Dodge Durango R/T Review - More Sound than Fury - Test Drive | Everyday Driver
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- The 2021 Dodge Durango R/T has an updated interior for this long running model and the smallest V8 offered. We take it on a snowy and drifting test drive to find the competitors, the usability, and debate the sound an fury in this platform. Join us for a real time test drive.
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The RT is a 5.7, the SRT 392 is a 6.4. The Hellcat is a 6.2 with a supercharger.
And then the rest of the review is totally irrelevant....because they don't even know the very basics.
right in the middle the hellcat lol
This is the best video I have seen so far that focuses on the '21 Durango Tow and Go driving characteristics. My Tow n Go Durango should arrive in a few weeks. It is all black with the Blacktop Package and black Lights Out rims.
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Currently renting a 2021 R/T for a week without the tow n go package. So far found no issue with wireless apple car play at all. Loved the ride quality and amazing handling for a 5300lbs family hauler. Only major concern is; even the 5.7L HEMI is extremely thirsty 😣.
Yeah I have a 20 RT and about to get a 22 tow and go! Our 5.7 has the mds engine and gets decent gas mileage for its size. They are fun and sporty.
My 15 RT(Challenger) averages 19 - 20 without hypermiling, I can't complain. I have been using 93 premium gas, since I bought this first hand. I do not need to, but I do it.
Don't forget, you guys are at 7000 feet elevation. This is a normally-aspirated hemi. You're not getting the same HP as the sea-level figures you quoted.
I was wondering where were they at?
Just ordered a Tow n Go AWD.
Destroyer Grey with Red Interior
Red Brembo Calipers with SRT Pads
Blacktop Package
Forged Carbon Fiber Interior W/ Suede Headliner
Sunroof
Harmon Kardon sound system
Sticker Price $63,515
@Jan Cordero no because I’m sure he would still get options on the srt so he will be paying more
@Jan Cordero yea you right
@Jan Cordero it’s a 5.7 liter not 3.6
Congrats!
I didn’t know Terrance and Phillip did car reviews. 🤣
😂😂
Good video as always. 6.4l NA is the 2nd engine btw :P
Really enjoyed your review! I agree with everything you said, and you said it better than I could have! This thing actually tows surprisingly well too. I find the Durango R/T Tow N Go to be the best compromise for those who need 6-7 seats, occasionally tow, and want something that is fun to drive everyday.
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I have a 2020 GT V6 and its not under powered at all. Its really Tuned and Calibrated nicely. Great power for the amount of gas it uses. It really feels like your driving one big computer, i love it. Very smooth and quiet.
Guess it depends on the person…. Especially if your use to driving high horsepower cars
@@jrk1990 for sure, I am coming from a Ram and a few days after having the Durango I would ask myself why would anybody want anything faster IN THIS.
The Durango does seem faster than the other SUV’s in the category if we’re only speaking N/A V6’s. I think the only suv that’s quick is the GM SUV’s.
@@JVeleta11 its actually really solid dodge just detunes and restricts its airflow from factory, its a better engine to build than the 6.4
I have a 2018 Black Top GT it has enough horse power to accommodate how heavy it is it performs very well is comfortable to drive and fun especially in sport mode.
I just purchased mine yesterday and so far i love it. iI traded a 2017 BMW 530i .... Awesome SUV
I love my 2022 Durango RT Blacktop AWD with Tow & Go. Black with Red Brembo calipers. It's awesome!!! My other vehicle is a 2021 Challenger ScatPack Shaker. They're both sweet!!
Considering this vehicle. Best review I’ve seen!
Earned a Sub!
Did not spend 5 minutes talking about the redesigned shape of a light, etc.
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@@TestDriveVideosWhy not remake this review with the right information instead of being completely wrong from the start.
I love the enthusiast thinking behind this type of family hauler. Great video!
I’m sure everyone’s said it already but I can’t help myself. The next v8 up from the 5.7 is the 6.4. It is weird to think that the hellcat engine is technically smaller than the non hellcat v8 but then again it has a blower on top of it that by itself is bigger than a lot of engines out there.
