2022 Dodge Durango: Three Rows of SUV Excellence

The Dodge Durango breaks through expectations as a three-row midsize SUV with impressive styling and power.

The muscular build turns heads, as it has for many years while giving you the power you need to pull a heavy load. This is the perfect SUV for your family of seven to enjoy a weekend by the lake, head out for dinner, or go to a relative’s house. You’ll find something in the Durango not offered in any other midsize SUV, except the Jeep Grand Cherokee L; a V8 engine. Will this SUV become the vehicle you drive every day?

Predictable Driving at a High Level in the 2022 Dodge Durango

Three impressive engines offer various power levels, which we’ll cover later. Once you find the right powertrain for this SUV, the drive presents itself as comfortable, agile, composed, and quick. The heft of the Durango doesn’t appear to hinder its performance on any road. While not a sports car by any means, this is a Dodge that brings the muscle and has the steering and suspension to back up that power with a controlled performance. Go ahead, drop the kids off at school and find some unoccupied roads for a bit of fun driving in this impressive SUV.

2022 Brings New Qualities to the Durango

Dodge gives you more for the drive you’ll make in this midsize SUV. The Durango now has more standard safety tech, more driver assistance features in the Plus Group, and a standard remote engine starting. Additional comfort items include heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate for the GT model. If you drive the SXT trim, you’ll now see standard three-row seating and rear parking sensors to give you more of the qualities you desire.

The Interior is Functional and Flexible

Maybe functional and flexible are boring words, but they give you a cabin area that works great for your family when put into action. All Dodge Durango models have standard three-row seating, but you can check the box for captain’s chairs in the middle for more comfortable seating. The captain’s chairs slide and tilt easily, offering spacious access to the third row of seats. That third row is best for children, but adults can fit in a pinch. The materials used in the Durango match the trim levels well, with the SXT offering some plastics, while the Citadel model is impressively luxurious with its Nappa leather upholstery.

A Dodge SUV You Recognize Immediately

No other crossover SUV in the market looks like the Durango. This vehicle has distinct curves that remind you of a muscle car on an SUV frame. The aggressive and muscular build gives you a substantial vehicle you want to drive, whether it’s time to take the family out for ice cream or you want to venture deep into the woods. Sporty trim levels, R/T and SRT 392 offer unique appearance items to make them stand out more than this specialDodge SUV already does.

Tons of Features in the Dodge Durango

SXT Trim (base model)

• Three-row seating
• Power driver’s seat
• Rear parking sensors
• Bright roof rails
• Tri-zone automatic climate controls
• LED headlights and fog lights
• 8.4-inch infotainment system
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Rearview camera
• Rear cross-path detection
• Blind-spot monitoring

GT Trim

• Remote engine starting
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Power liftgate
• Dual exhaust ports
• Optional 10.1-inch infotainment screen
• Optional rear-seat entertainment system

R/T Trim

• Sport appearance package
• Sport-tuned steering and suspension
• Leather/suede upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Memory driver’s seat
• 10.1-inch infotainment system
• Navigation system
• Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
• Alpine premium audio system
• HD Radio

Citadel Trim

• Chrome exterior trim
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• Power sunroof
• Heated second-row captain’s chairs
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane-keep assist

SRT 392 Trim

• Brembo brakes
• Bilstein high-performance adaptive damping suspension
• SRT Performance Package
• Flat-bottom steering wheel
• Paddle shifters
• Standard AWD

Upgrade Your Durango with some Great Options

You’ll find a few packages to make your Dodge SUV fit your personality. The Blacktop Package adds exterior elements you’re sure to admire while a couple of Plus packages bring more features into the mix. The GT Plus adds:

• Front-seat memory settings
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Leather/suede upholstery for first two rows

The R/T Plus package gives you:

• Nappa leather upholstery
• Sunroof
• Premium Interior Package
• Harman Kardon premium audio system

With Great Power, You Get the Dodge Durango

Three different engines power every model of the Dodge Durango. Most trims use the highly-regarded 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, making 293 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque in the SXT and GT trims. The Citadel trim also uses this engine but adds two additional horsepower with the dual-exhaust setup. All Durango models have a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission handling the gears. With the V6, you’ll enjoy 19 city/26 hwy mpg in RWD versions and 18 city/25 hwy mpg in AWD models.

Choose the R/T trim and you’ve got a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 under the hood. This power plant churns out 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain gives you 14 city/22 hwy mpg in RWD and AWD versions.

The SRT 392 model has the most powerful engine; a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 pumping out 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. You’ll only have AWD for this trim level, and fuel mileage takes a hit, dropping to 13 city/19 hwy mpg.

The tow rating for V6 modes is 6,200 pounds but both V8 engines match up at 8,700 pounds of towing to meet your needs.

How Much Does a 2022 Dodge Durango Cost?

The starting price for the SXT trim is $35,475, giving you an affordable three-row SUV to drive. Move to the GT model, and you’ll pay $38,870, while the R/T version requires $47,625. If you want to drive the Citadel trim, you’ll spend $49,825, but the SRT 392 tops the charts at$66,670.

Is the Durango the SUV you want to drive? This is the vehicle for you when you need to pull a heavy trailer or boat and want a roomy, midsize SUV with comfort and style. Take the Durango out for a test drive from your local Dodge dealer today and see if it’s right for you.