The 2021 Dodge Durango remains part of the third-gen model we first saw in 2011. And unlike the first two generations built using the body-on-frame construction of the Dakota pickup, the 2021 Dodge Durango is riding on a unibody platform shared with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. With an upright posture and muscular haunches, the Durango is among the best-looking family SUVs on the market today, even though it?s riding on an ageing platform.

For 2021, the Dodge Durango features a restyled exterior, a new driver-centric cockpit, and the arrival of the Durango SRT Hellcat, the world?s most powerful seven-seat SUV.

2021 Dodge Durango: What?s New"

Most of the attention is on the Durango SRT Hellcat, but we?ll get to that in a second. For 2021, the Durango receives a styling update across the board. It now has a forward-leaning profile to mimic the face of the Charger Widebody, which is a good thing since the Durango is officially the muscle car of SUVs. The new Durango also has LED daytime running lights, LED low/high headlamps, an updated grille, a fancy rear spoiler, and numerous wheel options depending on the trim level.
Standard Durango models receive a 3.6-liter V6 with 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque. The healthy output allows the V6 to tow up to 6,200 lbs. Meanwhile, higher tier models can have an optional 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. of torque. The V8 motor allows a max tow rating of 7,400 lbs., but the optional Tow N Go packag...