2026 Dodge Durango Kingston: A Three-Row Family SUV Guide to Trade-Ins, Financing, and Choosing the Right Trim
Somewhere between the second car seat and the first hockey season, a lot of Kingston families work out that the vehicle they have is one row short.
That is usually when the 2026 Dodge Durango comes up: a three-row SUV that can pull the boat to the lake on Saturday and run the 401 to Belleville on Monday without complaint.
At Jim Thompson Chrysler on Gardiners Road, we sell and service the Durango, and the question families bring us is rarely whether they want one. It is whether the path to it adds up: the trade, the balance still owing, and the payment next to daycare and a mortgage.
This guide is that conversation written down: room, towing, winter, trims, trade-ins, and financing, O.A.C., in the order our sales team walks through it at the desk.
Key Takeaways
Dodge Canada lists the 2026 Durango GT with seven-passenger seating and a third-row split-folding bench, and the 2026 SXT with five-passenger seating, so check the trim before you assume the third row is there.
Dodge Canada publishes a 2026 Durango towing rating of 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the V6, when properly equipped. Bring your trailer's weight and we will check it against the rating before you buy.
Trading in a vehicle you still owe money on is common. We get the payout from your lender, appraise the vehicle, and show you both on one page before you decide anything.
Financing and lease options are available on the 2026 Dodge Durango, O.A.C., and our quick online credit application is the fastest way to start.
Jim Thompson Chrysler is a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership on Gardiners Road in Kingston, just off Highway 401, with factory-trained Dodge service under the same roof.
Why Is the 2026 Dodge Durango in Kingston a Family SUV First?
Because it was designed around three rows of people and their gear, and the families who drive one here use every row.
Dodge Canada's 2026 Durango page describes three rows of seating that fold and split dozens of ways, and lists the GT with seven-passenger seating and a third-row split-folding bench. It lists the SXT with five-passenger seating, so if the third row is the reason you are shopping, start at the GT.
On a Tuesday that looks like two car seats in the second row, a teammate in the third, and hockey bags and a stroller behind them with the tailgate closed.
The 2026 Dodge Durango Kingston families ask us about is the one that does the jobs of two vehicles: the school run, the cottage, and the Sunday visit to Napanee.
Stock changes through the season, so browse our new Dodge inventory to see which trims are on the lot today, and call ahead if you have one in mind.
Can a 2026 Dodge Durango in Kingston Tow a Boat or Camper and Handle Highway 401 in Winter?
Yes to both, provided it is equipped for the job, and the equipment is where a conversation with us before you order pays off.
On towing, Dodge Canada publishes a 2026 Durango rating of 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the V6 and 8,700 lb for the available V8, both when properly equipped. "Properly equipped" means the towing package and the right configuration, not any Durango on any lot.
Bring the trailer's weight, or the boat and trailer together, and we will check it against the rating for the trim and package you want before you sign.
On fuel, Dodge Canada's published 2026 rating for the Durango's 3.6L Pentastar V6 is 13.5 L/100 km in the city, 9.9 on the highway, and 11.9 combined. A Kingston-to-Belleville commuter lives closer to the highway number; a week of school runs lives closer to the city one.
On winter, available all-wheel drive handles the traction part of a February morning on Bath Road. The rest is winter tires, the service schedule, and a wash after every salt run, and our service department looks after all three.
Which 2026 Dodge Durango Trim Fits Your Family?
Start with who rides in it and what it pulls, then pick the trim. Dodge Canada lists six for 2026: SXT, GT, GT Plus, Limited, R/T, and SRT Hellcat.
SXT and GT
The SXT is the entry point, and Dodge Canada lists the 2026 SXT with five-passenger seating, which suits a family that wants the size and the towing without the third row.
The GT is where most of the families we talk to land: the third row is in, the V6 is standard, and the cabin is built for the daily grind of boots, crumbs, and equipment.
GT Plus and Limited
GT Plus adds comfort and technology to the same three-row layout, for the driver who spends an hour a day in the seat.
Limited is the top of that ladder, with the same room behind a nicer cabin. Both make sense when the SUV is also the family's road-trip vehicle.
R/T
The R/T brings the available V8 and a firmer character, for the family that tows a heavier camper or simply wants the engine. Dodge also builds an SRT Hellcat version; it is a different conversation, and not the one most families come in for.
Our advice is the same as for any family vehicle: buy the trim you will use on a Wednesday, not the one that looks best in the driveway. You can build and price your Durango online first and bring the sheet with you.
What Is My Current Vehicle Worth on Trade?
It is worth what a buyer will pay for it today, and we put that in writing after we look at it. Our appraisal considers the year, the kilometres, the condition, the service history, and what the same vehicle is selling for in Eastern Ontario right now.
Two things lift a trade value more than people expect: a complete service record, and a vehicle cleaned out down to the cracker crumbs under the car seat.
The fastest start is online. See what your current vehicle is worth and you will have a starting point before you come in.
We also buy vehicles outright, so if you are not sure a trade is the right move, you can still get the appraisal without committing to anything.
Do the appraisal first; it shortens every conversation after it.
Can I Get a 2026 Dodge Durango in Kingston If I Still Owe on My Current Vehicle?
Yes, and for a family that bought its last vehicle on a long term, it is the normal case.
Vehicles bought over the last few years often carry a loan balance higher than what they are worth today. Nobody did anything wrong; a long loan and a soft used market produce that on their own.
