Dodge Durango SRT 2 Year Update | Still Fun, Still Thirsty

Do as I say, not as I do is the motto when it comes to the Durango vs the competition. It's not that the Durango is bad, far from it, but there are better options for most folks looking for a 3-row SUV. The competition offers more family friendly features, better fuel economy, longer range, more cargo room, more seats, more modern tech, bigger LCDs, panoramic moonroofs, etc. So what's the point of the Durango? Well, two points: towing and V8 power. If you want a wicked fast 3-row that's "easy" to park with your choice of 3 different V8s and nearly 9,000 pounds of towing you have one option: the Durango. Act fast however as the Durango is sailing off into the sunset soon.
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[@benniewalker312]

I always imagined Alex with a base or slightly above base model Durango. I had no idea Alex was rolling a SRT. My man.

[@peterpanimg]

I believe his 2nd Durango, he had a maroon one as well.

[@sundaydickson]

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 🤔

[@0HOON0]

No half measures Alex. Step up to the Hellcat next time! 😂

[@ccolivardia]

He had one before, I believe it was a citadel? I think he got this because it tows the most out of the line up.

[@ScottHartge-el4pp]

He better HURRY if he wants a hellcat! But, I KNOW why he loves the SRT, since I also have one. Kinda cool to know I drive what Alex drives!! 😊

[@rightlanehog3151]

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. 😉

[@rocket9152]

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!

[@torocars9227]

I turned alot of those smiles to frowns when V8 trys to flex 💪 against my Teslas.

[@rocket9152]

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.

[@torocars9227]

@@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?

[@KeenEye]

@@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.

[@sundaydickson]

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 👍🏽

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed, Alex is the best reviewer and the hardest working man in show business.

[@davidcarroll8735]

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!

[@MikeMonnerie]

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 😊

[@Mike3464hj]

I love my RT Durango as well. 2 years, and jacked up gas prices later, I still love it.

[@dtay8913]

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]

So fca products ARE reliable

[@dtay8913]

​@@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.

[@jackstein5486]

Very interesting that you prefer that vehicle. It sure would be lots of fun if you could afford the fuel cost. Glad you are enjoying it!😃

[@naveenthemachine]

@@jackstein5486 well if you want this kind of car you shouldn’t be worrying about fuel economy

[@jackstein5486]

@@naveenthemachine That is true!

[@keytothegate68]

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 .

[@johnbrandon4713]

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.

[@igorgetsin3646]

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.....😊

[@jml9550]

You can’t tell me the GLS 63 AMG is not enticing 😊

[@RedC63AMG]

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.

[@donkeller6399]

@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)

[@tjs114]

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.

[@springertube]

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.

[@thomashendrickson534]

You have the hatch button on the overhead console as well as the fob

[@omnimoeish]

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.

[@MA9494AM]

The current Durango went on sale in 2010. Is there a replacement comming? Will it live for ever? Is it to be killed off?

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I agree with you it does seem like it was just yesterday

[@FRL2000]

No complaints from my kids in my srt with 3 car seats used daily. Black cloth is also fine if you don't want red leather.

[@Qugie]

I have over 85k miles and no problems at all.

[@ND-tu7ww]

Well done review, and I respect what appears to be honest opinions. Subscribed to his channel!

[@sundaydickson]

You did not make a bad choice

[@peterandrewj]

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. 😀

[@0HOON0]

Surprisingly the 4Runner gets about the same fuel economy as this rowdy V8.

[@batgele2796]

combined leg room number for pilot was wrong. it’s 114.3 which moves it up a few spots

[@kyungduk]

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.

[@AStanton1966]

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!

[@franzvanjulio5523]

Thanks for your great work, Alex.

[@La-yt1wr]

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.

[@danli8669]

8.7mpg? sounds too low

[@Blace5]

@@danli8669 agreed... im getting almost double that in my HEMI Durango

[@Mlowery85]

Alex - those turn signal and brake lights are LED they’re just one tiny segment.

[@scf685]

Glad someone else caught that too. It has full LED lighting in the rear.

[@joachimlotz5049]

Not a bad Vehicle...is the Durango your daily Driver?

