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-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 without complaint, 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 a Durango sound like a Durango. If you pull a boat or a camper, start here.

The 6.4L in the SRT 392 produces 475 horsepower — a genuinely fast three-row SUV, and the performance model most buyers can realistically get.

The SRT Hellcat sits at the top with 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft. Availability is limited, so talk to us directly rather than expecting to find one on the lot.

Towing: Read the Equipment, Not Just the Number

With the 5.7L HEMI V8, the Durango is rated at 7,400 pounds — and up to 8,700 pounds with the Trailer Tow Group.

That distinction matters. The higher figure requires the package, so a V8 Durango without it won’t reach 8,700. The V6 tows considerably less than either.

If towing is why you’re shopping a Durango, the engine and package decisions are effectively made for you. Bring us your trailer’s loaded weight and tongue weight and we’ll check them against the door-jamb sticker on specific vehicles.

Trims

GT — the volume trim, V6 powered, well equipped for family use.

R/T — the V8 trim, with a performance hood featuring dual heat extractors and a sportier setup throughout.

Citadel — the luxury trim, with chrome exterior accents, Nappa leather, and real wood interior trim.

SRT 392 — the 6.4L V8 with a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system built for grip during high-speed driving.

SRT Hellcat — 710 horsepower, limited availability.

Seating and Interior

Up to seven passengers, with available second-row captain’s chairs that make third-row access considerably easier — worth having if kids are climbing back there regularly.

The third row folds flat to expand cargo room for luggage, sports equipment, or a Costco run.

Uconnect 5 on a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and available navigation. Uconnect remains one of the more intuitive systems in the segment.

Tri-zone automatic climate control, so the third row isn’t at the mercy of whatever the driver picked. In an El Paso summer, that’s not a minor feature.

Available heated and ventilated front seats plus heated second-row seats.

Premium materials on higher trims including available Nappa leather, soft-touch surfaces, and real wood.

Exterior

A bold grille with the signature Dodge crosshair treatment and sleek LED headlights. Sculpted aerodynamic lines, muscular fender flares, and strong character lines along the sides.

Wheels run from 18-inch alloys to 20-inch satin carbon designs depending on trim.

The R/T’s performance hood with dual heat extractors is the easiest way to spot a V8 Durango from across a parking lot.

Safety and Driver Assistance

• Adaptive Cruise Control — maintains following distance and brings the Durango to a full stop in traffic
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
• Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
• ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist

Durango or Grand Cherokee L?

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

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

Grand Cherokee L — more off-road capability, a more upscale interior, available air suspension. Right if you value refinement and leave 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 and 260 lb-ft, a 5.7L HEMI V8 producing 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft, a 6.4L HEMI V8 producing 475 horsepower in the SRT 392, and a supercharged 6.2L HEMI producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft in the SRT Hellcat.

How much can the 2025 Dodge Durango tow? With the 5.7L HEMI V8, up to 7,400 pounds, rising to 8,700 pounds with the Trailer Tow Group. The V6 is rated for less. Confirm the rating on the specific vehicle before matching it to a trailer.

How many people does the Durango seat? Up to seven, with available second-row captain’s chairs that improve third-row access.

Does the 2025 Durango come with all-wheel drive? All-wheel drive is available, and the SRT 392 uses a performance-tuned version.

What’s the difference between the Durango R/T and Citadel? The R/T is the V8 performance trim with a functional hood featuring dual heat extractors. The Citadel focuses on luxury, with chrome accents, Nappa leather, and real wood interior trim.

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

Where can I test drive a Dodge Durango near El Paso? Sunland Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 950 Crockett St. in El Paso, TX, serving Las Cruces, Sunland Park, and Alamogordo. Browse our Durango inventory or contact us at 915-584-9393.

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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