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Summer is the perfect time to hit the open road, and what better way to do it than in a Dodge? No matter if you're planning a family getaway or a solo adventure, Dodge offers a lineup of vehicles that combine performance, comfort, and style. From compact crossovers to spacious SUVs, there are plenty of great Dodge models for summer road trips. Let’s explore two standout options: the 2025 Dodge Hornet and the 2025 Dodge Durango. more The 2025 Dodge Hornet: A Compact Crossover Built for Adventure The 2025 Dodge Hornet is a sporty compact crossover that’s perfect for summer road trips. Available in both gas-powered GT and plug-in hybrid R/T models, the Hornet offers versatility and power to suit your driving needs. Performance Features The Hornet GT comes equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with all-wheel drive for confident handling on any terrain. For those looking for an electrified option, the R/T model features a plug-in hybrid system with 288 hp and an impressive 383 lb-ft of torque. The R/T also includes a PowerShot feature for an extra boost of speed when you need it most. Interior Comfort and Technology Inside, the Hornet boasts a driver-focused cabin with advanced technology. An available 12.3-in digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-in Uconnect® 5 touchscreen provide easy access to navigation, entertainment, and safety features. The available leather-trimmed seats and customizable ambience lighting add a touch of luxury, making long drives more enjoyable. Customization Options With vibrant exterior color choices like Blu Bayou and Hot Tamale, plus available packages like the Blacktop Package and Track Pack, you can personalize your Hornet to match your style. Whether you're cruising through Erie, PA, or exploring new destinations, the Dodge Hornet ensures you’ll do it in style. The 2025 Dodge Durango: A Spacious SUV for Family Road Trips If you need more space for passengers and gear, the 2025 Dodge Durango is one of the best Dodge SUVs for summer road trips. With seating for up to 7 and impressive towing capabilities, this SUV is built to handle family adventures with ease. Versatile Performance The Durango offers three powerful engine options: a 3.6L V6 that puts out 295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque with a 6,200 lb towing capacity. If you’re looking for more power, the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 provides 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque with a 7,400 lb towing capacity. The third engine option is the 6.2L HEMI® with 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque and a max towing capacity of 8,700 lbs. Interior Space and Comfort Inside, the Durango provides ample room for passengers and cargo. With up to 85.1 cu ft of cargo space when the rear seats are folded down, you’ll have plenty of room for luggage, camping gear, or sports equipment. Features like tri-zone automatic temperature control and available Nappa leather-trimmed seats ensure everyone stays comfortable during long drives. Advanced Safety Features The Durango comes equipped with advanced systems like adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. These features provide peace of mind so you can focus on enjoying your journey. Why Choose Dodge for Your Summer Adventures? Dodge vehicles are designed with road trips in mind, offering a combination of performance, comfort, and advanced technology that enhances every mile. Whether you choose the compact yet powerful Dodge Hornet or the spacious and capable Dodge Durango, you’ll find a vehicle that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. Visit Gary Miller CDJR in Erie, PA Ready to find your perfect summer road trip companion? Visit Gary Miller CDJR in Erie, PA, to explore these great Dodge models in person. Our team is here to help you choose the vehicle that fits your lifestyle and adventure plans.

