DEAD: The Dodge Durango V8 Is Going Away Soon!

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#dodge #SUV #v8

[@thecookiedude85]

The V8 Hemi is the soul of Dodge.

[@GotronFerret]

There’s absolutely nothing else like it. It’s not just about the numbers, such as the 0-60 in 3.5, or 710HP. It’s an experience. I own faster EV’s and they simply don’t compare. They’re almost clinical in comparison. They just don’t hit all of the senses. The smooth vibrations of the V8 engine, rumble of the exhaust, whine of the supercharger, etc. You hear it, feel it, smell it, everything. I’m keeping my Durango HC forever. All I can say is, get one while you can!

[@jampastone3926]

Who would have ever thought 10 years ago that the only hemi V8 would be available in a Wrangler and cost over a 100k

[@bobman717]

No doubt that's on the chopping block next lol

[@insayn7995]

It’s got a solid rwd platform and paired with juicy v8s it offered a wonderful driving experience and good towing capabilities as well, that’s why they’ve always been popular. Hopefully stellantis does this gen justice with the new one.

[@joemattes8389]

Does Dodge brand close at the end of 2024?

[@knotslip8862]

This whole EV movement is killing fun driving. No more V-8's or muscle cars. No fun drving, roaring exhaust, rubber burning fun to drive cars. No EV crap for me...I hope it fails miserably. None of this crap will do a thing to save the F'ing planet. What a disgrace. So glad I grew up in the 80's and have had the opportunity to drive my muscle cars, etc. I guess it will be used cars for the foreseeable future.

[@slomoz3462]

I have a Durango RT Premium and I love it more than I ever expected to. The 5.7 is the sweet spot in this vehicle as you can get the best fuel economy on the highway. The hurricane engine seems like it would be a good replacement when it comes to performance, economy, and towing. The only difference will be the exhaust note. I love the way mine sounds, but I would be fine with a different note if it came with more power and easily upgradable for even more power.

[@denismarino1117]

Bought a R/T t and g last year. Love it. But would consider the big Hurricane for my next purchase in a new Durango. Hopefully the redesign looks good.

[@randyz3281]

I have the 5.7 in my 2013. 238,000 miles and still pulls my 6,000lb travel trailer with no problems. With 89 gas in it, it gets pretty good gas milage too. Sad to see it go.

[@paulsaldanha1612]

Love my 2012 V6 Durango.

[@EricMorettin]

It'll be very interesting to see what comes with the Durango in the years to come. I'm happy I bought my hemi last year, but it'll be interesting to see what power train options come. Would be nice to see a hybrid option with the SST, similar to the current Sequoia.

[@Turshin]

Inline turbo 6 baby. Screw the HEMI

[@4fit816]

Durango is gone in 2025. Will be rebadged Dodge Stealth. Its back to frame on body, using the Wagoneer platform.

[@huanronghu4432]

technically sequoia competes with the Wagoneer, but yeah the Durango's towing capacity is best in the midsized class and the wagoneer is best in the full-sized class

[@MariuszChr]

I like Durango, especially V8, but I don't understand. Who will buy limited edition... family car? They are trying to milk that cow, huh...

[@markcoopers1930]

It's their business model. The Charger 300 started sale in 2005. And it was built on a Mercedes platform from the 80's. The Pacifica is the most innovative vehicle they've had in Almost 15 years. And I truly wish I was joking

[@MariuszChr]

@@markcoopers1930 yeah... I see that. I owned two Chargers 392, so I kind of get that in the segment of fast cars - just give more power and update wheels. But both Durango and Pacifica have been updated to "modern standard", as if they cared or simply considered that those family cars are not for a fast car enthusiasts...

[@markcoopers1930]

I would have loved the Hornet to have been based on the Guilia instead.

[@codymcarthur1932]

Tell me Stellantis is dying without telling me Stellantis is dying.

[@smokeysmith1282]

Fantastic vehicle for sure. My 2001 4.7 ltr V8 Dodge Dakota of 18 years, which I finally outgrew was amazing!!! Cheers!

