The 2021 Dodge Durango R/T is a Muscle Car SUV
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- The Dodge Durango has been on sale now for 11 years without a major redesign, which means it isn't too competitive as far as mainstream three-row family crossovers go. So to make up for this, Dodge has turned it into the muscle car of the three-row SUV segment, and despite its flaws, it makes for a unique package.
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This guy needs a Prius
Patagonia mode and star bucks coffee activated !
Yes Yes ?Yes... He loves BRANDON !!!
too loud 🤣
This guy is the human version of a Prius. LOL
😂😂 or an Ev lol..Any guy would love the sound
You don’t like the sound? Just about anybody who’s goes for R/T likes the sound and want even more growl. We paid for that noise!🧐
People like this annoy the shit out of me. Lmao.. buys an RT and complains about the performance 😭🤣
I bought it because of the sound.
Yeah, this dude is killing me about the exhaust sound. He needs to stop wearing panties and start wearing boxers.
@@carloschacon789 or an st explorer
This guy reeks of Smugness.
It’s like watching a nun demo her first firearm and accidentally blast her foot off.
I would never get tired of hearing that exhaust 365 days
who let this Prius owner do a review on this sport SUV?
LMAO. The exhaust sound will get annoying over time? Then buy a Tesla. People buy a Durango for 3 reasons, the V8 + sound, the size, and towing. You a clown.
You complain so much on this truck and could see you are not a Dodge fan at all lol 😆😂🤣
I was saying the he clearly isn’t a Mopar Guy. Cuz we mopar peeps love loud and obnoxious😂😂😂😂.
i read your comment before i watched the video. then i watched the video. man, lol, this guy is a true douche. you were right he ragged on the car pretty much the whole time. he thinks the infotainment system shows too much info??? who would complain about THAT!? what a jerk
Worst review ever
Guy, I feel offended, I'm a female and I'm upgrading from gt to rt just because of the engine sound. Seems you were biased. Like most I recommend playing the video on mute. Sorry dude, you are not cool.
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Video title should have been “347 Things I Hate About The Durango”
It is not the typical RT, it has the Tow and Go package which has the same exhaust and suspension of the SRT hence the loud exhaust, you can call it SRT lite (SRT look with the smaller 5.7L engine instead of 6.4L on the SRT).
Thanks for the review.
Yup. It is easier to describe as an SRT with 5.7L engine
As a 392 Durango owner, I love the fact they let other trims get some of the good parts and not just reserve it in the upper trims.
Speakers in the D pillars come with the Harmon-Kardon sound system upgrade. The Alpine system is standard. Don't hold me to this, but I believe the H-K system has 19 speakers and the Alpine has nine.
As for your getting into the third row, the second row captain's chair tilts forward to make access easier.
The drive mode buttons on the center console means this R/T is equipped with Tow 'n' Go that has a throatier exhaust as well as the SRT suspension and a limited-slip differential. The Tow 'n' Go option also adds six-piston Brembos (black) front and four-piston calipers rear. Red Brembos with the SRT performance brake pads is a $495 option for ALL R/Ts, not just Tow 'n' Go.
As for your remarks about the potholes. The firmness of the ride depends upon which drive mode you're in. The suspension has adjustable Bilsteins.
HK sound system worth the upgrade over the Alpines?
Also what’s the major difference between the black brembos and SRT red brembos?
@@icecoldac3 Well, I have 'em both. Frankly, for the vast majority of popular music, I cannot detect a difference. That's probably because of two factors:
1) There's so much glass that stereo imaging is lost to reflections... particularly with "wall of sound" arrangements. There's so much reflection that XM and ordinary radio gets muddled. I haven't yet tried opera (or other classical music where stereo separation is easier to hear), but I will do that this weekend and will report back. This is why audiophile stores use curtains or sound-absorbing foam along the walls of their audition rooms.
2) I'm not a sound engineer. But, I'd wager that the additional speakers in the HK option further muddy separation.
As for wattage.... I have never felt the Alpine to be underpowered... even with the windows and sunroof open.
Okay. I lied. I actually am an engineer, though not a sound engineer. The extra wattage of the HK does not really translate to more "hearable" loudness. Remember, your ears hear logarithmically To achieve a measely three decibel loudness improvement, you'd need for the HK amp to be fully twice as powerful at the Alpine, not just twenty percent more powerful. So, don't waste your money if your aim is "more wattage".
