Name: 2024 Dodge Durango
Brand: Dodge
Availability: InStock

Question 1

Is the Dodge Durango 2024 still in production — what is new for Canadian buyers this year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Dodge Durango 2024 remains in active production and is sold in Canada. Dodge maintained this body-on-frame 7-passenger SUV for 2024 with styling and technology updates: a new sport grille on the R/T trim, standard 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 screen across all trims, and new exterior colours including Destroyer Gray and Gold Rush available in Canada. The 3.6L Pentastar V6 (293 hp) remains the entry-level engine on SXT and GT, while R/T and Citadel trims retain the 5.7L HEMI V8 (360 hp). The SRT 392 (475 hp) tops the Canadian lineup with pricing starting around $90,000 CAD. The Durango is rare in its segment: a 7-passenger SUV with a V8 option and a maximum tow rating of 3,900 kg — no other family SUV in Canada matches this combination.

Question 2

Can the Durango 2024 actually tow 3,900 kg in Canada — under what conditions?

Accepted Answer

The Durango 2024's maximum 3,900 kg (8,700 lb) tow rating is achievable only with the 5.7L HEMI V8, the optional towing package (Class IV 2-inch receiver hitch, transmission cooler, trailer sway control), and proper weight distribution per the owner's manual. With the V6, tow capacity is limited to 2,812 kg (6,200 lbs). In practical Canadian terms, this rating supports a large fishing or pleasure boat, a dual snowmobile trailer, or a mid-size travel trailer. On mountain passes in British Columbia or at elevation in the Rockies, the V6 experiences notable performance reduction when towing — the V8 is strongly recommended for regular or heavy towing applications. Always ensure your trailer's tongue weight does not exceed 10% of total tow weight when fully loaded.

Question 3

Durango 2024 V6 or V8 HEMI — which engine to choose for Canadian family use?

Accepted Answer

For typical Canadian family use (school runs, family road trips, ski weekends), the 3.6L Pentastar V6 (293 hp, 353 lb-ft) in the SXT or GT is sufficient and more economical: expect 13-14 L/100 km in mixed driving vs. 15-17 L/100 km for the V8. The V8 HEMI price premium (available from the R/T trim) is approximately $10,000-$12,000 in Canada. Choose the V8 if: you regularly tow over 2,000 kg, you prioritize performance (0-100 km/h in 6.0 s vs. 7.5 s), or the R/T or higher trim's sport character is important to you. The V6 covers 90% of Canadian family needs while reducing insurance premiums and fuel costs. Insurance costs for V8 performance SUVs can be $400-$700 per year higher in Ontario and Quebec — factor this into your total ownership calculation.

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