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2017 Dodge Durango Overview

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango ranks seven out of nineteen Midsize SUVs.

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango has an abundance of cargo room, and its third row is one of the few in the class with sufficient space for adults. It has a comfy, agile rail, and one of the highest towing capacities in the class. However, its upper trims can be pricier than those of its rivals.

Scorecard

• Overall: 8.Four
• Critics’ Rating: 9.0
• Spectacle: 8.Three
• Interior: 8.Two
• Safety: 8.8
• Reliability:

Pros & Cons

• Powerful optional V8 engine
• Good cargo capacity
• Intuitive infotainment system
• Comfy rail

• Expensive upper trims
• Poor fuel economy with V8

Notable for 2017

• GT trim substitutes Limited trim
• Base model now available with only two rows

2017 Dodge Durango Specs

Dodge Durango Rankings and Research

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Presently the Dodge Durango has a score of 8.Four out of ten which is based on our evaluation of fifty three chunks of research and data elements using various sources.

Rankings

• # seven in Midsize SUVs
• # five in SUVs with three Rows
• # eleven in Crossover SUVs

2017 Durango Pictures

2017 Dodge Durango Review

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango has an abundance of cargo room, and its third row is one of the few in the class with sufficient space for adults. It has a convenient, agile rail, and one of the highest towing capacities in the class. However, its upper trims can be pricier than those of its rivals.

Is the Dodge Durango a Good SUV?

If you need a midsize SUV with family-friendly space, the two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango is one to consider. Whether its second- and (optional) third-row seats are in use or folded plane, the Durango has more cargo space than most other midsize SUVs. Additionally, its available third row is one of the few in the class where adults will find adequate space to sit conveniently for more than few minutes.

The Durango’s spectacle is also a stand-out in the class. Most SUVs of its size are predictably unwieldly when taking a corner. The Durango, however, feels poised through turns and produces minimal figure lean. Its rail is also convenient on a multitude of rough surfaces.

Still, there are a few shortcomings that may shove buyers toward other SUVs. Some rivals have a higher predicted reliability score, and they perform better in crash tests.

Should I Buy the Dodge Durango?

The Dodge Durango ($29,995) is a compelling buy for anyone who needs lots of storage and passenger space. It has an available third row that can accommodate long-limbed adults and teenagers – a uncommon compliment for the class. Additionally, it has one of the highest cargo capacities among midsize SUVs. The Durango is also an excellent choice for those who need to have a little joy behind the wheel, suggesting as carlike a spectacle as you can get from a midsize SUV.

The Durango’s base V6 has slew of power (293 horsepower) for city and highway driving. If you need more, however, you can get the available V8 engine that adds sixty seven more ponies – but it will cost you $44,000.

The base Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander are both about $700 more than the base Durango. Each comes standard with a third row, which will cost you an extra $695 in the Durango. In brief, as 3-row models, there`s no real price difference. If you want active safety features, however, they`re a better buy. The Pilot comes standard with a multi-angle rearview camera that displays a bird’s-eye view of the SUV’s surroundings. The Highlander comes with an unrivaled list of advanced driver assistance features, including a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, and pedestrian detection. With the Durango, you’ll need to spend almost $32,200 to get a rearview camera. The Pilot is also available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, while the Durango and Highlander are not.

If storage space, a third row that can treat teenagers, and a strong V6 motor matter most to you, the Durango will very likely make you blessed. For convenience and technology, however, you might want to shop around before buying the Dodge.

We Did the Research for You: fifty three Lumps of Data Analyzed

If you’re dazed with car-buying information and research, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled fifty three chunks of data on the Dodge Durango to help you determine if it fits your lifestyle. We’ve put the Durango head-to-head with other midsize SUVs so you can see how it stacks up against the competition in terms of crash test scores, reliability data, and fuel economy estimates. Dodge last redesigned the Durango for the two thousand eleven model year, and it has seen few switches since. As a result, this overview uses applicable research and reviews from the two thousand eleven through two thousand seventeen model years.

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How Much Does the Dodge Durango Cost?