All that said, I must confess I've heard one or two songs that were very well produced with good dynamic range and the HK did make an impression that the Alpine did not. But, that's with the fader shoved all the way to the front seats so that the rear speakers are muted (except for the subwoofer, of course). This is so sounds from the rear speakers don't hit your ears a few milliseconds later, muddying up the sound from the front speakers.
I'll speak to the brakes in another post.
@@icecoldac3 There are two differences that I'm aware of:
1) The SRT Brembo rotors are two-piece slotted, compared to the Black TnG Brembo rotors which are single-piece smooth. The rotor diameters are identical red/black. That's 13.75 inches for the front.
There is both good and bad here.
The slotted/two-piece rotors will (on paper at least) resist fade better than the single-piece rotors. But, in practice, this advantage really only applies to track applications or if you're doing repeated launches. You've got to be slamming the brakes a lot for the fade advantage to be noticeable. If all you're doing is slowing your Airstream during that eight-mile descent after passing through The Eisenhower Tunnel, you're not going to notice fade. If all you expect from the Brembos (compared to the stock R/T brakes) is to shorten stopping distance from 126 feet down to 116 feet (from 60 MPH) there will be no difference between black or red calipers. You've got the same diameter rotors and the same 295 Pirelli's as the SRT... Furthermore, your TnG is 200-250 pounds lighter than the SRT, everything else being equal.
Theoretically, two-piece rotors can be split such that you only need to replace the outer ring. Whether these SRT rotors can do that, I do not know. I'm speaking in generalities.
Also, I have been told that slotted rotors are not supposed to be resurfaced (turned). They're supposed to be replaced. It's got something to do with "lathe chatter". I am NOT a machinist. So, if there are machinists who wish to stomp on me and claim they can turn slotted rotors, go for it. I won't push back.
2) The red Brembos are supposed to come with "SRT performance pads". They feature an ablative material which is why they wear down faster and release more dust. Specifically, the dust is supposed to carry away the heat when it releases from the pad SRT replacement pads are supposed to cost more, too.
The dust is why I opted NOT to get them. I was quite willing to spend the extra $495 for the red brakes until I read on the fora about customer irritation with how quickly the wheels would discolor... to the point where posts were made pointing to third-party ceramic pads that eliminate the brake dust problem. I dunno if this is true. I'm not a brake guy. And yet, here it is now ME complaining about brake dust. Go figure.
As for how much "better" the SRT pads are compared to the ones that come with the TnG black calipers, I cannot say.
@@TheCondoInRedondo great breakdown and analysis. Made my decision 💯💯💯
@@icecoldac3 Does this mean I don't have to listen to opera this weekend, after all?
Best of luck! Are you going to go for a custom build? Or, are you going to hunt for a match off existing stock in your region?
I looked for the Tow n Go and drive it in race mode all the time to make it even louder !
If you want quiet, order a Dodge Caravan
🤣🤣🤣 or a EV
This bro complains about EVERYTHING in this car, omg , is this even an honest review or biased opinion? My boy has this car, rides kinda like a caddy with a bmw m3 suspension. Sounds awesome with the tow n go. This dude....idk.
He knows nothing and should be driving a Ford Bronco Sport.
Tow and go package. You can also tow 8800 lbs... you buy the car for the sound of the SRT but without the power and ⛽️... but sound matters 2...💯🚀🔥
It's kind of a weird package. Feels like they had a bunch of extra parts lying around and were like "what can we make from these?"
@@ChrisONeillUSA I now own this 2021 Durango... Fully Loaded... 💯🔥🚀
@@ChrisONeillUSA Well don't upgrade to that package. I mean you're not forced to get that package. What's your problem. Reviews the Tow and go but knows nothing about it. It's not a standard option. SMH
It’s a 5.7 v8 with the SRT performance exhaust…. Lol what did you expect it to sound like?? Seriously
Exactly!!!!
They also took the SRT exhaust and put it on the RT model this year that's why its louder
I hate that I've always liked these....
If you can’t afford it, just say that lol
I can’t afford it! But if I could for 66k I’d get a Tahoe RST, cheaper , comfier, V8. Nicer tech IMO
Appreciate your honest none Dodge fanboy opinion here! I love that rumbling sound though haha!! 😎😎😎😎 Still a unique ride and not much comparison in the market really. Overall thanks for your in-depth review.
You lost all your car reveiw credibility when you said you didn't like the sound.
Every car reviewer needs to like loud exhaust drone, got it.
@@ChrisONeillUSA You reviewed a Durango that is optioned out with an exhaust. It's not standard equipment. Why didn't you just review a V6 Durango GT? Reviews a car that's priced up to be loud and fast. Complains about it.
