2026 Dodge Durango Review | The "Family" SUV With More Power Than Sense...

Dodge's Durango is a dinosaur; development on this vehicle started literally two decades ago, yet the best sales year ever was posted last year. Much like Toyota's old 4Runner, for the Durango, the age of the design appears to be a feature, not a bug, to shoppers. What does that age bring with it? Sharp Mercedes-sourced suspension dynamics and three V8s. Yep, if the V6 isn't enough (it's baaaaack for 2026), you have three different V8s to choose from. There's a ho-hum 360 ponies in one, a "goldilocks just right" 475 ponies in another and a bat-crap-crazy over 700 in the Hellcat, which wears a price tag that's just as crazy. Here's why we don't talk about reliability much:    • The Problem With "Reliability" Scores Is G...   And resale value? Same thing:    • Resale Value: Myth vs Reality | Why It Mat...   Join this channel to get access to perks!    / @aautobuyersguide   Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod:    / autobuyersguidepodcast   EV Buyers Guide:    / evbuyersguide   The Mountain Garden:    / themountaingarden   Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/ 00:00 Intro & Durango History 00:40 Why I Bought One 01:31 Engine Lineup Overview 03:23 Hellcat Engine Breakdown 04:09 Drivetrain & Towing Basics 05:32 Towing Capability Explained 08:14 Real-World Towing 09:53 Size & Interior Space 11:06 Interior & Seating 13:02 Third Row & Practicality 17:04 Infotainment & Features 20:31 Cargo & Storage 23:31 Driving Impressions 24:56 Handling & Ride Quality 31:48 Noise & Fuel Economy 34:50 Pricing & Trims 37:48 Towing vs Trucks 41:23 Competitor Comparison 44:27 Final Verdict