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

I have a Durango with a hemi and that was the only reason I got it was because of the hemi. Screw the electric and 6 cylinder stuff.

[@Sidewinderguy]

We will miss Dodge and their V8s, it will be sad to see them go out of business. Hopefully Stellantis will sell them off soon. We don’t want EV crap.

[@Turshin]

TURBO INLINE 6!!

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

Knew a guy who drove a Chrysler Aspen. Very similar to the Durango

[@moonlustmoonlust2935]

Screw electric

[@mhassouneh]

Preach 👍

[@texandy89]

Damn straight it's a pointless fad thing

[@claytonbyrd6134]

Lmao ok, old man

[@illtrill]

Fad huh? ​@@texandy89

[@texandy89]

@@illtrill yes it is people who drive them are woke Radical environmentalists believing the world is gonna end California is to blame for this and people who drive evs when a Strom strikes your town and all you have is a ev vehicle and the charging stations are down good luck with your shitty ev vehicle getting anywhere and also ev vehicles are built by slave labor you Ev Lovers aren't bothered by that all shows you are bunch of woke Radical environmentalists people and hippocrates

[@Wicked_Runs]

Sad. Choice is always good. Really feels like someone (or many) are intentionally trying to sabotage and destroy Dodge the past couple years

[@ebznb3742]

Government bailout coming soon😂

[@CD_24RT]

I have my order in for a 2024 R/T with the Tow and Go package....

[@danaberman6929]

My wife drives a 2022 RT/Plus, and we added the aftermarket Dodge exhaust. It is a great SUV, sounds badazz, and is a nice SUV to drive. No can do any 6 bangers...

[@Kahless00]

The Durango is just a minivan without sliding doors

[@alexdavis_84]

Can't say I love anything from dodge enough to ever own one. But for some weird reason it would be upsetting to see their V8s be completely taken away . I like seeing them go down the road , the challenger, and charger, and the durango.

[@Inferno45]

Atleast they are going out with a blast unlike Chevy with the Camaro. They put my favorite car of all time to shame.

[@bigchungus1848]

@@Inferno45the zl1 is nice

[@davidrudd9846]

I do like the option idea but they need to keep the gassers more competitive if you will and a v6 that needs premium is not competitive

[@robertashley2714]

We have a WK2 Grand Cherokee as our family car. It's a great vehicle. I can see why this Durango is popular. I would love to the Hurricane make it's way to more vehicles.

[@Inferno45]

How is your transmission holding up? Mine is a bit jerky from 1st to 2nd gear but the truck has 145k miles on it. Engine runs great tho.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Won't be long Stellantis is going to drop the entire Dodge Chrysler line. Not sure what their motive is but I've never seen someone drive a company in the ground like Stellantis

[@Dusdaddy]

Might as well considering Dodge was the cars of Chrysler. No US brand bothers to make cars anymore other than sports cars.

[@morpart7588]

This has been a long time coming. Stellantis famously gave Dodge & Chrysler a bunch money, a 5 year deadline, and a hands off environment free from meddling to become profitable. Maybe could blame Fiat for their starting point but then we can blame Chrysler for being bought out and bailed out in the first place. This lack of progress is all on Dodge.

[@naar7192]

These fckrs destroying American Car History!!!😠😠😠💩💩💩

[@Hexaroot785]

jeep is now gonna be the company’s main car brand at this point

[@knotslip8862]

Have you seen Disney lately? 🙂

[@jt9411]

Hopefully, they will drop the hurricane in there to replace the Hemi. I thought I heard the Durrango was moving to a new platform in 2025, so it might go on with the pentastar for a year.

