I think the RT Plus would've done the same job, that's the one I was aiming for until I test-drove a truck, and that put an end to my search even though the Durango was cheaper. The RT Plus would've met his need any day anytime I think 🤔
I have a 2022 Durango R/T Tow ‘N Go. While I purchased it specifically for its towing capabilities, I can’t recall having so much fun driving a vehicle. It handles great and sounds fantastic. Not too many vehicles can put a smile on your face like the Durango R/T TNG or SRT. This was a totally honest and very accurate review by Alex. Good job!
Teslas certainly are great performance car minus the exhilarating sound of the V8s. However, I will only consider buying one once their towing autonomy increases drastically.
@@rocket9152 you’re saying I don’t tow? How often do you tow ? Or better question, tow miles in % are driven in relation to total miles driven annually?
@@torocars9227 i tow with my model y, its total shit. considering swapping to a durango. what good is being super fast if i can only tow for 125km. lol. trash.
Alex, In a world filled with so much uncertainty, we can all take comfort knowing you will always have a Dodge Durango. 😉🤣😂😉. Have you ever contacted Stellantis to negotiate a special 'group rate' on Durangos for your channel's loyal subscribers?🤔 Dodge could build a limited production 'Alex On Autos Edition' with a sequential number placard and certificate of authenticity. 😉
So glad you made this video. As someone who owns a 2015 grand Cherokee and 05 dodge Magnum people who have never owned a Chrysler product are the first ones to comment on "reliability". Haven't had any issues out of either of those vehicles, the latter of which is almost 2 decades old. Mad respect that you are honest and transparent on your ownership experience.
@@naveenthemachine From my experience they have at least average reliability. They're a far cry from the "as soon as you drive off the lot it'll break down" and "wait until the warranty expires" tropes people tend to state.
Alex, you're one of the very few objective reviewers in this business. True, there's no 'best' anything, it's all subjective, depending on the individual need and taste for those who know what they want, for those who don't know, then it's easy to get them confused. Your take on the Durango is 💯% true👍🏽 and I can't thank you for your truthfulness 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Keep up the good work 👍🏽
Yes time flies, I was here for all the videos leading up to the Durango purchase and glad to hear it lived up to expectations! Also about two years ago, was your great minivan bake-off extended series and my Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also has been flawless in the interim and met all expectations. It exceeded expectations with the PHEV and that 90% of my overall miles have been EV, the other 10% are long distance road trips to the middle of Pennsylvania which is still very lacking in charging infrastructure!
I miss my 08 Sport Trac 4x4 V8 - the fuel economy wasn't bad for a vehicle of its size especially given I drove back uphill to my place after work. Worst I saw was 15mpg being stuck in traffic, but usually closer to 20mpg though cruising at 65mph on the highway it could get to 26-30mpg depending on the terrain. But so much fun offroad. I had a Caliber SRT4 but I traded it in when I found out that there was no extended powertrain warranty on SRT models at the time.
I drove the Durango a few years ago and also noticed that feeling that you are seating on the seat rather than in the seat-as Alex said. I did not notice this in the Jeep or the Grand Caravan .
Thx for your insight. I owe the Hellcat version here in Europe, and it’s just perfect. Yes it drinks a lot of fuel, but it’s soooo nice ❤😂 So far I have 30.000km (18,640mi) in the last year, and I enjoyed it a lot. Especially on German Autobahn, where there’s no speed limit 😊
Awesome! I have a 2024 Durango SRT 392 and would love to run it on the Autobahn. A Hellcat version must be even more awesome. Have you hit its 180 MPH top speed yet?
@@scottandrews4822 My current highest is 274km/h, which is 170mph. I just topped my previous 273kmh by 1, to leave space for the next time. At that speed it doesnt make too much difference anymore. I found that 250kmh is a good travel speed if you want to be fast, above it it takes way longer to accelerate even more, but 250 is reached fast.
Those seats were initially a turn off as I prefer sport bucket types. But a good 200-300 mile road trip is all you need to truly appreciate it. After 130,000 miles, my R/T is the only vehicle I don't itch to replace. And according to my dealer it's still worth $19k.....😊
The rear hatch button in the compartment instead of on the the hatch is probably because the power hatch is essentially a retrofit just like in our 2013 Ford Edge. They are both vehicles that existed before power rear hatches were 'a thing' so the manufacturers had to add it. My guess is that the button is physically on the actual hatch motor like on the Edge. If they ever get around to building a new Durango, the power hatch control will likely move to the hatch like everyone else.
You're probably right, but it is still amazing they let it go this long. I imagine the child aspect that has been mentioned is a non-factor and just an excuse somebody has come up with, it isn't a (significant) issue with any others...And the low hatch opening height an odd miss. As a six-footer like Alex, kind of mars a near-perfect package otherwise.
Getting high teens for gas mileage shouldn't get an F. That seems like a solid C. I know the Lexus GXs get worse than that. My 2 row Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.6L V6 only gets slightly above that and has like half the horsepower.
I’ve had my 2019 Durango GT Plus since new and I love it. I currently have a 23 Durango R/T Plus, and man I love the updates to the dash inside and it’s my first time driving a Mopar with the 5.7 Hemi. As much as I like the Hemi it definitely drinks a lot of gas. I’ve been averaging 8.7 MPG in city and 22.3 MPG on the Highway which is less that what I get in the V6. I still love the V8 sounds and the farting when shifting with the paddle shifters. I can’t even image what the 392 and Hellcat are like to drive.
