2023 Dodge Durango
The 2023 Dodge Durango owes its appeal to its impressive performance and practicality. After all, not many SUVs can accelerate up to 60 miles per hour in under 5 seconds and tow up to 8,700 pounds. The 2023 Durango is an excellent solution for those who desire the look of American muscle but appreciate the potential of a family vehicle.
HORSEPOWER
710
ENGINE
6.2L HEMI V-8
SIZE
10.1-inch
Performance
Style
Technology
Performance
Engine Type
While the 2023 Dodge Durango’s optional 360 horsepower V-8 engine provides a substantial boost in towing capacity that reaches 8,700 pounds, the 295 horsepower V-6 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission are the more efficient pairing. The Dodge’s suspension effectively combines comfort and sportiness, but the braking performance and steering feel remind the consumer that they are driving an SUV. The Durango is not obviously sporty, but its rear-wheel-drive platform adds an athletic touch to the vehicle, and its muscle-car persona is blatantly visible. That said, it still delivers a comfortable ride.
What’s new for 2023?
The Durango receives a few minor updates for the 2023 model year, incorporating four new exterior color options – Night Moves, Triple Nickel, Frostbite, and Red Oxide – which brings the total number of available hues up to eight. Heated front seats are now standard for the entire Durango lineup, and forward collision warning is now available on entry-level SXT trims.
Style
Exterior Features
The 2023 Durango comes equipped with LED Low-/High-Beam Headlamps that will illuminate nearly everything that passes by. There is a similar Dodge LED Racetrack taillamp at the rear of the automobile. Nine different colors are available, and the iconic, available Mopar dual stripes add a more personalized appearance to the base coat of the Durango R/T, GT, and SRT trims. The wheel designs include 20-inch polished aluminum rims that grant the SUV an authoritative presence. In addition, each fender badge matches a particular trim, from the R/T to the Hellcat. There is also an available Stow N Place Roof Rack, able to hold up to 150 pounds of cargo.
Interior Features
For the interior of the 2023 Durango, designers emphasized material quality, ergonomics, and overall comfort. A set of gauges featuring red and white on a black background faces the driver. The steering wheel features a thick, leather-encased rim and sophisticated metal-look trim. The paddle shifters are mounted behind the wheel and operate masterfully. Moreover, 30 carry-on suitcases can fit inside the Durango’s cabin with all three rows of its seats folded flat.
Technology
Entertainment
The 2023 Dodge Durango has one of the best infotainment systems on the market. For example, base SXT and mid-range GT trims come outfitted with an 8.4-inch display while a 10.1-inch screen is optional on the GT and standard on the Citadel and R/T. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard with both screens. A rear-seat entertainment system, also optional, adds dual screens and provides HDMI and RCA ports to connect even more devices.
Safety Features and Warranty
The 2023 Dodge Durango features optional automated emergency braking, adding an extra layer of protection, along with available adaptive cruise control, and standard blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. There is also an Electronic Stability Control feature that keeps track of the driver’s steering input and vehicle motion to help the driver maintain control in the direction they are heading. Durango also features All-Speed Traction Control, which helps to keep the vehicle from rolling over by using Electronic Roll Mitigation. As for warranty, the limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles.
