2017 Dodge Durango: What's New

Vehicle Overview

What it is: Dodge’s largest SUV, the Durango, competes with the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. It offers V-6 or V-8 power and rear- or all-wheel drive.
New for 2017
The base SXT trim level comes with standard seating for five people; a seven-seat version is also available. In addition, drivers can view a connected trailer while the SUV is moving using the available 8.4-inch touch-screen and backup camera.

Newly available features for the R/T trim level include a hand-wrapped soft-touch instrument panel with red accent stitching and black roof rails. Meanwhile, the Limited trim has been replaced with the GT model, which features monochromatic exterior styling.

An Anodized Platinum Appearance Package is available for the top-of-the-line Citadel trim level. It features black-and-brown Nappa leather upholstery with silver accent stitching, a hand-wrapped instrument panel with silver accents, and anodized gunmetal and platinum chrome finishes.
Significant Standard Features

• 295-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Heated side mirrors
• 18-inch aluminum wheels
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• 60/40-split folding second-row seats
• Required in every car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

• 360-hp, 5.7-liter V-8
• All-wheel drive
• 50/50-split folding third row for seven-person seating
• Power moonroof
• Power liftgate
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Backup camera
• 8.4-inch touch-screen multimedia system 
• Navigation system
• Dual-screen Blu-ray and DVD rear-seat entertainment system
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front and second-row seats
• Second-row captain’s chairs
• Heated steering wheel
• Remote start
• Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control 
• Lane departure warning and prevention
• 20-inch aluminum wheels