard on the R/T and available on Limited and Citadel models, as well as a new Blacktop Appearance Package for SXT, R/T and Limited trim levels.
Choosing Your Dodge Durango
Most Durangos come standard with a 3.6-liter 290-horsepower V6 and eight-speed automatic, with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The performance-oriented R/T comes standard with the 5.7-liter 360-horsepower V8 that's optional on other trims, and allows the Durango to tow up to 7,400 pounds -- 1,200 more than the V6 and up to 4,000 more than some competitive V6 three-row crossovers.
The main difference between the various trim levels is their standard equipment, though the R/T gets its own suspension and styling tweaks.
SXT
The base Durango comes with an array of power features, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels, paddle shifters, seating for seven, a 7-inch configurable gauge cluster, a 5-inch center touchscreen, Bluetooth and three-zone automatic climate control. Major options include all-wheel drive, the V8 engine, a sunroof and second-row captain's chairs. The Popular Equipment Group adds heated front seats and steering wheel, a backup camera, rear parking sensors and streaming audio. The Blacktop Appearance Group adds 20-inch alloy wheels, black exterior trim and dual exhausts with five extra horsepower, while the Rally Group has 20-inch wheels, body color trim and the dual exhausts.
Limited
Limited adds niceties such as 18-inch wheels, LED running lights, the 8.4-inch UConnect touchscreen, a backup camera, rear parking sensors, a 12-way power driver's seat with memory settings, power front passenger's seat, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. In addition to all-wheel drive, the V8 and captain's chairs, a second-row console, sunroof, nine-speaker audio system and a rear-seat BluRay entertainment system are optional, as are navigation, a power liftgate, and both the Blacktop and Rally packages.
R/T
The R/T is the performance model of the Durango. It gets as standard the V8 engine, along with 20-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension with lower ride height and a Beats audio system. All-wheel drive, navigation, a sunroof and a rear entertainment system are options. The Technology Package adds adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring. The Nappa Leather Group adds upgraded upholstery and interior trim, as well as ventilated front seats.
Citadel
The luxurious Citadel comes standard with the V6 again, but offers cooled front seats, heated first- and second-row seats, navigation, a sunroof, a power liftgate and a power adjustable steering wheel. All-wheel drive, the V8, captain's chairs and the Technology Group are options.
Limited offers what a lot of buyers in this segment want for around $40,000, although you could make a case that the loaded Citadel at around $53,000 is a suitable alternative to three-row luxury crossovers from Acura and INFINITI, as well as a bargain compared to a similarly-equipped Chevy Tahoe. The V6 is perfectly adequate for most people-hauling situations, but those who tow heavy trailers will welcome the V8's extra power.