[@mitchstein288]

I'm a little surprised you guys didn't mention the Durango being replaced by the rumored return of the Dodge Stealth, according to Motortrend. Possibly electric, possibly hybrid. It would make sense, since the Durango is aging - although gracefully. The Durango fills a very important segment - a 3rd row SUV (CUV?) that still has really decent towing capacity, adequate 3rd row legroom, and not (when not equipped with the big V8s) terrible fuel economy. There are many people out there who need something that still can pull the boat or camper, but not be a full-size SUV such as a Tahoe, Suburban (or GMC twins), or Expedition. This is still a very much desired platform, as evidenced by strong sales - even on an ancient platform.

[@jamesakey5817]

Got to include the first gens, they were the best and most durable version 27 years of Durango

[@paladin11C40]

There are a crap ton of these things on used car lots.

[@RyanCharles701]

Getting pretty tired of Dodge ghosting us and staying with that outdated V-6.

[@JFDoering]

With many State Police/Highway Patrol agencies moving to the Durango with the demise of the Charger, I wonder where they will go for a readily available pursuit vehicle next?

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Looking at the used models available around Ohio, it seems like >80% have the V6. So from a business perspective, keeping the V8 in the Durango probably didn't make a lot of sense. I just wonder if it hurts the identity of the brand enough to impact sales further down the lineup.

[@WLBExcavation]

If they put the hurricane I6 in the new Durango, they better make it take 87 octane. Talking to a friend that sells jeeps, Said that ever since FCA killed the 5.7 in the Wagoneer and replaced it with the hurricane, sales are down. People test drive the Wagoneer, and like it but once they find out they have to put premium 91 in it they back out and no longer want it. They end up going for a Ford expedition, or chevy Tahoe.

[@morpart7588]

The Wagoneer needs premium with the same engine

[@Dusdaddy]

Uh...the Wagoneer has the 3.0L SO and it takes 87 octane. Only the 3.0 HO takes 91. So Jeep replaced an engine that took 89 with one that takes 87. So how did the sales go down?

[@markcoopers1930]

​"Premium fuel (91 octane) is required in the 510-hp version of the Hurricane I6." -Which is the only engine the Grand Wagoneer comes with currently. The regular Wagoneer has the 420 HP standard output which recommends 89, but won't instantly knock itself to pieces with 87. Same recommendations as the old hemi. Doesn't mean it will be good long term for the engine to use 87 though.

[@upshifter5316]

Are you telling me that the folks ready to drop $100k on an suv aren’t comfortable with spending an extra 20 cents per gallon?

[@Dusdaddy]

@@markcoopers1930 Actually no. In the Jeep owner's manual, it lists 87 for the I6 and 89 for the 5.7. And as far the Grand goes, the HO I6 replaced the 6.4 Hemi, which required 91 also so no change there. Besides, no one buying a $100k SUV is complaining about gas prices.

[@Rommer2258]

I'm looking forward to the hurricane engine in most of the lineup inline 6 is going to be a game changer for most platforms

[@Luca_Natoli]

Soon all the V8's will be gone. It is a sad time when all these beasts are gone in replacment of 4 bangers strapped with turbos, which will fail. Towing is not as good with these 4 cylinder engines.

[@MariuszChr]

Gone from "middle class" cars. I am pretty sure some super cars will still be vroom vroom for a while. Or this whole EV push will stop pushing and we will have half-half.

[@devonp5079]

Stellantis and Tim Kuniskis killed Dodge

[@fscottgray9784]

Wait for them to put the Hurricane engine in them. Always wish they would have put in real 4x4 version with a transfer case. Love my first generation Durangos for this reason.

[@Inferno45]

Im gonna miss the Hemi v8 but the Hurrican engine seems promising as long as its as reliable as the 3.6L Pentastar.

[@gravydavy68]

The current Durango is based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee when they brought it back in 2011 and if you park a current Durango next to the new Grand Cherokee L, they are identical.

[@thejmcGarage]

Actually the current Grand Cherokee is based on the FCA Giorgio platform, which shares ZERO with the current Durango

[@markcoopers1930]

​​@@thejmcGarageYes. The 2022 Jeep GC got updated and Dodge got to keep the old platform. Where have I heard that before 😂?

[@Kliffy77]

Stellantis will end Dodge for good.

