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The 2024 Durango is a three-row SUV with burly styling and, in many versions, burly V-8 power. Compare it to the Jeep Grand Cherokee for towing utility, or car-like rivals such as the Kia Telluride and Ford Explorer for day-to-day utility.
Is the 2024 Dodge Durango a good car/SUV?
While hardly the most space or fuel-efficient SUV, the Durango has its charms—at least when a V-8 is under its hood. We rate it a 5.5 out of 10 on account of its strong engines and spacious, if not exactly classy, cabin. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2024 Dodge Durango?
In what is likely to be this generation’s final model year, the Durango adds standard blind-spot monitors across the lineup and the Citadel trim level can now tow up to 7,800 pounds. Otherwise, the range is unchanged.
Arguably the quintessential muscle SUV, the Durango wears buff styling in just about every trim. Its low roof and big fender flares give it a Hot Wheels look. Inside it’s stylish and relatively modern, with a big touchscreen and nice materials throughout.
But if you’re looking at a Durango in 2024, you’re probably here for the power. The standard V-6 provides reasonable thrust, but it’s no match for any of the three V-8s. In top Hellcat form, the Durango features a 710-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 good for just 3.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 180-mph top speed. The SRT 392’s 475-hp is more reasonable and still plenty peppy with its 4.4-second run to 60 mph, while even the R/T’s 360-hp V-8 is strong from any speed. We’re less enamored with the standard V-6; if power isn’t your priority, there are better all-around SUVs out there. All models use a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission to send power rearward or to all four wheels.
Opt for the Tow ‘n Go package and V-8-powered Durangos can lug up to 8,700 pounds in certain forms, too.
Fuel economy is, frankly, terrible. The base V-6 sees low 20s combined, but other models are well below 20 mpg in mixed driving.
But the Durango isn’t about fuel efficiency. It’s not really about space efficiency, either, though its big footprint means a relatively roomy interior and a decently large cargo area. It’s not as well-packaged as more modern rivals, though.
It’s also not as safe, with poor crash-test ratings and a surprising lack of collision-avoidance tech on some trims. If there’s a tech upside, it’s the available 10.1-inch touchscreen, which has an intuitive interface and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. (The standard 8.4-inch screen is also pretty good, though its CarPlay and Android Auto needs a cable.)
How much does the 2024 Dodge Durango cost?
Dodge has yet to price the 2024 Durango as of press time, but it’s unlikely to stray far from the roughly $42,000 the automaker wanted for a base SXT version last year. Figure north of $55,000 for a V-8 in the R/T, while a loaded Hellcat can work its way to about $110,000.
Where is the 2024 Dodge Durango made?
In Detroit, Michigan.
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