I have the R/T model Durango, 2017. Love the thing for the price, but I have to say 2 things about this video that you mentioned. 1.) The dead travel in the brake. I really think this has to do with the sheer size of the vehicle. The R/T had a somewhat worrisome brake time, and some guys have even suggested putting the Brembo setup from the SRT8 Jeep on the car. Now after watching your video, and seeing you had some dead travel still with Brembos just makes me think it's just because the car is so heavy. Not a big deal once you get past the learning curve. 2.) You said the car is pretty comfortable for a sporty SUV. I agree... but only in the front. The middle and back seats will snap your neck, that's how rigid they are. That's with an R/T so I can only imagine how much firmer the SRT setup is. The front is nice, commanding, and it's very similar to driving a Charger. The back is well behaved on smooth roads and long trips, but it is absolutely uncomfortable over potholes, raised surfaces, or uneven roads. Overall, awesome car for the money. All the German competitors cost tens of thousands more, and although they're nice.. the Durango's standard features with options is still more budget friendly. Great review!
Coming from a Ford guy, Dodge was been killing it lately. Yes, they aren’t the fastest things, but they are certainly the most fun. I love how Dodge just doesn’t give a fuck about anything. “6.4 in a Durango? Sure.” “700 Horsepower Jeep? Sure” 700 Horsepower Family Sedan? Why the fuck not.” 800 Horsepower for less then $100k that you can Daily? Fuck yea.” Unless Ford can make the next GT500 as fun and as fast as the Hellcat, Dodge will be on top.
This is a wonderful car, however i do believe that if they put the bluray system in the rear center console it would be more better and practical, i mean its for the rear occupants, they shouldve put it in the rear console atleast for the captain's chair configuration, and keep the front center console empty since the drive is most likley to always occupy the front center console
Hes driving it with an extra set of wheels/tires in the back, take all of that out and it will be even quicker and handle better without all that extra weight.
the Range Rover Sport has an optional third row and that Damn thing pulls!!!! The thing is not many people opt for the third row option in the Range... I think people forget that the Range Rover has a third row option. But the SRT would be a bigger and cheaper alternative. And the SRT sounds DAMN GOOD!!! I just saw a white one today in person for the first time and the driver floored it.
As fast a 370z .good joke this durango is way faster ! 2018 nissan 370z(nismo edition) runs 0 to 60 in 5.3 seconds and 1/4 mile in 13.7 2018 Durango srt runs 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds.1/4 mile in 12.9 seconds.
Right, so I’m trying to figure out what boxes I need to tick of the three row suvs. We have test drove almost all of them. I’ve concluded that with two kids and a dog I love to drive the Durango the most. It gives me performance with the capacity to pull a boat. Can’t say many three rows were all that fun to drive
2018 Dodge Durango R/T-NO GOOD DONT BUY IT!! Island Jeep (Staten Island jeep dealer) is still trying to fix it for about 5 MONTHS (since DEC 2017). Worst dealership in America: Island Auto Group- Staten Island,NY BBB rated F.
8:50 - something about that perspective made the infotainment look like a 20" screen and I thought "DAMN! Uconnect Gen 4 is amazing!" then I realized it was just the perspective of the shot :D
love your reviews man, lookin to go from a 15 mustang gt to a new durango, lookin at the 2022 R/T tow an go package, maybe you can give some thoughts on it or a review lol
The GT model isn't terrible either. It's got the smaller V6 but still has the 8-speed tranny with paddle shifters. Decent amount of pick up for a big SUV. Better gas mileage than the V8 which helps as a daily driver. You can find gently used ones for around $25-30k.
I'm pretty sure the 6.4s are underated also the brake pedal feel is exactly how the srt car breaks feel its identical to how you described it in my srt chrysler
I think maybe in the next few years if they still make this SRT version of the Dodge Durango, I’ll get it for myself. Either this or the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
I personally think the Jeep Grand Cherokee version of FCA’s SRT SUV package looks a lot sexier. It’s the same guts but the Grand Cherokee body just suits the whole package better.
I have a 2012 Citadel. I love the idea of an SRT Durango but can't justify the price for an engine upgrade. The 3rd row still has hard plastics (arm rest) & are still manual vs electronic... The price point puts it dangerously close to a GLS (same platform) with comparable speed/acceleration but obviously, higher Mercedes trim. I love my Citadel, don't need larger space so I can stay with this platform but you can literally compare the inside of the SRT to a 2011 Durango Limited and quickly get the impression that the price cannot be justified for the engine alone.
So I’ve got the 2013 Durango Citadel and it does have that round black camera looking accessory at the bottom of the front grill. I wanted to know the purpose of that because I see this SRT has it as well.
its adaptive cruise control. Its basically radar that keeps you at a constant distance between the car in front of you while in cruise. Even does stop and go traffic so you don't need to control the throttle. Can choose the distance you wan't to be and everything.