With a base cost of $29,955, the Dodge Durango is priced near the middle of the midsize SUV class. The 3-row Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander are more expensive, but by less than $700. Add the third row to the Durango, and there`s no real difference in price inbetween it and these two competitors. However, as you stir up in the Durango’s trim levels and add options, its price quickly rises as high as $44,700, lowering its value proposition.

The Durango SXT, the base model, comes with an adequate amount of features for the class, including automatic climate control, a USB port, Bluetooth phone connectivity, push-button embark, proximity key entry, and a Uconnect infotainment system with a 5-inch touch screen and voice instructions. Third-row seating is available in the base trim for $695.

If you want to add more tech and safety options or a third row, you’ll need to purchase the 2nd trim level, the Durango SXT Plus ($32,195), or higher. You can pay for options like a larger 8.4-inch touch screen or a package that includes Bluetooth music streaming, heated front seats, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors.

All trims higher than the SXT Plus come standard with a third row. The Durango GT ($37,495) adds convenience features like Capri leather seating, heated front- and second-row seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power-adjustable driver`s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat, remote embark, and memory settings. The Durango Citadel ($41,395) takes that convenience one step further with its upgraded Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, premium stereo, and sunroof. The Durango Citadel also comes with navigation.

If you want the muscle of a V8 and the spectacle of a high-riding sports car, you’ll have to pay handsomely. The V8 is only standard with the R/T trim, which starts at about $12,000 more than the base model. The R/T trim also comes with spectacle steering and lowered sport-tuned suspension. You can also get the V8 in the Citadel trim, but you`ll have to purchase it as an option for a total cost of around $45,300.

Rear-wheel drive is standard, but each trim is available with all-wheel drive for an extra $Two,600. A towing package is available for $995 in all models except the real-wheel-drive SXT.

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Which Is Better: Dodge Durango or Honda Pilot?

Among midsize SUVs, the Honda Pilot ranks a few places higher than the Dodge Durango, and with good reason. The Pilot’s commencing price ($30,595) is $600 higher than the Durango’s. However, the Pilot comes with a multi-angle rearview camera and a standard third row. To get a basic rearview camera in the Durango, you’ll need step up to the $32,195 SXT Plus trim. And for a third row add another $695.

Both vehicles suggest an adult-friendly third row – a rarity in the midsize SUV class – and a convenient rail. While the Pilot’s standard 8-inch touch screen is three inches thicker than the Dodge Durango’s, you may be awkward with how many features rely on the Pilot’s touch screen. The Durango’s touch screen is effortless to use, and secondary dashboard buttons provide an alternative.

The Pilot has a big advantage with its available smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which may take some of the hassle out of accessing popular features. The Pilot also performs better than the Durango in crash tests, earning a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Unless you need the Durango’s extra Two,400 pounds of towing capacity, you’re better off with the Pilot.

Which Is Better: Dodge Durango or Toyota Highlander?

While the Dodge Durango doesn`t even come with a rearview camera, the Toyota Highlander comes loaded with a number of safety features (including a rearview camera) that you won’t find standard in any other midsize SUV. The Highlander only costs $635 more than the Durango, but it comes standard with a third row and Toyota Safety Sense – a suite of driver assistance features that include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high planks, forward collision warning and braking, and pedestrian detection. Pedestrian detection isn’t even available in the Durango. If you want adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert in the Durango, you’ll need to spend almost $44,000 for a model that includes them. Additionally, the Highlander performs better in crash tests and receives an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.

While the Highlander is the better value proposition, safety features aside, the Durango is the better SUV for those who want the convenience and effortless maneuverability of a smaller vehicle with the space and towing capacity of a family hauler. Additionally, when compared with the Highlander, the Durango’s powertrain warranty covers Ten,000 more miles. The Durango also has a whopping Four,700-pound higher base towing capacity, and its base engine produces one hundred eight more horsepower than the Highlander’s.

Durango Interior

How Many People Does the Durango Seat?

