Great review! After buying the 2023 Hemi Orange 2 weeks ago I just traded it in for the Hellcat in all white. Other than the fuel economy, which is foolish to even discuss, this is a unicorn as it not only has multiple personalities, but you want to spend time with each of them. As a family hauler it is sizable enough to bring people and gear and that interior room is easy to access. The drive is civilized though not overly refined, but comfortable enough to spend days in. As a tow vehicle, well… it can, and do it well (8700 lbs well) But best yet, even while spending time with its softer more gentile side the red leather interior is taunting you with its more devilish supercar/muscle car performance. Slipped into sport and further into track modes and let the hounds of hell loose. It’s a beast that has been inexplicably harnessed in a way that allows the driver to ride on its back with confidence while G forces pin your shoulder back.
Something doesn't seem right here... You called it a last call but durangos were not tagged in 23' so with that said they were not called last call also seems weird that 23's did not come with the hellcat logo on seats.. So is this a 2021?? I own the first year production but when I was going to upgrade to a 23 but held of because of these differences...
SOLD! WOW what a fantastic vehicle that just plain rips. Beautiful color and stripes. Don't like the red interior with blue exterior. Got a kick out of the people figures in the infomat screen with helmets on. $100,000 is too much money for that hot rod. I was right, it does rip.
The 2023 Durango Hellcats didn’t get a last call plaque sadly. I don’t think Dodge has officially declared them last call either so we might see them again in 2024 unless there was an announcement I missed.
So are all SUVs now called "Minivan"? Or is it just the Durango? Last time I checked, Minivans had sliding doors. Is the Cadilac Escalade also a Minivan that they just slapped a V badge on?
My mom has one and absolutely LOVES it! She doesn't use it to haul anything or anyone, but loves tackling the Maryland backroads with it. The drone is too much for me at highway speeds, but it's a cool truck. Thanks for posting!
The Carfax shows 2 owners. Both had to take it in for recall work, so they could have been fed up with it sitting in the shop if parts were unavailable. But it could be anything from Repos, to realizing they don't need a tank and could get a hellcat charger instead, insane insurance and gas prices for a kid hauler, or wanting to cash out while these are still rare and valuable considering Dodge announced they're making a few thousand more of them.
@@markcoopers1930 Or they just suck. Dodge hasn’t change a damn thing since the previous models. Same style, options, interior, power, etc… For the same price, I could buy a decent optioned TRX. Most men that drive these suvs are single or don’t actually haul their family in it.
@@JonBonesJones84 if you want to whine about it, go buy a TRX then... A local entrepreneur friend of mine had both a Durango hellcat and a TRX he liked the Durango Hellcat so much more that he sold the TRX and got a Hummer EV instead, his wife drives a Audi RS Q8, but when they do family trips or want to bring the toys along, they always take the Durango. He is mega rich and can buy whatever he wants and I never hear him whining about the Durango... Interesting.
its more like a supercharged bus lmao but na my friend keep wanting to get a track hawk but i feel like everybody got one of those get this bad boy and they look way better but judging by this video much slower
I get 14mpg around the city. 17-18mpg when I'm cruising the state highways and back roads going fishing. And get 21mpg with it fully loaded for a cross country family vacation. I don't baby the throttle either and I ALWAYS turn off eco mode (I hate when it drops to 4 cylinders). Durango R/T 5.7.
I also rented a RT Rango, drove it about 320 ish miles and averaged 16-18. Did not take it easy on it either 😅. Rentals are hardest driven vehicles ever lol. What state do you live in? The elevation could effect your fuel economy
Cars like these are a blast..for a few months. Living with them over the long term gets old in terms of poor MPG, high maintenance and an appetite for tires....not to mention traffic tickets.
@@weirdshibainuSays the guy that could never afford to drive one so he tries to piss on everyone and bring them down to his Toyota Corolla lifestyle. Live and let live, buddy.
@@mikek5298 Actually I owned a Cadillac cts-v...so I know what I'm talking about. Then went to an Escalade. Your little tirade demonstrates a lack of maturity...seek help.
How dare you call a Dodge Durango Hellcat a minivan?!?!
That's to trick the Missus... and she didn't notice the sticker price too!
Right? I’m ready to riot!! 😂
I knew that would piss some Mopar fans LMAO
it’s not even correct😂 i don’t see sliding doors
It's a bus
Those hellcat Pacifica/Caravan concept images were pretty sick tho.
