The Dodge Durango SRT 392 Is A Budget BMW M Hunter!

While it received some freshening up for 2021, the Dodge Durango SRT still packs the same 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 475 horsepower - enough to run toe-to-toe with some purpose-built performance machines like BMW's M cars. In this video, we review the Dodge Durango SRT 392 and talk about if it capable of competing with the German car companies.
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[@autonewstv86]

I am In love with this model. Looks really good. Like a grown up charger

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

When Tommy is the voice of reason *72K is not quite affordable*

[@kuhndog-1196]

Agreed. I went to my local dealer and drove one and yeah it is a killer vehicle. The 21 interiors are awesome. But man I don't understand why anyone would want to pay 900+ a month for a vehicle at all. I wanted a rt with the tow n go package and at 60k fully build to our specifications, 750 a month is still more then I want to pay. And who the hell has 10 or 15k to just drop as a down payment. Vehicle prices are nuts. If I get a durango I'll stick with a gt plus I guess. 550 is way better.

[@cole147]

@@kuhndog-1196 I ran into the same issues so I ended up leasing an MDX from Acura for 490 a month with 0 down... msrp was 58900. Can't beat that lease, dodge all suck at leases.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Well, he’s saying in relation to an X5M or AMG. It’s about 30% less than those.

[@IndyAutoVlogger]

The more I watch videos on this SUV, the more I start to appreciate it. Now add the 392 and it’s an even easier sell. Great review, thanks guys!

[@saliston]

Oh she sounds mean. Not like that fake pipped in noise from the Raptor.

[@SoonerMikeD]

I’m loving that interior. The horizontal screen looks really nice.

[@MP_-ek8ij]

I have a 2021 RT and there’s nothing like that Hemi power! Smiles per galon! Great quick video !

[@screwgoogle3015]

Same, that thing is powerful

[@SteveLord]

I rented a Durango RT and it didn't hold a candle to my 2019 Flex Limited. Felt sluggish without turbos and Dodge doesn't even put adjustable pedals on it. Wife couldn't wait to get her Flex back. Also the OEM tires are trash. Triggered the traction control systems constantly because it slipped so much.

[@MP_-ek8ij]

@@SteveLord only one way to find out how sluggish it is, line them up lol! Also I prefer rear wheel drive vs fwd like on the flex unless you go with the awd limited trim if I recall

[@screwgoogle3015]

@@MP_-ek8ij exactly

[@MP_-ek8ij]

@@screwgoogle3015 yup!! Lol

[@EricEthier]

I bought a 2021 SRT 392 - didn't take the brakes package or the DVD package but got everything else including the Demonic red combined with the Interior upgrade group it looks amazing inside

[@mikehawk120]

A;most the same here, a 21 but with no demonic seat/moon roof or dvd. Got everything else though, even the 3 season tires. Got it used like 2 months ago with 700 miles for 75, not a bad deal.

[@steveng7200]

I bought a new one in 2018. 2.5 years and 40k miles later this has been a solid ride. Not much maintenance except for the routine stuff. The ride is a bit stiff. But I'd rather have that all day long than a sponge feel going into the corners hard with a 5500lb vehicle.

[@moserkm]

Agreed. Bought mine in Oct 17 and have 41k miles on it. Not a single problem yet.

[@mustangmike3830]

Great to hear, just bought our 2021 and love it so far!

[@datblue5.0]

Yo where's the 392 Pacifica? 😂

[@restless5996]

Too bad SRT I'd done and that would never happen

[@anotherrandomtexan25]

One day maybe lol with awd too!

[@codycarter9372]

Maybe a hellcat caravan

[@restless5996]

@@codycarter9372 the caravan was canceled

[@restless5996]

@Jihad Pack if they bring back the dart it would probably be hybrid or electric

[@sickjohnson]

Rough ride might have a little to do with the tires...Pirelli has been working on quieter tires maybe at the sacrifice to compliant? You didn't show the console were the drive selector used to be or how to change 4 wheel drive modes? Does the new Durango still have 4L?

[@andrewjacobson556]

I would want a firm tight suspension with the way this SUV is set up.. I'm sure it corners pretty good...

