2023 Cadillac Escalade vs 2023 Dodge Durango
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MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$39,990 |
Listings41 | Listings145 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2023 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
2023 Dodge Durango Reviews SummaryThe evolution of the Dodge Durango exemplifies how the Stellantis brand has evolved from a mainstream competitor to Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota into a niche brand emphasizing muscle-car attitude. The Durango was Dodge's first modern SUV, arriving for the 1998 model year as the brand's entry into the midsize SUV segment. The current, third-generation Durango dates all the way back to the 2011 model year. But, as Dodge has found with the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, a vehicle's lifespan can be greatly extended with an added dose of horsepower. The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup starts with the base SXT trim level and moves up through the GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. Changes for 2023 for Canada include standard heated front seats and heated steering wheel and some new colours (bringing the total colour palette to nine). However, the big news for 2023 is the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and its devilish supercharged V8 engine. The Hellcat was previously available only for the 2021 model year as a limited edition, but now it's a regular production model. That being the case, the Hellcat ended up as our test vehicle for this Dodge Durango review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway26 |
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Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4750 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height72.1 in |
Length211.9 in | Length200.8 in |
Width81.1 in | Width85.5 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase119.8 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1400 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $39,990 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | The evolution of the Dodge Durango exemplifies how the Stellantis brand has evolved from a mainstream competitor to Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota into a niche brand emphasizing muscle-car attitude. The Durango was Dodge's first modern SUV, arriving for the 1998 model year as the brand's entry into the midsize SUV segment. The current, third-generation Durango dates all the way back to the 2011 model year. But, as Dodge has found with the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, a vehicle's lifespan can be greatly extended with an added dose of horsepower. The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup starts with the base SXT trim level and moves up through the GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. Changes for 2023 for Canada include standard heated front seats and heated steering wheel and some new colours (bringing the total colour palette to nine). However, the big news for 2023 is the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and its devilish supercharged V8 engine. The Hellcat was previously available only for the 2021 model year as a limited edition, but now it's a regular production model. That being the case, the Hellcat ended up as our test vehicle for this Dodge Durango review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4750 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 200.8 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 85.5 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 119.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1400 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | 6200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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