Not sure on a few things he said in the review. I have a Durango RT and it's great. One thing is he really didn't mention or use the paddle shifters. They work quite well and help you get up to the Peak HP RPM which is around 4000. Second, if he has not figured out that rotary shifter, then he shouldn't be testing cars. I have 90,000 on my Durango and it has never rolled, not hard to hit the P with the dial and use the park break. Also the battery is not in the back, it is under the passenger seat. I have the Alpine system and the sound system is in the back under the panel along with the wheel jack tools. The only other color an RT interior comes in is Black. Mine does full voice to text through Siri and and I tell Siri through the car to play a list or song and it does it through the blue tooth. I am a user experience designer and the general consensus on the info system on Chrysler cars is that its better then most as far as usability. I also raced cars for 16 years so I am a car buff. I would much rather drive my Durango then my wifes Mercedes. A cold air intake from K&N or Mopar helps too! Believe me :)
That's true on the rotary I was ok with it never had a problem and really had a feel for gears after 3years of owning an RT but once I got a SRT with the hand shifted totally changed my mind on comfort and ease of mind.
I have a 2014 RT. You feel everyone bump on the road. I love that it comes with decent-looking rims and a decent sound system, but I don't like that you can't open the 2nd row bench seat to get out if you're sitting in the 3rd row. The people in the 3rd row should be able to put down the 2nd row seat themselves instead of being at the mercy of other passengers. Also, the seats look good but are crap when it comes to comfort. Our kids aren't very comfortable in it so long trips get complaints. When going downhill (not a steep hill) my car feels like it's braking on it's own even though I'm not pressing on the brakes and then to get it out of that, I have to tap the gas to take back control. It's easy to handle on the road and the rear camera is cool. I love the space it provides when I lower the seats for shopping or moving furniture, recyclables, etc I don't like the 2 back doors being so wide so when u open it, you can easily hit cars next to you so you have to squeeze out even if you're skinny. Overall it's a really nice car, but the things that matter a lot to me personally are lacking. My husband however, loves this car. Me..I'm ready to trade it in for a safer and more comfortable SUV. Also fyi if your key fob gets wet and no longer works you have to pay $300 for a new one.
Took a ride in one. Not overly impressed. Made a lot of noise accelerating, but I didn't really feel the urgency. Seats were hard and slippery, will beat you up over a long drive. Curious, since it's an SUV, why didn't you take it on the desert washboard road?
Great review as always. In regards to the MPG of your reviews, do you use the car's computer or do you manually calculate it using how many miles driven divided by how many gallons you filled? In my experience the car's computer is always overly optimistic in terms of the MPGs.
Miguel Flores The Durango srt and jeep Cherokee srt will be similar but the srt Durango will have slightly better features. like the 8 speed, and it's gonna be AWD drive I believe. which means quicker shift times and dodge is already claiming a 0-60 in almost the mid 4 second range( which is pretty impressive for a heavy SUV). this thing will be a beast but I doubt that it will be cheap.
You can pick anything apart if you're looking for it. The things people complain about these days. You're short,, and keep your seat low, so you cant see the hood. Maybe raise the seat some? I have a Durango R/T, I can see the hood just fine.
93Adamv23 camera and lighting, probably. It's looks pink to me too but I've seen similarly optioned leather in other Dodge cars in person, I imagine it's the same red. I have the same phone.
BryB Ha. Hahaha. Ha. Haha. Since when? You clearly have no idea what you're talking about especially since the Pathfinder isn't even classified as full size SUV, that's the Armada. Delusional.
We would if they handed us one. They are still a little butt hurt over being called out on their silly ass knobs they had to remove because of our review.
@@TestDrivenTV they owe you reimbursement. They are selling a lot better. I actual want one myself. Keep an eye on their sales. They are going up a lot more with this model. Ask for 6 percent of the sales. They owe you that much. Americans don't like the knobs. We aren't Europeans. Yep. They should cut you a check. Some reviewers have been selling out. I am a future customer because the knob is gone. Keep it up. We are the consumers. They should figure that out. I think at least one other reviewer had the same issue.
