2023 Dodge Durango SXT

The 2023 Durango is a three-row SUV that leans into Dodge's muscle-car heritage, offering a blend of family practicality and bold styling. It competes with the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L, but stands apart with its truck-like presence and available V8s. The Durango drives with a satisfyingly solid feel, and the V8 models deliver strong acceleration that makes this big SUV genuinely fun. Inside, the cabin offers generous passenger and cargo space, with a straightforward layout and available premium materials on higher trims. The SXT is the entry point for the Durango lineup, giving you the same spacious three-row cabin and standard safety tech as the pricier trims, but with cloth seats and 18-inch painted wheels. Its 3.6L V6 makes 293 horsepower and pairs with a smooth eight-speed automatic, which is enough for daily driving and returns 21 mpg combined. You can still get the optional V8 on higher trims, but the SXT keeps things simple with rear-wheel drive and a proven powertrain that's easy to live with.