Used 2016 Dodge Durango for sale 

The 2016 Dodge Durango comes with 4 basic trims on offer, the SXT, the Limited, the Citadel, and the R/T. The basic SXT comes with a V-6 motor making 293 horsepower, which is shared in the Limited and the Citadel trims. The R/T trim comes with a V-8 motor and some performance upgrades. The AWD setup is offered at an additional price of $2,600 on all trims. The Durango comes quite loaded right from the base trim and some of the features include heated mirrors, automatic headlamps, three-zone climate control, and auto-dimming rearview mirror among other features.

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The Limited trim makes the most sense as it even includes leather upholstery and other conveniences as standard. The Citadel trim just adds on a few more tech-savvy features to enhance the experience.

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Every 2016 Dodge Durango comes with a standard 3.6L V-6 making around 290 horsepower. The Citadel trim or the Rallye package push this up to 295 horsepower and 260 foot-pounds of torque. The transmission is a capable 8-speed automatic unit and the rear-wheel-drive is standard across all models. For 2016 there is a new start-stop system on the V-6 motor to help increase fuel economy. The V6-equipped Dodge Durango has the capability to tow 6,200 pounds.

The R/T trim comes with a larger V-8 making 360 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque. The V-8 also comes with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and an RWD transmission. The V-8 Dodge Durango can tow up to 7,400 pounds. The R/T even has some added off-road capability in the AWD variant.

While the Dodge Durango is not the quickest amongst the competitors, its acceleration times are at par with a majority of the rivals. The Honda Pilot takes the back seat here in terms of acceleration times. The Toyota Highlander surprises with its performance despite having the least amount of power and torque figures on tap.

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The fuel efficiency has thoroughly improved over last year’s variant of the Durango. There is a new start-stop system on the V-6 motor, which does a great job at minimizing the car’s emissions. The 2016 Dodge Durango can go for 19 mpg in cities, 27 on highways, and 22 mpg combined. The larger V-8 motor gives 14 mpg in cities, 23 on highways, and 17 mpg combined.

The Durango is fitted with a large 24.6-gallon fuel tank, which is better than almost any of its competitors. The car is good to go for about 580 miles on a full tank of gas, which is much more than any of its competitors. Both the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot offer near-to-identical fuel economy figures as the Durango but the Highlander offers the least overall driving range.

The 2016 Dodge Durango interior will give a clear message that it is made to take on long road trips. The cabin offers adequate space for 7 passengers and even has optional captain chairs in the second row. The cabin is full of storage spaces and will easily satiate any of your storage needs.

The interiors are simple and have a variety of accents and trimming to ensure they look like what you pay for. The overall design is far from stylish but gets all the basics right which is of utmost importance in a family mover. The interior panels are made of robust quality materials but the overall fit and finish levels need improvement and we firmly believe that Dodge will do it eventually.

There is adequate leg-room in every single row of the Dodge Durango. With both rows down, the car offers 84.5 cubic feet of storage, which is very competitive for the segment. With the third row down, the storage space is around 47.7 cubic feet. Overall it also offers the plushest seats in the third row, and similarly great legroom. The Honda Pilot has a better-looking cabin and higher comfort levels than the Durango and also offers the best cargo space as well. The Toyota Highlander also has a less crude cabin than the Durango yet offers a solid build quality with adequate comfort for all the passengers and a decent list of features as well.

Some standout interior features are:

• Heated front seats
• 12-volt auxiliary power outlet
• Three-zone automatic temperature control
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Electronic vehicle information center
• Media hub
• Power sunroof
• Temperature and compass gauge
• Tilt/telescoping steering column

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The Uconnect infotainment system offered by Dodge is much better than what its competitors have. The standard system is user-friendly, though the larger 8.4-inch touchscreen is much better.

It has large virtual icons and logical menus that are quite easy to operate. There are physical buttons to go to high-use settings. Some standout features are:

• Optional 10 speaker Beats audio
• Bluetooth
• AM/FM/CD Player
• 5.0-inch base screen
• 8.4-inch touchscreen (optional)
• 115-volt power outlet

The 2016 Dodge Durango is one of the meanest-looking three-row SUVs in the market. It has a traditional posture that attracts the eyes through its design language. The slicker unibody design is nifty like a crossover as well as imposing and large as an SUV.

The front fascia features the classic crosshair grille. The exteriors are monochrome and even have dual exhaust to help with the looks. Overall it is quite a handsome car.

The Durango is much larger than either the Honda Pilot or the Toyota Highlander. The car is also quite heavy even in the base trim. The width is one facet in which its competitors seem to be larger. Overall with better ground clearance and a longer wheelbase, the Durango seems the largest car in the competition. Some standout exterior features:

• 20-inch gloss black aluminum wheels
• Integrated roof rail crossbars
• Chrome headlamp bezels
• Halogen headlamps
• LED taillamps with red accents
• Projector fog lamps
• Roof scoop

The Uconnect with the 8.4-inch screen system offers emergency assistance and stolen vehicle tracking. The safety and convenience package includes blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert.

The R/T and Citadel trims have a technology package that adds a forward collision warning. The previous year of the Durango received a 4/5 star rating by the NHTSA. The IIHS on the other hand has given it generally good scores. Some standout safety features include:

• Airbags
• ABS
• Child safety rear door locks
• Daytime running lights
• Traction control
• Parking aid
• Tyre pressure monitor
• Back-up camera
• Stability control

Dodge Durango vs Toyota Highlander 

The Toyota Highlander is a robust and extremely value-for-money vehicle in the segment. It might fall behind in terms of power and fuel economy numbers, but it surprises with its acceleration numbers which are practical yet slightly better than the Dodge Durango. The Highlander also offers close enough fuel economy ratings to the Durango and is a better-looking vehicle as compared to the Durango.

Dodge Durango vs Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is one of the most handsome-looking and practical vehicles in the segment. The Pilot offers a similar fuel economy to the Durango but the interior is more than adequately spacious and the SUV offers the best cargo capacity within the list as well.

The 2016 Durango is a big and but American SUV and has been tailored to fit perfectly for traveling families. The interiors are spacious and include a handsome list of features as well. The seats are comfortable and well supportive. The engine also is quite responsive, and the larger V-8 option effectively makes the SUV a muscular one. The towing capacity of the SUV is also better than all of its competitors. Overall the 2016 Dodge Durango is a convincing deal and definitely worth consideration.