2022 Dodge Durango: The Fastest SUV on the Market

Fast, comfortable, spacious, stylish – these words come to mind when you drive the 2022 Dodge Durango. The new Durango is not your typical SUV. It has a choice between three engines, all of which are capable of powerful performance.

Dodge didn’t sacrifice comfort for performance; with 85.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo space and more than 70 seating configurations, your passengers will stay comfortable. If you need a vehicle capable of towing your toys to a Kentucky lake or trail, the Durango also has the best-in-class towing capacity of up to 8,700 lb. With a wide stance, available racing strips, and bold colors, you are sure to turn heads when you drive down Lexington streets in the 2022 Durango.

Keep reading if you want to learn more about the awesome Dodge Durango.

Tremendous Capability and Performance

With one of the trims named the fastest, most capable SUV on the American market, the Dodge Durango is a beast.

There are three engines to choose from:

• The first, most powerful choice is the 4L HEMI V8 on the SRT 392, capable of 475 hp. This mighty engine can go from 0 – 60 mph in only 4.7 seconds, with a top speed of 160 mph. If the speed isn’t enough, the engine also has the best-in-class towing capacity of 8,700 lb. This is the best engine for those who need to tow extra heavy loads, such as your travel trailer or a sailboat.
• The second choice is a commanding 7L HEMI V8 on the R/T and Citadel, capable of 360 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. It includes fuel-efficient technology, such as Variable Valve Timing and an eight-speed transmission. The RWD version can tow up to 7,200 lb. and the AWD version can tow up to 7,200 lb., making this engine a suitable choice for those who need to tow their motorboat to the lake, or a pop-up camper to a Kentucky campground.
• The final option is a 6L Pentastar V6 on the SXT, SXT Plus, GT, and Citadel, which boasts 295 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. It gets impressive highway gas mileage of 26 mpg and has available best-in-class V6 towing of up to 6,200 lb. – enough to tow an ATV, dirt bike, motorcycle, or jet ski.

The Durango has near-perfect (52/48) weight distribution, helping it to accelerate/decelerate quickly and handle cornering well. It also has trailer sway control, where the Durango applies brake pressure to alternating wheels and adjusts the engine throttle. In addition, it offers all-wheel drive, which provides improved traction on slippery surfaces and when cornering, to help you navigate any road conditions that come your way.

As you can see, the Durango is an exciting SUV that has impressive performance.

Stylish, Comfortable Interior

When you step into the Durango, the first thing you’ll notice is the attention to detail. The designers prioritized using top-notch materials, making passengers and the driver, and offering an array of available technology.

The interior of the Durango is completely performance inspired. Behind the leather-wrapped steering wheel with metal details, you can add paddle shifters, so you don’t have to move your hand to the gear lever, making changing gears safer and quicker. The driver information center is complete with red and white details, making the Durango look even more sporty.

If you are a tech-lover, you can opt to get the available wireless charging pad, a 10.1 touchscreen, and a rear entertainment system. An 8.4-inch touchscreen display comes standard, which is equipped with Uconnect 5, giving you access to everything from remote start to roadside assistance to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For those who love to listen to music: you can blast your tunes through the available 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.

With room for seven passengers, 85.1 ft.³, 50+ possible seating configurations, a 60/40 split-folding third-row bench, and a fold-and-tumble second row, the 2022 Dodge Durango has more than enough room for whomever and whatever you need to bring along.

Head-Turning, Eye-Catching Exterior

The Dodge Durango continues to deviate from what’s expected with its sporty exterior. It features LED low/high beam headlamps, LED racetrack taillamps, and LED front turn signals – making your presence known on the road. The automatic high beam headlamps keep track of lighting conditions and road traffic to ensure maximum visibility.

To commemorate just how fast your Durango is, you can choose to add Mopar Classic Dual Racing Stripes to the exterior of the R/T and SRT.

For 2022, there are a couple of new packages to choose from, which can add to the style of your Durango’s exterior. These packages, and what they entail, are:

Durango R/T Hemi® Orange Edition

• Low Gloss Black and Orange Barcode Hood Stripe
• Midnight Metallic Gray Decklid Badges
• 20×8-Inch Black Noise Aluminum Wheels
• Alcantara® and Leather-Trim Interior with Desert Orange Stitching
• Metallic Gray HEMI® Fender Badge
• Orange Brake Calipers with Graphite Brembo Logo

SRT® Black Package

• Gray Metallic Badges
• Eclipse Black Exhaust Tips
• 20×10-Inch Lights Out Wheels
• Black Mirror Caps
• Satin Black Dodge Rear Taillamp Badge

