The table below lists every trim of the 2021 Dodge Durango with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
SXT 4dr 4x2 293 260 3.27 6,000 6,500 4,689 1,811
SXT 4dr All-wheel Drive 293 260 3.45 6,000 6,500 4,823 1,677
GT 4dr 4x2 295 260 3.27 6,000 6,500 4,875 1,625
GT 4dr All-wheel Drive 295 260 3.45 6,000 6,500 4,986 1,514
R/T 4dr 4x2 360 390 3.09 7,000 7,100 5,176 1,924
R/T 4dr All-wheel Drive 360 390 3.09 7,000 7,100 5,313 1,787
Citadel 4dr 4x2 295 260 3.27 6,000 6,500 4,990 1,510
Citadel 4dr All-wheel Drive 295 260 3.45 6,000 6,500 5,063 1,437
SRT 392 4dr All-wheel Drive 475 470 3.7 8,000 7,100 5,378 1,722
SRT Hellcat 4dr All-wheel Drive 710 640 3.7 8,000 7,100 5,710 1,390

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2020

The 2020 Dodge Durango carried a maximum tow rating of 8,000 lb. The 2021 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2020 Dodge Durango page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2021 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2021 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2021 Dodge Challenger 1,000
2021 Dodge Charger 1,000

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.