Is the octane red metallic or sold
Thanks for the Review...but you may need to have your T levels checked. All of the "negatives that you mention in your review are all the reasons that I love this thing!
I've owned 3 Durangos. The last 2 have been the R/T...and we're considering a 2021+ with Tow and Go BECAUSE of that exhaust. The Durango is still selling well BECAUSE it's what people want and need in an SUV. Power, Utility and Attitude. Dodge has done an amazing job at building attitude into each of their cars. Is it perfect? No, but at least it hasn't been reduced to a 4 cylinder turbo eco machine (with a quite exhaust). Unfortunately, the pussification of America is well underway...and these cars are going away with it. Buy one and hang on to it.
Exhaust is beautiful. It's not a Prius
Dude how aren’t you smiling ear to ear when you punch it? I’m smiling and I’m watching through my phone
I think you might have missed the mark with why this is appealing to some, if not many, who are looking and actually buying this rig. It has towing capacity! Well above others in it's class. My main reason for buying this rig is not because I'm in to muscle, it's because the husbands truck can now tow the 5th wheel and I can tow the boat! Makes our weekend getaways easy and no more borrowing somebody else's truck to tow. Also, I don't want a big SUV for everyday, BTDT. I liked my last little sporty car that is now off with the youngest to college. So, going back to a big SUV, NO interest. This is much easier to maneuver for everyday errands etc... Boat towing is evidently a big deal in 2021, as everybody and their brother now owns, or wants to own a boat, as evidenced by super crazy demand. I guess it's easy to social distance in a boat. Anyway, though some boats are docked, most are still towed. I've got this baby on order mainly for that reason. I have to say it will be nice not to have to wait for hubby to come home on summer evenings to go launch the boat! Yes, this is essentially the sister model to Jeep Grand Cherokee, and super similar in and out, but guess what, good luck finding the Cherokee in a V8 ready to tow, damn near impossible right now.
it looks nice, but now I wonder what the next model will look/be like
Supposedly the new Jeep Wagoneer will be the Durango's replacement.
@@b.f.378 Really? I haven’t heard that. Makes sense tho since they made Tow n Go and Hellcat versions.
This is an amazing SUV. Why all the criticism? What would you endorse? This is luxury quality plus satisfying performance. Any car enthusiast likes exhaust sound, and it actually has a regular shifter, not a push button or dial. I have the 2022 and no regrets at all!!
Do the 3rd row seats bounce when down ? Or do they lock in place ? 🤔
They do not "lock". But friction prevents them from bouncing.
He doesn't like it because it doesn't run on corn
You can delete the center councel in the back seat
It has a V8, the car will be loud lol, if you want a quite car get a v6 or 4 banger.
I'm looking for high towing capacity for a family and a boat. The tow n go package is great at 8700 lbs. The Jeep GC L is only 7200 lbs. I haven't driven one yet, but am concerned about exhaust noise on the highway may not work with the kids and wife. Anyone know how bad the exhaust drone is in back on trips?
The drone is there if you think about it. Of course, how much of it you hear depends upon the shape of what you're towing. The sound is not going to reflect off the bow of your boat back towards the Durango. But if you're hauling an Airstream, then yes. Expect reflections off the front surface of the travel trailer to magnify the drone at some frequencies.
To Dodge's credit, they do have "active noise-cancelling" to attack the exhaust note during highway cruise.
If you tow a lot, you might consider the Wagoneer, which is body-on-frame. That will help isolate the cabin from trailer and hitch noise and vibration.
If you tow only occasionally, the Durango is quite capable, particularly with the 5.7 hemi. That said, there is a CZcams channel of some guy with a large travel trailer and his Durango is a six-cylinder.
What I don’t understand is why does the Hemi in this only have 360 hp and 390 lb ft of torque but my 2020 Ram Bighorn has 395 hp and 410 lb ft of torque?
Different cams and intake/suspension setup. The same engine in the Charger only gets 370HP. But the 5.7 is dated and probably the slowest V8 on the market. Nowadays 360 HP is weak for an 8 cylinder.
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Pls.. do some reviews on Toyota they are super quite, maybe you might find any cheap plastic there..
Is this an Tow 'N Go model? pretty sure with the Brembo brakes, SRT exhaust line,
It is, and at the time of making this video I didn't realize it was a noteworthy package. Still think you can do better from other manufacturers, but the Tow 'N Go here is certainly a unique proposition.
