If you are looking for the SUV that is much more than that, look at the new 2020 Dodge Durango. With nothing but power, all trims offer incredible performance. There’s no hybrid or fuel economy engine here, just raw American muscle. This is the breakdown of why the new Durango is a muscle car in an SUVs body. 
The Engine Options
For the new Dodge Durango, your base model engine is the 3.6-liter V6 engine, with 295 horsepower and 260 pound-foot of torque. With plenty of power for towing and getting down the road in a hurry, the R/T has a 5.7-liter V8 engine with 360 horsepower and 390 pound-foot of torque. For those who want a real muscle car engine, the SRT comes loaded with a 6.4-liter V8 engine, with a massive 475 horsepower and 470 pound-foot of torque.
The Suspension
The stock suspension on the new Durango is a perfect balance of stiff and sporty, with just the right amount of comfort. As you get higher in the trim levels, Dodge makes some serious performance upgrades to suspension and braking system components. Giving this SUV the real muscle car performance, you would never expect to get from your family SUV. Brembo Brakes, and performance-tuned suspension, dropping the body of this SUV lower all add to the Durango SRT’s exceptional performance on the road.
The Transmission and Drivetrain
The new Durango’s automatic eight-speed transmission paired with the rear-wheel-drive or optional all-wheel-drive Drivetrain makes your drive flawless. The transmission shifts smoothly and when paired with the all-wheel-drive package, you get superior performance on the road. The standard rear-wheel-drive does make the Durango a fun, sporty ride as well. The responsiveness of this SUV is what makes the new Durango stand out of the pack. Even with the V6 engine, this SUV is quick and sporty.
The Interior
The interior of the new Durango is sporty and comfortable, just as you would expect from the finest of muscle cars. With optional leather packages and bucket seats, this SUV’s interior is set to give you the ultimate feeling of being in a muscle car, so much so that you could almost forget you were driving an SUV. The 8.4-inch infotainment system is one of the best in modern automotive technology and has features like Apple CarPlay and Android Connect accessibility. The SUV has adaptive cruise control and tons of great safety features, like blind-spot assistance and emergency braking.
The styling of the new Durango is made to feel sharp and aggressive. While being a powerhouse that is comparable to any modern muscle car, this SUV is exceptional for towing and still gets a fair amount of fuel economy. If you are looking for the ultimate sport SUV, check out the 2020 Dodge Durango, With the right performance upgrades, you are sure to feel a rush every time you get behind the wheel. So if you are ready to take the leap, come down to the dealership and test drive a new Durango today.
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