Three-row SUVs need to handle passengers, cargo, highway driving, and the occasional trailer without feeling underpowered. The 2026 Dodge Durango at Terry Henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram adds something the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse cannot match: available HEMI® V8 performance. Buyers near Archbold, OH, can also choose configurations that tow up to 8,700 pounds, giving the Dodge Durango a substantial advantage for boats, campers, and utility trailers.
The 2026 Dodge Durango offers a wider performance range than either competitor. Its available engines extend from the 295-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 to HEMI V8 power, including a 475-horsepower 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat raises output to 710 horsepower.
Maximum available horsepower:
The difference gives Bryan, OH, shoppers access to genuine high-performance SUV configurations without giving up three-row seating. The Ford Explorer offers respectable turbocharged performance, and the Chevrolet Traverse prioritizes passenger space, but neither provides a V8 engine.
Towing separates the 2026 Dodge Durango from these competitors by an even larger margin. Properly equipped Dodge Durango HEMI V8 models can tow up to 8,700 pounds. The standard V6 can tow up to 6,200 pounds, which already exceeds the maximum ratings of both rivals.
Maximum towing capacity:
That gives the Dodge Durango up to 3,700 pounds of additional maximum towing capacity. A driver hauling recreational equipment from Defiance, OH, has considerably more capability available before reaching the vehicle's tow limit.
The 2026 Dodge Durango backs its horsepower with equipment developed for demanding driving. The available Tow N Go Package adds Bilstein® active-damping performance suspension, an electronic limited-slip rear axle, Brembo® brakes, 20-inch wheels, and performance tires. Dodge Durango models equipped with Tow N Go also use a two-speed transfer case with a selectable low range.
The 2026 Ford Explorer ST offers a sport-tuned suspension and performance brakes, and the Explorer Tremor adds off-road hardware. The Chevrolet Traverse Z71 receives an advanced twin-clutch all-wheel drive (AWD) system. Buyers traveling between Napoleon, OH, and surrounding communities still get a broader combination of towing equipment and high-output V8 performance from the Dodge Durango.
The Dodge Durango provides three rows with seating for up to seven and more than 50 possible seating configurations. Maximum cargo capacity reaches 85.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. An available Harman Kardon® audio system adds 19 speakers for buyers who want an upgraded cabin audio setup.
The Chevrolet Traverse offers more maximum cargo volume at 98 cubic feet and seating for up to eight, making its size an advantage for shoppers who prioritize maximum interior volume. The Dodge Durango offers something different for Wauseon, OH, families: substantial passenger and cargo capacity paired with performance and towing ratings the Chevrolet Traverse can't match.
| Features | 2026 Dodge Durango | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Chevrolet Traverse |
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| Maximum Horsepower | 710 horsepower Available 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V8 | 400 horsepower Available 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 | 328 horsepower Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder |
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| Maximum Towing Capacity | 8,700 pounds Properly equipped HEMI® V8 models | 5,000 pounds | 5,000 pounds |
| Standard V6 Towing Capacity | 6,200 pounds | Not specified | Not specified |
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| Seating Capacity | Up to 7 passengers Three-row seating | Three-row seating | Up to 8 passengers Three-row seating |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 85.1 cubic feet | Not specified | 98 cubic feet |
| Seating Flexibility |
| Three-row seating with flexible passenger and cargo space | Three-row seating with capacity for up to eight passengers |
| Available Premium Audio | Harman Kardon® 19-speaker audio system | Available premium audio system | Available premium audio system |
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Drivers from Delta, OH, can visit Terry Henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to compare our new Dodge Durango inventory, explore available HEMI V8 models, and choose the towing, seating, and performance equipment that fits how they plan to use their SUV.
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1935 South Defiance Street
Archbold, OH 43502-9491