Why is not the hellcat motor tho? Is it because they only reserve it for the jeep trackhawk? I cannot believe that a SRT product are equipped with the 392 instead of the hellcat
FOR THE NEWS PLEASE TALK ABOUT HOW SUBARU IS ENDING PRODUCTION OF THE WRX STI WITH A FINAL EDITION IN THE UK. Why did they make that choice its up to anyones guess.
How can you review a vehicle without showing the 3rd row? It would've took you like 30 seconds to remove the tires. What you didn't want to break a nail?
Do they make the 2018 SRT model with the bench seat in the middle row? Love the speed and power of this Durango but I'm not a huge fan of the bucket seats in the middle section... Prefer the dual monitors with the bench... I know you can get some of the earlier R/T models configured that way...
every time U reveal a car an it has paddle shifters, go on a back road at least once without using paddle shifters and at least once with the paddle shifters.
A year after watching this, got me one!
The biggest difference between this one and mine is that my best 0-60 shows 4.1... and that was in the rain
If i hit the lottery im getting my mom one of these she loves the Durango
Get me on too
superlauch25 thank you
Make sure its a half mill jack pot. She will need the gas money.
Travel The Nomad u wouldn’t get her the trackhawk ?🤔, looks better and has the hellcat engine 😁
Panamera turbo bro
I love the way the 6.4 hemi Sounds!!!
Yet another example of how fukin Cool SRT is
I've had my Durango with 3.6 since 2012 when this generation debuted. I've had nineteen cars since 1979 and this is one of my four favorite ever.
I love that truck. I pray I get to own one.
That thing sounds mean!!
Imagine with an after market exhaust! Gonna be my next vehicle for sure.
With an after market exhaust that would be even more of a beast on the road!!! Talk about getting people to move their ass out of the way in traffic!
It's got a smooth but menacing purr to it for sure
I will get this in 3 years
I have the R/T model Durango, 2017. Love the thing for the price, but I have to say 2 things about this video that you mentioned.
1.) The dead travel in the brake. I really think this has to do with the sheer size of the vehicle. The R/T had a somewhat worrisome brake time, and some guys have even suggested putting the Brembo setup from the SRT8 Jeep on the car. Now after watching your video, and seeing you had some dead travel still with Brembos just makes me think it's just because the car is so heavy. Not a big deal once you get past the learning curve.
2.) You said the car is pretty comfortable for a sporty SUV. I agree... but only in the front. The middle and back seats will snap your neck, that's how rigid they are. That's with an R/T so I can only imagine how much firmer the SRT setup is. The front is nice, commanding, and it's very similar to driving a Charger. The back is well behaved on smooth roads and long trips, but it is absolutely uncomfortable over potholes, raised surfaces, or uneven roads.
Overall, awesome car for the money. All the German competitors cost tens of thousands more, and although they're nice.. the Durango's standard features with options is still more budget friendly. Great review!
2nd gen rides much better as it has a body on frame with a solid rear axle
That V8 sound...😍!!!
KoolMintBluu Amen brother.
V6's will NEVER sound better then a V8.
Am I the only person who noticed that all cars he reviews are GREAT, NICE, AWESOME....?
9:20 bruhs.
I was road testing a SRT Grand Cherokee at work and love every minute
Coming from a Ford guy, Dodge was been killing it lately. Yes, they aren’t the fastest things, but they are certainly the most fun. I love how Dodge just doesn’t give a fuck about anything. “6.4 in a Durango? Sure.” “700 Horsepower Jeep? Sure” 700 Horsepower Family Sedan? Why the fuck not.” 800 Horsepower for less then $100k that you can Daily? Fuck yea.” Unless Ford can make the next GT500 as fun and as fast as the Hellcat, Dodge will be on top.
anybody else notice ya boy hit the max speed of 139 mph slow down a little Matt lol
I noticed 4.9 mpg lol
He. Cant be goin dat fast
Great video as always Matt!
This is a wonderful car, however i do believe that if they put the bluray system in the rear center console it would be more better and practical, i mean its for the rear occupants, they shouldve put it in the rear console atleast for the captain's chair configuration, and keep the front center console empty since the drive is most likley to always occupy the front center console
Muhamed Ali makes so much more sense
they cannot put it in the back because the cupholder would cause a shock risk if blu ray got wet, and badd ass kids in the back would mess it up,
I think the rear console is removable. And wiring to the front seat displays would be more difficult and less reliable.
VHS tapes are coming back
I have a 2013 model but damn I want this
That 392 motor sounds great. They need to update it a bit now though the competition is getting faster.
What competition??? Can you mention some brands?? Same price same hp?