The Blacktop® Package

• 20×10-Inch Black Noise Aluminum Wheels
• 20×10-Inch Lights Out Aluminum Wheel When Combined with the Tow N Go Package
• Black Mirror Caps
• Black Exterior Badges
• Performance Hood (GT)
• Gloss Black Grille Surround (SXT)
• Dual Exhaust (SXT)
• Monochromatic Exterior (SXT)
• 265/50R20 All-Season Pirelli® Tires (GT and R/T)

Anodized Platinum Appearance Package

• 20×10-Inch Satin Carbon Aluminum Wheels
• Platinum Grille Surround
• Platinum Fog Lamp Bezels
• Platinum Lower Sill Insert
• Monochromatic Exterior

If any of these packages interest you, but we don’t already have one available on the lot that includes it, please feel free to use our online custom factory order service. You just enter what you would like, and we order it for you.

Full Suite of Safety and Security Features

The 2022 Durango comes equipped with plenty of standard and available sensors, cameras, and intuitive software. The first of these features is adaptive cruise control with stop, which makes your Durango maintain a set speed if the lane ahead is clear, adjusts to pre-selected distances during slower traffic using throttle control and limited braking, and can even bring the Durango to a complete stop when necessary.

The Durango also has blind spot monitoring and rear cross path detection, which use integrated lights and chimes to help keep you aware of vehicles in your blind spots.

The additional safety features in the 2022 Durango include:

• Advanced Brake Technology: When you hit the brake pedal, the Dodge Durango adapts its stopping power to help maximize safety and security.
• Rain Brake Support: When the windshield wipers are turned on, light pressure is applied to the calipers.
• Advanced Brake Assist: This can boost braking power when it detects the rate and amount of brake application in an emergency.
• Ready-Alert Braking: If you suddenly release the accelerator pedal, the Ready-Alert Braking will activate, and prepare the brakes for a quick stop.
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution: This regulates the braking pressure to minimize stopping distances.
• Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers: These wipers will detect moisture on the windshield, and if put in the delay position, will activate automatically.
• Electronic Stability Control: This monitors your steering input and vehicle motion to help you maintain directional control.
• LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist: Measures the vehicle’s position within lane boundaries and alerts you if you drift from the lane. LaneSense then helps course correct the Durango back into its lane if you do not respond.
• Forward collision warning with active braking: The available FCW+ warns you if you venture too close to the vehicle ahead. If you don’t respond, FCW+ can bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

If you prioritize safety above all else, the best choice for you would be the Durango Citadel. On the Citadel, all safety and security features come standard, so you will never have to worry about your family’s safety while driving it.

The Extremely Powerful Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

If you’re looking for a family vehicle that performs like a muscle car, you’re in luck. Dodge is introducing a 2023 SRT Hellcat to its lineup, after taking a year’s hiatus for 2022.

Powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8, the Durango Hellcat is capable of a booming 710 hp, 645 lb.-ft. of torque, and has an extreme towing capacity of 8,700 lb., making it a complete powerhouse SUV. It has adaptive dampers and 20 in. by 10 in. wheels, with standard Pirelli all-season tires or available Pirelli P Zero three-season tires, adding to the overall performance. The 2023 Durango Hellcat will also have standard AWD.

Dodge is offering two new trims for the Durango Hellcat – the Plus and Premium trims – which will have luxury features, such as leather interior details, Harman/Kardon speakers, and more.

If you have a need for speed, you will be happy to learn the Durango Hellcat has a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds – beyond impressive for an SUV.

The interior is equally as impressive. The steering wheel has paddle shifters and red backlighting. It has Nappa leather upholstery with suede inserts and heated/ventilated front seats are standard. It’s comfortable, with a third row that can fold down for more cargo space. The infotainment system features a 10.1 in. touchscreen with Uconnect5. This includes connectivity for two Bluetooth devices, Amazon Alexa, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. If you need something to keep the kids entertained, Dodge also offers the choice to add two rear entertainment screens, 9 in. each.

Overall, the 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat is a high-performance SUV, with head-turning features and jaw-dropping capability. If you want to order yours from Dan Cummins CDJR, contact our team in Paris here, or our team in Georgetown here.

The Best Place to Purchase a 2022 Dodge Durango: Dan Cummins CDJR

If you want to buy or order a custom 2022 Dodge Durango, Dan Cummins CDJR of Paris and Georgetown, KY will get you the best deal. At Dan Cummins, we have an expert team who is here to serve your every need. If you see a Durango you love in our inventory, stop by Monday -Friday any time between 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., or during our convenient Saturday hours of 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to do a test drive. To start the buying process, you can contact our team in Paris here, or our team in Georgetown here.