The Hemi heads are definitely different than typical head with a 90 degree slant and, two spark plugs per cylinder. It's different than the original Hemi, but still is a hemispheric shape. Hope that helps
Not sure on a few things he said in the review. I have a Durango RT and it's great. One thing is he really didn't mention or use the paddle shifters. They work quite well and help you get up to the Peak HP RPM which is around 4000. Second, if he has not figured out that rotary shifter, then he shouldn't be testing cars. I have 90,000 on my Durango and it has never rolled, not hard to hit the P with the dial and use the park break. Also the battery is not in the back, it is under the passenger seat. I have the Alpine system and the sound system is in the back under the panel along with the wheel jack tools. The only other color an RT interior comes in is Black. Mine does full voice to text through Siri and and I tell Siri through the car to play a list or song and it does it through the blue tooth. I am a user experience designer and the general consensus on the info system on Chrysler cars is that its better then most as far as usability. I also raced cars for 16 years so I am a car buff. I would much rather drive my Durango then my wifes Mercedes. A cold air intake from K&N or Mopar helps too! Believe me :)
cool info, thanks a bunch
never, Mercedes is much better quality and performance hands down.
I'm glad to see a reviewer who acknowledges the shifter, I'm still wondering why Dodge did that. And the battery is under the front passenger seat.
You look like Jason Kidd.
Thanks for the Review!!
didn't realize Walter White was doing car reviews
That's true on the rotary I was ok with it never had a problem and really had a feel for gears after 3years of owning an RT but once I got a SRT with the hand shifted totally changed my mind on comfort and ease of mind.
Great video Chuck Liddell! Lol
Truck Liddell
I want that 2017 Dodge Durango R/T!!!
I've been looking and looking and you sir give a great review I appreciate it you answered all my questions
It's perfect other then the gear shifter . That's a deal breaker for me . I hate not having a shifter . DO THEY HAVE OPTION FOR REGULAR SHIFTER ?
Arthur Akopian next year model will replace it
I have a 2014 RT. You feel everyone bump on the road. I love that it comes with decent-looking rims and a decent sound system, but I don't like that you can't open the 2nd row bench seat to get out if you're sitting in the 3rd row. The people in the 3rd row should be able to put down the 2nd row seat themselves instead of being at the mercy of other passengers. Also, the seats look good but are crap when it comes to comfort. Our kids aren't very comfortable in it so long trips get complaints. When going downhill (not a steep hill) my car feels like it's braking on it's own even though I'm not pressing on the brakes and then to get it out of that, I have to tap the gas to take back control. It's easy to handle on the road and the rear camera is cool. I love the space it provides when I lower the seats for shopping or moving furniture, recyclables, etc I don't like the 2 back doors being so wide so when u open it, you can easily hit cars next to you so you have to squeeze out even if you're skinny. Overall it's a really nice car, but the things that matter a lot to me personally are lacking. My husband however, loves this car. Me..I'm ready to trade it in for a safer and more comfortable SUV. Also fyi if your key fob gets wet and no longer works you have to pay $300 for a new one.
wutdafeezy you way too picky if you want a really good suv then get a Mercedes or a range rover for confort
Took a ride in one. Not overly impressed. Made a lot of noise accelerating, but I didn't really feel the urgency. Seats were hard and slippery, will beat you up over a long drive. Curious, since it's an SUV, why didn't you take it on the desert washboard road?
Very good review 👍. Looking to grab a used '17 RT. Appreciate the info.
While Dodge has gotten rid of the rotary shifter, Ford seems to be bringing it back. The 2018 Expedition has one as well as the 2017 Fusion.
Elliott Manning there getting rid of the electric shift lever, not the hockey puck thing.
93Adamv23 I actually like hockey puck
Miko ya the hockey puck sifter is staying. Because the old electronic shifter wouldn't stay in park.
No the puck is going away for 2018 as stated in the video.
I am 6'3 and i fit at the back perfectly fine
Great review as always.
In regards to the MPG of your reviews, do you use the car's computer or do you manually calculate it using how many miles driven divided by how many gallons you filled?
In my experience the car's computer is always overly optimistic in terms of the MPGs.
this was an excellent video
The battery is under the RF seat , not in the rear .
Throwback Thursday
Looks amazing.
The SRT DURANGO is coming , it will have a t shifter and lots of GO.
lee hancock I'm waiting for the comparison between the SRT Durango and SRT Grand Cherokee. I wonder just how similar they will be.
Miguel Flores . I hope it's cheaper, otherwise I'll never own one.