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango can be outfitted in a number of ways to match your preferences or utility intentions. Lower trims can seat five on two rows, while higher trims add a third row. You can also exchange out the second-row bench for a pair of captain`s chairs to increase convenience and passenger maneuverability, which is already very regarded. The second-row doors open broad, and the seats themselves fold down and out of the way to facilitate access to the back row. Even the third row is welcoming, something that can`t be said of most competitors`, and adults should have minimal problems accessing it and finding enough room.

The Toyota Highlander’s third-row seats, like those of most midsize SUVs, are not convenient for adults for long periods of time. Along with the Durango, the Honda Pilot is one of the few SUVs in the class with an adult-friendly third-row.

Durango and Car Seats

The Durango offers five total LATCH sets for car seats: two finish setups on the second-row outboard seats, and three others with just a top anchor in the middle of the 2nd row and in the two third-row seats. On the seats with lower anchors, they are effortless to locate and maneuver around, and it doesn`t take much effort to fasten the car-seat straps. However, on four out of the five seats, the tether anchor could be mistaken for other equipment, so make sure you`re linking to the suitable hardware.

Durango Interior Quality

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango boasts a remarkable interior with materials that feel premium and are soft to the touch, but it`s not as upscale as other rivals. If you’re looking for a midsize SUV with a more-stylish interior, you’ll be pleased with both the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander’s high-end interior materials and styling.

Durango Cargo Space

Cargo space is a high point of the Durango`s interior. You`ll get 17.Two cubic feet of space behind the third row, 47.7 cubic feet with the last row folded down (or in 2-row models), and 84.Five cubic feet with all the seats folded. Those measurements make the Durango one of the most spacious models in the class. You`ll have enough space to carry a large refrigerator and still have about twenty cubic feet to spare.

The Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander have similar dimensions, with only a duo less total cubic feet than the Durango. The Pilot has 16.Five cubic feet behind the back seats, 46.8 behind the 2nd row, and 83.9 with both back rows folded. The Highlander has 13.8 cubic feet behind the very first row, 42.Three behind the 2nd row seats, and 83.7 behind the third row.

Durango Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation

The Durango comes standard with a 5-inch touch-screen infotainment system that controls most common interior functions. You can also upgrade to an 8.4-inch screen that features sharper graphics and a brilliant display.

Overall, the system is user-friendly and should be ordinary to learn and operate for drivers of all technological proficiencies. Large buttons on the screen make it effortless to navigate through menus, but there are still physical knobs to control functions like volume and temperature.

The Toyota Highlander’s Entune infotainment system with a 6.1-inch touch screen is effortless to operate, as are its secondary dashboard buttons. The Honda Pilot’s infotainment system, on the other forearm, requires you to use its 8-inch touch screen for most features, whereas physical controls would be lighter for the driver to use. However, of the three SUVs, the Pilot is the only one available with smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Durango Spectacle

Durango Engine: Slew of Power

The Durango’s standard engine is a Three.6-liter V6 that generates two hundred ninety three horsepower. With this engine, the Durango has sufficient power for your daily errands in the city and on the highway. An optional V8 Hemi will give you sixty seven more horsepower and pack all the punch you could need to budge quickly on the highway or from a stop.

The Toyota Highlander is one of the few midsize SUVs to come with a four-cylinder engine instead of a V6. The four-cylinder’s one hundred eighty five horsepower just isn’t enough muscle to quickly propel the Highlander, so upgrading to the available six cylinder is recommended. The Honda Pilot’s 280-horsepower V6, on the other palm, supplies brisk acceleration at highway speeds.

Durango Gas Mileage: Typical for the Class

In its standard configuration, the Durango gets an EPA-estimated nineteen mpg in the city and twenty six mpg on the highway, which are just about average estimates for the class. Opting for an all-wheel-drive Durango will cost you one mpg in both city and highway driving. The available V8 engine only manages fourteen mpg in the city and twenty two on the highway.

With its base engine, the Honda Pilot gets one extra city and highway mile per gallon over the base Durango. The Toyota Highlander earns twenty mpg in the city and twenty four mpg on the highway.