When you go to the link to look at this car it says its a 2021 Durango, not a 2023.
Ben you are having too much fun driving this. It is an awesome machine and sounds fantastic when you get on the gas.
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat 6.2L Supercharged V8 8-Speed Automatic AWD!
Lol minivan! 😂😂😂😂😂
With a V8 🤩
I'm planning on buying this SUV someday!
It would help if you had a doctor
@@kojoanohe said some day. which means he’s probably just shooting for it
Great review! After buying the 2023 Hemi Orange 2 weeks ago I just traded it in for the Hellcat in all white. Other than the fuel economy, which is foolish to even discuss, this is a unicorn as it not only has multiple personalities, but you want to spend time with each of them.
As a family hauler it is sizable enough to bring people and gear and that interior room is easy to access. The drive is civilized though not overly refined, but comfortable enough to spend days in.
As a tow vehicle, well… it can, and do it well (8700 lbs well)
But best yet, even while spending time with its softer more gentile side the red leather interior is taunting you with its more devilish supercar/muscle car performance. Slipped into sport and further into track modes and let the hounds of hell loose. It’s a beast that has been inexplicably harnessed in a way that allows the driver to ride on its back with confidence while G forces pin your shoulder back.
Big Dog Status 💪🏾💯®️
My boy just called it a minivan ☠️
Something doesn't seem right here... You called it a last call but durangos were not tagged in 23' so with that said they were not called last call also seems weird that 23's did not come with the hellcat logo on seats.. So is this a 2021?? I own the first year production but when I was going to upgrade to a 23 but held of because of these differences...
Also isn’t that Reactor Blue? Which isn’t an option available on the 2023 durangos? Frostbite Pearl is…but this isn’t frostbite 🤔
That is a sweet ride, wish we could get them in Australia, subscribed btw, thanks and more like this, cheers CB 👍🇦🇺
Just bought one, awesome ride, surprisingly does not come with a spare and jack, spare tire/rim will not fit underneath.
Ohh… the markups the stealership will get for that one.
SOLD! WOW what a fantastic vehicle that just plain rips. Beautiful color and stripes. Don't like the red interior with blue exterior. Got a kick out of the people figures in the infomat screen with helmets on. $100,000 is too much money for that hot rod. I was right, it does rip.
The 2023 Durango Hellcats didn’t get a last call plaque sadly. I don’t think Dodge has officially declared them last call either so we might see them again in 2024 unless there was an announcement I missed.
Will pass anything but a gas station 😂. Nice review. Thanks.
The Durango is not a Mini Van.
So are all SUVs now called "Minivan"? Or is it just the Durango? Last time I checked, Minivans had sliding doors. Is the Cadilac Escalade also a Minivan that they just slapped a V badge on?
Not a 2023…reactor blue isn’t an option on the 2023s. 🤔 frostbite blue is…and this isn’t
Beautiful muscles car, but this hellcat 2021, not 2023
enjoy, have fun. no stock in Canada...
Minivan 😬... How dare you insult that beautiful Mopar. It's a crossover d*mnit lol
Sport Utility Vehicle... lol 😅
Can another auto accessory be any more ridiculous than “tinted taillights”?
My cousin's has the dodge durango!
I’m sure Durango Hellcat owners love the fact that you refer to it as a minivan 🚐.
I thought the Durango was a body on frame? You said crossover and I'm now confused because there is a difference between a suv and a cuv.
It’s unibody thankfully.
My mom has one and absolutely LOVES it! She doesn't use it to haul anything or anyone, but loves tackling the Maryland backroads with it. The drone is too much for me at highway speeds, but it's a cool truck. Thanks for posting!
not a truck my guy
I want to know why people say its safety performance is average.
AF WHOOP WHOOP !!! 😂
Excellent ❤
2021 not 2023 bennnnnn
Good
Woe know to more about this
why would someone own that for such a short time? Love that color!
The Carfax shows 2 owners. Both had to take it in for recall work, so they could have been fed up with it sitting in the shop if parts were unavailable. But it could be anything from Repos, to realizing they don't need a tank and could get a hellcat charger instead, insane insurance and gas prices for a kid hauler, or wanting to cash out while these are still rare and valuable considering Dodge announced they're making a few thousand more of them.
