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I was happy to see a few changes to the lineup. I like how they simplified the options a bit by modifying the trim levels. For example, the GT Premium is the GT with the old Premium package. All you have to decide is Blacktop or not, and captain’s chairs or not. And they FINALLY they added the ventilated seats to the GT trim (Premium). It does look like they got rid of the 2nd row center console option. Loving the new colors, especially the Night Moves dark blue. Not sure about the Triple Nickel (looks very similar to Destroyer Grey on the website).

Still no 360 camera (at least update the rear camera quality), power folding mirrors, HUD, etc. Hope they add those to the 2024. I love the look of the Durango, so I hope they don’t venture too far if they redesign, but would definitely like to see a more reliable LED rear lighting setup.
 
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Hoping that the Durango continues for another 10 years, or at least to '28 which would make it almost a 30 year run.
I don't care for the interior changes to the HVAC area for '21, and kept my recent search in the '18-'20 range.

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I'd say the Citadel is still the best buy...but the line is overpriced about $10K given the age of the platform and that all the tooling has been paid for years ago.
Maybe that's why there is $6K cash offer on them.
I did have a recent R/T rental and really liked the new dash layout, Uconnect display and radio...but not enough to upgrade from my '14 given the price increase.
 
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The only thing DODGE really needs to do is put the Hurricane motor(s) in the current chassis. If they wanted to go further, figure out how to cut a few hundred pounds. Maybe they could address the driver-side partial overlap crash rating. Otherwise, I don't see anything wrong with the current model. What else would you expect to get out of a new chassis?

If DODGE needs a body-on-frame SUV to compete with the Tahoe, then by all means put something on the Wagoneer platform. But don't expect Durango buyers to necessarily want that. I don't like the Wagoneer, and if I had wanted a Tahoe, I'd already be in one.
 
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The Durango is a SUV that's also a muscle car. That's it, Dodge needs to keep things simple + stick with that mantra. The one odd duck in the lineup is the Citadel which is a luxury SUV muscle car.

The Tahoe, Suburban, + Wagoneer are different cars. Made for different types of buyers.

Here's an easy way to define a (current) Durango owner. They want a SUV that has power + maybe AWD + will be heavy enough to drive on snow on streets. They never plan on taking their Durango offroad. Never planning to take their SUV offroad is the differentiator between other SUVs and the modern Durango.
 
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frictioncircle said:
Although the price is getting precious , I think the sweet spot for the enthusiast but price sensitive buyer is the T&G
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100% this. if you're buying new and getting the 5.7L HEMI, the TNG is the most sleeper package going. its an SRT with the 'regular' 5.7L HEMI. my car insurance didn't even go up and the Mopar Extended warranty was the regular price.
 
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The Durango is for sure going body on frame. The production is moving to Mack Assembly for 2024. Don't count on anything right out of the gate. FCA has told dealers to have plenty of 2023 on hand to get them through the first half of 2024. I hope some of the stylings of the old Durango make it to the new one. I hope the Hurricane I6 shows to be a good engine for the new Durango. Dodge is going to be at a critical stage in the next few years to see if they can retain the faithful and attract new buyers. I think they are going to need more than the Hornet, a new Durango and a bunch of EV's to remain successsful.
 
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