2021 Durango R/T Tow N Go Review
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
- The SRT Tuned Durango R/T Tow N Go is an excellent compromise for those who want great performance and handling, but need to tow 8,700 pounds!
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Beautiful.... Got mines 2 weeks ago Destroyer gray with the blacktop package I love it drives so well....
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.
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Pretty good video, but I feel you missed the performance gauge modes under the Vechicle tab in the big screen.
IMO its extremely cool to have those gauges and readout info available regardless of mode.
Thanks for sharing! I tend to not provide enough coverage on the tech front, I have some ideas going forward, hopefully they work out.
This is such a beautiful truck and they ride really well. Mind you the only one I've ridden and had the v6 in it but I was impressed with that imagine the V8 is probably really wonderful ... Gimme Jelly Donut
The SRT (or in this case the R/T Tow N Go) ride pretty stiff, but a family member has a Limited Durango with the V8 and it rides really nice. 🍩
Got mine a few weeks ago. Black top package and plus package with the white. I love it! The 5.7 is more than enough power
Hope it treats you well!
Excellent (and practical) review. However, you might want to disclose that your 0-60 timings were performed at altitude, not at sea level, where sub-six-second 0-60 is routine. I was pondering why your intervals were so long until I saw your separate towing video and caught the mountains in the background. And while I hate turbo-lag (which is why I bought a 5.7L Hemi) there is something to be said for the benefit of a turbo charger (or super charger) when driving a mile (or more) above sea level.
Then again, I should have known your location once you mentioned finding the Gen-Y bracket, left there by The Fast Lane.
Thanks for the tip, sometimes I feel like I'm being to repetitive, but most of my views aren't from subscribers, so I need to remember to be repetitive about things like elevation.
Great Review. You’re so right about the horsepower it’s more closer to 400 in my opinion very fast for a truck that heavy.
Thanks for watching! I believe this was the 3rd Durango I'd had (first the SRT, then the Hellcat), and I was surprised at how fast this thing was with a significantly lower rating than the other two.
What have you been towing with it? I have been towing a 4200lb dry camper and its done really well so far compared to my previous 2015 V6 durango.
It will be in my next video on Saturday. I towed a 4,600 lb travel trailer with about 475 lb tongue weight. Just curious, do you use a weight distribution hitch?
@@EngineAdventures Yes, I always use a WDH and sway bar.
With these awd FCA vehicles, your quickest 0-60 time will come from NOT brake torqueing. The longer you brake torque the slower your time is going to be. The quickest accelerations are usually done by smoothly, but quickly, flooring the accelerator pedal, and in track mode (sport mode if there's no track mode available). Traction control off as well. This also applies to vehicles equipped with launch control. Launch control in awd FCA vehicles (stellantis now) are honestly a gimmick in my opinion. I have owned 3 Jeep SRT's and in my personal tests, all 3 have been quicker without brake torqueing and/or launch control every single time. The only situation I can think of that would benefit from a brake torqued launch is if the vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger. In my opinion, when you brake torque these vehicles, I feel as if the computer controlling the transmission will protect the transmission from extra wear and tear from its built in torque management settings. When the computer detects extra load on the transmission it will decrease the power as much as it needs to based off calculations. Even with vehicles equipped with launch control, while in launch mode, they still have torque management controls built in to protect the drivetrain from the factory. I don't have hard evidence of this but I have tuned the ECM, ECU, TCM, TCU, etc. of a few vehicles back in the day and can tell you every modern car has torque management calculations built into them to prevent wear and tear of the drive components. It usually reduces engine power by reducing ignition timing. It's the only thing I can think of logically that would be happening in my personal scenarios. Sorry for the long comment but I'm 100% positive that if you tried the 0-60 again in the same spot without brake torqueing, you'd get your best time.
Interesting, I've had better results brake torqueing despite a few commenters stating otherwise. I wonder if it depends on how long you brake torque, and since I'm at higher elevation that may affect it as well.
The tow n go also gives you the SRT exhaust which i heard so sounds way better..Definitely like to get into a brand new Durango next year with the v8
Also great review on it
Thanks for watching and commenting! The SRT exhaust is good, but my 3rd row passengers don't like it so much, haha
I have RT 2015 and I love the 21 model Specially the exhaust sound amazing how they upgrade the RT feels like SRT with low price in the end you can’t enjoy speeding and revive traffic ticket lol ..
