Are you in the market for a hardy SUV with Canada’s favourite engine rumbling underneath the hood? Then you need to take a look at the 2021 Dodge Durango lineup. When compared to the 2021 Hyundai Palisade, you can easily which model offers the superior base powertrain.
 

While the Durango can be fitted with one of four different motors, many of the trim levels are equipped with the best-selling 3.6-litre Pentastar V6. Thanks to Variable Valve Timing (VVT), Engine Stop/Start (ESS) technology, and an 8-speed automatic transmission, it is able to produce 295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It also gets approximately 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) in the city and 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) on the highway. As for towing, it can pull between 2,812 and 3,946 kg (6,200 and 8,700 lbs).
 

On the other hand, the Palisade is fitted with a 3.8-litre V6. Though also paired with an 8-speed automatic, it delivers only 291 hp; and it can haul a mere 2,267 kg (5,000 lbs), greatly reducing trailering options for drivers. Cargo will be compromised and frustration will be felt. 
 

Curious about how the 2021 Durango compares to the new Palisade? Contact us today for further information - and don't forget to schedule a test-drive in one of our available Dodge SUVs at your earliest convenience. 

If you are searching for the most powerful SUV on today’s market, then you have come to the right place. Available here at Energy Dodge, the new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat leaves other competitors in the dust. That includes vehicles like the 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum.
 

The Durango SRT Hellcat uses a 6.2-litre HEMI V8 engine to deliver an astonishing 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD, it can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.5 seconds. It also earned a Quarter-Mile Time Certification of 11.5 seconds from the National Hot Rod Association.
 

On the other hand, the Explorer Platinum is equipped with a significantly smaller 3.0-litre turbocharged V6. This motor is partnered with 10-speed automatic transmission and either RWD or AWD. However, it completed the same acceleration course in 5.5 seconds. That’s quite a bit slower than the Durango.
 

Keep in mind that the Durango SRT Hellcat also comes with a competition suspension system, adaptive damping, high performance exhaust, a revised cooling system, and many other enhancements that help improve the total output.
 

Contact our team of friendly agents today to explore the Dodge Durango lineup further!