Durango Rail and Treating: Unexpectedly Composed

The Durango treats better than you may expect, given its size. It’s far from sporty, but its acute treating instills confidence, and the SUV produces little assets lean in turns. Few midsize SUVs treat as nimbly. Additionally, the Durango’s suspension soaks up rough patches of road, so you and your fellow riders can love a slick rail. The Durango R/T trim features a sport-tuned suspension and other spectacle upgrades, but the rail is noticeably stiffer than the base model’s.

Like the Durango, the Honda Pilot has a convenient rail and is effortless to navigate in puny spaces and around turns. The Toyota Highlander, while comfy over road imperfections, produces some bod lean in swift corners.

Durango Dimensions and Weight

In its front row, the Durango has 39.9 inches of headroom, 40.Trio inches of legroom, and 58.Five inches of shoulder room. The 2nd row has 39.8 inches of headroom, 38.6 inches of legroom, and 50.Four inches of shoulder room. In the third row, the Durango has 37.8 inches of headroom, 31.Five inches of legroom, and 50.Four inches of shoulder room. The Durango has a 119.8-inch wheelbase, a 201.2-inch overall length, and a 75.8-inch width.

Depending on the trim, the Durango can weigh from Four,756 to Five,331 pounds.

Durango Towing Capacity

The Dodge Durango with its base engine can tow as much as 6,200 pounds. With its available V8 engine, the Durango can tow up to 7,400 pounds. With standard front-wheel drive, the Honda Pilot can tow Trio,500 pounds and Five,000 pounds with available all-wheel drive. The base Toyota Highlander can tow only 1,500 pounds, while models with a V6 engine can haul up to Five,000 pounds.

Durango Reliability

Is the Dodge Durango Reliable?

The two thousand seventeen Durango receives a predicted reliability rating of three out of five from J.D. Power and Associates. That means it’s about as reliable as most other vehicles on the road. The Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander both receive a Three.Five, which indicates they are slightly more dependable than most other vehicles on the market.

Dodge Durango Warranty

Dodge covers the two thousand seventeen Durango with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Honda Pilot has the same warranty terms. The Toyota Highlander has the same basic warranty, but its powertrain warranty only covers 50,000 miles over five years.

Durango Safety

Durango Crash Test Results

The two thousand seventeen Durango gets low safety scores both overall and for the class. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives it a four-out-of-five overall rating, with four starlets in frontal crash and rollover tests. The all-wheel-drive model only receives three out of five starlets in rollover. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has only tested the Durango in rear crash protection, for which it earns a top score of Good.

The Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot perform better in all crash tests, each earning a score of Good in all five IIHS crash tests, as well as a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA. Additionally, both SUVs were named as a Top Safety Pick+, the IIHS’ highest award.

Durango Safety Features

The Durango provides a large number of driver assistance and advanced safety technologies, but you`ll have to option up to get most of these. These features include a rearview camera, roadside assistance and emergency notification services, automatic high slats, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. However, none of them come standard, and to get them, you`ll not only have to choose a higher trim level but also purchase a package. Around half of the Durango`s class rivals have a standard rearview camera.

Which Dodge Durango Model Is Right for Me?

The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango comes in five trims: SXT, SXT Plus, GT, Citadel, and R/T. A Three.6-liter V6 engine is standard in the SXT, SXT Plus, GT, and Citadel trims, while a Five.7-liter V8 engine comes with the R/T trim and is optional in the Citadel. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but each trim is available with all-wheel drive for an extra $Two,600. A towing package is available for $995 in all models except the real-wheel-drive SXT.

If safety features are significant to you, skip the Durango’s base SXT trim. You won’t find any active safety features in the base trim nor can you add them through packages. Embark with the SXT Plus trim. For about $Two,200 more than the base trim, you’ll get niceties like a power-adjustable driver’s seat and access to a $1,250 package that adds a rearview camera and rear parking sensors along with Bluetooth audio streaming and other popular features.

Dodge Durango SXT

The base Durango starts at $29,995, which is right in the middle of the class. Standard features include cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, a USB port, Bluetooth, a six-speaker audio system, the Uconnect infotainment system with a 5-inch touch screen and voice instruction recognition, proximity key entry, and push-button ignition.