The Suspension was very bad on the 2015 model damage fast no idea if that is Factory defect or what .. I hope thy fixit With 21 models.
The Tow N Go is the one specifically with the SRT suspension. It's great for handling but a bit stiff for everyday family use.
and honestly, the 3.6 pentastar version surprised me when i test drove it. enough power and v6 sound for majority of buyers. i still took the RT v8 with the blacktop, destroyer gray and red interior built. i skipped the tow n go cause its very pricey.
The Tow N Go has a lot of features for the price, but if they aren't features you want them it's not worth it!
I believe an off-road review is coming next? Also, any plans to drive the Ford Explorer in the near future?
This one was too low to the ground, with it being so cold and the test hill being as rough as it is I didn't do any offroad testing. Next video is the towing video.
I don't have a ford explorer planned, hopefully I will get one soon!
@@EngineAdventures will look forward to that!
I want one I have a 2018 GT V6 it’s cool But I want a Rwd R/T.
The R/T was kind of the sweet spot for me. Good power without being ridiculous and me constantly fighting the urge to speed.
What’s the fog light test?
Many vehicles equipped with fog lights must have the headlights on in order for the fog lights to be on. If that is the case then they aren't actually fog lights, but an extra set of driving lights. To pass the fog light test the fog lights must be able to turn on with only the running lights on, no headlights.
13:09 - "building boost..." LOL, no turbos = no boost! But I get what you're saying. I'm thinking about getting one of these, very nice!
Yeah I almost edited that out, I meant brake torque
The daytime running lights look like fangs
How much was the car??
As equipped this one was $66,650
For sure dodge has underrated the 345 hemi on the durango just to give the srt 392 a fighting chance. Aint no way a 5300+lb suv is gonna have the lowest ratings out of all the mopar vehicles with the 345 hemi. Hp should be like 385 and tq well over 400 lb ft. 360 hp and 390 tq is too little for a vehicle this large.
And another thing, dodge claims the rt with the tow and go package's top speed is 145 but the top speed of the regular durango is like 125 mph. It's to give the srt 392 a fighting chance since it tops out at 155 mph. Dodge dies fye same thing with the charger rt. It tops out at 130 mph but if you put the daytona package on, it now tops out at 150 mph
Std RT is limited at 115 mph.
@@donkeller6399 a tune will quickly fix that. The two models are virtually the same, save for the exhaust brakes and suspension adjustments.
I've got the 21 RT, because it wasn't worth 5K for me to add the exhaust and brakes as I don't need that extra little bit of towing capability.
I do agree though that the HP.is underrated. This thing would easily destroy my old 16 RT.
@@CoryW24 sure, but blows the warranty and stands alone. That tune you speak of (note, it's 135mph limit for T&G) has been done within the 5K value pricing, going WELL beyond SRT exhaust and Brembos: Bilstein active damps, SRT knuckles and underskirt bits, 10" wheels wrapped in 295 PZero's, Electronic Diff, simple spot-on 4 button calibration modes of Track, Sport, Snow- launches in 2nd gear in 50/50 split-and Tow (actually there are 5 modes with the default Auto) splitting drivetrain from 40/60 to 30/70 as well as managing input adjustments for steering, brake, throttle, suspension and yaw. All-in-all it's a stupid cheep price tag that I can roll in the shop if needed without being thrown in FSA jail for tampering. And no, the two models are not the same. I've owned a 2018 RT, thought for a second about an SRT, but smartly for me, bought the 21 T&G. Good and travels with your RT, Cheers.
@@donkeller6399 Someone that gets it!
I'm dedciding between this and the Armada to tow a boat. With a smaller motor, heavier vehicle weight, and less gears, I'm surprised the Armada is significantly faster. No wannabe racing stripes needed😂
I don't remember the Armada being faster, but I would choose the larger, heavier, body on frame Armada over the Durango everytime for towing.
Why does the 5.7 sound better than the 6.4
Not sure, it's been over a year since I had the 392 Durango.
@@EngineAdventures well it do. I've owned both
You just fucked up your floors dawg
Haha, easily cleaned.
Horrible times
For a 3-row SUV at 4,550 feet of elevation, I'd say it's not to bad. For what it is, it's a great performing vehicle. I've driven both the SRT and the Hellcat versions of the Durango and this R/T was nearly as fun as the other two.