2023 Dodge Durango Review

The 2023 Dodge Durango is a midsize SUV that’s built for families. It comes standard with two rows and five seats, but an optional third row bumps seating capacity to seven with a second-row bench seat or six with second-row captain’s chairs.

Durango buyers can choose from four engines: a base 3.6-liter V6 with 293 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque; a 5.7-liter V8 with 360 horses and 390 pound-feet of torque; a 6.4-liter V8 with 475 horsepower and a torque rating of 470 pound-feet; and a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that generates a whopping 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) are standard, with all-wheel drive (AWD) available.

This SUV’s base V6 performs capably, but one of the available V8s is necessary if you want the most exciting acceleration; the supercharged V8 is especially thrilling. Passengers can enjoy all that speed in a spacious cabin, with a roomy second row and a third row that’s big enough for shorter adults.

The Durango is also excellent for towing. Models with the 5.7-liter and 6.2-liter V8 engines can pull up to 8,700 pounds. 

This Dodge also has some weaknesses to consider: Its cabin design is outmoded, and fuel economy is disappointing, topping out at just 21 mpg combined.

Dodge Durango Changes for 2023

• Heated front seats newly standard.
• SRT Hellcat trim returns to lineup.

Where the Durango Sits in the 2023 Dodge Lineup

The Dodge product range includes cars like the Challenger and Charger. The Durango is the brand’s only SUV.

2023 Dodge Durango vs. the Competition

Midsize SUVs are great for families. The Edge competes with these models:

• Mazda CX-9: Upmarket cabin and sporty handling.
• Hyundai Palisade: Many standard features and a spacious cabin.
• Subaru Ascent: Standard AWD and a well-built interior.   

What’s the Best 2023 Dodge Durango Trim for You?

Which Trim Is the Best Value?

The base SXT offers strong value. It comes with a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, blind spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. 

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Best Trim for Fuel Economy

The Durango gets its best mileage with the base 3.6-liter V6, which is rated 21 mpg combined city/highway with RWD or AWD.

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Best Trim for Cargo Space

All Durango SUVs have 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third-row seats and 43.3 cubic feet behind the second row. Cargo capacity is 85.1 cubic feet behind the front row.

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Top-of-the-Line Trim

The SRT Hellcat is the top trim in the range and has the most potent engine in the lineup.

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Should I Buy an Older Dodge Durango Instead?

The 2023 Durango is part of this SUV’s third generation, which was introduced with the 2011 model. Any older third-generation model (2011-2022) will be broadly similar to the 2023 Durango, and you can save money by purchasing one of these used SUVs.

You can find a used Dodge Durango with Carfax used car listings. Each used car comes with a free Carfax vehicle history report.

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