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Darlene Meador • Jan 22, 2024
4.0I can’t imagine ever owning a different vehicle it’s been absolutely amazing. Great room Great safety features!! My grandkid absolutely love it! I have recommended this to every soccer mom I know and a few granny!...Read More
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Offered in a total of five trims, the 2019 Durango comes with some updates. Now, the optional leather seats are offered with the base SXT trim, you get an optional 825 watt Harman Kardon audio system with Citadel and R/T trims.
Some things are fun, some things are useful. Rarely do we encounter some things both fun and useful. The Dodge Durango is one such thing that now demands a starting price tag of about $31,940 which goes all the way up to $46,270. With its massive proportions, user-friendly infotainment system as well as muscle-car appeal, the Durango remains fun to drive SUV. However, even with the 2019 model year, it suffers from poor fuel economy, limited cabin space, and disappointing braking prowess.
Like before, we would recommend you to go for the Citadel trim of the 2019 Dodge Durango. It offers a properly premium cabin with oodles of comfort features. You can add even more features to it by taking the optional packs offered by Dodge.
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Darlene Meador
2019 Dodge Durango
••4.0Posted On: January 22, 2024
The room is amazing, Decent gas mills
No heated seats, No stereo speakers in back
I can’t imagine ever owning a different vehicle it’s been absolutely amazing. Great room Great safety features!! My grandkid absolutely love it! I have recommended this to every soccer mom I know and a few granny!
Offered in a total of five trims, the 2019 Durango comes with some updates. Now, the optional leather seats are offered with the base SXT trim, you get an optional 825 watt Harman Kardon audio system with Citadel and R/T trims.
Some things are fun, some things are useful. Rarely do we encounter some things both fun and useful. The Dodge Durango is one such thing that now demands a starting price tag of about $31,940 which goes all the way up to $46,270. With its massive proportions, user-friendly infotainment system as well as muscle-car appeal, the Durango remains fun to drive SUV. However, even with the 2019 model year, it suffers from poor fuel economy, limited cabin space, and disappointing braking prowess.
The Dodge Durango is offered in six different trims just like its predecessor. There’s SXT, SXT Plus, GT, GT Plus, Citadel, and finally the Citadel Anodized Platinum trim. With so many trims you can choose if you want just a family hauler or a luxury SUV in order to keep yourself pampered. The GT trim offers the most styling upgrades inspired by it R/T and SRT counterparts. The Citadel is for those who want everything that Dodge has to offer including a bigger 8.4-inch touchscreen.
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Trim |
SXT |
SXT Plus |
GT |
GT Plus |
Citadel |
Citadel Anodized Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP (RWD) |
$31,940 |
$34,690 |
$34,895 |
$39,245 |
$42,995 |
$46,270 |
|
MSRP (AWD) |
$33,095 |
$37,290 |
$37,495 |
$41,845 |
$45,595 |
$52,865 |
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Key Features |
Electric Steering wheel |
Adds/Upgrades to SXT |
Adds/Upgrades to SXT Plus |
Adds/Upgrades to GT |
Adds/Upgrades to GT Plus |
Adds/Upgrades to Citadel |
|
Acoustic windshield |
Eco Suspension 3 |
Rear load leveling suspension |
Rain brake support |
Sport mode |
Rear air conditioning with heater |
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|
UConnect |
Exterior mirror with heating |
GT badge |
Auto headlamps |
HID headlamps |
Auto dimming rearview mirror |
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7-inch touchscreen |
SiriusXM |
Apple CarPlay |
Android Auto |
Nappa leather upholstery |
Sunroof |
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|
N/A |
18-inch aluminum wheels |
Alpine 6-speaker sound system |
20-inch satin carbon wheels |
Alpine 9-speaker sound system |
20-inch chrome aluminum wheels |
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Like before, we would recommend you to go for the Citadel trim of the 2019 Dodge Durango. It offers a properly premium cabin with oodles of comfort features. You can add even more features to it by taking the optional packs offered by Dodge.
The base 3.6-liter V6 engine in the Dodge Durango is quite an exciting engine. It is a humble motor that is capable of putting out 295 hp and 260 lb.-ft. torque. It growls every time you pin the pedal down, purrs when it upshifts and downshifts, provided you have track or sport mode on. If you don't want to burn fuel at an unprecedented rate, you can switch to Eco mode, which removes the purrs and muffles the growl.
You get an 8-speed automatic transmission in the Durango, capable of manual shifts. It is a lightning-fast and precise shifter when the mood hits you, and a laid-back, relaxed unit when you feel sensible and/or responsible.
No need for guesses, each mode is good for whatever it is called. These are lifesavers, and you are advised to set the correct mode every time you turn the engine on. You don't want to be stuck in the wrong mode at the wrong time, e.g., the abundance of power would be particularly distressing in low traction situations. Snow mode would suit you better there.
