Dodge is one of the most popular manufacturers when it comes to high-performance muscle cars that pack a punch. The 2021 Dodge Durango R/T model is nothing surprisingly new for the brand, seeing as the design and kit is pretty old school. Yet, it does boast a pretty impressive engine, which not all Durango models have.

What's more, is that the SUV is incredibly muscular. It might not offer the biggest and best powertrain, but it can certainly make noise and conforms to that idea of the bold and muscular American cars being loud and proud, which fans love.

Here's a closer look at the 2021 Dodge Durango R/T and everything there is to know about it.

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What's Under The Hood Of The 2021 Dodge Durango R/T

2021 Dodge Durango R/T SUV
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What helps the 2021 Dodge Durango R/T model is what's under the hood. The R/T badge signifies that under the bonnet is a Hemi V8, which is a 5.7-liter beast. The powertrain isn't the biggest in the SUV market. There are some that exceed 7.5 liters. Yet, the Durango R/T's engine is still capable of 360-hp and 390 lb-ft of torque.

The engine, in combination with the eight-speed automatic transmission, can indeed offer great performance. Yet, its weight is a bit of a hindrance. The SUV weighs a whopping 5,315 lbs, which certainly slows it down and reduces its ability to get moving.

Other features to know about in the 2021 Dodge Durango R/T that help to improve its performance are in abundance. To name a few, the R/T model for 2021 includes adjustable suspension, stiffer brakes, 20-inch wheels, a rear axle with an electronic limited-slip differential, high-capacity engine cooling, and even performance steering. All of which are new to the 2021 R/T trim to maximize its performance and not let it fall too far behind in the SUV competition.

The Towing Capacity

2021 Dodge Durango R/T front view
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The Dodge Durango SUVs are popular for their extreme towing capabilities. The towing king can pull up to 8,700 lbs with the extra Tow'n'Go package, which is an additional $4,995 on top of its starting price of $52,900.

This price can be easily justifiable should a customer need an SUV purely for its towing capacity. There are very few SUVs in the market that can tow this extreme weight.

On the other hand, the extreme weight that it is capable of towing means that the SUV can drink up fuel pretty quickly. Therefore, the extra few thousand dollars to pay for the Tow'n'Go package will also mean that when using the full load capacity, you will also need to spend a lot more on fuel. Therefore, the pros and cons of the towing capabilities are dependent on a customer's budget and towing needs. It can make a great ride for a business that requires towing heavy loads, as the fuel price can easily be attainable as a return by profits.

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Inside The 2021 Dodge Durango R/T

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Being such a huge SUV, it is important that Dodge kit the Durango R/T out with more than the standard five seats. This model can offer enough space for six passengers pretty comfortably. Inside, customers will find 3-two row seats. Although access to the final row of seats is not the easiest of things, the space is still there for additional passengers or objects.

With the back seats up, the trunk space becomes reasonably smaller. Yet, with them down the trunk space is pretty huge and is ideal for storing and towing large items.

What's more, is that the 2021 model of the Dodge Durango R/T is a lot more luxurious. It mimics the Dodge Challenger quite closely, with a more minimal dashboard. On the dashboard, you will find a 10.1-inch wide central screen for the driver, which faces the driver and features the famous UConnect5, which is the fifth generation of Dodge's UConnect software. This offers even clearer graphics and a faster response than before. The UConnect system also drivers to access select apps and features on their smartphones.

Under the screen, customers can enjoy climate controls and the button for the drive modes (Snow, Tow, Sport, and Track), which come standard with the Tow'n'Go package. Standard trim models will feature the traditional gearshift lever in place of the climate controls, which makes the base models pretty basic and bare.

Although the appearance of the interior is more luxurious, the materials in use are not. They are mainly cheap plastics, which does not quite align with the $52,900 price point.

In summary, there is little to fantasize about for the 2021 Dodge Durango R/T. The towing capacity and engine upgrade for the R/T model make up for the lack of upgrades for the powertrain and interior features.