No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Dodge Charger Review The 2025 Dodge Durango still has a lot of attitude, even though it is getting older. The tough outside hides a three-row SUV cabin that can fit seven or six people (with captain’s seats in the second row). Stellantis’ well-known UConnect infotainment software runs on the standard 10.1-inch touchscreen. The standard heated front seats keep your behind warm, and the overall design has a muscle car look. You can still get the popular 5.7-liter V-8 engine, but the reliable standard 3.6-liter V-6 engine has more power. The towing capacity of the Durango is an impressive 8700 pounds when properly equipped, which is part of its appeal. Even the V-6 can tow 6200 pounds. Dodge says that special Last Call editions of the Durango SRT 392 and the supercharged, 710-hp Durango SRT Hellcat will both come out in the 2025 model year, even though the lineup has been drastically cut down for 2025 to make room for the next Durango. You can always choose something more modern but less exciting, like the Toyota Grand Highlander, Mazda CX-90, or Kia Telluride if all of this seems too old-fashioned and stuffy. What's New? Other than fewer trims to choose from, the old Durango will stay mostly the same for 2025. But this means the end of making V-8 engines and maybe even the current generation of Durangos. A replacement, called Stealth, will come out before 2026. Pros and Cons Pros Engines that work well. Outstanding ability to tow. Easy to move around. Cons We need to improve at using fuel. Need to improve safety. The average amount of freight space. Engine, Transmission, and Performance Most regular drivers will think that the Durango’s basic 295-hp V-6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission are a good, if not exciting, pair. The 360-hp V-8 gives you a big boost in towing power, even though you won’t notice it at the gas pump. It can pull up to 8700 pounds when properly equipped. There is a balance between comfort and sportiness in the Dodge’s suspension, but the brakes and steering feel like they do in every other SUV. Even though the Durango doesn’t look very sporty, its muscle-car mentality comes through in everyday use, and its rear-wheel-drive system makes driving fun. Still, it’s a good SUV for families because it’s comfortable to live with and fun to drive. After all, the springs aren’t too stiff. Safety A lot of the safety tech in the Durango can be included, but you have to pay extra to get the whole set. The following are important safety features: Standard blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert. There is automatic emergency braking. You can get adaptive cruise control. Internal and External Cargo Capacity Because the designers at Dodge did a good job, the car still looks very modern even though it’s old. The front passenger area still has the unique luxury-meets-muscle car look of the Charger and Challenger siblings. Still, the ergonomics and overall comfort are up to date with today’s standards. However, many new SUV competitors have extra room for people in the second and third rows. In front of a black background, the driver sees a set of red and white instruments. The steering wheel has a stylish metal finish and a thick rim that is wrapped in leather. Behind the wheel of our R/T test car were paddle shifters that worked perfectly. Inside the Durango, 30 carry-on bags could fit if all the seats were folded flat. With all the seats in place, though, only four could fit behind the third row. That’s two more than the Acadia could get in both of those ways. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The V-6 model can get up to 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The V-8 model can get up to 14 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The 2020 Durango R/T with a V-8 engine surprised us by getting 23 mpg on the highway, which was better than both the V-6 Durango’s rating of 22 mpg and the EPA’s rating. Infotainment and Connectivity The Durango has a reliable and well-known Uconnect entertainment system. Now, every model has a 10.1-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. There is an optional entertainment system for the back seats that has two screens and RCA and HDMI ports for connecting other devices. Bluetooth phone calls seemed to have good sound quality. One caller who was driving said they could even hear the huge rumble of the V-8 engine. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The Durango and its engines have mostly stayed the same, even though we haven’t tested the V-6 or V-8 models in almost ten years. The V-6 engine took 7.4 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph, while the V-8 engine took 6.2 seconds. Both engines came with an eight-speed automatic transmission and optional all-wheel drive. The rates of acceleration are likely to stay mostly the same in the coming years. Towing and Payload Capacity The 2025 Durango can pull different loads. Models with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine and all-wheel drive can pull up to 6200 pounds. The all-wheel-drive 5.7-liter V-8 cars can pull up to 7200 pounds, or 8700 pounds, with the Tow and Go feature. Price and How to Choose There is a great balance between the tried-and-true V-6 engine and all-wheel drive in the GT Plus. The base GT with all-wheel drive costs $2,000, but the GT Plus comes with 20-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, an eight-way power driver’s seat, red accent stitching, better dampers, and a few other niceties. Dodge also says that special editions of the Durango’s R/T V-8 and SRT Hellcat for 2025 called “Last Call” are being made if you want a classic performance. Check out our reviews of the Durango SRT or the limited-edition Durango SRT Hellcat (reviewed separately) until we let you know when the 2025 Last Call cars will be here. We will soon give you more specific information.
