5- Dodge Durango/Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Dodge Durango is the largest SUV in FCA’s stable. The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles product can welcome up to seven occupants. Available with on-demand four-wheel drive and equipped with an 8-speed transmission, this utility model comes with a modest 3.6L V6 that can nonetheless haul up to 6,200 lbs. The available 5.7L HEMI V8 pushes that maximum up to 7,200 lbs, and FCA recently added a more intimidating 6.4L HEMI V8. This last delivers 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque and brings towing capacity up to 8,700 lbs! Notwithstanding the addition of some new finishes, the Durango looks the same now as it has for years. It shares a large part of its platform (self-supporting, thus no rigid chassis) with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, rumoured to be coming in a 7-passenger version. The current Grand Cherokee has a towing capacity of up to 7,400 lbs when fitted with the HEMI V8, but can only hold five occupants.
The Dodge Durango is the largest SUV in FCA’s stable. The Fiat Chrysler Automobiles product can welcome up to seven occupants. Available with on-demand four-wheel drive and equipped with an 8-speed transmission, this utility model comes with a modest 3.6L V6 that can nonetheless haul up to 6,200 lbs. The available 5.7L HEMI V8 pushes that maximum up to 7,200 lbs, and FCA recently added a more intimidating 6.4L HEMI V8. This last delivers 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque and brings towing capacity up to 8,700 lbs! Notwithstanding the addition of some new finishes, the Durango looks the same now as it has for years. It shares a large part of its platform (self-supporting, thus no rigid chassis) with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, rumoured to be coming in a 7-passenger version. The current Grand Cherokee has a towing capacity of up to 7,400 lbs when fitted with the HEMI V8, but can only hold five occupants.
Dodge Durango | Photo: Dodge
Jeep Grand Cherokee | Photo: Jeep