The Dodge Durango Is Still Here For 2024, Who's It Good For?
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Yep, the Durango is living on for another year. Why might you consider one of the "oldest new" SUVs in America? Towing & V8 engines baby. Yep, that's basically the Durango's party piece: not one, not two but three different V8s can be found under the hood, or if you like, a V6 which is the model I rented.
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The Dodge Durango has aged much better than the Ford Explorer.
Explorer looks way better
@@trenton737i prefer the durango, but it’s lagging far behind in tech and other luxuries
@@justabrokeredneckI feel it has pretty much all of the necessities so lagging behind isn’t necessarily a detriment in my mind. And it isn’t really a luxury offering either so I’m okay if it doesn’t have the latest or greatest tech or feature content.
+1 This ^^ ...I was going to say... much nicer inside and out than the Explorer.
The current gen Explorer looked dated when it came out. It's like Ford deliberately did so to make the Lincoln Aviator stand out more.
I've rented Durangos with the 3.6 a couple times for longer family trips. Really quite like them. Love the RWD bias. A large fuel tank gives good range. The cargo capacity is quite good. The 2 3rd row seats are reasonable for adults if needed. It feels smaller (particularly narrower) than it is. The V6/8 sp do okay for such a heavy vehicle. Seems more capable for towing. And I love the clean design. Only thing I wish was a bit more ground clearance, but it's not terrible.
Yes! Yes! Yes please! Please all 3-row unibody SUV manufacturers, offer a 3rd-row delete option! Some of us just want a lot of cargo space! But offer the delete option on ALL trim levels, not just the base model. Thank you Alex, I couldn't agree with you more!!!
I think the Kia Sorento used to have that option. I'm not sure if Kia still offers it though.
Genuinely curious: why do that over a truck with a camper shell?
I love the current Durango, it has so much character. I have had a few as rentals and always came away impressed
I used to fly every week for work. I loved the getting the Durango when renting. Because of that I ended up buying a Citadel edition about 5 years ago. Still love it!
I drove a '23 R/T as a rental about a year ago. First time ever even in a Durango. I was so impressed with it, that when I was in the market about a about a year later, I got one.
The Durango still looks so good to this day. Dodge's designers have certainly made better use of RWD proportions than Mazda with the new CX-90. Kudos to Stellantis for continuously updating the interior too.
Proportion (especially of the hood) is dictated by the number of cylinders in line for these longitudinal engines: inline 6 for the cx-90 and max of 4 in line for the Durango.
@@cabaneencac5168 durango can be optioned with a v8 as the best performance and towing durango
No other car reviewer is kinder to American car manufacturers than Alex and deservedly so. Alex, the true blooded American.
I like the Durango's design. Almost makes me want to tow something. Maybe a trailer to tow my EV on road trips. :)
That used to be a joke, but now that's a legitimate move.
I wish Stellantis will make a Durango with the Ramcharger system. That's be my wish list for a SUV. Also price that's affordable, not like the Wagoneer. Lol
Alex, Lets' face it, whether you are on Hawaii or the mainland, Durango is always the answer™ 😁🤣
This vehicle has aged pretty well, but they could have done so much more to add to this vehicle to make it so much better within the last 6 years. They've only made minor upgrades (Uconnect, front fascia, hood louvers)
Saving that money for the new model.
@@Turshin 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I thought they were gonna ax the Durango after Jeep lauched the new GC-L with the third row. Seems like it's still trucking along.
@@Jabid21 I t definitely is🤣🤣🤣
@@Jabid21especially with the hellcat and srt options the durango will still be popular
I've been considering one with the hemi. You can get a decent used one for a reasonable price. If you want to tow, I think it's better than an Explorer imo.
