{"id":3059,"date":"2023-08-07T01:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T01:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/chrisauffenberg\/?p=3059"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:33:10","slug":"how-powerful-is-the-2023-dodge-durango","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/how-powerful-is-the-2023-dodge-durango\/","title":{"rendered":"Unstoppable Power: The Thrilling Performance of the 2023 Dodge Durango"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>How Powerful Is the 2023 Dodge Durango?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From its commanding presence to its remarkable performance capabilities, the Durango stands as a testament to the Dodge brand\u2019s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what an SUV can be. The uncompromising power, bold design, and modern innovation converge to redefine the SUV experience of the 2023 Dodge Durango. But how powerful is the 2023 Dodge Durango? This blog delves into the various engine options of this robust SUV. Meanwhile, if you want to buy the Durango in Carbondale, IL, look no further than the Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/new-dodge-durango-missouri-and-illinois\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our New Dodge Durango Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/contact-chris-auffenberg-in-missouri-and-illinois\" style=\"border-radius:2px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact the Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Diving into Performance: Engine Lineup of the 2023 Dodge Durango&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering a selection of four distinct available engines, the Durango adeptly meets the requisites of performance enthusiasts, daily commuters, and drivers with towing needs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Durango SRT\u00ae Hellcat All-Wheel-Drive model boasts our most potent engine, the Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI\u00ae V8. With an impressive 710 horsepower, a substantial 645 lb.-ft. of torque, and an exceptional towing capacity of up to 8,700 lbs., it redefines power on the road.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offered on the SRT\u00ae 392 All-Wheel-Drive model, the 6.4-liter HEMI\u00ae V8 embodies performance. Accelerating from zero to sixty in a mere 4.7 seconds and achieving a remarkable top speed of 160 miles per hour, it&nbsp;showcases 475 horsepower, a commanding 470 lb.-ft. of torque, and an impressive towing capacity of up to 8,700 lbs.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With a robust 360 horsepower and a formidable 390 lb.-ft. of torque, the 5.7-liter HEMI\u00ae V8 showcases its towing prowess, capable of hauling up to 7,400 lbs. When equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and an eight-speed automatic transmission, this V8 boasts a fuel economy of 22 mpg on the highway.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With the eight-speed automatic transmission, this 3.6-liter Pentastar\u00ae&nbsp;V6 generates an impressive 295 horsepower and a substantial 260 lb.-ft. of torque. It exhibits towing capabilities of up to 6,200 lbs., complemented by a fuel economy of 26 mpg on the highway.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2023\/08\/10011455\/2023_Dodge_Durango_B702_o.jpg\" alt=\"Seating in the 2023 Dodge Durango\" class=\"wp-image-3061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2023\/08\/10011455\/2023_Dodge_Durango_B702_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2023\/08\/10011455\/2023_Dodge_Durango_B702_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2023\/08\/10011457\/2023_Dodge_Durango_B901_o.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard View of the 2023 Dodge Durango\" class=\"wp-image-3062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2023\/08\/10011457\/2023_Dodge_Durango_B901_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2023\/08\/10011457\/2023_Dodge_Durango_B901_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Test Drive the 2023 Dodge Durango in Carbondale, IL!&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships in Carbondale, IL, you can step behind the wheel of the 2023 Dodge Durango and feel the thrill firsthand. Our expert team is here to guide you through its features, answer your questions, and ensure your test drive is an unforgettable experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/where-can-i-buy-the-2023-dodge-challenger-in-herrin-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Where Can I Buy the 2023 Dodge Challenger in Herrin, IL?<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/clp-2023-dodge-charger-in-herrin-il\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 Dodge Charger<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/clp-2023-chevrolet-silverado-in-farmington-mo\" style=\"border-radius:2px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 Chevrolet Silverado<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Powerful Is the 2023 Dodge Durango?&nbsp; From its commanding presence to its remarkable performance capabilities, the Durango stands as a testament to the Dodge brand\u2019s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what an SUV can be. 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