Muscle Redefined: The 2025 Dodge Durango Performance Breakdown

The 2025 Dodge Durango is ideal for drivers who want driving thrills plus SUV versatility. This full-size SUV is the perfect pairing of performance and practicality, bringing excitement to even the most boring of commutes. 

From its intimidating exterior to its hospitable cabin, the 2025 Dodge Durango delivers a bold impression while offering a dynamic and comfortable ride for all. Its three rows of seating allow for up to seven to take on the open road together, so start planning a road trip! Available in ten powerful trim levels, the Dodge Durango is ready to flex. Find out if this muscle SUV is the right fit for your lifestyle today!

2025 Dodge Durango Engines

There’s nothing quite like the power of the 2025 Dodge Durango. All three of the available engines, including a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine and a 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine, deliver punchy performance for an unforgettable driving experience. So how much power do you want? Here’s what each engine has to offer:

• 3.6L V6 24V VVT Pentastar Engine with Stop/Start: 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque
• 5.7L V8 HEMI® MDS VVT Engine: 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque
• 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 SRT® Engine: 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque

All three engines are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all models come in all-wheel drive, except for the base trim level (GT), which lets you choose between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

2025 Dodge Durango Towing Strength 

The 2025 Dodge Durango not only boasts dynamic performance but also offers major towing strength. That means you can bring extra adventure gear to your favorite weekend destination. 

With the 3.6-liter V6 engine, the Dodge Durango can tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped. With the 5.7-liter V8 engine, the Dodge Durango can tow up to 7,200 pounds when properly equipped, and with the 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine, it can tow up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped.

Not only that, this strong SUV boasts a payload of 1,440 pounds on the base trim level (GT), 1,450 pounds on the GT PLUS, and 1,350 pounds on the R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Premium, R/T 20th Anniversary Plus, and R/T 20th Anniversary Premium. All of the Hellcat models can handle 1,590 pounds.  

2025 Dodge Durango Technology & Safety Features

While it would be easy to only focus on the performance of the 2025 Dodge Durango, we can’t neglect to mention this three-row SUV’s outstanding technology, starting with its standard 10.1-inch touchscreen display. This user-friendly screen pairs with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for ultimate convenience and connectivity. The six Alpine® speakers on the GT are upgraded to nine Alpine® amplified speakers on select trim levels and 19 Harman Kardon® speakers with a subwoofer on select trim levels for superior sound quality.

Standard and available safety features provide more protection and peace of mind. Some of these features include: 

• Standard Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
• Standard Enhanced Accident-Response System
• Standard ParkSense® Rear Park-Assist with Stop
• Standard ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera
• Available Blind Spot Monitoring with Trailer Detection
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
• Available Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus

Test Drive the 2025 Dodge Durango in Manning, SC Today! 

Ready to try out the muscle of a V8 SUV? Head down to the Dodge dealer near you — that’s us! The team at Santee CDJR in Manning, SC, is here to help you get behind the wheel of a new 2025 Dodge Durango for sale today. If you have any questions about this performance SUV, feel free to contact us. Don’t forget to ask about current Dodge Durango deals and lease or finance specials — we’d love to help you save on your favorite SUV!

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