It absolutely is better for towing. The base v6 tows more than even the top model Explorer.
damn your monthly income must be nice 😂
I owned a new 2014 Durango Citadel 3.6 and drove it 120k trouble-free miles. I picked the Durango because it had adaptive cruise control, which was not terribly common in 2014. It was an excellent vehicle, although it's now pretty dated and lacks the latest ADAS features. I replaced it with a Pacifica PHEV in 2017 (also mostly trouble-free for me) and then a Model Y in 2021. I liked the Durango's size and the 3.6 had plenty of power for me since I don't tow.
Our Hemi's water pump left the chat just over 30k miles, rear shocks at 700+ dollars a piece at 40k, transfer case actuator and sensor modules at 62k, months waiting for an appointment and for parts to repair, other than that awesome suv, averaged 16ish mpg mix of hwy and city driving
I always like Durangos! I’m now driving a 2020 GT Durango, and it’s my 3rd. I’ll never buy another v8-hemi Durango. The engines go by 90.000 miles.
@@clairmontehughes8067 We loved the DDRT, after living with the V8 power and torque made it hard to find a replacement, a sporty true 3 row was the goal
2015 Durango side of the leather seat fell apart at 20000 miles. Dodge refused to fix. I am on the third drivers side window. Always seems to crack by the front mounts. 65000 miles I had to have the radiator replaced. That was expensive. I will be going with the Kia telluride the next time.
My 2017 DD RT still going strong!
Today I learned the Durango isnt body on frame. I always thought it was to the Ram what is the Sequoia to the Tundra or like the Gm stuff
I'm interested in a Durango just because my puppy rolls with me everywhere I go. And also back in 1998 everyone in junior high wanted one😅😂 damn I'm old😂.
Those twisty roads and scenery are breathtaking!
The 3rd row delete was probably changed so much because of carryover from the police version. It wouldn't cost dodge much, if any money to change it, hence the change.
Went to the Dodge site to see how I could build this, and if you choose the Blacktop option or Towing, it automagically forces the third-row option, which I don't like, but I guess it is what it is.
And now, as a bonus, your car rental on a non-car related Hawaii trip becomes a business expense.
I wish. I just can’t see that surviving an audit LOL
Absolutley loved our 2018 DDRT AWD but traded it off last weekend, tired of the break downs and horrible dealer service center wait times and customer service, thought an all motor V8 would be bullet proof but we were wrong
Did you have issues with the Hemi? I have a Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 and almost 150,000 miles and have had no issues. It’s an older generation of the Hemi but I was wondering since I enjoy the V8 and finding an SUV with a V8 is dwindling. And I don’t want or need an SRT.
@@matthewgeissinger2856 The water pump blew, that was the only issue with the Hemi
@@youngblood23rb Copy that. Thanks.
@@youngblood23rbmy durango r/t had problems in the beginning when i got it from dealer at 98k miles, i did hate it but since then it’s been good
@@youngblood23rbYou traded it because of a bad water pump? I've had engine mounts and a water pump replaced and didn't trade it. That's pretty standard maintenance.
Manufactures should offer more 3rd row delete options because you want the car for the towing and extra capactiy but necessary for more people. That would be perfect my use cases and good vehicle for camping!
To everyone visiting the Maui, Take the Road to Hana (which I am assuming Alex was driving on) in reverse direction. The blue panoramic views of the pacific ocean against the greenery shining in the morning/afternoon sun are totally worth it.
What a nice drive on the coast.
I'd love to see a video about the long term reliability with your Dodge Durango. If you research online it seems like CDJR make horribly unreliable vehicles. I keep vehicles for at least a decade so I've always purchased Honda's and Toyota's.
What a bizarre trim without the 3rd row for a rental! It looks like RAM 1500 meets mini-van.
Alex, you may well be back from Maui, but if you are still there, I highly recommend a visit to Paia Fish Market if you enjoy a fresh fish dish.
Was that coastal driving footage along Kahekili Hwy on Maui's north shore?