You may want to have your R/T checked out, as the gas mileage is worse than what I'm getting in my SRT 392 Durango! Check the air filter first and change it to K&N. Makes a big difference in the sound and (lesser) the power. But, it my improve your gas mileage. The factory filter - even on the SRT models, which have a different filter - is very thick.
My 22 SRT is the third hemi powered vehicle I’ve owned 2012 RT 135,000 miles 2017 Ram 125,000 miles 2022 SRT 22,000 miles Both of the 5.7’s needed new water pumps but that’s it for repairs The SRT is a great all round option. It’s fun when you want it to be but you can easily make 17 mpg mixed driving. It is a far better long distance hauler than my Ram ever was. We make an annual trip from Florida to NC with 4 adults, luggage and a 1600 pound trailer loaded with 2 Harleys averaging 13 mpg loaded. That’s 2 full mpg better than the 5.7 Ram with the 3.92 rear end and much less drama as we begin the climbing portion.
I have a 2024 DURANGO SRT 392 - love IT, BTW, and it does have a cover over the hitch area. Could this be a production change that Dodge made? It also has the hatch button inside like yours AND on the bottom of the hatch.
6,500 miles in two years is still like new; makes sense you feel you got your money's worth. The Durango is no 4Runner in spite of superior tech and power. Nevertheless, I appreciate the feedback. 😀
Good to hear it’s running My Toyota battery died and left me stranded only two months after I purchased it brand new. Jumped it and it happened again a few days later. Had it towed to a dealer and they replaced the battery. I later found out that this was a common issue on a lot of 2020 models like the rav4. This is the kind of reliability you’d expect from a fiat or Alfa or Land Rover. Not a Toyota or Hyundai or Kia
@AAutoBuyersGuide Hi Alex, I recall in your prior SRT Durango review when you first purchased, you stated that the final drive ratio of the 5.7L w/ Tow 'n Go and SRT are identical (IIRC, 3.70)
Alex, I don't need the towing but I *DO* want the performance (0-60 in 5.0 sec's would be serviceable). I'd like the cargo space to be somewhere around the '23 Pilot, or even the new Grand Highlander, but that's somewhat negotiable. Another hard requirement from my wife is a 2nd-row bench seat so we can seat a family of five in the first two rows, allowing the 3rd row to remain folded down most of the time, giving us a generous amount of total cargo space. What say you?
I was in the Durango camp for the towing capability and the V8. However I could never sell my wife on the looks. We found a 2017 Kia Sorento with only 2000 miles. I'd love a deeper explanation on how somebody only puts that many miles on the car in 4 years but the price was right and the 5,000 lb towing capacity has mostly met our needs.
How has the infotainment system been for you? I've heard, and had, bad experience with the UCONNECT 5 ('21 pacifica rental). The UCONNECT kept freezing whenever I plugged in my iPhone for Apple carplay, 80% of the time. The only way to fix it was to reboot the system. I wonder if the '22 got it ironed out. I loved UCONNECT 4.
We just bought a new 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited with the NAV5. Comparing the NAV5 to NAV4 in my Charger Scat: NAV5 sucks! Why do people always feel compelled to reinvent the wheel? I would advise everyone to avoid any MOPAR with a NAV5!
70K for that, what a world. I’d probably buy a PHEV CX-90, because I have loved my CX-5 and a 3 hatchback I had back in the day. I’d definitely give the grand Cherokee a look if I lived near some off road trails.
Not many people would need the kind of towing performance this has or that you need. Nor do many people need the performance of this one. For most people one of the other choices would be better. But then there is the want factor; that's where the Durango hits the sweet spot.
Hey Alex -- love the content -- following forever. Let me know if you're ever open to giving up the 97XAERO plate. Would love to put that on my 97xAero up here in Pleasanton area :) -Chili D
Stellantis/FCA/whatever always manages to ruin the Durango with a few really poor design choices. Decisions that seem to suggest cost-cutting measures are not attractive in a vehicle this expensive.
“For some reason every time a video happens with a dodge those are the big questions “ Also Alex: “the highlander will be more reliable”. You PANDER to the rumors when you say such false statements. RELIABLE means I can count on my car to get me there and home and you can count on a dodge as much as a Toyota to get you there and back. However , you MAY end up replacing more MAINTENANCE items such as Alternator, coolant hoses , etc which all have a year cap on them and fall under maintenance. However a Toyota is more expensive on the market than a dodge so the cost equals out at the end IF your buying under MSRP. even if not, it’s MAINTENANCE. The Toyota won’t be more RELIABLE than the dodge but you MAY have less Maintenance.
$ to energy for occasional small towing needs failed product. Real talk, Alex wants V8 suv that can make him smile bullying most cars in acceleration. By abundantly Tesla Model Y dual motors on the road, these V8 are being put in their places.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide How often do you tow ? Or better question, tow miles in % are driven in relation to total miles driven annually? That Durangos rear doesn’t even look broken in yet. Calling out your bologna, you upgraded from citadel to srt to flex.
