Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Review: 2016 Dodge Durango R/T
Dodge discontinued the second generation of the Durango in 2009, and customers were kept waiting until late 2010 when the American brand introduced the third generation of this model.
Those were some of the most challenging years for the American car industry due to the world financial crisis, and Chrysler was afraid to launch an expensive SUV. Still, it took the decision to make the step and introduced the third generation of the Durango in December 2010, with deliveries starting at the beginning of 2011. Two years later, in 2013, the automaker unveiled a refreshed version of the Durango at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
While the Durango’s second generation looked more like a bad boy, the third iteration of this nameplate came with a new, family-oriented approach. The front fascia boasted the brand’s specific cross-hair trim on the grille. In addition, the streamlined headlights were underlined by integrated LED daytime running lights, creating an upscale image for the car. Thanks to the unibody platform, the third generation of the Durango featured a lower greenhouse. Also noticeable on the side of the SUV were the enlarged rear fenders, which made the car look more muscular. For the upper trim levels, such as the R/T and SR/T, the automaker offered different aerodynamic packages with more aggressive-looking bumpers and grilles. Finally, at the back, the 2014 model year came with redesigned, single-line LED taillights.
Dodge made the third generation of the Durango with three rows of seats where up to seven adults could fit comfortably. While this was not new for a Dodge, the materials’ quality on the inside was significantly improved over the Durango’s second generation. A two-tone dashboard and better plastics for it were available, and the door cards were no longer made just with hard plastic areas. As expected, the lower grades came with fabric upholstery, but the upper ones provided luxurious leather-wrapped cabins. Fronting the driver was a new instrument TFT display for the instrument cluster. In addition, Dodge offered an infotainment unit with a color touchscreen and backup camera on the center stack. As expected, the front and second rows provided plenty of room for passengers, but even in the third row, there was enough legroom and headroom for adult-sized passengers. The trunk area was not impressive with all the seats up, but with the second and third rows folded, the Durango offered as much space as a minivan.
Dodge offered the Durango with either V6 or V8 engines, ranging between 290 HP (294 PS) and 360 HP (365 PS), paired with a new, eight-speed automatic transmission that drastically improved fuel efficiency over the model launched in 2010. Power went to the rear or in all corners, depending on the options.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 8AT AWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3604 cm3 |
Power: | 216 KW @ 6400 RPM 294 HP @ 6400 RPM 290 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.6 gallons (93.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.2 in (5110 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.1 in (1,623/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.8 in (3043 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.7 in (297 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 47.7 cuFT (1351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4987 lbs (2262 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6499 lbs (2948 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 8AT AWD (295 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3604 cm3 |
Power: | 220 KW @ 6400 RPM 299 HP @ 6400 RPM 295 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.6 gallons (93.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.2 in (5110 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.1 in (1,623/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.8 in (3043 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.7 in (297 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 47.7 cuFT (1351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4914 lbs (2229 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6499 lbs (2948 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 8AT RWD (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3604 cm3 |
Power: | 216 KW @ 6400 RPM 294 HP @ 6400 RPM 290 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.6 gallons (93.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.2 in (5110 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.1 in (1,623/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.8 in (3043 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.7 in (297 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 47.7 cuFT (1351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4839 lbs (2195 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 8704 lbs (3948 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 8AT RWD (295 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3604 cm3 |
Power: | 220 KW @ 6400 RPM 299 HP @ 6400 RPM 295 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.6 gallons (93.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.2 in (5110 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.1 in (1,623/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.8 in (3043 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.7 in (297 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 47.7 cuFT (1351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4755 lbs (2157 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6499 lbs (2948 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 8AT AWD (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5654 cm3 |
Power: | 268 KW @ 5150 RPM 364 HP @ 5150 RPM 359 BHP @ 5150 RPM |
Torque: | 390 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 529 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.6 gallons (93.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.2 in (5110 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.1 in (1,623/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.8 in (3043 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.7 in (297 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 47.7 cuFT (1351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5331 lbs (2418 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7101 lbs (3221 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 8AT RWD (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5654 cm3 |
Power: | 268 KW @ 5150 RPM 364 HP @ 5150 RPM 359 BHP @ 5150 RPM |
Torque: | 390 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 529 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 24.6 gallons (93.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P265/60R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.2 in (5110 mm) |
Width: | 75.7 in (1923 mm) |
Height: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.1 in (1,623/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 119.8 in (3043 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 11.7 in (297 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 47.7 cuFT (1351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5176 lbs (2348 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7101 lbs (3221 kg) |