Nice report! Well done and I like how this report shows the average dude like myself how an average everyday vehicle performs and the amenities included on it. Thanks
yes need more midsize 2 row suvs. or 3 row delete option. even in full size like expedition. makes for a great base for overlanding build.
Old school is good school. Keep the side view mirrors, door handles and ditch all the 3xp3nsive gadgets. Vehicles are too expensive and sacrifice headroom, ground clearance, cargo capacity, and viability in favor of aerodynamics. All parlor tricks covering a lethargic propulsion system. It's no wonder Toyota has all those parents on Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles...Maybe someday well get a big body SUV with a Hydrogen fuel cell. 🙏
This is the ultimate stress reliever.
Dodge made billions by selling the same cars for decades
They really did. Saved so much money using their fully paid for/depreciated platforms. Profit margin on a new Charger/Challenger must be FAT.
It’s like Alex was reading my thoughts with this one. I been saying a third row delete option should be available on midsized SUVs. Ford needs this option on the Explorer. And to be honest, Toyota should offer it on the regular Highlander as well.
wow... awesome info about the durango. thanks
Ecxpet for frontal small overlap crash this is good ... American engineers haven't figured out to how to make a strong A pillar ...the new cherokke too falls behind that ....
Cargo space in a three row SUV compared with two row CR-V and RAV4?
Alex where are you getting $30/day rentals? Looking to travel there soon. Thank you
What does the third part cross shopping data say? I feel like that should be a qualifier to validate an opinion.
the styling of the Durango gives me mini 2nd generation Sequoia vibes since that generation debut in 2007 for 2008 while the current generation Durango dates back to 2010 as a 2011 model
Is that the road to Hana, or are you driving along the north coast of West Maui?
i love the durango but feel like the tahoe/suburban offers more for a similar price
I really like the SRT and hellcat models
I do wish there was a trim like the grand Cherokee summit reserve. I’d like to see a Tungsten trim like the ram
Well the grand Cherokee L and the Durango needs some differentiation, so that's why there's no luxury oriented trim on the Durango and why the GCL doesn't have a Hawkeye trim
It desperately needs a redesign. Not that it's bad, but it's beginning to show its age compared to the competition that have either been redesigned or refreshed, or even all-new for 2024.
Suv with good bones. This is more appealing with the v8. It's like an old new car. Love it.
If you want to be outdoorsy, the Durango is significantly more rugged than especially the front-drive based, transverse engine'd SUV / CUV competition (Honda. Kia/Hyundai, Toyota, Etc). Not only sharing the basic underpinnings of the Mercedes platform mentioned, also the last gen Jeep Grand Cherokee. Although the vehicle is fairly long, as many vehicles have gotten more bloated, especially in the width department, the older platform means relative narrowness of the vehicle also a bonus both in city maneuvering and parking, and outdoors'ing - compared to otherwise similarly sized vehicles.
Rwd is basically a very robust configuration much appreciated by police forces, but Chrysler reliability is less appreciated by normal consumer, often annoyed by breakdowns and horrible dealer service centers. Both are ultimately paid out of our pockets.
Something is wrong with front seats. They are not comfortable maybe too narrow or miss shaped? I test drove mine in 2015 but I can see the seats stayed the same so I never considered this car again because of the seats.
Durango = the #1 choice of subprime borrowers
Durango is the rock
I'd take a Durango over any other suv. 💯
Seems like every Chrysler product is at least a decade old 😂
Terrible seats in these things. Rented one for 2 weeks.. couldn’t wait to get home and back into our Subaru ascent - so much better acceleration and comfort
How do you get a Durango from Hertz for $30 a day? That's like Turo pricing
He probably has crazy perks since he likely rents a lot of cars from them.
It’s pretty cheap on Maui at the moment
@@AAutoBuyersGuide makes sense with the fires
Well, I guess the next evolution will be a Jeep GC-L with the third seat deletion option.
Not sure if there is anyone in the world comparing this monster to a baby Rav 4 or CR-v
Yeah i do prefer going 200 miles per hour to the kid's soccer match good point!
