2023 Dodge Durango R/T Plus

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 R/T Plus builds on the GT Plus with a standard 5.7L V8, sport suspension, and 20-inch wheels for a sharper driving feel. Its 5.7L V8 makes 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, routed through the eight-speed automatic to rear-wheel drive, and returns 17 mpg combined. The sport suspension firms things up noticeably, so expect a taut ride that pays off when you push it through corners.