I love him flipping through the gauges and competently glosses over the top speed of 139 mph haha.
One thing about Matt, you know he is going to punch it! Love it.
Srt Durango on my wish list
Dodge winning right now
Hes driving it with an extra set of wheels/tires in the back, take all of that out and it will be even quicker and handle better without all that extra weight.
the Range Rover Sport has an optional third row and that Damn thing pulls!!!! The thing is not many people opt for the third row option in the Range... I think people forget that the Range Rover has a third row option.
But the SRT would be a bigger and cheaper alternative. And the SRT sounds DAMN GOOD!!! I just saw a white one today in person for the first time and the driver floored it.
Immediately liked for the opening track... Fire 🔥 #throwback
Can't wait to see this bad boy with the Hell Cat engine in it.
a family suv thats probly as fast as a 370z...now thats cool.
As fast a 370z .good joke this durango is way faster ! 2018 nissan 370z(nismo edition) runs 0 to 60 in 5.3 seconds and 1/4 mile in 13.7
2018 Durango srt runs 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds.1/4 mile in 12.9 seconds.
Right, so I’m trying to figure out what boxes I need to tick of the three row suvs. We have test drove almost all of them. I’ve concluded that with two kids and a dog I love to drive the Durango the most. It gives me performance with the capacity to pull a boat. Can’t say many three rows were all that fun to drive
2018 Dodge Durango R/T-NO GOOD DONT BUY IT!! Island Jeep (Staten Island jeep dealer) is still trying to fix it for about 5 MONTHS (since DEC 2017). Worst dealership in America: Island Auto Group- Staten Island,NY BBB rated F.
Loved the video as always!! Awesome edit at the beginning to! 😁 Keep up the amazing work, Matt!
Thats a very nice color!
Streetspeed 717 sent me
GTR Wendy welcome, you won't be disappointed by the reviews
2018 I would love that
I would love to have that. In white with black wheels, it looks like a Storm Trooper.
8:50 - something about that perspective made the infotainment look like a 20" screen and I thought "DAMN! Uconnect Gen 4 is amazing!" then I realized it was just the perspective of the shot :D
Why doesn't the Durango SRT have the 707HP engine from the Hellcat?
It's coming
love your reviews man, lookin to go from a 15 mustang gt to a new durango, lookin at the 2022 R/T tow an go package, maybe you can give some thoughts on it or a review lol
Gotta Love a 392 V8. Nicely done Matt!
The GT model isn't terrible either. It's got the smaller V6 but still has the 8-speed tranny with paddle shifters. Decent amount of pick up for a big SUV. Better gas mileage than the V8 which helps as a daily driver. You can find gently used ones for around $25-30k.
Damn those srt products
Tuned out when I saw those tires in the boot
I love ur videos man good work!
I want one!!!
If I took a shot every time you said SRT I'd die.
I hope they make a Hellcat version of this 👍🏾😎 I mean I know that there’s the Trackhawk Jeep but still
They will trust me
April 2021 but you maybe have seen the news too by now haha
Ya, I stopped watching when the five minutes of work stopped you from taking out the tires for the review. Really more like two minutes of work....
I'm pretty sure the 6.4s are underated also the brake pedal feel is exactly how the srt car breaks feel its identical to how you described it in my srt chrysler
Incredible car! Incredible scenery for a review!
Remember it takes a MOPAR to catch a MOPAR
I think maybe in the next few years if they still make this SRT version of the Dodge Durango, I’ll get it for myself. Either this or the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
I don't like dodges past 1985 but if I had the money I would totally get one of those
Now this is a car that deserves to be shipped to Australia for re-manufacturing
I personally think the Jeep Grand Cherokee version of FCA’s SRT SUV package looks a lot sexier. It’s the same guts but the Grand Cherokee body just suits the whole package better.
Matthew Gerlag wut? FCA owns Jeep as well. Makes more sense to just say Dodge and Jeep.
Never liked the Jeep one. Its a Jeep. This is more suited for the Durango.
How about the Trackhawk (if you don't mind spending 100K)??
This SUV is for large families. Did you notice all the entertainment in the back! It's perfect for my kids and I !!
I would get the Jeep but it don’t have the srt hood
I love this dude and all his reviews lol hopefully you can get your hands on the new Stinger GT
He reviewed one already. czcams.com/video/zA_HZZSJKXk/video.html
Been waiting
Keeping my fingers crossed that someone will come up with a hellcat Durango concept suv.
Third kid on the way, thinking that 2016 charger has go to for this!
Another Great Review!
The leather wrapped dash is nice! like the trucks have.. I don't know why they will not wrap the dashes on the challengers and chargers.
Who is matt maron i only see HEYEVERYBODYSUBARUWRxFAN!
