2023 Dodge Durango review

1. Powerful engine options

Bold road presence begins under the hood for the 2023 Durango, with four enviable powertrain options for shoppers to consider. Motivating the SXT base, GT, and Citadel trims is a 3.6L V6 engine, good for 295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Standard for the R/T, and available for Citadel is a 360 hp 5.7L V8. The SRT and SRT Hellcat models boost those horses into even wilder territory with a 475-hp, 6.4L V8 engine on the SRT or the 710-hp, 6.2L supercharged V8 on the Hellcat. If powerful performance is your thing, this Durango has you covered.

2. Comprehensive tech

Dodge equips the 2023 Durango with intuitive tech and infotainment features, much of it standard. For road trips with friends and family, all SXT and GT models feature a center dash 8.4-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration, and satellite radio functionality.

Higher trims offer a larger touchscreen interface (10.1 inches) and more functional support for your crew, with features that keep them in touch and entertained in style. This includes an available Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless phone charger pad, integrated navigation, and a choice of premium audio systems from Harman Kardon^® or Alpine^™.

3. Off-road ability

Yes, you can take the beautiful beast off-road, and no surprise, the Durango does it with immaculate manners. When properly equipped, this bold SUV can take you across tough terrain and up (or down) steep gradients with ease. Pick an AWD 2023 Durango with the Trailer Tow Group IV package, and you'll gain low-range gearing for steady yet powerful progress across rugged conditions. Pick the SRT or SRT Hellcat trims and you'll get a limited-slip differential, giving you firm traction on surfaces like mud, snow, and sand.

4. SRT Hellcat edition

How about an SUV that takes your breath away again and again? Meet the six-seat 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat. Thrilling performance is provided by a 710-hp, 6.2L supercharged HEMI^® V8 engine, delivering AWD capability via a high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission. Be sure to invite your friends along for a ride too as it's got plenty you'll want to show off, including red Brembo^® brakes, 20-inch gloss-black wheels, a performance rear spoiler, and a sports-styled flat-bottom steering wheel, all announcing that the Durango SRT Hellcat is here.

5. Storage and towing

From small essentials to big boxes, nothing's too much trouble for the 2023 Durango. Jump inside this up-to-seven seater and you'll find enough pockets, cubbies, and drink holders for your crew, plus 17.2 cu-ft of space behind the third row for school bags, groceries, and hobby equipment. Trailers and campers are no problem for this SUV either. When properly equipped, the 2023 Durango SXT base trim (3.6L, V6 engine) can tow up to an estimated 6,200 lbs, but that rises to an estimated 8,700 lbs for Durango trims powered by the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine.