beebs

2021 Dodge Durango review

Research, photos, specs, and expertise
7 photos

Dodge Durango highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Seating for seven
  • High towing capacity
  • Large touchscreen tech

Cons

  • Below-average fuel economy
  • Big vehicle to drive
  • Noticeable exhaust fumes

Mileage (EPA estimate)

13 city, 19 highway, 15 combined

Pricing for current inventory

(no current inventory)

7 photos
Price
Year
Mileage

All Dodge Durango years

What is new for the 2021 Dodge Durango?

  • The Durango is available in a variety of new trims, including the Pursuit, SRT 392, and SRT Hellcat.
  • The Anodized Platinum and SRT trims have been discontinued for 2021.
  • Durango trims have been upgraded with Quad Seats, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Tow Hitch, Supercharged Engine, and Alpine Sound System as standard equipment this year.
  • The Citadel trim now comes with A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment.
  • The GT Plus trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
  • The SXT trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.

2021 Dodge Durango trims

Curious how Dodge Durango trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

Base:

  • 360-hp, 390-lb-ft of torque 5.7L
  • 293-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
  • Power Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Smart Key
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Mirrors
  • Side Airbags
  • Cruise Control
  • View our Dodge Durango inventory

Pursuit:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Apple CarPlay

SXT:

SXT Plus:

GT:

GT Plus:

Citadel:

  • Includes all features available on the GT Plus
  • A/C Seats
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Sunroofs
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Remote Start
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • View our Dodge Durango Citadel inventory

R/T:

SRT 392:

  • Includes all features available on the R/T
  • 475-hp, 470-lb-ft of torque 6.4L

SRT Hellcat:

  • Includes all features available on the SRT 392
  • 710-hp, 640-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
  • Supercharged Engine

Dodge Durango photos

5 reasons to buy the 2021 Dodge Durango

1. Seating for seven

The 2021 Dodge Durango has a spacious and refined interior with room for up to seven in three rows of seating. That makes it a great choice if you must haul many passengers and make them feel as comfortable as possible. The first- and second-row seats are perfectly roomy and supportive for adults, and the third-row seats have enough headroom and legroom for larger kids to sit comfortably even on long trips out of town, measuring 37.8 inches and 33.5 inches, respectively.

2. Powerful engines

If horsepower and torque are among your priorities, the 2021 Dodge Durango won't disappoint you. The base engine is a 3.6L V6 with 295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2021 Dodge Durango is also offered with a 5.7L HEMI®, generating 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque, a 6.4L HEMI V8 that puts out 475 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque, and the highly potent 6.2L supercharged V8 that produces 710 hp and 645 lb-ft and can only be found on the SRT Hellcat trim configuration.

3. High towing capacity

With so much power under the hood, it's no wonder that the 2021 Dodge Durango has some serious towing capacity too. When powered by the base 3.6L V6 engine, it can tow an estimated 6,200 lbs, when properly equipped.

 This capacity is even higher when the 2021 Dodge Durango is powered by more potent engines, such as the 5.7L V8 that can tow up to an estimated 7,400 lbs, when properly equipped.
 If you get the available Tow N Go package, you will boost the Durango's estimated maximum towing capacity to as much as an estimated 8,700 lbs when properly equipped.

4. Generous cargo space

Considering its size, it's only natural to expect a lot of room for cargo in the 2021 Dodge Durango. And you wouldn't be wrong if you did. It comes with 17.2 cu-ft of space behind the third row, which increases to 43.3 cu-ft when those seats are folded down. The maximum cargo space measures 85.1 cu-ft with both the second- and the third-row seats folded down. Throughout the cabin, there are plenty of cup holders and other compartments for small-item storage as well.

5. Lots of standard tech features

As far as tech features are concerned, the 2021 Dodge Durango has plenty of them, with many as part of the standard equipment. For instance, it comes with an infotainment system using the Uconnect 4C interface with an 8.4-inch touchscreen and smartphone integration. Voice recognition and Bluetooth® connectivity are also standard, as is a six-speaker audio system and a total of four USB ports.

Shop with your budget in mind

Getting pre-qualified lets you shop with personalized monthly payments, and it doesn't impact your credit score.Get Pre-qualified

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

6 customer reviews
3
1
2
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Dodge Durango an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Dodge Durango 5th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.

View RepairPal's full rating of the Dodge Durango

Dodge Durango features and specs

SXT 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • CD Audio
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Quad Seats
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.6L

Horsepower

293

Torque (ft-lbs)

260

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

24.6

Wheelbase

119.8"

Overall length

200.8"

Width

75.8"

Height

70.1"

Leg room

F 40.3"/R 38.6"

Head room

F 39.9"/R 39.8"

Front tires

P265/60TR18

Rear tires

P265/60TR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

620/6200 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2021 Dodge Durango FAQ

Research other vehicles



* Price excludes taxes, title, registration, and fees. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions.

We hope you found this information helpful. This content is intended to inform and is not meant to indicate that a particular vehicle is currently available or recommended for you.​

Statements of fuel economy or EV range are based on EPA and other third-party estimates for vehicles when new. Fuel economy and EV range will degrade with time and vary based on age, driving conditions, vehicle history, and other conditions. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.

Unless otherwise noted, information related to featured vehicles comes from third-party sources, including manufacturer information. Product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of third-party entities. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these entities.​ By clicking on any video links, you will be taken to a third-party site maintained by YouTube, Inc.

We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.