I have a 2012 Citadel. I love the idea of an SRT Durango but can't justify the price for an engine upgrade. The 3rd row still has hard plastics (arm rest) & are still manual vs electronic... The price point puts it dangerously close to a GLS (same platform) with comparable speed/acceleration but obviously, higher Mercedes trim. I love my Citadel, don't need larger space so I can stay with this platform but you can literally compare the inside of the SRT to a 2011 Durango Limited and quickly get the impression that the price cannot be justified for the engine alone.
So will cops be buying a stripped version with awd? I'll pick one up when it's at the decommission auction
Dillon Hughes don't they (cops) drive Ford's? All I see in California are explorers
Yeah I know, I'm just hopeful
In utah most of all the highway patrol drives durangos and chargers
When cops do get Durango’s they get the 5.7
Eduardo Boquin Not necessarily. Our local PD tends to use Crown Vics and Explorers, yes, but our HP uses Chargers and Tahoes.
Top speed 139 MPH!👀😂
Wasn't me! lol
And 4 mpg
surreeeeeee lol
Tait Theel actually 4.1mpg
Chris C thats badass for a 7000lb mom mobile😂
Someone's been lifting 💪
Love my 2016 rt can't wait to trade up
So I’ve got the 2013 Durango Citadel and it does have that round black camera looking accessory at the bottom of the front grill. I wanted to know the purpose of that because I see this SRT has it as well.
its adaptive cruise control. Its basically radar that keeps you at a constant distance between the car in front of you while in cruise. Even does stop and go traffic so you don't need to control the throttle. Can choose the distance you wan't to be and everything.
can't wait to get mines
I propose a drinking game. Everytime he says "SRT products" you take a shot lol
Lol he said it so much I would have alcohol poisoning with that many shots
That sounds raw. Imagine an air intake on that will make it more angry
I like this and the grand Cherokee summit I know there both the same in many ways which do u like better?
Hopefully it can be my first car around 19 or 20, i like 2012-2020 so in car withen those years thats at good price
Love the intro 😍💯👍🏿💪🏿👌🏿
The durango needs a panoramic sunroof for more light.
4.7 mpg someone was having fun
Should have taken two minutes to clear the junk-in-the-trunk before you filmed this review.
Philip Marshall i agree
Thought the same thing
Right !
Why is not the hellcat motor tho? Is it because they only reserve it for the jeep trackhawk? I cannot believe that a SRT product are equipped with the 392 instead of the hellcat
Looks classy and clean 😤👌🏻
I am trying to decide. Truck,Challenger or Durango
Did you buy a challenger?
Currently drooling...
Andrew Orton
Is that the same one that asian guy reviewed? He said it didnt handle well he also said it pulls .9 g's 😂
FOR THE NEWS PLEASE TALK ABOUT HOW SUBARU IS ENDING PRODUCTION OF THE WRX STI WITH A FINAL EDITION IN THE UK. Why did they make that choice its up to anyones guess.
There's a nice family hauler for ya
Coulda put some better looking wheels on it I think. Also is that a camera or something in the lower front bumper? Otherwise looks great!
Jonnie Johnson II radar cruisesl
Good review matt, could you tell us the prices per car? I really want to know how much these things might cost
I listed it in the description.
I didn't know that some cars weigh almost 5,500LBS
How can you review a vehicle without showing the 3rd row? It would've took you like 30 seconds to remove the tires. What you didn't want to break a nail?
Do they make the 2018 SRT model with the bench seat in the middle row? Love the speed and power of this Durango but I'm not a huge fan of the bucket seats in the middle section... Prefer the dual monitors with the bench... I know you can get some of the earlier R/T models configured that way...
Nope. I had a 15 rt and miss the bench
He’s the Charlie Kelly of car reviewing
Great video....i am so upset that the views are so low
2:19 yea I bet 😂😂
love that DVD entertainment could live in that and play Xbox in back seat fucking awesome SUV
at 14:01, I could hear your phone being unplugged
Def an eye catcher
Matr you gotta review the trackhawk!
MaxSpeed he already did
Vayetsii wow you're right! It just recently came out so i didnt think to look back too far. He got the review done really early!
czcams.com/video/Y7BsUiYZddA/video.html
MaxSpeed yup! It was done during the AVA awards!
Matt Maran Motoring thaks Matt. Already watching it now=)
It’s four tires. You could of got them out!
Love this Car!!! I love Dodge!!!
Where's that Hellcat Durango 😡😢💪💪💪
Its coming soon mark my words its been hinted at in dodges superbowl commercial
It's here now buddy 😂😂
every time U reveal a car an it has paddle shifters, go on a back road at least once without using paddle shifters and at least once with the paddle shifters.
Do a review on the 2017 dodge viper acr
This cannot seat seven adults as you say, since the SRT only has the six passenger configuration.