Name: 2022 Dodge Durango
Brand: Dodge
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What powertrains does the Dodge Durango 2022 offer in Canada and which is the right choice?

Accepted Answer

The 2022 Durango is available in Canada with three powertrains. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 (295 hp) equips the entry-level SXT and GT, providing a 3,266 kg tow rating and combined fuel economy of approximately 13 L/100 km. The 5.7L HEMI V8 (360 hp) powers the Citadel and GT Plus trims, raising the tow rating to 3,629 kg. The 6.4L HEMI (475 hp) is exclusive to the SRT 392 and the SRT Hellcat, with the Hellcat achieving the highest tow rating in the three-row SUV segment (3,901 kg). For a Canadian buyer who needs genuine capability -- boat, camper trailer, snowmobile sled -- the V8 5.7L Citadel (approximately $65,000-$72,000) is the optimal balance of performance, towing ability, and budget. All Durango configurations include standard AWD for Canadian winter driving.

Question 2

Is the Dodge Durango 2022 a good choice for a Canadian family that needs a genuinely usable third row?

Accepted Answer

The 2022 Durango provides one of the most accessible third-row seats in its price class. Third-row ingress uses a sliding second-row seat (no extra door required), and third-row legroom (760 mm) is competitive with the Ford Explorer and Kia Telluride. Cargo volume behind the third row is 487 L -- sufficient for weekend luggage. Standard AWD across all Canadian configurations is a decisive advantage for Alberta, Quebec, and northern Ontario families facing serious winter conditions. Second-row seating can be configured as two or three positions depending on the trim, supporting 5-, 6-, or 7-passenger layouts. The Durango is the only three-row SUV in this price range with a genuine performance pedigree -- the SRT Hellcat variant (717 hp) is the world's most powerful mass-production SUV, a distinction that filters down to the whole lineup's driving character even in base trims.

Question 3

Will a Durango hybrid come to Canada -- should a buyer wait or purchase the 2022 V8 now?

Accepted Answer

As of 2022, no hybrid or electric Durango variant has been confirmed for the Canadian market by Stellantis. The Durango's LX platform architecture dates to 2011 and was not engineered for electrification. Stellantis has announced future electric SUVs under the Jeep and Ram brands, but no direct Durango successor with a plug-in powertrain is on the Canadian market roadmap. For a Canadian buyer who needs a seven-seat SUV with serious towing capacity today, purchasing a 2022 Durango V8 is a sound decision: the platform is mature and well-supported by FCA Canada dealers, the 5.7L HEMI is one of the industry's most proven powertrains, and strong resale values are supported by the Durango's unique position as the only large three-row SUV with genuine V8 performance at this price point. Budget $300-$500 per month in fuel at $1.80/litre for typical Canadian mileage with the V8.

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