With its nimble handling, upscale cabin, powerful engine lineup, and class-leading towing capacity, it’s no wonder that the 2019 Dodge Durango is one of the top vehicles in its class. Whether you need a daily driver or a weekend adventure vehicle, the Durango is versatile enough for your needs. Find out more about the 2019 Dodge Durango and what it has to offer.
Powertrains
The Durango comes with a 295-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. There’s also a 360-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 that’s standard for the R/T model and optional for the Citadel. At the top of the lineup is the SRT with a 6.4-liter V-8 that produces 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, which is one of the most powerful engines among midsize SUVs.
In addition to these potent engines, the Durango is a comfortable SUV for daily driving and has plenty of agility to maneuver through turns and tight spaces with ease. Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. Properly equipped, the Durango can tow up to 8,700 pounds, which is enough for a small boat, small camper, or open-air trailer with sporting equipment.
Interior
The Durango seats five people in its standard configuration, though the available third row raises the number to seven. You can also upgrade to second-row captain’s chairs that reduce the occupancy to six but provide more comfort for second-row passengers. All three rows can easily seat adults comfortably with ample headroom and legroom. Cloth upholstery is standard, while leather upholstery, heated seating, ventilated seating, and a heated steering wheel are available to improve the interior’s luxury and comfort.
In the cargo hold, the Durango offers 17.2 cubic feet of space behind the third row, which expands to 43.3 cubic feet with the third-row seats folded down. When the second row is folded, the maximum cargo space is 85.1 cubic feet. The front passenger seat folds forward as well, which helps you carry long or bulky cargo, though the wide cargo bay has plenty of usable space.
Features
Plenty of desirable features are standard for the Durango, including a Uconnect infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth connectivity, voice commands, two USB ports, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. The Uconnect system has a straightforward layout with large, clear inputs and physical controls that make it easy to use. You can also pair your Apple or Android device to the system to stream music or media on the drive.
Upgrades for the Durango include navigation, satellite radio, Alpine audio, a Harman Kardon premium sound system with 19 speakers, a rear-seat Blu-ray/DVD system, and an upgraded infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touch screen.
Several safety features are optional for the Durango, such as front and rear parking sensors and a package that includes varied advanced safety features. Automatic high beams, adaptive headlights, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning are included. These features are helpful for improving your awareness of what’s happening around your vehicle and alerting you to possible collisions.
With its powerful powertrain, versatile interior, and great safety and infotainment features, the 2019 Dodge Durango just might be the SUV for you and your family.
Image from dodge.com
Connect with us
