Durango: The SUV With Muscle Car DNA

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Durango: The SUV With Muscle Car DNA

Posted on July 25, 2025

In a market overflowing with lookalike SUVs, one model refuses to blend in: the 2025 Dodge Durango. It’s not just another three-row utility vehicle—it’s a muscle SUV, and at Barrie Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we think that’s worth celebrating.

 

With V8 power, bold design, and class-topping performance, the Durango stands apart in a category where most brands have gone soft.

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Power That Outpaces the Pack

 

Where many family SUVs lean toward gentle curves and average engines, the 2025 Durango doubles down on performance. Starting with the award-winning 3.6L Pentastar® V6, all the way up to the 475-horsepower SRT 392, this SUV doesn’t mess around.

 

Whether you're navigating city streets, hauling the boat to the cottage, or towing your trailer up Highway 26, the Durango gets the job done with up to 8,700 lbs of towing—best in its class.

 

Looking for that deep HEMI® rumble? The available 5.7L V8 gives you the balance of power and everyday drivability, while the SRT trim unleashes true muscle car energy in a three-row frame.

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Rugged Design That Refuses to Disappear

 

Even parked at Georgian Mall or lined up at a weekend hockey tournament, the Durango makes its presence known. Its aggressive styling, sculpted hood, signature LED lighting, and available Blacktop® package turn heads without trying too hard.

 

Other SUVs may whisper. The Durango roars.

 

It’s confidence on wheels—and it’s unmistakably Dodge.

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Function Meets Performance Inside

 

Inside, the Durango surprises with premium materials, flexible seating for up to seven, and an available 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect® 5—quick, customizable, and smarter than ever. Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, and even available Harman Kardon® audio make every drive feel elevated.

 

The layout is driver-focused, blending performance cues with the comfort and practicality busy Barrie families expect. Fold-flat rear rows offer cargo flexibility whether you're heading to Wasaga Beach or loading up for a road trip.

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Confident Through All Four Seasons

 

Every 2025 Durango is built with Ontario's weather in mind. Available all-wheel drive ensures sure-footed control year-round, and advanced safety features like blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning provide added peace of mind.

 

In winter, spring, or summer—whether on Highway 400 or Muskoka backroads—the Durango is ready.

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Not Just an SUV—A Statement

 

The Durango isn't trying to please everyone. It’s for people who still love the feel of a strong launch. Who still look back at their vehicle when they park it. Who want an SUV that performs, not just transports.

 

Compared to rivals like the Toyota Highlander or Ford Explorer, the Durango offers something rare—character.

 

It’s unapologetically bold, unmistakably Dodge, and still the only three-row SUV with muscle car DNA.

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Test Drive the 2025 Dodge Durango Today

 

Ready to see what makes the Durango a standout in its class? Visit Barrie Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to explore available trims—including the athletic R/T and high-performance SRT 392. Whether you're upgrading your current SUV or shopping for something with more punch, our team will help you find the right fit.

 

Book a test drive today and we’ll help you get behind the wheel of an SUV that’s anything but ordinary.

 

Barrie-built families. Dodge-built muscle. It’s a perfect match.