Dodge Durango Hellcat // The Family Hellcat is Ridiculous and Amazing // Full Review

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Is the price and fuel economy trade-off worth it? Do you think the novelty would ever wear off? If you own one, let me know how it's been to own!

[@jonasbaine3538]

There’s nothing else like this powertrain available from the Germans. Big supercharged v8 raw power. Not a sophisticated complicated pile of nonsense. Mercedes used to make engines like this but lost their nerve!

[@GearboxCarReviews]

For sure. I always just think of these cars from Dodge like big hammers ha. All muscle, just simple, big power.

[@S8ER]

Had ours since June 2021 and the novelty never wears off. It’s the perfect daily driver (grocery pickup, school drop off/pickup, tow rig, etc).

[@GearboxCarReviews]

@@S8ER that's awesome to hear! Congrats on finding something that's perfect for you! Enjoy!

[@S8ER]

@@GearboxCarReviews appreciate that. Also worth noting you touched on its only major flaw. The Uconnect 5 radio is absolutely a blemish on an otherwise great experience. Newer models have some updates to fix bugs but 2021 Model year owners haven’t received any updates in 2 years now and the software is bug ridden.

[@scottandrews4822]

I have a 2024 Durango SRT 392 AWD and LOVE it! My last vehicle before this was a 2022 Chalkenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody, and I think that the Durango handles BETTER [not as wide and unwieldy] , is QUICKER 0-60 [AWD - spinnin' (tires) ain't winnin'), quicker in the quarter [it LEAPS off the line], sounds the SAME, is far more practical, and is far LESS noticed by the cops, yet perforns just aa well, if not better. It also has LOWER insurance rates and is a TRUE SRT model, not just a Challenger with the supposed SRT brake package on it and nothing else. Because of this, it seens more intrgrated. It's a winner on the track (allegedly), too, where it beat Audi RS7's, Charger Scat Pack, and a few others. It allegedly SMOKES the R/T Durango on the street or highway. It's AMAZING what a difference 110 extra HP and lots more torque makes. Many videos on the car state it's a BMW X6 M hunter. It sounds GREAT with the performance exhaust, which changes depending on the mode you're in. The ONLY difference between the Hellcat Durango and the SRT 392 one is the wheel DESIGN (both 20×10 forged), engine (duh), and badging. Everything else is the same. So, if you wanna spend $25K MORE for the Hellcat - for power that can rarely be used on the street -go ahead. I'm hapoy with the 392. 0-60 in 4.1, 12.4 qtr, 170 mph top end. Yes, the Hellcat is faster but someone else will always have something to beat you, no matter what you're driving. The Tesla Plaid is one example. Sure, it's rare, but you know what I mean. Somewhere, someone will smoke you. Yes, the HC Durango is a 11.1 sec qtr mi blaster, but there are 10 sec diesel trucks and others on the strret. But- 11.1? Wow, that's quick. Great video. Buy the 392 Durango SRT. It's more USABLE power.

[@Valentina-gf6vy]

I have a 2024 392 and also love it ! This was an awesome video! Looking at the Hellcat is always cool, but like you, I just could not justify 100,000+ especially for a car I was going to drive on an everyday basis. Not to mention the theft potential for the Hellcats vehicles are higher. A base Hellcat(under 100,00K) should have all of the bells and whistles of a premium level 392, but that is not the case. You have to get a plus or premium level Hellcat to get things like adaptive cruise, full speed stop ect. That makes no sense for the consumer, but for Stellantis that means more money. Unfortunately that means inventory will stick around way longer.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Glad you liked the video! Yeah, it's tough to justify that extra money for the engine and the features. If I was stuck choosing between the 392 with the features and a Hellcat without them, for a daily driver like this, I'd pick the 392 too. It's not like the 392 is lacking in power. I'm sure it's still a blast to drive.

[@cdbnum1]

Just got one a few days ago in Destroyer grey with red interior things a beast! Can’t wait to tow our RV trailer! This thing does it all.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

That's awesome! Congrats and enjoy!

[@fixiotreeshin5809]

Love everything about this but that price tag is what get me 😂 I’ll be fine with a r/t rango could always get a hellcat as a weekend car Great video btw, pretty straight forward review👍🏾

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thanks! I try to keep things pretty straightforward. No big production team and I'm not one to yell features excitedly at people ha. Yeah, that price tag is a killer. I'm guessing most people buying these are rounding out their Hellcat lineup and money's not really a problem. It's great, but 100k (plus all that gas money) easily gets you a really nice family hauler and another toy or two.

[@fixiotreeshin5809]

@@GearboxCarReviews hit the nail on the head with that. Definitely a FU money type of car. My 1st time watching your channel as well, definitely have my support. I watched a couple of straightforward reviews but never been a fan, I really enjoyed this the most. Hats off to you🫡

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Thank you! I really appreciate that 🙏

[@HoldenMcRotch]

Badass!🤘🤘

[@GearboxCarReviews]

It's pretty nuts ha!

[@JoshBeSpoolin]

I need this video spot lol seems like nobody’s around haha

[@GearboxCarReviews]

It's not that great ha. I'm on a hill and there's some trees so you can't see the road, but there's constantly loud trucks, ambulances, and trains I have to wait for and the property manager came by to ask what I was doing there at one point ha. I need to find a new spot!

[@u2bgeye679]

How would you compare these to the TH?

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Haven't been in one unfortunately. On paper, I like the fact that it's lighter and smaller, and I'd expect interior/materials/features are probably about the same level. I imagine I'd like it a little better, but can't speak from experience.

[@prostreetcamaro]

NOT the last hellcat. Orders for 24 have already started.

[@GearboxCarReviews]

The Durango is the last Hellcat though, since it's the only one for 2024

[@rangerover06sc]

This actually doesnt have a rear lsd. Only the Grand Cherokee got that

[@GearboxCarReviews]

What's the source on that? Dodge has it listed on their website as a standard feature when you build a Hellcat Durango on their site. Wouldn't be the first time I came across an error on an OEM site, but just trying to confirm.

[@rangerover06sc]

@@GearboxCarReviews It stats in the spec sheet that the Durango gets an open(conventional) differential in the back

[@GearboxCarReviews]

@rangerover06sc Where are you pulling the spec sheet though? If you go to build a Hellcat Durango then scroll down to "standard features" it shows "Electronic Limited-Slip Differential Rear Axle"

[@scottandrews4822]

Not true. This is an SRT and has the eLSD - electronic limited slip diff.. Look on the Dodge website. Both Jeep SRT and Dodge SRT have the Quadratrac 2 speed AWD system. Research, dude.

[@scottandrews4822]

​@rangerover06sc Again, not true. It has an eLSD in the back and is open in the FRONT. Maybe you're getting the ends confused. Research is the answer.

[@FaithfulServant316]

Too long looks weird. Trackhawk was perfect size

[@GearboxCarReviews]

Trackhawk looks great for sure

[@scottandrews4822]

Uh, Durango and GC Trackhawk are built on the SAME chassis. Now, the Durzngo body MAY be a few inches longer but there's not much difference.