The Auto World

PROS ›› Attractive styling, Comfortable cabin, Great dynamics CONS ›› Tough competition, Pricey options, Guzzles gas The Dodge Durango has been around long enough that calling it old barely counts as an observation. This generation arrived in 2010 for the 2011 model year, back when Barack Obama was in his first term. Fifteen years later, Dodge is still selling the same basic idea, albeit with a lot more punch. The surprise is that the price might be one of its best arguments, provided you know when to stop checking boxes. Our 2026 Durango R/T 392 starts at $51,990 including destination. This particular example costs $65,425. That difference buys quite a few extras, but there’s no upcharge for the engine. The 392 is already there. We’ve been down this road before. The 2025 R/T we previously reviewed carried a $72,460 sticker despite having the smaller 5.7-liter Hemi. We liked its handling, comfort, and personality...

Rocketeer has fitted a Ford-sourced 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6. The engine has been tuned and now delivers 304 hp and 265 lb-ft. Prices for this radical engine swap start at a hefty $33,400. For years, British firm Rocketeer has offered V6 swaps for the NA and NB generations of Mazda MX-5. It’s now turned its attention to the NC (2005-2015), unveiling a special six-cylinder version of the iconic Japanese sports car that may have done the impossible – improved on perfection. While Rocketeer could have used plenty of V6 engines for its model, it picked something out of left-field. Now positioned under the MX-5’s hood is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated Ford V6 used in cars like the Mondeo, as well as several Jaguar models including the S-Type and X-Type. Read: Miata’s Still The Answer, Now With A V6 And No Apologies Rocketeer has made a few tweaks, including the fitment of individual throttle bodies, a carb...