[@danielstefanovic2604]

So all dodge`s are going away and instead sell rebadged alfa`s instead?

[@damilolaakanni]

We're most likely going to get a redesigned Durango before the end of the year, and it will most likely be based on the new Grand Cherokee L or the Wagoneer. And they'll most likely replace the V8 with the new i6 engines from the RAM 1500. There's also the possibility of an electric version.

[@timhughes2809]

The new Charger is supposedly going to be available with a turbocharged inline six. I’d think they’d put that same engine in the Durango.

[@Dusdaddy]

Dodge should have been reduced to the Charger and the mini-van, the only two vehicles they ever did well. Now those are gone so the brand will be next. God knows the Hornet isn't their savior.

[@timtownsend4964]

We'll wait and see but are they planning the hurricane in a 2500 pick up. Doesn't make a lot since to me.

[@babyboy_336elgran2]

The Durango V8 is going into 2025 the 392 Durango is coming out for 2024 and 2025 it’s a 1000 of a special type but it’s going to be a regular 392 model also. The hemi will still be around just in the Durango

[@Gudi102]

Still can't get over the fact that the MOPAR V8s are going away. Damn CAFE😡

[@tritchie6272]

In my opinion they should keep the V8 until they have a replacement ready to drop in it. Then make sure the replacement is actually better,worthwhile. If the Hurricane really is so great,drop it in the Durango, but until they can they should keep the V8.

[@derrickschultz6871]

I didnt know they still made the durango

[@Turshin]

I would like the straight 6 turbo version in the Durango please

[@retiredafce3373]

Everything awesome from Dodge is dying! There is nothing left!

[@Devcom88]

I want to thank the manufacturers for helping me to save money they are doing a great job coming out with uninspiring vehicles. Good thing I have a mechanical background and can keep my current ones going for years. They are still young though so won't have to worry about that for a while.

[@scottnoble5022]

Most manufacturers have been adding turbos to stay ahead of the curve.

[@WoolfJ35]

It's $3595 on top of the SRT PREMIUM not the base, so these things will start at $89,795, or to be extremely specific, they will be $6,200 away from a base Hellcat Durango lol I'm sure these will fly off the lots.

[@maclay05]

I'm so excited for electric future ❤... Kidding V8 POWWWWWAAAAA

[@jlcomte]

Going to be their downfall

[@44marcmiller]

They sold more because it’s used more for police

[@Jericho8103]

I don't understand why they haven't continued to make the V8s more efficient, so we can keep them around and drive with all that power and rumble that we love. I hope synthetic fuels become cost efficient soon, so we can bring back all the V8s. Screw electric.

[@jayray274]

Stellantis might as well fold Dodge and Chrysler. They’ve taken the fun out of everything those two name plates offered. 😢

[@revgordon91]

I'm gonna make an educated guess and say that the Durango will get a makeover for the new model year, sporting the I6, V6, and probably a hybrid. It'll then run for 4 years, then die, thus killing the dodge brand because the Wagoneer will take it's place. Let's see if I'm right.

[@markcoopers1930]

So Chrysler makes minivans, Dodge makes Unibody SUV's* (Durango hasn't been body-on-frame since 2010), half of which they don't make themselves. And there's a chance the one they do assemble goes away. When do we change the vernacular so that "Jeep" is part of the "big 3" and reduce Chrysler-Dodge to the footnote it is? Dodge spent too much time developing sticker packs and fun special edition names, and based on the 300c's lack of anything special or unique I'm guessing they took Chrysler's lunch money to do even that. When they should have been developing multiple new products to be ready by now.

[@shanewilson9250]

What about the new SUV Dodge is coming out with.

[@rosswallace2969]

These things are great!

[@ColeSpolaric]

This isn't news. We already knew that the hemi was going away in everything.

[@tevinabeysekera6038]

I haven't really seen these on the road aside from cop cars

[@busabeater2]

Nobody cares about mpg’s when your buying a hellcat or 392 version, and if you do, go,buy a Prius

[@NetAgent]

RIP Dodge

[@leviotis6327]

They bringing it back in 2026

[@pernell4351]

Just sad we love Durango.