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Models |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$30,495 |
$31,550 |
$31,550 |
$31,690 |
|
Engine |
3.6L Regular V6 |
3.5L Regular V6 |
3.8L Regular V6 |
3.8L Regular V6 |
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Drivetrain |
RWD |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
|
Transmission |
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual |
6-speed automatic w/OD |
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual |
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual |
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Power |
295hp@6,400rpm |
280hp@6,000rpm |
291hp@6,000rpm |
291hp@6,000rpm |
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Torque |
260lb-ft @ 4,000rpm |
262lb-ft @4,700rpm |
262lb-ft @5,200rpm |
262lb-ft @5,200rpm |
The table above has the competition laid out in increasing order of price of the base model. Surprisingly, Honda makes the list at the lower end of the spectrum, because of the brilliant price for its Pilot. Then there are the siblings, Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, which has the same engine, power figures, mechanical components, but feel slightly more premium than the Dodge.
What's the point of power if you can't outrun your opponent? However, this Dodge fails to outpace most of its rivals on the road, taking over 7 and a half seconds to go from a standstill to 60 MPH. The Quarter-mile run takes under 16 seconds.
The 2019 Durango might not shame a few of it rivals in terms of acceleration, but it will definitely shame a lot of them in terms of the exhaust note. The sound makes it feel faster, which just elevates the fun factor.
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Model |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0-60 MPH |
7.6 sec |
6.2 sec |
N/A |
7.2 sec |
|
Quarter Mile |
15.8 sec |
14.8 sec |
N/A |
15.4 sec |
|
Top Speed |
N/A |
N/A |
130 MPH |
N/A |
|
Engine |
3.6L Regular V6 |
3.5L Regular V6 |
3.8L Regular V6 |
3.8L Regular V6 |
The Honda Pilot takes just 6.2 seconds to reach 60 MPH, a feat usually reserved for the more powerful SUVs. The Telluride is right at its tail, with 1 second separating these two. The Palisade is yet to get an N-Line variant, which is why it posts a relatively docile time for the 0-60 run.
The ride and handling portion used to be the downfall of any Dodge car. Thankfully, the Grand Cherokee underpinnings have helped the SUV be a better car overall. It gets Jeep's suspension but is sprung stiffer for better handling.
The ride is a little stiff on normal roads, and you will feel all the minor bumps in the cabin, and all the tiny bumps on the steering wheel. Yes, the steering is THAT precise! The feedback is great, and you know what the front wheels are up to, at all times.
There are disc brakes on all wheels, which is a sure guarantee of the Durango's braking prowess. They only hold it back by the weight which, to be honest, feels like the Dodge has just let itself go.
At over 4 and a half thousand pounds, the SUV holds a lot of mass within, about 400 pounds more than the Grand Cherokee.
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Model |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brake Rotors Front |
13.8" |
12.6" |
NA |
13.4" |
|
Brake Rotors Rear |
13.0" |
13.0" |
NA |
12.0" |
|
Curb Weight |
4,680 lbs |
4,036 lbs |
4,127 lbs |
4,211 lbs |
|
60-0 MPH |
134 ft |
128 ft |
129 ft |
126 ft |
The lighter Telluride posts a phenomenal braking distance of just 126 feet for a 60-0 MPH braking test. It pairs the biggest brakes in the segment with the biggest engine here. The standard Honda Pilot takes 128 feet to come to a halt from 60 MPH.
Do you expect good fuel economy from the 3.6L V8? Forget good, there aren't any significant economic figures from the Hemi engine. You could squeeze 18 MPG from the Durango in the city if you're careful, and 25 on the highway, but that would require a substantial amount of restraint, which requires sensibility, which isn't your strong suit if you are driving around a Durango.
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Model |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPG (City) |
18 |
19 |
19 |
20 |
|
MPG (Highway) |
25 |
27 |
26 |
26 |
|
MPG (Combined) |
21 |
22 |
22 |
23 |
|
Fuel Capacity |
24.6 gallons |
19.5 gallons |
18.8 gallons |
18.8 gallons |
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Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
467/640/516 miles |
371/527/429 miles |
357/489/413 miles |
376/489/432 miles |
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Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/yr) |
8.4 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
7.6 |
Common sense states that smaller engines are more economical than bigger ones. The lighter Kia Telluride and Hyundai Pallisade are quite frugal for the segment, much more than the thirsty Durango Engine. Considering the pulling power on tap, you can't really complain here.
Dodge offers a Passenger capacity of 6 people, which isn't in line with the competitors. Other SUVs offer either a 5 seater or a 7 seater SUV. The Durango offers a decent interior room in the first and second rows. The third row is a little compromised, as they are usually, but are good for toddlers and preteens.
The interiors aren't too good, however, and if you were to go around looking for cheap bits, you'd be pretty occupied for a while. That said, it's quite a step up from the base of Durango. The strength of the Durango isn't in the interiors, but they aren't too bad. Overall, the space is wonderful, and 4 adults would enjoy each other's company in great comfort.
