2021 Dodge Durango Next-Gen to Be Built On a New Platform

After so many years on the same platform, the Dodge manufacturer decides to go for a new one. The 2021 Dodge Durango will move from the same platform that is used to the Grand Cherokee over the new body-on-frame (BOF) one.

The last time this platform is used in late 2009 on some Dodge models. However, at the market right now one more model is using the same platform and that`s pickup truck Ram 1500.

Furthermore, this platform installed to Dodge Durango will bring many changes to this SUV, and we can expect to see more space inside and stronger look.

2021 Dodge Durango front

2021 Dodge Durango Body-On-Frame (BoF) Platform

As we already said, the new 2021 Dodge Durango will get a new body-on-frame (BoF) platform. However, what we can expect from it? The new BoF platform will bring some changes to the 2021 Durango model. It will allow it to take with easily the most thought rivals at the market Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Tahoe.

However, this is not all, the fans of this SUV can expect impossible. From the latest update, the whole body of this SUV will be much stronger. The front fascia will be changed and this SUV will get its own attractiveness. Also, we can also expect some changes dimensionally and some rear modification as well.

2021 Dodge Durango interior

2021 Dodge Durango Interior Changes

After so many changes with the exterior, the manufacturer will not stop on that. The interior of the newest 2021 Dodge Durango model will get many new elements. The three-row SUV with the new platform will offer much more space inside allowing good cargo space.

The high materials will be installed in this luxury SUV with some cabin changes. The tech inside will be updated and Durango will increase its safety. The current model is rated as one of the safest SUV on the planet and the new one will follow that. More information about tech features will be updated soon.

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2021 Dodge Durango Powertrain Rumors

From the latest update, the new 2021 Dodge Durango SUV may be offered with four or five engine choices. Also, the performance-oriented SRT model from some rumors will use the all-new 7.0-liter Hemi V8 engine. However, the other one says that this model will keep the same 6.2-liter HEMI Supercharged Hellcat V8 with the better output and fuel efficient.

According to the same source, the new model will also get a mild hybrid Pentastar V6 engine and the 5.7 Hemi V8. This type of engine is lying under the hood of the new Ram 1500 model. However, to this moment all the information provided is not yet confirmed by the Company. And we must wait for some time to be revealed exact numbers.

2021 Dodge Durango rear

2021 Dodge Durango Release Date and Price

The release of the 2021 Dodge Durango is not clear yet. However, according to the five-year FCA plan the new model may be released at the same time as the upcoming Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models sometime in the year 2021. Because of the new platform and more tech, the 2021 Dodge Durango may cost slightly more than the current model.

Whatsoever, from the latest analytics, the current Durango sells going well. The model passes 75,000 units built per year. However, from the FCA official report, the best-selling model for this year is Jeep Grand Cherokee with sales over 257,000 units in North America.

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