Could be a good SUV for a guy with a couple of young kids and a dog. Looks decent, can put the dog in the way -back, and doesnt break the bank.
it’s a good suv for a single guy and friends😅😂 just take my friends to the beach or to football games
Though of getting myself the durango , I am just going to wait for the new model to come out 🤷♂️
There is no new model... Durango is dead just like every other Dodge product after this year.
$30 day, are all the fees included in that amount?
$40 a say including fees. It was super cheap.
Whenever I see one on the road at night, it looks like the tail lights are too bright.
too expensive for how old it is
But it still excels in a lot of ways so the age doesn’t matter. Just like the xc90 is dated but it still aged extremely well and it’s still excellent all around
It still drives well though. It's related to an old Mercedes platform, and it feels well-built when driving it.
Love the Durango
Does one even need cruise control in Hawaii?
It seems like so long ago now that Chrysler/Dodge actually made good cars.
One really annoying thing about this particular uconnect system is that the heated cooled seats or heated steering wheel time out after a few minutes. I really hate that.
Also what does the center buttons behind the steering wheel even do
Media controls... Read the manual? Might help with the climate control issues you're having. It is probably a setting that was somehow changed, since that is not normal behavior.
Yeah. I find the infotainment steering wheel controls a bit confusing
And I’ve experienced this in almost any fca car I rent. Grand Cherokee 300 Cherokee v6 limited all those had the same issue of the seat climate timing out after a few mins
The car you rented had some other issue, the heated/ventilated seats don't time out. I've driven 6 hours straight in a Durango with the ventilated seats on the whole time.
@@naveenthemachinedo you mean just the screen popup? Cause if the whole seat is shutting off youve got another issue. My seats have never just shut off
Not sure what was wrong with the one you experienced but they don't time out... I've done multiple 13+ hour drives cross country with no timeout on those features.
I really jealous about the V8 option of Durango and attempted so many times to buy one but inside of me can't really convince myself to trade in my 4runner for it even its only has a V6. Long live old school SUVs.
Always liked the look of the Durango.With that said I would never buy a Big 3 vehicle…ever!
Why the title says 2024 and the video is of a 2023 model?
Those race track taillights last about as long as a gallon of milk.
It's a shame the Durango (like Dodge itself it seems) is going away entirely and will truly be missed. RIP
Does Dodge Durango V6 have etorque? If not a used 2019-2021 durango V6 AWD + Ripp supercharger is especially salivating 🤤
he's here for the Toyota event in Hawaii
13:35
$30 a day in Hawaii?
who is cross shopping this with a tiny Rav4?
Buy this if you do not want any resale value, electrical problems, poor interior quality and tranny issues.
Easy question who’s a good for? No one unless you like unreliable vehicles
What's unreliable about them?
@@S8ER
That have poor reliability check consumer reports
This car should be discontinued our renewd , its ridiculous that it hasn't been updated for this long
Wont by anything Dodge, Crystler, or Jeep! The quality has died since the late 90s!
So has your spelling and grammar.
Aren’t those things unreliable as hell?
Nope
I'm NEVER buying any Dodge or Ford vehicle.
That styling looks outdated.
Stellantis is nothing without Jeep and Ram sales. I don’t see Dodge surviving a decade from now because they’re horrible as a normal automaker, without all of their muscle cars and whatnot.
I wouldn’t even consider Stellantis as part of the big three anymore…
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To my eye it’s super boring and bland, especially considering the “tough manly Tim Allen grunts” man-child crowd Dodge markets to.
You can always get the Hellcat edition.
But its a dodge.
It would be nice if car reviewers once mentioned how many gallons per mile these gas guzzlers get and the damage to our environment whenever you talk about these monsters.
Lol from the thumbnail it looked like the Kia Soul got super fat and a slight face lift
It's still a Dodge/ Fiat.