Overview & Reviews

The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 gains a multidisplacement cylinder management system, which boosts fuel economy up to 20 percent in certain driving situations. Wheel choices have been revised, and 17-inch alloys are now standard. Stability control, a power rear liftgate and remote vehicle start system are newly optional. A three-passenger 60/40-split third-row seat is now optional on the SLT and standard on the Limited model, raising maximum seating capacity to eight.

• Strong V8 engines, agile handling, excellent ride quality, capable off-road, lots of cargo capacity, simple controls.

• Lousy mileage, sloppy fit and finish, needs more second-row legroom and storage.

User Reviews:

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  A must have for big family w/ big boat! - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By JBIII - March 11 - 9:57 pm

  Traded my 2001 Durango for 2006 limited w/ Hemi engine. I have a family of 5 that needs to tow almost 9000 pounds. This is the vehicle to do that. It also has the best fold flat third row seat of any mid size SUV. So simple, seats 3 in the rear bench with 3 headrests and 3 shoulder harnesses. Can be folded or raised from outside the vehicle. Ride quality is so much improved over the old style. Very safe SUV for the family and the rear DVD/CD player is awesome for the kids. They can switch between a DVD,CD,Sat Radio,AM/FM, or MP3 discs. Power liftgate is great! CONS: Needs rear view camera system like Nissan Armada,no dual zone climate control, legs hit running board upon exit/entry.

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  Second Time Around - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By jackie - February 20 - 2:56 am

  My first Durango was a pre-owned 99. It had 13,000 mi when I bought it over 4 yrs ago. By the time I decided to trade it in, it had over 100,000 miles on it. I didnt see anything else on the road that caught my eye, so I went back to what I know. This 2006 Durango is awesome! I even splurged for the 335hp V8 Hemi (what a rush :-) I was able to build my own Durango on line and pick it up at my local dealership. I didnt have to haggle over pricing or options. I love the smooth ride,the powerful engine, the power liftgate and 6 CD changer. My kids love the DVD and wireless headphones. Its perfect for family road trips and fits my lifestyle

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  All the bells & whistles! - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By Marci - January 24 - 4:17 pm

  Went from Expedition to Durango and love it! The price was great considering I maxed out the options! Its surprisingly quiet (kids are quiet too with wireless headphones), parks easily (size fits well & steers great), awesome power (gets up and goes when you pass someone), soooo many extras. Gas mileage is not the best but I didnt expect that it would be... actually got better after first 1000 miles! I find that I use the navigations system much more than I ever thought that I would. DVD system is easy to use for my young children and they love that they can listen to their own music. One free year of Sirius Radio a nice add-on. Felt very safe driving in snow & ice on recent trip.

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  Wow! - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By Rick - November 14 - 11:37 pm

  The Durango is a fantastic vehicle and a great value. I bought an 05 model, got a $7K rebate and a very low interest rate. My Durango is an incredibly powerful vehicle thats very comfortable and a joy to drive. I recommend the Durango for anyone who needs a vehicle that handles like a car, can pull a large boat or trailer, seats seven, and (truly) goes off road. In the past 25 years, Ive owned a Chevy K5 Blazer, a Suburban, a Ford Explorer, and a Nissan Pathfinder, all were 4x4. I rate the Durango the clear number one with the Pathfinder second, the Ford third and the GM products last. The Durango is number one in the $25-55K price range. Definitely drive one before buying any other SUV.

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  Love my Durango! - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By Love it! - November 7 - 12:00 am

  I just picked this vehicle up and its a dream. The HEMI is very responsive and it drives like a dream. Kind of like driving a recliner down the highway. Got the loaded out Limited with navigation, 6 disk changer, Sirus Satellite radio and DVD player. Its Inferno Red which I guess is a new color for this year. Heated seats, love the auto climate control too. I has the tip start feature to which works pretty good. I always have a confident feeling while driving this Durango. Ive read other posts here before deciding to buy and a few listed gas mileage specs. Ive got over 1000 miles and the average economy on the highway is between 18 and 20 mpg. I supposed a heavy foot could change that

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  Best SUV!! - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By Diesel - October 5 - 7:51 pm

  I recently bought my Dodge Durango in the end of Aug. The Durango is the best out of them all. From its new spacious design to the 4.7 under the hood its an all around great car. (the only bad thing was that on 9-3-05 some lady rear ended me leaving me without it for three weeks.) Also for the price of the new Durango you cant find a better ride with all the standard features that are expensive options on other suvs Grab life by the horns go DODGE!

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  Nice - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By Frannie - October 1 - 1:02 pm

  This is a nice car but eat gas. Its nice to have if you have kids but there no room in the back for a stroller. It is small truck

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  Durango SLT Hemi - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By blane - September 15 - 4:25 pm

  Analyzed the difference in mileage between the Durango Hemi 2WD vs. the Tribute 2WD we owned. Based on our actual experience, over a 2000 mile trip at $3.00 per gallon, we would pay approximately $35.00 more to drive the Durango. More room, more power, improved interior services such as third row seating and rear heat/ac controls. Bang for buck, the Durango is larger, quieter, stronger, more powerful. Only a slight increase in insurance coverage ($5.00/mo.) over the Tribute. $390 more for fuel on an annual basis. I think its worth the price for the increased safety, comfort and carrying capacity. Point of clarification, we own the 2005 Durango SLT 2WD with the Hemi engine. Thanks.

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  Durango, Fuelish Fun - 2006 Dodge Durango
  By Mel Green - September 6 - 1:49 am

  I love this vehicle, fun to drive,handles and drives like no other truck, tight and responsive, and the ride is oh so smooth. Lets not forget that Hemi it,s a gotta have, The interior a little plain could use more eh..style? but its nicely put together and very functional. Exterior nice all around, you learn to love the pinched snout (thats where the Hemi is) 2007 will bring a new nose. Now its Achilles heel. Gas mileage window sticker 13 city 18 hwy. My avg 12.2 cty 21 hwy now i gotta say the right foot is a little Hemi happy. In these $3.00 bucks plus fuel days I sometimes yearn for a car again. But, it is a truck, and it sucks fuel like one. would I recommend it ? Yes