I call that a baby borla exhaust 😂😂
Enough on the Exhaust why are you reviewing a hemi if you don't like the sound.. must of all make it even louder.. lol I did
Man you REALLY hate this beautiful SUV.....
How tall are you? I saw you were able to fit in the 3rd row.
I'm about 5'10"/5'11"
@@ChrisONeillUSA At your height how long could you ride back there in the 3rd row?
I just got a 2021 Durango R/T blacktop edition but doesn’t have the vented seats or track mode or the tvs wtf
Do you have Tow&Go option?
@@dimav975 yea
R/T plus option has the nicer seats and other goodies. Tow and go should have track option. Does yours have black brembos?
No one can get tiered of that sound if anything I’ll make it louder
dayton flames paint #26 jersey CB playbook #FS
Please don't upload any more reviews
I'm going to upload SO MANY more.
@@ChrisONeillUSA I like your style. Just out of spite...I'm going to upload even MORE! I just bought one with the Tow-N-Go package, but I didn't mind your review at all. All these butthurt comments are hilarious. Thumbs-up from me brother!
@@olliecrow3547 At least you didn't buy a Tow-N-Go to complain about how loud and fast it is. LOL , It's not about being butthurt it's about the stupidity of complaining about an upgradable engine being fast and tow n go exhaust being loud. Just don't upgrade. Get the V6 GT to review. It's like saying, I hate this red jacket I bought because it's Red. LOL
@@Alwaysbeclosing1774 being my comment is a year old, I don't remember this video. I'm tempted to watch it again to see if I still agree with my comment.
This is crazy how much money they want for the outdated car. Price is equal to BMW x5
Someone get this guy a Toyota camry
The rear seat flips all the way up… you only flipped the back part…
This review is has a lot of misinformation.
-You are reviewing a DODGE WITH HEMI V8 + TnG package. what did you expect it would sound like? you either didn't know what that package does or you are just complaining for the sake of complaining.
-It is not 3 ventilation holes, there is one to cool the engine and the other two to let the hot air out
-Interior either soft or hard, you sound like you nitpicking (somewhat soft?)
-This SUV also comes with captain chairs or standard second row
-You didn't fold the second row correctly you can lift the the whole chair with the red strap
-You are literally pushing the headliner and complain that it flexes? not sure what you expect
-Suspension has different settings depends on which mode you choose, at least you should made it clear which mode you were on
You should re name this video to "Why I hate this car so much", this review is just really bad man.
Next up SRT Durango review. This Suv is dated too fast and toooo Loud. When I hit the outside door really hard it leaves a dent and also now my hand hurts. Cheaply made. However New 3 row basic boring grand cherokee coming out. Now thats a 10 out of 10 LOL
Apperantly not a dodge fan?
Nice review. I can't help but think that if the Durango came standard with some form of v8, it would be a much bigger rival to Tahoe/Suburban.
You're right, since the Wagoneer was introduced to do just that, and it just looks like a bigger Durango. Can't wait to see what the Dodge equivalent will be.
Those weren’t hdmi ports those were usb type a ports. The hdmi ports are on the sides of the driver and front passenger seats. If you want more luxury and everything not feeling cheap or quirky then go test out a 3 row BMW x7 lolz.
Tow and go gets the srt exhaust, want a silent car get a prius
If the vehicle was perfect in every aspect, this guy wound find something wrong. A pitiful review.
I don’t know why it aggravates me when a person purchases a vehicle just to complain about it. I know that this is just a review, but it’s still aggravating 😂.Who doesn’t like the sound of a hemi and exhaust? Who cares about touch points in a Dodge? The only sound that’s annoying is the sound of all the whinny complaining…
You literally have no idea what you’re reviewing or what you’re speculating about.
It’s out dated but nice
I really think the refresh makes it look like a completely different vehicle. V8 hemi will hold value in the future because V8's are going away next year.
imagine you pay somebody to review and sell your car and he just starts straight hating on the vehicle is not really a honest review you can tell he is a Dodge hater since the beginning of the video
This guy is a Debbie Downer. Karen in a past life. Cool hat bro. 11 years old. OMG , buttons dated. LOL
Sound like this guy drives a kia sportage.
Or a Honda Element. LOL
Gay millennial types will prob not buy this, so the exhaust is fine for the ppl that buy it lol.
you are unique and repetitive, BOZO TAKE THE BUS
You a hater bring a Prius
Stick to reviewing luxury cars lol
This review was cringe