[@mmaaa4281]

Great job guys, thanks for the review. Молодцы 👍🏼

[@branjames8637]

Great video guys! I'm a michigander and couldn't have said it better than tommy,Michigan roads are pretty potholed out for sure! Awesome looking ride though.

[@RR-vf2bd]

Is this long term reliable truck?

[@jonathanchan2536]

If it was a new design I would strongly consider getting the Durango.

[@craigster1234]

13 city - 19 highway is exactly what the 4,100 lbs 2006 300C SRT8 with the 6.1 and 5 speed auto was rated at. So pretty good when you consider the extra power AND especially the extra weight of the Durango.

[@richardwray7619]

Tommy, seriously, people who buy that vehicle for the motor do not care about how pretty or how cutting edge the interior appears.

[@xfilecity]

I would love to get one but I've heard from several people that the water pumps are not reliable and break. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

[@askarpulatov3327]

greetings. tell me what is the fuel consumption of this engine?

[@sengsythao1896]

Imo, perfect family hauler! 😎👍

[@stephenmcdermott1242]

Looks mint bro!!

[@myharpoon1976]

1:35 "We're here at sea level just outside of Detroit". Roman, to what sea are you referring because Detroit is at an elevation of over 600'?

[@beowulfgrendel24]

Would really like to see a turbo 6. Yes I love my hemi but would like to see something new besides complete electric. Really like how Ford Integrated the gas and electric in the f150

[@kcp7042]

Still don’t understand why the 6.4 in the trucks has such low hp and torque when this has so much more. I understand that one is used for hauling stuff and one is used for hauling a**. But the 2500 has been stuck at 410/429 for so long!! Bump it up with some performance parts!! Then drop it into a 1500!!

[@calypojr]

Agreed

[@adamadams6740]

Tizz very cool!! I really like this body style it’s nice looking for me anyway

[@alekssvoi1209]

Canada watching 👍🏻. Monster hunter 👌🏻

[@josephbennett1401]

Great color! I have the grand Cherokee limited II in that color!

[@stevefridman]

Which color is that?

[@Weak_juan]

What a sound.

[@lakersuarez]

A 392 in a Ram Rebel would be good too.

[@K9Swift]

Yes it is, just got mine 😎

[@stevebarnes9694]

Where are you guys driving around in sport mode possibly that's why the ride was so stiff?

[@Ih8chew]

Not sure I’d consider this an “M hunter.” The X5 m501 is quite a bit quicker and a full fledged X5m is easily showing this thing it’s taillights all day. Still a decent value for what you’re paying though.

[@rondail5675]

Thanks Dodge/Stallantis! Love the dash and infotainment. If I buy a RAM, it will be the Rebel. A new designed Dakota would be even better.

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Stallantis

[@CPMUNSEY]

Is it all wheel drive?

[@rajmoney1575]

Yes 💀

[@chuckasarus]

That’s a better price then the new pickup trucks

[@shawnlogan2092]

You got a SRT 392 and saying the ride is too firm…get an RT or the base model. The reason I wanted the SRT is for the performance aspect.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Cool. Looking forward to the Wagoneer vids to come.

[@Hojjat98]

Finding a right car/pick up truck would be really hard without TFL.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

" and everything you need nothing you dont "

[@amartins02]

Maybe they've fixed the damn tail lights. About 75% of the Durango's, including mine, have had water leak into the LED tail lights burning out the lower portion. Costs $1000 to fix.

[@instrumentalbutler6754]

2014 with the track taillights and don’t have that problem

[@MustPassTruck]

Just because it is half the price of a BMW M car doesn't make it budget. It still costs as much as most people's house.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I still wanna see a mashup between the Durango Hellcat, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, and the Lamborghini Urus. I seem to recall each one has claimed to be the fastest SUV in the world at some point.

[@Gldn1017]

1st Track hawk if its prepped if not last, then Lamborghini over hellcat just cause traction and awd

[@RosaGarcia-bx4sk]

Durango won that race already

[@tryharder632]

Durango

[@Thermool]

Is the Durango getting a redesign? I have an RT and love it!

[@illumination357]

I hear it’s getting axed In a couple years

[@Rockcity-ho7lw]

Yes Durango news coming soon!!!

[@yorkchris10]

Merc G?

