Dodge Durango.
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An all-new Dodge Durango and around the corner. Based on the Stelantis STLA large platform, shared with the Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneed S. The illustration above shows what the next Durango could look like.
It seems the next-generation Dodge Durango is indeed on its way. And the new Dodge Stealth EV SUV won’t be its replacement.
The all-new Stealth will be smaller, basically a shorter 5-seater version of the next Durango. This does make sense as long as they make sure the Stealth has some different design cues. At least a new front end. Unlike the current Cherokee and Cherokee L. Although these two have different rear-end designs.
The next Durango is rumored to be offered with the new Charger‘s inline 6-cylinder Turbo as well, and will not be EV only.
It will be closely related to the new Jeep Wagoneer S, for less money. The Jeep is already planned with a 600HP version and I’m not sure if the Durango will try to top this or not. Over 600HP is just ridiculous, but who knows…
The current 3rd generation Dodge Durango came out in 2011 and will be in production in Detroit until 2025. I am actually quite amazed at how good it still looks after all these years. The all-new STLA-based Durango EV will start production in 2026. As I mentioned earlier, an ICE version could still be part of the next generation’s lineup.
The illustration above shows what a new Durango EV could look like. I think something like this would be a very good complement to the new Charger in Dodge showrooms. But they will need more than these two to bring the brand back. The current Dodge Hornet is just a stop-gap Alfa Romeo Tonale clone and sold under 10,000 units in the last year. (it’s even doing worse this year). And surprise, it seems a redesigned front end isn’t fooling anybody. Dodge does need a really new smaller crossover and I hope Stelantis is working on one.
Recent photos of the new Jeep Cherokee seem to show the same car as the Wagoneer S except for a more upright rear end and different roofline. This means these will be very closely related and will end up looking quite similar. Dodge might do the same with the upcoming Stealth and Durango. With the new Durango just being a longer 7-seater version of the Stealth.
Why not…