2027 Dodge Durango Is a V-8-Only SUV That Starts Under $46,000
Key takeaways
- If you don't care about gas prices, Dodge's muscular three-row family SUV has a selection of mighty eight-cylinder engines.
- And if you didn't know, the Dodge Durango only comes with eight cylinders.
- The GT Hemi represents the Durango's entry point, and it's powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 that makes 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque.
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If you don't care about gas prices, Dodge's muscular three-row family SUV has a selection of mighty eight-cylinder engines.
Stellantis The 2027 Dodge Durango is now only available with a V-8 engine, and the 360-hp version has a starting price of just $45,670.The R/T 392—with its 475-hp 6.4-liter V-8—starts at $52,985, and the 710-hp supercharged Durango Hellcat starts at $82,490. Dodge's three-row family SUV also adds newly available packages and more customization options; the new Durango lineup will go on sale sometime this fall.Despite gas prices recently reaching a four-year high, it's still hard for people like us not to be hypnotized by the sound of a thumping V-8. And if you didn't know, the Dodge Durango only comes with eight cylinders. So, if you can stomach the hefty fuel costs, this aging three-row family SUV is something of a rare breed. The 2027 Durango lineup also offers some real value if you're looking for a V-8 engine and up to seven seats.
The GT Hemi represents the Durango's entry point, and it's powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 that makes 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are standard, with the base trim starting at $45,670. Sure, that's nearly $3000 more than last year's all-wheel-drive base model, but it was powered by an uninspiring 295-hp 3.6-liter V-6. If that's more your speed, check out rivals like the Honda Pilot or the nonhybrid Hyundai Palisade. But if a V-8 sounds great, the Durango is a better date, and the GT's higher trims offer fancier features. The Plus and Premium start at $49,270 and $52,270, respectively. For 2027, the Durango GT receives a new Brass Monkey package that includes distinct fender badges and special 20-inch wheels.