If you are choosing between a 2027 Dodge Durango and a 2027 Hyundai Palisade, the short answer is this: the Durango brings V8 power and the higher listed towing, and the Palisade brings eight seats as standard and a hybrid. The Dodge Durango vs Hyundai Palisade decision comes down to what you pull and how many seats you fill every week. To see what we have listed now, browse new Dodge Durango inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
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Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the 2027 Durango for V8 power and the higher listed towing; buy the 2027 Palisade for eight seats as standard or a hybrid.
- Power: Stellantis Canada lists four Durango engines from 295 hp to 710 hp, and Hyundai Canada lists the Palisade at 287 hp with its V6 and 329 hp with its hybrid.
- Towing: Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Durango at 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6 and up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) with a HEMI V8 when properly equipped, and Hyundai Canada lists the Palisade at up to 5,000 lb on select trims and up to 4,000 lb on Hybrid models.
- Seats: Hyundai Canada lists eight passenger seating as standard on the Palisade, and Stellantis Canada lists seven on the Durango GT and five on the SXT.
- Winter tires come first: all wheel drive helps you get moving, and winter tires help you stop and steer.
Dodge Durango vs Hyundai Palisade Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Dodge Durango | 2027 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L Pentastar V6, 295 hp; 5.7L HEMI V8, 360 hp; 6.4L HEMI V8, 475 hp; 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 710 hp | 3.5L V6, 287 hp; 2.5 turbo hybrid four cylinder, 329 hp |
| Seating | Five on the SXT; seven on the GT | Eight as standard; seven with captain's chairs available |
| Towing | 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6; up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) with a HEMI V8, when properly equipped | Up to 5,000 lb on select trims; up to 4,000 lb on Hybrid models |
| Hybrid | None listed | 2.5 turbo hybrid available |
Our Durango lines come from Stellantis Canada's 2027 product information, and our Palisade lines come from Hyundai Canada's 2027 Palisade page as we read it on November 7, 2026. If seats decide it for you, our Durango seating capacity guide walks through the Durango's seats by trim.
Where the Durango Wins
More Engines, and V8 Power
Stellantis Canada lists four engines for the 2027 Durango: the 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp and 260 lb ft, the 5.7L HEMI V8 at 360 hp and 390 lb ft, the 6.4L HEMI V8 at 475 hp and 470 lb ft in the new R/T 392, and the 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 in the SRT Hellcat at 710 hp and 645 lb ft. Hyundai Canada lists the Palisade with a 3.5L V6 at 287 hp and a 2.5 turbo hybrid four cylinder at 329 hp, and it lists no V8. By our arithmetic the Durango's V6 starts 8 hp ahead of the Palisade's V6, and the 5.7L HEMI sits 31 hp ahead of the Palisade Hybrid. If you pull out to pass a grain truck on Highway 1 with a full load, that is the difference to feel on a test drive. Our Durango GT vs R/T comparison covers how those steps sit inside the lineup.
More Listed Towing Capacity
Stellantis Canada lists Trailer Tow Group IV on the 2027 Durango GT Plus, with heavy duty engine cooling, 4 and 7 pin wiring harnesses, a Class IV hitch receiver, trailer brake control and rear load levelling suspension. It lists towing at 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6, 3,265 kg (7,200 lb) on the GT HEMI, and 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) on the GT HEMI with Tow 'n Go and on the R/T 392 Plus, when properly equipped. Ratings change with configuration, so ask our team for the rating on the exact Durango before you hitch a camper for a summer weekend at Lake Manitoba. Hyundai Canada lists a factory integrated tow hitch as available on the Palisade, and lists towing at up to 5,000 lb on select trims and up to 4,000 lb on Hybrid models, which is about 2,268 kg and 1,814 kg by our conversion.
Where the Palisade Wins
Eight Seats as Standard
Hyundai Canada lists eight passenger seating as standard on the Palisade, with seven passenger seating and second row captain's chairs available on the Luxury trim and standard on the XRT Pro and Ultimate Calligraphy trims. Stellantis Canada lists cloth five passenger seating on the 2027 Durango SXT and seven passenger seating on the GT. If you fill eight seats for a hockey carpool every week, the Palisade lists the eighth seat and the Durango does not.
A Hybrid in the Lineup
Hyundai Canada lists an available 2.5 turbo hybrid four cylinder at 329 hp with a six speed automatic, the strongest Palisade engine on its page. Stellantis Canada lists no hybrid for the 2027 Durango. If you want a hybrid in a three row SUV, the Palisade has one and the Durango does not. A trailer changes that answer, because Hyundai Canada lists the Hybrid at up to 4,000 lb against up to 5,000 lb on select other trims.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
Cold starts. A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. Stellantis Canada lists heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, tri zone automatic temperature control and remote start on the 2027 Durango SXT, the first trim in the lineup, and Hyundai Canada lists standard heated front seats and a standard heated steering wheel on the 2027 Palisade. On a minus 30 morning in Portage la Prairie, you can start that Durango from the kitchen window. Ask our team whether the window sticker of the Durango you want shows an engine block heater; on the Palisade, its own window sticker is the place to look. Our service department installs block heaters, so you can book a block heater installation with our service team.
Winter tires. Neither one's drive system stops it on glare ice. All wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance's September 4, 2026, release says "only manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible", and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. As of October 1, 2026, all weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Dodge Durango if you want a HEMI V8 or the 710 hp SRT Hellcat, if your camper or boat needs more than the Palisade's listed 5,000 lb, or if seven seats are enough for your week.
Buy the 2027 Hyundai Palisade if you need eight seats as standard, or if you want a hybrid and your trailer sits within its listed 4,000 lb.
FAQs
Which has more power, the Dodge Durango or the Hyundai Palisade?
The Durango. Stellantis Canada lists engines from the 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp up to the 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 at 710 hp in the 2027 Durango SRT Hellcat, and Hyundai Canada lists the 2027 Palisade at 287 hp with its V6 and 329 hp with its hybrid.
Does the Palisade seat more people than the Durango?
Yes, on its eight seat trims. Hyundai Canada lists eight passenger seating as standard on the 2027 Palisade Preferred Trend and Luxury trims and seven on the XRT Pro and Ultimate Calligraphy, and Stellantis Canada lists seven passenger seating on the 2027 Durango GT and five on the SXT.
Which is better for towing, the Durango or the Palisade?
The Durango, on listed maximums. Stellantis Canada lists the 2027 Durango at 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6 and up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) with a HEMI V8 when properly equipped, and Hyundai Canada lists the 2027 Palisade at up to 5,000 lb on select trims and up to 4,000 lb on Hybrid models. Ratings change with configuration, so ask our team for the rating on the exact Durango.
Is there a new Dodge Durango for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Dodge Durango inventory page shows any Durango we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If the trim you want is not listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Durango can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Dodge Durango brings four engines up to a 710 hp supercharged HEMI and the higher listed towing; the 2027 Hyundai Palisade brings eight seats as standard and an available hybrid. These Durango details are for the 2027 model year, so if the Durango you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
