How Much Can the 2027 Dodge Durango Tow With Each Engine?

Towing capacity is one of the first numbers to check before you hitch up a camper, a boat or a car trailer. The 2027 Dodge Durango gives you four engines to pick from, and each one brings its own towing rating. The spread runs from 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg) with the V6 up to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg) with the right V8 setup.

Every Durango also comes with all-wheel drive as standard, so the hardware that helps you tow also helps you pull away on wet grass or a gravel launch. This guide breaks down the towing rating for each engine, explains what the Tow ’n Go package adds, and helps you match a Durango to the trailer you plan to pull.

At a Glance: 2027 Durango Towing by Engine

The 3.6-Litre Pentastar V6

The SXT and GT use a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 with 295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. It works with an eight-speed automatic and a full-time AWD system that sends 50% of available torque to each axle.

This V6 Durango tows up to 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg). Dodge rates that as the top V6 towing figure in the Durango’s class. That is plenty for a pair of personal watercraft, a small travel trailer or a utility trailer full of firewood. The SXT also includes a power liftgate and ParkSense rear park assist, which help when you back up to the hitch.

The 5.7-Litre HEMI V8

The GT HEMI moves up to a 5.7-litre HEMI V8 with 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. In standard form it tows up to 7,200 lbs (3,265 kg), a clear step up from the V6.

Its active AWD system keeps changing the front-to-rear torque split based on driving demands. The GT HEMI also gets performance-tuned suspension and steering, plus seven-passenger seating as standard. A family can load all three rows and still pull a mid-size trailer.

The 5.7-Litre HEMI V8 With Tow ’n Go

Add the Tow ’n Go package to the GT HEMI and its rating climbs to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg). That is the same top figure as the Durango’s most powerful models, from a 5.7-litre V8.

The package is built around heavy work. Here is what it brings to the GT HEMI:

• A two-speed, electrically shifted transfer case with a 2.72 low range you can lock in
• An electronic limited-slip differential for better grip when one wheel slips
• Adaptive damping high-performance suspension
• 15-inch vented front rotors with six-piston Brembo calipers and 13.8-inch rear rotors with four-piston calipers

Tow ’n Go also adds a high-performance exhaust, 20-by-10-inch forged wheels with wider flares, and a top speed raised to 233 km/h from 189 km/h. The low range is the big win for towing. It gives you slow, steady control when easing a heavy boat out of the water on a steep ramp.

The 6.4-Litre HEMI V8

The R/T 392 Plus uses a 6.4-litre HEMI V8 with 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. It tows up to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg) with a performance-tuned AWD system.

This engine gives you strong pulling power with room to spare on long grades. It also posts an NHRA-certified 12.9-second quarter-mile, so the trip home with an empty trailer is plenty of fun. Inside, Nappa leather bucket seats with heated first- and second-row seats keep long towing days comfortable.

The Supercharged 6.2-Litre HEMI Hellcat V8

The SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak carry a supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI Hellcat V8 with 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque. Dodge calls it the most powerful gas SUV ever. It also tows up to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg).

The SRT gets adaptive Bilstein damping, red Brembo brakes and an electronic limited-slip differential as standard. Those parts help keep a heavy load stable and bring it to a stop with confidence.

How Tow Mode Helps

Tow mode is part of the Selectable Drive Modes on the GT HEMI, R/T 392 Plus and SRT Hellcat. You select it before you head out with a trailer.

On the SRT Hellcat, Tow mode sets the AWD to an even 50/50 split between the front and rear axles. In Auto mode, that same system runs 40% front and 60% rear. The even split in Tow mode spreads the pulling work across all four wheels for steady, planted towing.

Which Durango Matches Your Trailer?

Start with the weight of your loaded trailer, then pick the engine that covers it with a margin.

For light loads up to 6,200 lbs (2,812 kg), the V6 in the SXT or GT does the job with full-time AWD. For mid-size campers up to 7,200 lbs (3,265 kg), the GT HEMI adds V8 torque and Tow mode. For the heaviest loads, up to 8,700 lbs (3,946 kg), you have three choices. The GT HEMI with Tow ’n Go is the dedicated tow rig with low range. The R/T 392 Plus pairs that rating with 475 hp. The SRT Hellcat brings 710 hp to the same job.

Book Your Durango Test Drive at Clare Dodge Chrysler Jeep

Got a trailer in mind? Bring its weight to Clare Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Meteghan and our sales team will help you line it up with the right Durango engine. Book your test drive today and feel how each V8 and V6 pulls.