Are you looking to purchase a new SUV? You may want to consider the 2021 Dodge Durango. The new Durango can hall up to 8,700 pounds and includes numerous safety features, many standard others available to add on. The combination of power and safety makes it a well-performing vehicle for both work and recreation. 
Get to Know the 2021 Dodge Durango
The new Durango is considered a midsize SUV. It was released Fall 2020 and is available now at your local Dodge dealer. You have a choice of 11 exterior colors, and you can choose from eight different trim options
- SXT
- SXT Plus
- GT
- GT PLUS
- Citadel
- R/T
- SRT
- SRT Hellcat
Pricing
The SXT model is the most economical. A basic trim package will start at around $31,765. The SRT Hellcat model, the highest trim level with additional features, will run you closer to $81,000. If you are looking to add extra safety features such as blind-spot and cross-path detection, your price will be closer to $83,000.
New/Unique Features for 2021
2021 marks the brand new Durango SRT Hellcat model’s appearance, the most powerful Durango to date. However, the Hellcat’s appearance is not the only new feature in the Durango lineup this year. All of the 2021 models feature a new, more aggressive style suggestive of the Challenger and Charger. All Durango models now feature LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps as well. There are some notable changes in the Durango interior, too, including a brand new cockpit design that is much more technologically advanced and driver-oriented.
Compared to other SUVs in its class, the new Durango is at the absolute top for towing capacity. When set side by side to its top competitors, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Mazda CX-9, it also has slightly more cargo space. In terms of seating comfort, the Durango is roomier than its competitors and can fit up to seven people comfortably.
Gas Mileage
The Durango has an average gas mileage for a vehicle of its class. If you choose a model featuring the standard V6 engine, you will get about 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. If you select one of the models featuring a V8 engine, the mileage will be around 14 to 22 mpg.
Reliability
The 2021 Durango scored an 83 out of 100 reliability rating by J.D. Power. This means that it has above-average reliability. Compared to its 2021 competitors, the Durango is on par with the Grand Cherokee and outscores the CX-9 for reliability. All models come with a basic warranty for three-years/36,000-miles. You can also get an optional powertrain warranty for five-years/60,000-miles.
If you are in the market for a midsize SUV with a smooth, comfortable ride and great towing capacity, the 2021 Durango might be the car for you. The Durango is equal parts muscle car and family vehicle with good reliability, safety, and performance. Call Ed Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to learn more about the 2021 Durango or schedule a test drive today.
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