[@jsfbay1]

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?

[@jml9550]

Mercedes Gls63 AMG

[@thomashendrickson534]

Our 22 SRT has 2nd row bench🤠

[@jsfbay1]

@@thomashendrickson534 Interesting! Thanks :-)

[@spider392s5]

I still love my too.

[@user-tv7ht3kh1b]

Yup he stepped on that box

[@swishpronoob]

Has Alex been working out?

[@ramsongewargis8736]

Very detailed review! Awesome 392 Durango!

[@ericchase6416]

Respect the hell out of the detail in this review

[@ohioguy4326]

I’ve always liked the Durango. I’m 6’8” and it has the most leg room in the front of about everything I’ve tested. I wish my Ram 1500 had as much..

[@Rasputinovich]

I don’t believe Alex mentioned the turning radius. This vehicle can almost turn around in its own length.

[@Bulldog75stp]

Im gonna just put this out there...when you're ready to sell it, I got you.

[@willyz9053]

“Launch control, which is hilarious in a 3-row vehicle.” 😂

[@tinhinnh]

when are they going to give us a new one? and a rebadged alfa or jeep gc doesn’t count

[@chili_d]

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

[@sundaydickson]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@naveenthemachine]

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

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

It’s likely due to the supplier of the battery.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@arhamkhakwani5851 this happened well before Covid was even a thing

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

@@naveenthemachine probably, but if there is one to blame, it’s the supplier. Having a 2020 myself I haven’t experienced such an issue yet.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@arhamkhakwani5851 agreed, Toyota’s supplier for the battery, whoever it was, is to blame for that. Nothing to do with the vehicle at large.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP but there’s no excuse for this. If Toyota is not choosing quality suppliers that means their reliability and quality are going down sharp

[@cbrad1146]

Carl burger dodge in San Diego is selling the 2023 durango srt for $86,485

[@Officialaaravd]

Still can’t believe it’s going away 😭

[@Luma_29]

I always forget Alex has one of these lmao

[@Brian-hd6rw]

Great review. But you mentioned the rear turn signal as an incandescent but it is an LED turn signal.

[@sociopathmercenary]

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.

[@0HOON0]

What's wrong with the looks?

[@jimrusch22]

I thought Alex sold the Durango to Carvana?

[@anthonykiedis1765]

We have to watch more of his videos so he can increase his credit and not have to drive a Dodge anymore.

[@fayehall7483]

If I cover....I will take an R/T 8 seater

[@johnserrao9322]

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.

[@jml9550]

I take the Porsche Cayenne over this all day everyday

[@donkeller6399]

guys...you're missing Alex's point, and well stated, several times in the video. Otherwise, sure CX and Cayenne are nice vehicles.

[@donna8243]

This hemi gets better gas mileage then my GC 🤨 I only get 15.1. Smh

[@AntLive29]

Nice vehicle. I bet you pull a lot of ladies with it. The ladies love American MUSCLE!

[@jml9550]

They like a Ferrari more.

[@joshuazamora6307]

Of course this SpongeBobs jeep is still going to work

[@frankdeboer1347]

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.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Super charge it already

[@theglowcloud2215]

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.

[@sodhisahib2708]

7000 miles is nothing. In Alabama I would have been 30000 miles in 2 years

[@mikebandw186]

He drives other cars for a living. His own cars don’t get much attention.

[@swiftadventurer]

Why do so many ppl choose the ugliest color?

[@RonSmith472]

Stop being lazy Al and detail your truck man! 😂

[@jml9550]

Just pay someone to do it

[@torocars9227]

$ 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]

9,000 lbs is a small towing need? Try that in a Model Y 😂

[@torocars9227]

⁠​⁠@@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.

[@Natethegreat200c]

“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.

[@user-vs7ec1wz5d]

I think the word Durango means "gas hog" in Spanish. I would never buy this car!

[@thomashendrickson534]

You don't buy a DD SRT for mileage.

[@user-vs7ec1wz5d]

@@thomashendrickson534 Wow another expert!

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

Getting better gas mileage on my rango srt than my charger rt scat