Durango has been around since 1998. Yes, this bodystyle, has been around since 2011. Durango is the best in its class!
This body style is different as has different frame, suspension and doesn't have the t on the grill
One reason I enjoy your show is the scenery (and I don’t know mean looking at you guys; sorry). Joking aside, the roads you drive are great. Utah is beautiful. So is California when you go there. I throw out the comment b/c I am sure I am not alone and maybe - just maybe - extending out to other venues. :-)
Thanks to this review I went and brought this Truck... Mine has the SRT brakes though... ALL THE SUV/TRUCKS BOW DOWN TO ME ON THE ROAD NOW UNTIL I SEE MY BIG BROTHERS.... SRT/ Hellkat...💯🔥🚀💪🏾👌🏾👀... Not that Many look like mine though..
I kinda think the "sound not matching the speed" is a good thing!
Right?
Means you can enjoy the sound without getting you and your kids in a police chase. :)
My Dad's Jeep Hemi Grand Cherokee is similar, this just doesn't have the Corsa exhaust. I love just hearing the thing roar up to the speed limit. Such a good sound and there's no worry associated.
True if you want a fast agile vehicle you shouldn't be buying a large SUV anyway, but even this vehicle with the 5.7 v8 is still faster than most SUVs on the road.
Like 5 years ago I 'designed' a 7 seat SUV... On paper. RWD only, limited slip differential, manual transmission. Base engine: Naturally aspirated 3.8L V10. Middle engine: 3.0L twin turbo flat plane crank V8. Top engine: the V10 with turbos. I named it the Nebula.
Delighted Thanks
Fell for MOPARS
Beast as it is meant to be
Demon SUV
About to order a 22. I had a 2012 R/T for 130,000 problem free miles and traded to a 2017 Ram 1500 which is closing on 120,000 miles, again problem free. Considered the SRT version which runs $10K more identically optioned but the gas mileage is abysmal and I just don't need the 6.4.
I had a 2001 Durango SLT plus black on black and loved it it was like driving a Cadillac. I just purchased a 2022 RT plus black on black with the blackout package and again I love it. It's got everything except for the tow and go and I looked at the ones with tow and go and I don't regret it. Mine was 63k MSRP tow and go would have added another 5k to that.
Such a great review, I'm looking at this and the 2022 mdx, but I'm sold on the Durango now. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!
I was also down to the new MDX or this exact Durango tow an go. I went with the Durango. The standard V6 in the MDX with only 265 horse power turned me off. The Durango gives us the Hemi and Brembo Brakes and that awesome sound!
The best direct competitor to the Durango is the Explorer ST. Not the others you guys said.
I agree with you 👍
That’s a good suggestion Ian! I Forget about the Explorer ST
@@JVeleta11 I don't own either of those vehicles anyways...lol. However, my family does have a 2018 Flex Limited AWD Ecoboost...it seats 7, hauls stuff, and hauls ass on the road (Due to them being a Taurus SHO under the wagon body).
@@JVeleta11 depends... luxury wise. The Durango wins. Speed wise the ST wins. Also depends on the usage of the vehicle, the ST cannot tow large things such as a car. The Durango pulls almost 9K lbs with ease. I own a Durango and mother in law has a ST. It really comes down to what you need
I would argue the major competitor for this would be the explorer st
Correct I wouldn’t compare it to the mazda or mdx
I’m in the market for one of these and this video is very informing. I appreciate it guys, great video.
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Dear E.D.D.;
The Hellcat Durango reminds of when I looked up the cars the Gen 2 Elephant Hemis were placed in.
One guy ordered a Station Wagon with the 426.
And all the Hellcat Rams, Durangos, and Grand Cherokees are spawn of that 1 car.
Sincerely Mike B. B. From Philly
Proper review. Great job guys .
Got this Tow and Go for 53k minus the DvD players and Capt Chairs !
Best choice! My congrats. Hope I will take my next year
I own a '22 Durango SXT with the Pentastar V6 and It's not underpowered at all. The main issue is braking traction in slippery snow. I intend to put Snow tires on it this winter. On a recent Summer road trip we got 24 MPG on the trip with three people in it.