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! SRT characteristics.... :-)

[@duaneknight631]

Just traded in the 18 trackhawk for a 2021 Hellcat Durango.

[@speedRacer05]

Should be at least 505hp by now.

[@nicolaskuchta1072]

Now why won't they make a RAM 1500 SRT-392?

[@UncleSchvuntz20]

I love the SRT but I’m unfortunately from the Chicagoland area and everyone is stealing nice cars like this. Also that new RT with the TowNGo is a real bargain. 10-15k more for the 6.4 or save money and get the 5.7 with all the SRT parts 🤔 ?

[@markt8041]

It's a rotten shame that you don't want to buy a nice vehicle because some dirtbag might steal it. You can thank your soft-on-crime mayor an so-called prosecuting attorney for that.

[@krasnaludek298]

The interior has been improved. Too big of a vehicle for my taste, but people with a lot of kids and gear might go for it.

[@sickjohnson]

I have an older one, I never found it too big...but that is definitely a personal thing for sure. To me it seems to have a lot of interior room for the exterior volume. Maybe twice in 4 years I had any size issues in the city, with like parking. I can manage a full size van or truck down town to with not too many challenges though, parking can be tight with the full sizes, but the Durango almost a non issue. I have over 400,000 Km/ 250,000 miles on mine and it has the 3.6L V6 5 spd @ 23mpg highway; no doubt the 8 spd gets even better mileage.

[@Chadryanclark]

Tommy.... X7 has been out over a year and an X8 is in the works. No worries, American muscle wins all day and may even hold their value better than the German luxury brands!

[@MATRIX9905]

my friend peaked at 490hp bone stock in IL and 37 degrees

[@jsboening]

Wish they’d carry the dash over to the jeep srt

[@aquanb93]

I hear they're bringing back a 392 dart!

[@Bigsteve_392]

I love mine...

[@paulmadkow9143]

Wow. TFL don't pack lite. 🤣🤣🤣

[@philharris4504]

“Budget” BMW hunter for “only” 70 grand. That’s all. Just 70 grand....for a friggin’ Durango.

[@djimenez1877]

Lmao a 75k truck being referred to as a “ budget “anything is hilarious. That’s more than most Americans make in a year

[@michaelerzuah1105]

TFL seems to have a very good relationship with Dodge. But Ford... Story for the gods

[@colbydainiak1074]

This new fish-eye lens is not working for you guys

[@mach51]

You can tell the difference when you pop the hood...you could loudly hear the clunkiness...my X5M not so much...

[@michaelhorner4011]

You can get a nice BMW X5 for 70k .... not as big as the Duango ..... but it matches many of the 392's performance .

[@entreptiles]

And BMW’s quality definitely surpass Dodge’s.

[@infernoking7504]

Just get a 2000 erra explorer with the 4.6 v8 add some mods boom faster

[@Fr33man1988]

Only 475 hp?

[@dcar7446]

I don't necessarily think the 392 durango is a budget vehicle but it is attainable with a big down payment and good credit $70k+ is a lot of money

[@zelenizub2036]

Or wait 4 years and get it for 20k.

[@dcar7446]

@@zelenizub2036 true yeah after 4 years it'll drop to about $35k but it won't be quite the same as buying it new but I get you

[@D1ldoShwaggins]

@@zelenizub2036 doubtful. 2018s with 100k miles are going for 50K and with the killing off of the hemi these are going to hold their value.

[@jasonpereira4544]

Think the 400HP armada is a better buy. And for less than total cost of the srt get a supercharger put on it

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Yes, I often cross shop the two ffs. So no one over there can title a video without throwing in random cars

[@Alviniscute]

if BMW shoppers had a little intuition, they probably would cross-shop. But they buy only for the BMW badge, and pay for it too

[@synex5358]

Not taking no M cars. M lites possibly. But M’s? 😬

[@lastnamefirstname520]

4,7 sec 0-100? A 2.0 liter 4cyl TSI VW Golf R kicks it’s ass then...... Not to mention a 2.0 liter 4 cyl A45S AMG.... This has nothing to do in the league of the X5M Competition or a GLE63s AMG

[@moserkm]

4.7 is off. FCA advertises 4.4 and there are reports of 4.1ish (mostly stock). I have personally gapped a Golf R and I'm at 7k feet in elevation. As for the X5M and AMGs, yes they are quicker by a few tenths. But they are also $40k more expensive which is the whole point they are trying (but unsuccessfully) to make. The Hellcat Durango will smoke the Germans and still $20k cheaper. But back to your original comment, being within a few tenths does get you in the league.