Most vehicles are good at one thing. A sports car thrills, an SUV carries, and a truck tows. The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat aims to do it all in one package. more The 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat follows a classic muscle car rule: put the biggest engine you've got into something that doesn't look like it should have it. Here, that's a 710-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 inside a three-row SUV. This V8 happens to be the most powerful ever stuffed in an American SUV. Better still, it sends this vehicle to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. And it'll tow up to 8,700 pounds. Of course, you need serious hardware to tame all that power, and the Durango SRT Hellcat delivers. There's a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic, a full-time all-wheel drive system, an SRT-tuned suspension, Pirelli all-season tires, and a Brembo brake system consisting of 15.75-inch front rotors with six-piston calipers and 13.8-inch rear rotors with four-piston binders. Active dampers are optional. It's Versatile The Durango SRT Hellcat pulls double duty as a family hauler. It seats six, spreads them across three rows, and makes sure everyone's comfortable. Front-row occupants, for instance, get heated and cooled leather seats, a capacious storage bin, illuminated cupholders, and a spot for wireless charging, to name a few. That same heated-seat comfort reaches the second row as well. Behind the third-row seats, there's space for four bags. On the infotainment and connectivity side, this model gives you a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, six USB ports, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and an optional rear entertainment system. Go Further with the Special Editions Three special editions of the 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat are available. These start with the standard Durango SRT Hellcat and add several unique details. The first, the Hammerhead, for example, comes with a dark blue exterior paint, forged carbon fiber interior trims, chrome badging, 20-inch Satin Carbon wheels, Hammerhead Gray leather seats, and black calipers. The Silver Bullet impresses with a Triple Nickel body color, Dark Gray Metallic badging, Satin Black wheels with a Lights-Out finish, red calipers, and Ebony Red leather seats. If classic is your thing, you'll be happy with the Brass Monkey. It's got a Red Oxide paint job, Brass Monkey wheels, Brass Monkey Hellcat badging, and Sepia Laguna seats. Why should you compromise when you can have it all? Reach out to Gary Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Erie, PA, to schedule a test drive.

The 2025 Dodge Durango is a three-row SUV with a muscle-car-like powertrain, excellent towing capacity, and seating for seven. It's also the only vehicle in its class with an available V8 engine for maximum performance. Here are the Dodge Durango's top features and how to test drive one near you. more GT This model captures the essence of the Durango: a reliable powertrain (the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is one of the most proven engines out there), truck-like towing (6,200 pounds), space for seven, and a cargo area that fits 4 carry-ons with all seats up and up to 30 with them folded. GT Plus The GT Plus builds on the standard GT model with a set of focused upgrades. All-wheel drive replaces rear-wheel drive, the suspension gets firmer dampers, and wheel size increases to 20 inches. Inside, it adds cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, and a sunroof. R/T The R/T introduces the 5.7-liter Hemi V8. As expected, capability climbs: power jumps from 295 horsepower to 360, and max towing capacity rises to 7,400 pounds. Dodge also tosses in Performance Pages for real-time engine and driving stats. R/T Plus Think of the R/T Plus as the R/T with a comfort boost. Upgrades include premium Nappa leather, front seats that heat and cool, leather-wrapped door panels, a heated steering wheel, and a power sunroof, R/T Premium This version takes the R/T up a notch with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a sleeker dash, carbon fiber interior accents, a suede headliner, and a performance hood. R/T 20th Anniversary Plus Dodge built this model to celebrate 20 years of Hemi power. It comes with anniversary-worthy gear: Bilstein active damping suspension, SRT seats, lightweight Brass Monkey wheels, Brembo brakes, a premium wrapped dash, carbon fiber interior details, and second-row captain's seats. R/T 20th Anniversary Premium The Premium option loads in more standard equipment, like a Harman Kardon sound system, suede headliner, black roof rails, Advanced Brake Assist, and Lane Departure Warning Plus. SRT Hellcat The SRT Hellcat brings the heat with a 710-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8. It's outrageously fast (zero to sixty in 3.5 seconds), pulls hard with 8,700 pounds of towing capability, and still packs a solid list of comforts. SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet This model sharpens the already wild SRT Hellcat with a Triple Nickel paint, Red Brembos, 20-inch Lights Out wheels, Ebony Red seats, huge black-painted exhausts, and more. SRT Hellcat Hammerhead Like the trim before it, this model builds on the standard SRT Hellcat. Unique features here include a Night Moves(dark blue) exterior color, 20-inch Satin Carbon wheels, black Brembo brakes, and Hammerhead gray leather seats. SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey The Brass Monkey leans into its name with bronze accents and trim, all set against the moody Red Oxide paint. Inside, it gets Sepia leather seats, silver stitching, and lots of suede. Contact Gary Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Erie, PA, to schedule a test drive today.