Here is how we handle it. With your permission, we request the exact payout from your current lender, we appraise the vehicle, and we put the two side by side on one page.
If there is a gap, there is more than one way to close it. Sometimes the difference can be carried within the new financing or lease, O.A.C.
Sometimes a modest amount down does it. Sometimes the honest answer is to wait a season, and we will say so.
Start with our quick online credit application and we will have the lender conversation ready when you arrive, O.A.C.
What Should I Bring to Jim Thompson Chrysler for a One-Visit Purchase?
Bring the vehicle, the paperwork, and the people who will ride in the third row, and most of the visit is done. Here is the list our sales team hands out:
Your driver's licence and proof of insurance.
The current vehicle, cleaned out, with both sets of keys if you have them.
Your lender's name and account number for the current loan, so we can request the payout.
Recent proof of income for everyone going on the application, such as pay stubs or bank statements.
The car seats, so you can see how they fit in the second row of the trim you are considering.
Any service records for the trade, and your build-and-price sheet or the stock number of a Durango you saw online.
Call ahead and we will have the Durango pulled up front and the appraisal started when you arrive. We are on Gardiners Road just off Highway 401, near Cataraqui Centre.
Financing a 2026 Dodge Durango in Kingston
Financing and lease options are available on the 2026 Dodge Durango, O.A.C.
Every application is reviewed on its own, and approval depends on the application, income, credit, the vehicle, and lender requirements, so we do not promise an outcome before we have seen the file. What we do promise is a straight answer, quickly.
Our finance team works with a range of lenders, including manufacturer-backed programs, O.A.C.
The right structure for a family is usually about the years ahead: how long you plan to keep the vehicle, how many kilometres the commute adds, and whether a second driver is going on the application. We will lay financing and leasing out side by side so you can choose, O.A.C.
Pre-approval is available through our office, O.A.C., and it does not commit you to a vehicle. A joint application with a spouse or partner is common and treated as normal.
The online credit application starts the process without a trip to the store, O.A.C. If you would rather talk first, call the sales line and ask for the finance office.
Why Buy Your Family SUV at Jim Thompson Chrysler Kingston?
Because we are a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership rooted in this community, and the people who sell you the Durango look after it through the next decade of school runs.
If you searched Kingston Dodge looking for a Durango, what you have found is a Dodge dealership on Gardiners Road that stocks the 2026 Durango and services it.
What we do:
Keep the 2026 Durango on the lot so you can sit in the third row before you decide; stock changes, so call ahead for a specific trim.
Put the appraisal, the payout, and the finance options on one page, in plain language.
Run Signature Service so the SUV stays on the road after the sale: valet pickup and return, digital condition reports, and flat-rate diagnostics you know before we start. Read about Signature Service before you buy.
Service the Durango with factory-trained technicians and Mopar parts, under the manufacturer warranty while it applies and on the same terms afterward.
If three rows is more than you need, a smaller Dodge SUV sits on the same lot, and if a new one is not the right fit this year, our used SUV inventory is gone over by the same service team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2026 Dodge Durango have three rows of seats?
Dodge Canada describes three rows of seating on the 2026 Durango and lists the GT with seven-passenger seating and a third-row split-folding bench, and the SXT with five-passenger seating.
Ask our Kingston team which trims on the lot have the third row before you visit, since stock changes.
How much can a 2026 Dodge Durango tow?
Dodge Canada publishes a 2026 Durango towing rating of 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) for the V6 and 8,700 lb for the available V8, both when properly equipped, which means the towing package and the right configuration.
Bring your trailer's weight and we will check it against the rating for the trim you are considering.
Can I trade in a vehicle I still owe money on?
Yes. With your permission we request the payout from your lender, appraise the vehicle, and put both on one page so you can see whether there is a gap.
A gap can sometimes be carried within the new financing or lease, O.A.C., or closed with money down, and if waiting is the better answer we will say so.
What is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Dodge Durango?
Dodge Canada's published 2026 rating for the Durango's 3.6L Pentastar V6 is 13.5 L/100 km city, 9.9 L/100 km highway, and 11.9 L/100 km combined. Your own result depends on the trim, the load, the trailer, and how much of your week is Highway 401.
Ask us for the rating on the specific configuration you are considering.
Where do I service a 2026 Dodge Durango in Kingston?
At Jim Thompson Chrysler on Gardiners Road, where factory-trained technicians use Mopar parts and know the 2026 Durango because we sell it. Signature Service includes valet pickup and digital condition reports, and diagnostics are a flat rate you know in advance.
For a family with one vehicle and two schedules, that means fewer days without it.
Find Your 2026 Dodge Durango in Kingston
The Durango is on the lot, and the rest is a conversation we would rather have before the boat is bought than after.
Start by seeing what your current vehicle is worth, then send our quick online credit application so the finance side is moving before you arrive, O.A.C.
Then bring the family to Gardiners Road. Whether you are coming from downtown Kingston, Amherstview, Odessa, Gananoque, Napanee, or off the Wolfe Island ferry, we will have the 2026 Dodge Durango Kingston families are choosing pulled up front.
Fold the third row down, put it back up, and decide with everyone in it.
Visit us at 805 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON K7M 7E6
Browse inventory online, value your trade, get pre-approved on approved credit, book service, or contact our team.
Sales: (877)-251-9249 Parts: (888)-711-5309 Service: (888)-713-0742
About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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