2025 Dodge Durango: Engines, Towing, and Which One Fits

The Durango is the three-row SUV for people who don’t want a minivan and don’t want a crossover. Rear-wheel-drive-based, V8 available, and it tows more than most of the segment.

Here’s how the 2025 lineup sorts out.

The Engines

The 3.6L V6 is the volume engine and the sensible one. It moves a loaded Durango fine, returns the best fuel economy of the group, and costs the least to run.

The 5.7L HEMI V8 is the towing engine and the one that makes the Durango sound like a Durango. If you pull a boat or a camper regularly, this is where to start.

The 6.4L in the SRT 392 produces 475 horsepower — a genuinely fast three-row SUV.

The SRT Hellcat sits at the top with 710 supercharged horsepower. Allocation is limited, so talk to us directly rather than expecting to find one on the lot.

Towing: Read the Fine Print

Up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped — but that figure belongs to the V8 with the right equipment, not to every Durango.

The V6 tows meaningfully less. If towing is why you’re shopping a Durango, the engine decision is made for you, and it’s worth knowing that before you fall for a V6 on the lot.

Bring us your trailer’s loaded weight and tongue weight and we’ll check them against the door-jamb sticker on specific vehicles rather than the brochure maximum.

Available drive modes include Sport, Snow, and Tow, and available all-wheel drive adds traction for wet or icy roads.

Seating and Cargo

Configurable for five, six, or seven passengers, with available second-row captain’s chairs for the six-seat layout.

Cargo reaches up to 85.1 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded — among the more generous figures in the segment, and the practical reason people choose a Durango over a midsize SUV.

The third row is usable, though as with most SUVs in this class it’s best for kids on longer trips. Bring the car seats and try third-row access before you decide.

Interior

Available Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and second-row captain’s chairs.

Uconnect 5 on an 8.4-inch touchscreen, with a 10.1-inch display available. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, and an available Harman Kardon sound system.

Uconnect remains one of the more intuitive systems in the segment, which matters more day to day than screen size does.

Exterior

A bold front grille, available in gloss black, with LED headlights and fog lights. Black roof rails, dual exhaust tips, and available 20-inch wheels.

Color options run from classic black and white to bolder choices like Octane Red. An available power liftgate rounds out the practical side.

Safety

• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control, available on higher trims
• ParkSense Rear Park Assist with available ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
• Electronic Stability Control with Roll Stability Control

Durango or Grand Cherokee L?

Both are three-row SUVs on our lot, and they suit different buyers.

Durango — more towing capacity, V8 available, more cargo space, rear-drive-based character. Right if you tow, want a V8, or want the most room.

Grand Cherokee L — more off-road capability, a more upscale interior, air suspension available. Right if you value refinement and go off pavement more than you tow.

We’ll park them next to each other if you’re deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines does the 2025 Dodge Durango offer? A 3.6L Pentastar V6 producing 295 horsepower, a 5.7L HEMI V8 producing 360 horsepower, a 6.4L HEMI V8 producing 475 horsepower in the SRT 392, and a supercharged 6.2L HEMI producing 710 horsepower in the SRT Hellcat.

How much can the 2025 Dodge Durango tow? Up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped with a V8 and the right towing equipment. The V6 is rated for less, so confirm the rating on the specific vehicle before matching it to a trailer.

How many people does the 2025 Dodge Durango seat? Five, six, or seven depending on configuration. The six-passenger layout uses available second-row captain’s chairs.

How much cargo space does the Durango have? Up to 85.1 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded.

Does the 2025 Dodge Durango come with all-wheel drive? All-wheel drive is available, along with drive modes including Sport, Snow, and Tow.

What infotainment system does the Durango use? Uconnect 5 on an 8.4-inch touchscreen, with a 10.1-inch display available, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

What’s the difference between the Durango and the Grand Cherokee L? The Durango tows more, offers V8 engines, and has more cargo space. The Grand Cherokee L offers more off-road capability, a more upscale interior, and available air suspension.

Where can I test drive a Dodge Durango near Rome, GA? Greenway CDJR of Rome at 2500 New Calhoun Hwy NE in Rome, GA. Browse our Durango inventory or contact us at 706-622-3703.

Come Drive One

The V6-versus-V8 question is really a towing question. Tell us what you pull and how often, and the answer usually settles itself in a few minutes.

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