Buy snow tires
When naming the 2 driver focused similar vehicles that could be seen as alternatives, you missed the explorer ST
Isn’t the Explorer ST “something like this”?
Right, that’s what I was thinking as well
I think they were focused on the V8
Ford Explorer ST was a lot more expensive and the interior and sound of the turbo didnt compare to Durango but it is fast
The Explorer ST would be in the same class as the SRT Durango
No. 1, The ST can’t tow my grandkids scooter, 2, it sounds like a unicorn farting, 3, THAT pasted on the dash tablet, 4, if I hear those Ford chimes one more time ima going to... 🤯. seriously tho, a very quick car but buy the DD SRT for personality you can live with. The Explorer ST engine planted in a rental car fleet chassis just doesn’t stand out for the money. Go lease a SRT, Helli, BMWxm-shit, forget that, get a Tesla and blow ‘em all away 😂
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@@TestDriveVideos these r how car reviews should be done
Great informative video ...love the sound quality and humorous factual info
One of you gives me Jack Nicolson in “The Shining” vibes haha. Good review
Great video but did you guys mention the SXT, Citadel, GT models?
IF you only talking tow n go, yes the tow n go is only available with the RT AWD ! as far as I know.....
You are correct
Awesome video! But have you guys check out the 2021 Ford Explorer at?
Ford Explorer ST
It's an abomination. The ST name is sullied by applying it to an automatic car that weighs more than 3500lb.
Let me clarify: it may actually be a good car. But because they killed the fiesta ST and the focus ST, anything other than boycotting the ST brand is sacrilege..
Great thorough review
no you also have the ford explorer st and the tahoe/suburban rst in that segment
I am ready to receive my Dodge Durango.
Ain't no soccer Mom Ecoboost V6 in that bad boy!
Hey guys, I have bad news. The Durango is German too. It's an old Mercedes ML underneath.
The challenger is the old E class... So yes the Durango IS a slightly lifted challenger.
Great review! I do find it odd the tow n go package does not come with the AWD low, where the non tow n go does have the low range awd.
Just wanted to let you know that the tow and go package has what they call the quadra track 4wd.. basically when you are in snow mode or in tow mode it gives you an even 50/50 power split. So technically it is an all-wheel drive Durango that also has four wheel drive. The sport mode is a 35/65 split and track mode is a 30/70 split. To be honest I don't know what normal is.. I'm assuming probably 45/55 or somewhere in their close.
Okay so I should have watched the whole video before I made this reply.. lol.. hopefully mentioning the quadra track will answer your question
Couldnt understand why does transmission makes that sound when upshifting?
I’d take that over the Ford offering. Get the 392
EXCELLENT Video !!!!
Durango Scatpack is all I need
Don’t think this is really a 7 seater. can they try and get that right?
Love the video like always my question is does the Hemi lose power in this bc of the altitude were u are I’ve driven the RT Durango seemed quicker bc even though your video when you got on it u could tell the sound was more then the speed lol
Yes, altitude is an issue with everything we drive.
Aren’t these the everyday driver lovers?
Might need to get this to replace our problematic 22 MDX aspec. Maybe less technology is better and more fun.
You forgot the Ford Explorer ST , that is American and is a direct rival to this.
This thing ROCKS in Forza Horizon 4
Its has the SRT version which should rock alot!
Not sure what you guys are talking about. Most of the reviews for this generation Durango have pretty much all praised the handling.
16:30 i bet the tabs r better w gloves
seems like it'd be hard to avoid paddles w gloves
and hard to get yr fingers around behind the paddle when u need to in the gloves too
the tabds just there when ur already holding the wheel w gloves
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Explorer ST should be considered an alternative. Sure, it lacks a V8, but so do the Mazda and Acura they compare with. Dodge puts out some strong value propositions, but a base hemi for $66K is as close to a rip off as Dodge has come in a long time.
The ST is comparable to the SRT. All the reviews I've seen pit those two against each other.