Miguel Flores The Durango srt and jeep Cherokee srt will be similar but the srt Durango will have slightly better features. like the 8 speed, and it's gonna be AWD drive I believe. which means quicker shift times and dodge is already claiming a 0-60 in almost the mid 4 second range( which is pretty impressive for a heavy SUV). this thing will be a beast but I doubt that it will be cheap.
Can you get an R/T with the custom suspension with 4x4 or AWD?? Thx
You can pick anything apart if you're looking for it. The things people complain about these days. You're short,, and keep your seat low, so you cant see the hood. Maybe raise the seat some? I have a Durango R/T, I can see the hood just fine.
I hate that gear shifter, red leather and those buttons on the infotainment system.Apart from that, nice design despite its reliability record!
which beter dodge rt durango or jeep grand cheroki suummit hemy
Great review!
the battery is under the passenger front seat the second row seat do tilt
Is it a wide body??????
good review
No hay algun video en español ..me encanta esta camioneta
From the department of redundancy department, Sam is "five foot nine" ;) jk..good in depth review
My monitor perceived the seat color as almost pink. How red, Ferrari, Robert Palmer music video models lipstick, blood, is the leather?
Time for a new monitor! It's a pure deep red, looks awesome!!!!!
Since when does Jason kids make car reviews.
You look like Jason Kidd🤣
It just me or are the seats pink. Idk it might be my phone. Iphone6s?
93Adamv23 camera and lighting, probably. It's looks pink to me too but I've seen similarly optioned leather in other Dodge cars in person, I imagine it's the same red. I have the same phone.
TestDrivenTV 1:22 HID is Xenon :)
Actually no HID and Xenon headlamps are two entirely different things. The Durango has HID headlamps.
Xenon is HID, HID is not necessarily Xenon.
Ill stick with my 14 GCSRT.
Shares the SAME platform as the 100k Mercedes GLS Model
No. The Durango is one generation behind the current MBZ models.
Do a first look on the all new 2018 Hyundai Accent
The Nissan Pathfinder is the best full size SUV!! Matter of fact... all Nissan vehicles are the best in class!!
lmfao
Sanic what's so funny? u know I'm right.
BryB Ha. Hahaha. Ha. Haha. Since when? You clearly have no idea what you're talking about especially since the Pathfinder isn't even classified as full size SUV, that's the Armada. Delusional.
Miguel Flores The Nissan Armada is the best full size SUV!! Matter of fact... all Nissan vehicles are the best in class!!
BryB omg 😂😂😂
Knobs are gone after 2017. Do another review.
We would if they handed us one. They are still a little butt hurt over being called out on their silly ass knobs they had to remove because of our review.
@@TestDrivenTV they owe you reimbursement. They are selling a lot better. I actual want one myself. Keep an eye on their sales. They are going up a lot more with this model. Ask for 6 percent of the sales. They owe you that much. Americans don't like the knobs. We aren't Europeans. Yep. They should cut you a check. Some reviewers have been selling out. I am a future customer because the knob is gone. Keep it up. We are the consumers. They should figure that out. I think at least one other reviewer had the same issue.
wow my dad has the 200t version and imbsaying we need a new car because all the cars of my family is 2008 and below
Mario Avila unless you're making the payments you have no say
Rotary dials are terrible! That was my decision not to buy a one.
Question...Is that R/T a real, "hemispherical"head or marketing talk?
E. Simons use to be now it's marketing
The Hemi heads are definitely different than typical head with a 90 degree slant and, two spark plugs per cylinder. It's different than the original Hemi, but still is a hemispheric shape. Hope that helps
You look like Walter White
Zoom zoom
oh wait..
No tow hooks or roof rack wth?
vivahernando1 he said there's a removable panel that reveals the tow hitch
Are you kidding, the charger of suvs? NOTHING touches jeep srt 8
Tstyle BMW X5 M destroys the jeep
I think jeep srt8 wins.
are you sure your 5 foot 9?you look much smaller than that
Eden Bowling Yea you're right.. He's probably 5'2
The red interior is just awful.
Pimp mobile
Stop pushing Apple
We have to because we are bought out, sold off, paid for and in the tank for Apple. It is God. (your God may vary)
Great review. I'm not a big fan of the red leather, maybe if it were Black leather with red contrast stitching would be nicer!