2018 Dodge Durango: The Best of Both Worlds

When you want the capabilities of a full-size SUV but you don’t want the massive size or body on frame build, there is one SUV that is the right choice. As one of the largest and most admired unibody crossover SUVs on the market, the Dodge Durango is the SUV you’re going to want to drive and make use of. You’ll be amazed by what this incredible vehicle offers you and how much it can be the right choice for you when you’re ready to take it out on the road and put it to work.
This brutish sized crossover can tow up to 8,600 pounds and can be had in a build and style that you won’t mind getting dirty and banged up on up to one that’s luxury-laden and full of style and sophistication for you to experience the drive you want. Even though it’s considered a mid-sized SUV, this seven-seater SUV offers you enough extra seats to bring your six favorite people along, but with more space than the Dodge Journey.  When you’re searching for the SUV that checks off all the boxes for you, this is the one that has the most of what you want in the size you’re looking for. Make the right choice and let the Dodge Durango be the SUV that you’re going to drive and experience for the next several years.
Over the many years the Durango has been on the market it has taken on a variety of shapes and options. For the 2018 model year, the big news is the addition of big power for this SUV. You can now have the SRT model which provides you with an amazing engine and the towing power mentioned. You’ll also be able to enjoy AWD with this new model and the fact that all models of the Durango that have the 8.4-inch Uconnect system also have the connectivity of Apple CarPlay and Android auto to hook up your smartphone right away.

What Features Will You Choose?

At the base level, the SXT trim of the Durango offers you seating for five people, a seven-inch Uconnect touchscreen entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, SiriusXM satellite radio, an auxiliary port, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate controls, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and a Sport mode to give you a more engaging driving experience when you want it. This is the version of the Durango that allows you to have the ability to enjoy the drive you want and experience the qualities you’re looking for at an affordable price.
If you’re looking for a higher trim level for this SUV you’re going to want to move up the line. You can have seven seats with a third row added, a choice of different wheels, the 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system, a navigation system, an LCD multifunction display between the main gauges, Blacktop and Brass Monkey appearance packages to give you impressive exterior upgrades, a Technology group that adds active cruise control, collision warning, automatic raking, a 220-am alternator, a heavy-duty engine oil cooler, the Class IV hitch receiver, and load leveling rear shocks to make it possible for you to have the Durango that will offer you all of what you’re looking for.

Choose Your Power

You’ll have three engine choices when you take a look at the Dodge Durango, all of which are attached to an eight-speed automatic transmission for a smooth operation during the drive. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V6 that provides 293 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The first Hemi engine is a 5.7-liter V8 which increases the power to 360 ponies and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. If you want the new engine that can get everything done, you’ll choose the 6.4-liter V8 and enjoy the benefits of 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.
As one of the names we’ve known and admired for many years, the Dodge Durango for 2018 brings you more power and the capability you want in a powerful SUV while offering you a smaller package. This is truly the SUV that is the best of both worlds in order to allow you the benefits of an amazing drive and the comfort you want while you head out to the wilderness or take on the roads and trails in your area. Come in and see your nearby Dodge dealer and let them show you what the Durango has to offer you today.