2017 Dodge Durango Pricing & Features

Name: 2017 Dodge Durango Expert Rundown Review
Uploaded: 2017-05-01
Description: Want a lot of versatility and verve in your crossover SUV? The 2017 Dodge Durango might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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Pros & Cons

pros

Unusually spacious third-row seats
8.4-inch touchscreen is one of the best in the class
assertive acceleration with the V8 engine
exceptional towing capacity for a crossover
real off-road capabilities with 4WD and low-range gearing.

cons

Lackluster fuel economy (especially with the V8)
Bluetooth streaming audio isn't standard on SXT.

Performance

Dodge Durango 4dr SUV MSRP: $40,095

Based on the GT Auto AWD 7-passenger 4-dr 4dr SUV with typically equipped options.

EPA Est. MPG	21
Transmission	Automatic
Drive Train	All Wheel Drive
Displacement	3.6 L
Passenger Volume	N/A

Wheelbase	119 in
Length	199 in
Width	75 in
Height	70 in
Curb Weight	N/A

Standard Features

Dodge Durango 4dr SUV MSRP: $40,095

Based on the GT Auto AWD 7-passenger 4-dr 4dr SUV with typically equipped options.

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Third-row seating
Leather Seats
Alarm
Heated seats
Power Driver Seat
Back-up camera
AWD/4WD
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Rear Bench Seats
Trip Computer

Auto Climate Control
Parking sensors
Automatic Emergency Braking
Aux Audio Inputs
Fold Flat Rear Seats
Stability Control
Bluetooth
Post-collision safety system
USB Inputs
Remote Start

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Dodge Durango 2017

2017 Dodge Durango Expert Rundown Review

Want a lot of versatility and verve in your crossover SUV? The 2017 Dodge Durango might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.

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SPEAKER 1: I'm Editor Travis Langness and this is Edmunds Expert Rundown of the 2017 Dodge Durango. The 2017 Dodge Durango is back with just a few minor changes for this year, mostly just trim level stuff. It has a base v-6 and rear wheel drive which is sufficient but not very lively. We recommend upgrading to the V8. It's got impressive acceleration. And also the Durango overall has really good off road capability. It's got good towing capability especially with that optional V8. It's got a comfortable highway ride. It's a pretty heavy vehicle. But actually that heaviness lends to it being good on the highway. It feels pretty hunkered down, nice and quiet. It does have some pretty basic interior materials quality. It's not the top of the class. But it does have a really spacious third row and a big friendly touch screen in the front, UConnect touch screen that we're really big fans of. We think it's one of the best in the class. Unfortunately, on the base model, Bluetooth isn't standard. You do have to upgrade to get that which is kind of a weird missing feature for the class. But this is like we said one of the most adult friendly third rows in the class. It definitely is road trip worthy. There's a little bit of limited cargo space behind it in the trunk there. But when you fold down the second and third row, there's a lot of space back there to load all sorts of lumber, tools, whatever you need in the back. Up front, we've got that UConnect screen again, super user friendly, easy to learn, and definitely a lot of good controls and buttons, super responsive as well. Bottom line, the 2017 Dodge Durango is rugged, capable, and surprisingly spacious. I would definitely recommend checking it out despite its relative age in the segment. But be sure to look at the CX 9 from Mazda, the Toyota 4Runner, and also the Chevy Tahoe. For more Edmunds Expert Rundowns, click the link to subscribe.

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You won't mistake the aggressive-looking 2017 Dodge Durango for anything else, but this big seven-seater has more going for it than looks. It's a spacious and capable SUV with available V8 power, giving it the muscle for heavy towing jobs that would otherwise require a full-size truck-based SUV. We like it — not just for its abilities, but for the way it stands out from the crowd.

The Durango has been around for awhile; the current version was launched in 2011 and saw its last makeover in 2014. This year, Dodge has replaced the old midrange Limited model with the sporty-themed GT, and the base model can now be had with five seats as well as the standard seven. Normally we prefer vehicles that have had more recent updates, but we like the Durango just the way it is.

Most Durangos are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 tuned for 290 horsepower (295 in the Citadel model or with the Blacktop package) and 260 pound-feet of torque. But the V6 Durango can be equipped to tow up to 6,200 pounds, significantly more than its rivals. In Edmunds testing, a rear-drive V6-powered Durango made the run to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, while all-wheel drive increased that to 8.1 seconds — slow times compared to the segment's best and a consequence of the Durango's heavy weight.

Standard on R/T models and optional on Citadel is a big 5.7-liter V8 that produces 360 hp and 390 lb-ft. Like the V6 it gets an eight-speed automatic, but unlike the V6 its optional four-wheel-drive system includes a low-range transfer case for better off-road ability. The V8 can tow up to 7,400 pounds, and you'll need a full-size body-on-frame SUV if you want to match that number.

Unfortunately, the trade-off for the Durango's muscle is fuel economy. The EPA rates the rear-drive V6 Durango at 21 mpg combined (19 city/26 highway), with all-wheel drive cutting 1 mpg from the city and highway figures. The V8 engine drops that figure to 17 mpg combined (14 city/22 highway) with either rear- or four-wheel drive.

But the Durango has no shortage of interior space, and even the third row is suitable for adults, a rarity in this class. We like the roomy backseat, which is easy to access thanks to big doors that open to nearly 90 degrees. The dash design isn't our favorite, but we love the 8.4-inch UConnect infotainment system. We are also fans of the Durango's comfortable ride, but you can feel its heft in the corners.

Dodge sells the Durango in four models. The base SXT has plenty of equipment for families on the go, while the new GT adds attractive styling cues and a more upscale interior. The Citadel offers most of Dodge's available luxury features, while the R/T concentrates on performance with a V8 engine and a stiffer suspension. Let Edmunds help find the perfect 2017 Dodge Durango for you.

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