The Dodge Durango is a seven passenger SUV with available V8 power. Vehicles like the Buick Enclave, Mazda CX-9, GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot and latest Ford Explorer are family haulers derived from front-wheel-drive based platforms and equip four- and six-cylinder engines. The Durango is unique with its available V8 power and rear-wheel-drive. The Durango is offered in a range of models from the entry level SXT to the sporty R/T and loaded Citadel model. The Durango is mechanically related to the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The Durango receives styling updates for the 2014 model year. Updated styling on the front and rear of the vehicle add about 2 inches in length. The headlamps add LED daytime running lamps and the rear of the vehicle now incorporates Dodge's unique full-width LED tail light style. On the inside, the Durango gets new instrumentation. Powertrain choices are unchanged, but all models now equip an eight-speed automatic transmission.