There are so many things we would like to know about the 2023 Dodge Durango. The SUV heads to the new generation. The most recent upgrade is not going to be the update that will keep the current generation living. That is only a time buying while designers are preparing a new series.
First of all, you can expect a fresh styling. That is what will be seen first. But, a more important upgrade should be a body-on-frame architecture. It is a hot topic many experts are discussing for a quite while. But, it has sense – the 2023 Durango is going to get something special while leaving more room for Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Plus, the Hellcat engine drew a lot of attention. Now, the question is if the company wants to keep a 6.2-liter unit. Probably yes, since it makes Durango the most powerful SUV in the market. Both Hellcat and SRT models are high-performance models that bring a special driving impression. Such power will work better with a ladder frame.
All in all, there are many interesting things that might happen to the 2023 Dodge Durango. Let’s check some of the options.
Future of the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT
A few sources claimed that Durango SRT is under the question mark. With reason. First of all – the Grand Cherokee SRT is going to be discontinued. Well, it has sense, since this badge is a trademark of Dodge vehicles. Nevertheless, now Durango doubled the model with the Hellcat engine. A 6.2-liter supercharged engine is under the hood of the Durango SRT Hellcat, while the “base” version is powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi plant. So, one of these performance packages could become history. On the other hand, it might be the Hellcat, which hit the market for a limited time to draw attention while the new model is being developed.
2023 Dodge Durango Redesign Details
Since the 2023 Dodge Durango is heading to the next generation, a fresh look is certain. More important, the SUV is going to lay on the ladder frame, saying goodbye to the unibody architecture. It has pros and cons. The company will make more space for the Grand Cherokee and expand the lineup of BoF models. Grand Wagoneer is also coming, so the main question is where all those vehicles are going to be built? FCA is expanding some of its plants. The pandemic slowed down the process a bit, but the next-gen Durango is going to appear eventually.
Spy Photos and Further Updates
Something that could be test mules of the 2023 Dodge Durango was spotted recently. But, FCA is preparing some other projects. Everything is unofficial for now, but the company will announce details very soon. There are no sources to say too much about hybridization, but that is another priority for the mid-size SUV. The 2023 Durango might be larger and position itself between Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Grand Cherokee. Also, rumors about the ladder frame are not new, so there is definitely something about it.
Powertrains
The new SUV will keep its old entry-level drivetrain. It is a 3.6-liter V6 mill with 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. FCA is not going to add a turbo-four to make the 2023 Dodge Durango a bit cheaper at lower trims. It doesn’t need too much for the SUV to bring the V8 noise. A 5.7-liter displacement is making things more serious. For most buyers, 360 hp and 390 lb-ft would be enough. But not to all of them.
A 6.4-liter V8 is still there for the SRT package. Those two will probably share the fate. The company is not going to give up on this 475-hp rated mule. The 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat deploys a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine for 710 horsepower. It beats Grand Cherokee as the most potent SUV in the US market. It will also add 640 lb-ft, and the gas mileage is not going to see much of an improvement from a current level (13 mpg combined).
For all drivetrains, an eight-speed auto is a power router. At lower trims, the rear-wheel drive is there, while AWD is optional for all trim models and configurations.
