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2017 Durango - Features and Changes

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2017 Dodge Durango information

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Last updated June 22, 2016

• Order banks open - 06/09/2016
• Production startup - July 25, 2016
• Sales/press launch - September 1, 2016


MSRP intro base pricing (NOT including destination)

SXT RWD $29,995 ($29,870)
GT RWD $37,495 ($36,246)
CITADEL RWD $41,395 ($39,873)
R/T RWD $42,095 ($40,524)

SXT AWD $32,595 ($32,410)
GT AWD $40,095 ($38,734)
CITADEL AWD $43,995 ($42,361)
R/T AWD $44,695 ($43,012)


Key features and changes:

• New GT model (replaces Limited)
• Entry level price of Durango reduced $500
• "Rear View at Speed" feature allows owners to view trailered items while Durango is moving
• New 20-inch Gloss Black Aluminum Wheel design for Blacktop Appearance Package (available on GT and R/T)
• Upgraded interior option (Citadel and R/T)
• Brass Monkey appearance package to be offered on GT and R/T models.

GT:

20-inch Hyperblack Aluminum Wheels STANDARD
Monochromatic Exterior Appearance STANDARD
Gloss Black roof rails OPTIONAL

R/T - New Options and Appearance Packages

− Gloss Black roof rails are now optional
− Due to popular demand, the Brass Monkey appearance package will be available on the R/T price class
− 20- inch Brass Monkey (burnished bronze) aluminum wheel
− Gloss Black Grille
− Gloss Black exterior badging
− Body color exterior mirror caps


Exterior colors:

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Bright White Clear Coat
Diamond Black Crystal Clear Coat (NEW)
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Ivory Pearl Tri-coat
Luxury Brown Pearl Coat
Redline Pearl Coat (available on GT, Blacktop and R/T only)
Rhino Clear Coat (NEW, available on R/T, R/T Blacktop and R/T Brass Monkey only)
True Blue Pearl Clear Coat
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Walnut Brown (NEW)


Interior Colors

Black
Black/Light Frost Beige
Black/Tan
Black/Radar Red
Black/Sepia (with Citadel Anodized Platinum appearance package)



-Milous
 
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#13 ·
Thanks for the info. My only gripe for the Durango is the "knob shifter". I love my shifter in my '14 GC, despite others having issues with it. The ability to drop it into Sport mode with a flick of my wrist really makes the Durango a deal-breaker for me. Anyone else agree?
 
#23 · (Edited)
Thank you for such valuable information.
Trying hard to decide between an Explorer sport and an RT for the family.

Couple of questions for some of the details already posted:

Upgraded interior on the RT, any idea what that means.

New blacktop wheels, any insight as to what they will look like.

Finally about the colors, i think i found the Rhino color on another Jeep vehicule but what about the Diamond black crystal, black is black so what might it be like ?

Cant wait to see the order guide and all options. A sneak peek would be great ;)
 
#26 ·
I did test a 2016 sport twice and was actually more impressed by the 3.5 EB engine than the hemi. I forgot to activate the sport mode when I tested the rt so maybe it would have felt quicker. The EB can be tuned quite easily and the Durango has very limited aftermarket support.

This truck will be used to carry a family of six so it aint no sports car but since I just sold a 700rwhp Mustang I wanna enjoy the truck as much as possible.

Imo both rt and sports handled quite well, I know sync sucked but the sports now has sync 3 that is obviously better.
The Durango Uconnect is supposed to be better but havent played with it. I have a feeling that ill need to upgrade the stereo in either the Ford or rt to please me but until I can play with both systems ill have to rely on others opinion.

An rt loaded is about 6-7k more than a loaded sport in Canada so that could make a difference.

My wife loves the granite rt with red seats, not the price though ;)
Tough decision, really want to see what the 2017 looks like with the new wheels and interior options.
 
#33 ·
Whew, no major improvements to cause me regrets about my '16, despite being a bit ticked about the short '16 model year.

The roof rack option for the R/T would have been nice. Glad I got on Maximum Steel before it disappeared (love that color!) but if Rhino is the color I think I've seen on Jeeps (a non-metallic gray?), that's a sweet new option.

Wish they'd ditch the ultra-cheesy, ultra-cheap, ultra-creaky chrome trim rings on the center stack and steering wheel. Just an annoyingly-tacky touch on a otherwise well-built vehicle. I'd pay to replace that crap with something better.

And what's up with the constant CarPlay delays? You suck, FCA. :(
 
#34 ·
Oh, and re: Explorer Sport vs Durango R/T:

Durango looks better
Durango sounds better
Durango is more fun to drive
Everyone and their grandma has an Explorer

Explorer Sport was at the top of my shopping list until I drove it back to back with the Durango R/T. No contest. Durango by a mile.
 
#35 ·
Oh, and re: Explorer Sport vs Durango R/T:

Durango looks better
Durango sounds better
Durango is more fun to drive
Everyone and their grandma has an Explorer

Explorer Sport was at the top of my shopping list until I drove it back to back with the Durango R/T. No contest. Durango by a mile.
Going to the dealer Friday to look at a black rt with red interior.
Will definitely order a 17 cause i want the roof rack and perhaps one of the new colors.
Have you tried the sport mode, is the fun factor improved by it ?

It does suck though that no tuning is available for the 15-17 model years.
Had so mnay options for tuning when i built my Mustang..
 
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