[@SSGGus]

Hurricane is not performing well, numbers are not reliability…

[@beardedgunny6987]

love them

[@brian2359]

I’ll be buying a Durango Citadel with the Tow N Go package this year!

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

TFL missed the big point: The Dodge Durango is sold mostly to government and law enforcement fleets. I live where there are A LOT of SUVs sold. About the only Durangos one sees around here are city, county, and state law enforcement vehicles--and they have a lot of them, but few other people drive Durangos.

[@Alan-tr5uj]

It’ll be nice with Dodge FINALLY offering new products- I used to be a die hard Mopar customer, but haven’t even looked at Dodge since 15’- my 15’ Charger Hellcat was a stretch for me just because of how outdated it was at that time even. I’ll be purchasing two new Chargers- once the i6TT becomes available I’m all over it, and my ‘14 Model S has 220k miles- will be replacing it with an 800v Charger. Dodge has atrophied into that niche automaker over the last decade and simply had nothing competitive to offer the masses- I.e. no efficient transportation that doesn’t cost a small fortune to daily drive 30k miles a year 😆 That was really sad for all of us long time Dodge customers that have always bought their mainstream vehicles to see them all go away, and have the brand stagnate on two ancient cars, and an also pretty old SUV. Dodge has until 2031 to flesh out its product line, and become a competitive full-line automaker brand once again like it used to be pre-2009- along with Chrysler. Carlos Tavares gave them 10 years back in 2021 to get it done. Dodge has reinvented itself 4 times just in my lifetime, I don’t see them having any issue doing it again; they always pull it off. Each time they’ve gone in a completely different direction to capture success, and will likely do the same this go around.

[@mattonthewater]

Dodge is going away soon* FIFY

[@WaiYanMyoThu-o7r]

RIP

[@willyhwang1059]

dodge will wither on the vine.

[@Zachattack2002]

I don't like the electric dodge Durango

[@joemartino6976]

The Dodge brand has been neglected for some time now, starting first with FCA and now with Stellantis. I would not be surprised if it disappears entirely. The Hornet, a badge-engineered Alfa, will not sell well. The Hellcat legacy, while a smart way to bring attention to the brand, was never going to translate to volume sales. Electrification and the Dodge customer base seems like a non-starter. Ram was the best avenue to keep the Dodge brand name alive and they unnecessarily separated a generation ago. The new Dart came and went. Lots of missteps and no clear path to growth ahead. In the end, I blame this all on Bob Eaton, the Chrysler chief who sold a rising Chrysler to Daimler Benz, falsely advertised as a "merger of equals". Chrysler was making great cars then under the direction of Bob Lutz and Tom Gale. The Daimler acquisition was a failure, Chrysler was sold to a private equity company Cerberus, mismanaged again, sold to FCA and then sold yet again to Stellantis, a company with too many brands in its portfolio. At this point, Dodge has been reduced to numbers on a spreadsheet on a finance guy's desk and it ain't looking good.

[@billyholland132]

All the good old American car nameplates are just about gone,American motors ,Chrysler and now dodge!

[@bobcoats2708]

The 14 year old Durango sold 70,000 units last year 😮 The 16 year old 4Runner would like a word. 110,000 sold in 2023.

[@bobfox2733]

Oh well too expensive for me anyway

[@joeamith838]

The EPA is killing all these vehicles with V8'S even though people love them in the U.S. Companies are punished when they don't make "green" cars, hence why you see so many turbo 4 engines lately.

[@pech_wake_day1153]

8 smiles per gallon is not economical

[@trebors386]

For the greater good of the world, we must be a pure 100% EV society

[@bigmacmach1185]

Hope stellantis does so bad they have to bring the V8s back. Imparting their European liberalness on a customer base that doesn't want it. They could make the v8s more efficient and whatever if they wanted.