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Model |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seating Capacity |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
First Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.9/57.0/40.3 |
40.1/62.0/40.9 |
40.7/61.2/44.1 |
40.0/61.6/44.1 |
|
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.8/42.8/38.6 |
40.2/62.0/38.4 |
40.1/60.8/42.4 |
40.2/61.2/42.4 |
|
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.8/42.8/31.5 |
38.9/57.6/31.9 |
38.2/55.0/31.4 |
38.1/55.3/31.4 |
None of the SUVs bother seating below 7 adults, but the third-row seats feel like just added weight. 4 adults can sit comfortably in all the seats, or you could have 2 kids in the third-row seats.
The third row intrudes into the Dodge SUV's trunk space, which isn't much of a problem because you can simply fold them down. There is a film that neatly divides the trunk horizontally, and it can stretch up to the second row too if you fold the third row down. It's called a privacy cover, and it exists.
The Telluride adds practicality to its performance SUV by offering the biggest boot of all here, good for 21.0 cubic feet of storage space.
|
Model |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cargo Capacity |
17.2 cu.ft. |
16.5 cu.ft. |
18.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
Apart from the Dodge, Honda’s Pilot has the smallest boot amongst the competition. It has a marginal disadvantage over the Durango (without the last row folded, of course).
This Dodge SUV is heavy, we've already discussed that. It is the heaviest car here and employs the classic Muscle car strategy of offering a bigger engine to compensate for the extra bulk. In fact, the engine makes up the majority of the mass in the car.
The dimensions are large too, largest amongst all cars here, another classic muscle car move. It's over 200 inches, which is quite a lot for crowded cities. Negotiating city traffic is a little difficult, but with the intimidating dimensions and loud V6, people just might just move out of your way!
|
Model |
Dodge Durango |
Honda Pilot |
Hyundai Palisade |
Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Curb Weight |
4,680 lbs |
4,036 lbs |
4,127 lbs |
4,211 lbs |
|
Length |
201.2" |
196.5" |
196.1" |
196.9" |
|
Width |
75.8" |
78.6" |
77.8" |
78.3" |
|
Height |
70.9" |
70.6" |
68.9" |
68.9" |
|
Ground Clearance |
8.1" |
7.3" |
7.9" |
8.0" |
|
Wheelbase |
119.8" |
111.0" |
114.2" |
114.2" |
The Hyundai Palisade makes all the others look extremely bulky, and is more than 400 pounds lighter than the Durango, which is a lot. Coupled with its smaller dimensions and similar power output, the Hyundai Palisade is quite also quite fun to drive.
The Dodge Durango is extremely simplistic in its approach to styling. The headlamps are large, bulbous, and clear, adorned by LEDs. There is a hood scoop on the bonnet which is a cherry on top of the cake. The tail section spells the Dodge family name inside the Dodge family-style long, horizontal running taillight strip. It has a large cross on the front grille to give it a more aggressive stance. There isn't much more to the style, and the rest of the car looks just like a typical SUV.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the Dodge Durango with five out of five stars in the side crash test. Rear-wheel-drive models got four out of five stars in the rollover test, and all-wheel-drive models earned three stars.
Safety Features in the 2019 Dodge Durango are plenty. These include the following:
Additional Safety & Security Features
Dodge Durango and Honda Pilot do not share a lot in common, be it the engine or the weight, and consequently the performance as well. The Durango has better space on the inside thanks to it, in a unique 2-seats per row 3-row fashion. The Pilot has a traditional interior setup, with 2-seats in the front row and 3 in the back, just like any other Sports SUV.
The Honda is a smidgen more practical than the Dodge, although not by much. Also, the Honda has a little better interior, which makes it a little upmarket.
While the Durango is just one muscle-car SUV, the Palisade feels like a more premium family hauler. Also, nothing apart from the price is common in these two vehicles. Where the Durango is an aggressive SUV with some extra power, the Palisade is a more luxurious SUV that can carry a family of eight.
The Korean SUV offers suave interiors and classy exteriors, while the American car has cheap interiors and a butch, macho exterior. Both these cars sit on the opposite ends of the spectrum, which means preference is the way to go here.
Just like the Hyundai, the Kia Telluride is a refined Korean masterpiece. The only difference between the two is that the Telluride is more sport-oriented, while the Palisade is more luxury-oriented. The Durango is more exciting to drive a better handler, and more powerful.
However, the Telluride is very close to the 3.6 V6 in Durango in terms of max power and torque figures. While both V6 motors are nice, the Telluride’s is a little more refined while the Durango’s is a little louder. Again, preference is the way to go.
The 2019 Dodge Durango is a lovely vehicle built for two things; look good and pure pulling power. Oh, how well it does! It's an absolute miracle how this large SUV behaves in a straight line. Cornering is, sadly, compromised, but take the Durango to a freeway, and you'll absolutely love what happens next. However, it does need an update in terms of interior and braking can be improved as well. If you want a muscle-car appeal in an SUV, the Durango is pretty much your only option at this point. Otherwise, there are better and more frugal options available.