Yeah almost 70K for a weak 360 HP is a joke.
@@Wins_And_Losses I got my 2021 R/T w/Tow-N-Go for 55K out the door, with an extended warranty and a couple of other things.
I wonder how the new Jeep’s that are coming out will compare. There’s the Jeep Grand Cherokee L with the 3rd row.
Engine block heater It’s a 90 option
You get the 5.7 then the 6.4 then the 6.2 hellcat engines
“6.4” without the supercharger.
Why you say it have 395 hp instead of the rt 350
Whats the point of permanently revving up the engine using the lower gear?
please bring us more mopar products
What about explorer ST?
Do the 4 buttons affect other parameters of the car like steering and throttle? Or are those adjustments done in the HU through the Track pages?
Yes. Brake, steering, both pedals, traction/yaw, trans, differential, MDS. Not adjustable like SRT/Helli pages, but IMO, simple 4 buttons (technically 5 = off with default Auto) that have been factory tuned dead on. With hauling 4 gkids in CO, I’ve been impressed with the 21 T&G RT. Cheers.
Did that guy just call the hellcat a srt with a supercharger strapped on. Lmao not even the same engine brother.
Yeah, they dropped the ball on that one.
Strange thing for me is that ALL Durangos don't have a headlight washers... wtf
i have the V6 durango and i can definitely agree it feels way underpowered
I rented one for some time and the v6 isn't underpowered at all. At sea level with cold temperatures, you would be getting 7.5 seconds 0-100 kph. That's not slow by any means for this class.
That sound☝😳
It’s a 2011 old platform used from Mercedes highly not updated
I can take it at a red light with my wife's 2013 BMW X1 2.8i-xDrive M .......easy no problem
$64,000 for a 5.7 Durango!??
I wish I was skiing....
EXPLORER ST WILL SMOKE THIS 😄
Totally disagree - The MDX and and Mazda CX 9 are NO comparison - The Explorer ST is in the same class.. The CX9 is 4 Cylinder - the MDX with a 6cylinder - but falls WAY SHORT !
the car is very nice )
Somebody doesn't get the correlation between power and weight.
Where I live we don't need fast cars there are too many slow people 🤦
Ford explorer st with more power around the same price
66k Canadian or US $$?
US
Explorer sport bodies the Durango
Why do people call this SUV a truck?
It’s basically a truck, just 3rd row seating
"for almost twice the price" 0-0 your kidding!!
The all black interior looks like it will attract and retain heat. Black interiors are dangerous. Why do they still exist?
Spend more time talking about the vehicle you're reviewing and less about others that you're comparing it to.
That’s what you complain about?
Did they kiss each other at the end?
Since our guys are business partners and both publically heterosexual, why would they?
I like this vehicle but the back end just looks to much like a van!
All the misinformation in this video is laughable. If you are interested in a Durango, don't listen to these two. The R/T isn't the "middle" of the pack. Its tow rating is 7400 pounds, not 8700 pounds (that's the SRT). The 6.4 is not the Hellcat.
This is the TOW&GO edition
This is not for everyone. Test drive one before you give them money.
That V8 leaves no room to work on it. I really think that engine bay will get hot. The 3.6 Pentastar let’s you work on this thing.
its comes with a heavy duty cooling system and vented hood
Nah, I own a '14 Hemi. Plenty of room to access spark plugs, serpentine belt, and engine accessories like water pump, alternator, ect. Not anything to do before 100K anyway, that is the maintenance interval for the plugs and belt. Only other maintenance item is oil and filter change...both easy.
BTW, have fun changing the spark plugs in the 3.6 Pentastar with having to remove the intake to access.
Goofs lol! A truck aey? Wheres the frame?
It’s basically a truck, just had 3rd row seating instead of a bed
You just compared a V8 Hemi powered Dodge to two junk Asian vehicles. Wow. Lol
It looks the same as it did in 2011....
Redesigned front end and interior. not even close to the 2011 model year
I won't buy a durango r/t for fuel economy....I want American muscle and still transport my family..