Dodge Durango SXT Plus

The SXT Plus, commencing at $32,195, adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power-adjustable driver`s seat, and heated exterior mirrors, along with access to other option packages. A larger 8.4-inch touch screen is available for $795. The Popular Equipment Group costs $1,250 and includes Bluetooth audio streaming, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. You can also substitute the second-row bench with captain`s chairs for $995. Other packages retail for inbetween $995 and $1,295 and upgrade various exterior equipment like wheels, trim chunks, or harass tips. You can add third-row seating, which is standard in all higher trims, to either SXT model for $695.

Dodge Durango GT

The GT trim will run you at least $37,495, and it includes features such as Capri leather seating, heated front- and second-row seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power-adjustable driver`s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat, remote embark, memory settings for the driver`s seat and steering wheel, an 8.4-inch infotainment touch screen, satellite radio, a 115-volt standard outlet, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, roadside assistance, and emergency notification services. A dual-screen rear-seat DVD/Blu-ray entertainment system is optional for $1,995. More option packages are also available with the GT. $1,495 will get you navigation, HD Radio, and a power liftgate. The Premium Group costs $Two,395 and includes everything in the previous package, along with a Hits premium audio system and a sunroof. A group of advanced safety features retails for $1,195 and adds automatic high rafters, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert.

Dodge Durango Citadel

Commencing at $41,395, the Citadel trim includes Nappa leather, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, ventilated front seats, automatic headlights, a sunroof, a power liftgate, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a nine-speaker Alpine premium audio system, and navigation. Adding the V8 engine in this model will cost you $Trio,995, and you`ll have to purchase AWD separately as well. Option packages for the Citadel include Premium Entertainment ($Two,490), which adds the Hits audio system and rear-seat DVD/Blu-ray system, and the Technology Group ($Two,295) that contains adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.

Dodge Durango R/T

The Durango R/T is the spectacle model and starts at $42,095. The V8 engine comes standard, as does spectacle steering and a lowered sport suspension. Other options and features are mostly similar to those found in the Citadel trim.

Who Makes the Dodge Durango?

The Dodge Durango is made by FCA, also known as Fiat Chrysler, and formerly called Chrysler Group LLC. FCA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and the Durango is produced at the Jefferson North Plant in Detroit, Michigan.

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The Final Call

The Dodge Durango ranks close to the middle of our midsize SUV rankings, suggesting enticing spectacle and interior attributes that you won’t find with some rivals. However, it falls behind some competitors that suggest a few more standard features and less expensive options and upper trims. Additionally, some rivals have better reliability and crash test scores, and they use less fuel.

For families who need a lot passenger and cargo space, few other midsize SUVs can hit the Durango. Its available third row is one of the only SUVs in this class with adult-friendly space, and its standard infotainment system is straightforward. The Durango’s standard six-cylinder engine has slew of power. Its available V8 is potent, but you’ll have to pay a pretty penny to get it, because it’s only available in the top two trim levels. With agile treating and a convenient rail, the Durango is one of the better performers in the class, and it has one of the highest towing capacities.

Don`t just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

• “The two thousand seventeen Dodge Durango has more attitude than the typical three-row crossover SUV. Its aggressive styling and brawny V8 engine set it apart, while its abundant passenger space and plentiful features mean your family will be well taken care of. If you’re ready for something different, the Durango could work out well.” — Edmunds
• “The Dodge Durango has something for just about every type of large-SUV shopper. The base SXT has a lot of features for the money, while Limited and Citadel add worthwhile luxury and convenience items. We’re not especially high on the sporty R/T, but we can see its appeal for those who covet brawny style and maximum spectacle. And, the generous selection of appearance packages and trim options makes Durango one of the more customizable SUVs around.” — Consumer Guide (2016)
• “The SUV holds a popular spot in the driveways and garages of America thanks to its passenger, cargo and towing capabilities. The two thousand sixteen Dodge Durango plumbs those high points, and adds big SUV capability in a package that’s smaller than a Chevy Tahoe. The convenient interior works for hauling people and cargo, and the two thousand sixteen Durango looks good inwards and out, with a choice of five different models that help make it more dynamic than a Honda Pilot or GMC Acadia.” — Kelley Blue Book (2016)

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