Under the Hood: Engine Options on the 2025 Dodge Durango

The 2025 Dodge Durango is a powerful three-row SUV with three engine choices. Depending on your driving habits and lifestyle, you may like one engine over another. In this guide, we’ll go into detail about the 2025 Dodge Durango’s engine configurations to help you decide which one is the best for you.

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What Makes the 2025 Durango Unique?

The 2025 Dodge Durango is different from most three-row SUVs. While many competitors focus more on practicality, the Durango provides both utility and muscle-car power. This gives the Durango excellent towing and performance capabilities without sacrificing space for your guests, family, and cargo.

Key Engine, Towing, and Powertrain Features

Every Durango engine has a TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission with available paddle shifters for smooth shifting and quick response. You also get up to seven different driving modes, including Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco, and Valet. Each one lets you dial in the right setup for your drive through the Hudson Valley.

The Durango also comes with essential towing technology. Your SUV can have trailer sway control and blind-spot monitoring with the Trailer Tow Detection System. These features will reduce the stress of pulling heavy loads through Putnam County’s rolling hills.

Your drivetrain setup will vary by trim level. Only the GT trim offers the option of choosing rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Every other trim level comes with all-wheel drive. Dodge’s all-wheel-drive system automatically shifts power between wheels for better grip on slick pavement or rough terrain. It’s perfect for driving in the winter or on bumpy access roads.

The 3.6L Pentastar V-6

The base 3.6L Pentastar V-6 is the practical family choice, offering balanced performance for daily driving. This engine comes standard on the GT and GT Plus trims. It also delivers 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. You’ll reach 0 to 60 mph in about 7.4 seconds, which is fast enough to make merging onto the interstate easy.

With rear-wheel drive, the engine achieves 18 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and 20 mpg combined. By choosing all-wheel drive, your efficiency will drop slightly to 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, with the combined rating remaining unchanged.

This V-6 can tow up to 6,200 pounds. You’ll have plenty of power to handle small boats or your camping gear.

The 5.7L HEMI V-8

The 5.7L HEMI V-8 provides muscle-car power to the Durango R/T level trims. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a faster ride and better towing specs. The engine generates 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, enabling you to reach 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. With this setup, you get all-wheel drive standard and efficiency ratings of 14 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined.

Depending on which specific R/T model you choose, you’ll get different towing capabilities. The R/T, R/T Plus, and R/T Premium have a maximum towing capacity of 7,400 pounds. If you choose the R/T 20th Anniversary Plus or 20th Anniversary Premium, you can pull up to 8,700 pounds. These two trims have better towing numbers due to the addition of the Tow N Go Package.

The 6.2L Supercharged HEMI Hellcat V-8

The supercharged 6.2L HEMI Hellcat V-8 only comes with the Durango SRT Hellcat. It’s for you if you want incredible performance from your Durango. This engine produces 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power for you to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve a top speed of 180 mph. The power of this engine is paired with special styling and performance equipment, including exclusive SRT badging and Brembo brakes.

While the performance specs of the 6.2L HEMI are impressive, its fuel economy is lower than what the other engine options achieve. This setup gets 12 mpg in the city, 17 mph on the highway, and 13 mpg combined.

By choosing this engine, you can tow up to 8,700 pounds. This allows you to pull big trailers and heavy equipment without straining your SUV’s mechanical systems.

Discover Your Perfect 2025 Dodge Durango Engine at Meadowland of Carmel

If you’re looking for a three-row SUV with great performance and towing specs, the Durango is for you. By visiting our dealership in Carmel, New York, our team can help you decide which engine option is right for you. Since each engine has a distinct character, we can also set up test-drives to help you compare. Contact us today to schedule a visit and learn more about applying for financing for your 2025 Dodge Durango.

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