Compare 2021 Dodge Durango GT vs. 2021 Ford Explorer

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If you’re looking for a strong and powerful SUV to get for your next car, the 2021 Dodge Durango at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview is the perfect choice. The Dodge Durango has historically made a name for itself as a strong and capable vehicle. This year, however, the Durango adds an additional engine for a more formidable power output. A towing package also improves the Durango’s towing power with select trims. Some exterior touches and a new touchscreen that earns the Durango the title of “Best-in-Class” are other highlights of the 2021 Durango. You can schedule a Dodge Durango online test drive by contacting the helpful staff at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview. You can learn more about how the Durango stacks up against its competitors, including the 2021 Ford Explorer. Compared to the Explorer, you’ll find that the Durango has a higher power output, a more high-tech cabin, and a sportier design.

Performance

With the addition of a new engine to its lineup this year, the 2021 Dodge Durango at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview retains its title of one of the most powerful and capable SUVs on the road. You’ll have the chance to see how the Durango performs and handles with the new engine when you schedule your Dodge Durango online test drive at our dealership. The staff at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview will also gladly recommend a Durango engine based on your performance goals. The base engine of the Durango is the same as it was in 2020, which is a 3.6L V6 that comes with an eight-speed transmission and produces 295 HP in maximum power. A trailering package comes with the next engine, which is available on the R/T and up. The R/T’s engine is a larger 5.7L V8 that cranks out 360 HP and almost 400 LB-FT of torque. The SRT trims are available with a 6.4L V8 that delivers 475 HP or the new supercharged V8 that delivers an impressive 710 HP. You can get either a four-cylinder or a six-cylinder engine with the Ford Explorer, but the most power you’ll get is 400 HP and 415 LB-FT in torque. The Durango also has a higher tow rating than the Explorer at 8,700 pounds compared to 5,000 pounds, respectively.

Interior Design

The 2021 Durango gets more powerful this year and also more tech-savvy. You’ll now get a larger infotainment display that is the largest available on a car in the Durango’s class. The 2021 Durango might look like a muscular and athletic SUV on the outside, but its cabin is exceptionally comfortable and spacious, with over a dozen seating configurations. Captain’s chairs are available on certain trims, along with wireless charging capabilities and multiple kinds of USB charging ports. The Durango starts off with an 8.4-inch display screen and an optional 10-inch screen, while the only infotainment system in the Ford has an 8-inch screen. The Durango also has more flexible seating and storage options compared to the Ford, and its interior has higher-quality materials across the lineup.

Style

An online test drive is also a great opportunity to check out the styling updates for this year’s Dodge Durango. The latest Durango receives some styling refreshments to the front end, including a refreshed grille design, while retaining its classic features including a hood-mounted exhaust system, chrome exhaust tips, and available exterior accents including signature Mopar racing stripes and racetrack-inspired LED lights in the back. Those unique exterior touches are not available with the Ford Explorer, which leaves you with fewer options if you want to personalize and customize your SUV. The Dodge Durango is also equipped with roof rails for greater storage capacity.

If you are ready to schedule an online test drive for the 2021 Dodge Durango, be sure to contact the helpful staff at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Crestview to arrange a virtual appointment.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.