@@markcoopers1930 Or they just suck. Dodge hasn’t change a damn thing since the previous models. Same style, options, interior, power, etc… For the same price, I could buy a decent optioned TRX.
Most men that drive these suvs are single or don’t actually haul their family in it.
@@JonBonesJones84 if you want to whine about it, go buy a TRX then...
A local entrepreneur friend of mine had both a Durango hellcat and a TRX he liked the Durango Hellcat so much more that he sold the TRX and got a Hummer EV instead, his wife drives a Audi RS Q8, but when they do family trips or want to bring the toys along, they always take the Durango. He is mega rich and can buy whatever he wants and I never hear him whining about the Durango... Interesting.
@@JonBonesJones84 the 2021 had a ton of changes over the previous model. Do you just hate them or do you actually know anything about them?
Minivan with 6 seats 💺?!?!? Tough my SUV 🚙 got 7 😂 lol
its more like a supercharged bus lmao but na my friend keep wanting to get a track hawk but i feel like everybody got one of those get this bad boy and they look way better but judging by this video much slower
I traded my 2018 Trackhawk for a 2021 Durango Hellcat. The fastest 0-60 in the Trackhawk was 3.4. The fastest 0-60 in my Durango Hellcat is 3.3.
@@mrbane8721 yes sir. I’ve done 3.23 0-60 on the dragy bone stock. The Durango hits hard down low and just yanks off the line.
The hellcat Durango is always faster than the trackhawk
For the price of a Durango hellcat, I'd rather get the hummer ev pick up truck.
Let's do off-road test.
Yes! dont tell us the fuel economy. 😂😂😂
When you want a sports car but still have mommy duties
minivan is crazy lol
Sports photographer
SUV not minivan
100,000!?! In grown people moneys!?!
Yep... a lot of them go for over 100K new. You can get them used now for 90s if 100K+ is too steep.
Did you just call this a minivan?! Lol. I have one but it’s not a minivan
It's actually an Suv not a Minivan
"Um, actually"
On today vid nex time purch car...
Hey Ben, why weren't you at the new Tacoma reveal in Hawaii? I've been checking everyday for your video on the new Tacoma.
I don’t get invited to events
@@BenHardyCars To keep your reviews honest and independent, it seems to be a good thing. Thanks for the reply.
@@BenHardyCars all the better for you, your independent journalism is what is most important, allowing you to tell it like it is.
Just had a Durango v8 hemi loaded rental car, got 9 mpg. Not even running it hard, what a gas pig. This hellcat prob gets 4mpg 😮
I get 14mpg around the city. 17-18mpg when I'm cruising the state highways and back roads going fishing. And get 21mpg with it fully loaded for a cross country family vacation. I don't baby the throttle either and I ALWAYS turn off eco mode (I hate when it drops to 4 cylinders). Durango R/T 5.7.
I also rented a RT Rango, drove it about 320 ish miles and averaged 16-18. Did not take it easy on it either 😅. Rentals are hardest driven vehicles ever lol. What state do you live in? The elevation could effect your fuel economy
Close.. my average is 5.8mpg currently.
Not a minivan. You know it's not, so why write that?
Thought they was supposed to stop making big engines in 2022???…
2023 is the last year for any hellcats except ram trx… that’s going to stay until 2024
@@DiaperSNiFFER Ok…
@@minusx31 hey 🫵 watch the sass 💁♂️ 💁♀️ sir… u asked I answered…
You sound like an auctioneer...lol
He got wet when it took off 😮💨
Cars like these are a blast..for a few months. Living with them over the long term gets old in terms of poor MPG, high maintenance and an appetite for tires....not to mention traffic tickets.
Had mine 2 years… disagree with you completely. 😂
@@S8ER Good for you
It's called self control lol
@@weirdshibainuSays the guy that could never afford to drive one so he tries to piss on everyone and bring them down to his Toyota Corolla lifestyle. Live and let live, buddy.
@@mikek5298 Actually I owned a Cadillac cts-v...so I know what I'm talking about. Then went to an Escalade. Your little tirade demonstrates a lack of maturity...seek help.
ITS A SUV B
NOT MINIVAN
Sad you don't know what a minivan is
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Very very nice
Why is it so hard for you to get thru your introduction all the time?
Fix your freaking title it's a Durango NOT a minivan!
100k vehicle with a 30k interior
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