2022 Dodge Durango Citadel

The 2022 Durango is a three-row SUV that blends family practicality with Dodge's muscle-car attitude, a rare combination in its class. It squares off against the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L, but none offer a V8 with this much character. The Durango drives with a solid, planted feel, and the V8 models accelerate with a satisfying rumble that makes every trip a little more fun. The ride is smooth and composed on the highway, though the sport-tuned suspension on performance trims is firmer than some rivals. Inside, the Durango offers generous legroom, a roomy third row, and plenty of cargo space behind the second row, plus many USB ports and cupholders. Stepping up from the GT, the Citadel adds leather seats, ventilated front seats, a power sunroof, and the larger 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 screen with navigation. Its 3.6L V6 delivers 295 horsepower through the eight-speed automatic, and with rear-wheel drive at this price, it's the smooth-running, fuel-efficient choice getting 21 mpg combined.