[@lastnamefirstname520]

@@moserkm unfortunately I have to agree with you, fair points made! : ) Out of curiosity, have you ever timed a 60 to 120 in yours? Or a 1/4 mile? And dont missinderstand I do like this SUV, just felt it was a bit of an exaggeration from Roman’s side.

[@davidn5861]

That Durango is beautiful 😍.

[@Bald1bearded2]

Damn $70,000 though sheesh

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

I have the durango citadel and I love the interior on that.

[@zachc1297]

Neighbor has a nice white one. Great in a straight line, but spirited driving on anything with a curve is sketchy.

[@slipknotron1626]

Why not just use a 392 challenger or charger and not weight over 5000lbs?

[@quevogreen]

The challenger and charger with driver and full tank are just under 5000lbs too lol

[@The101Point1]

4.4 0 to 60

[@moserkm]

Very disappointed with this video. You claim this is an "M Hunter". Then the only thing you mentioned about the "M" is that it's much more expensive. Seems like you didn't have a plan going into this video. You didn't know the towing capacity, you didn't mention too many of the features, didn't prove it's worthy of competing with an "M", nor did you give any reasons to consider this over the "M". I usually like your videos but recently they seem to be moving away from details towards generalizations. As a 392 Durango owner, I was really interested in watching this but felt underwhelmed. I hope you take this as constructive criticism and do a more thorough job in the future.

[@charlescummings2205]

Yeah me too

[@entreptiles]

Agreed!

[@davidn5861]

Now that Stellantis cut off the SRT division, I wonder what will happen with the legendary Dodge V8 engines. 🤔

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Realistically speaking the legendary Dodge V8 engines have been gone for 50 yrs with the exception of the HC 6.2 L

[@MariuszChr]

If you really need 3 row... yes... But for 20k less you can have Charger Scat Pack Wide Body which is far more bad ass.

[@sintoten3049]

If FCA decided to make it AWD.. a lot of people would buy it

[@MariuszChr]

@@sintoten3049 why? Badass car needs RWD

[@sintoten3049]

@@MariuszChr Because I live in NYC that’s why...

[@MariuszChr]

@@sintoten3049 I don't understand. I saw in TV that you have paved roads out there. Snow? I live in Michigan and pass stuck "awd" cars...

[@sintoten3049]

@@MariuszChr oh don’t let that shit on tv fool you buddy.... I can 100% say NYC has the absolute worst roads I’ve seen RWD drivers spin out I’m the summer on the belt parkway

[@Suction_]

70 grand? This bodystyle has been out for years. Sure they've made improvements, but still, that's alot of cash

[@Gldn1017]

That motor with a blower will be a track hawk and Lamborghini eater

[@quevogreen]

I understand my 335i isn't stock but man the tractor trailer size gaps I give to 392s is laughable I can't even imagine the gap I would put on the SUV lol🤣

[@hds8182]

I understand my redeye isnt stock but man the football fields i put on 335i’s is laughable. Cant imagine if i was running nitrous. (Btw i used to have a stage 2 fbo e85 2016 340i🤣

[@Ballista762]

There is no normal size vehicle within SRT.

[@rossmarlin4947]

It was smoke those cars lol

[@mikecloeter4780]

C’mon man

[@s9779]

This is a bit of a stretch guys. my x3mc can put this car in the rear view pretty easily and can swap wins with track hawks

[@illumination357]

Right..

[@sintoten3049]

That’s completely false

[@s9779]

@@sintoten3049 how do you figure

[@entreptiles]

I agree with you! Btw, I own a 2019 M5. #BeastModeWinner

[@Gldn1017]

Hawks only good on prepped surface or at a roll 55+mph anything else they slip at all gears

[@entreptiles]

BMW M hunter?! Lol. Yeah right. 🤣😏

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Agreed. Bring My Wallet pos don't hold a candle to a mopar

[@entreptiles]

@@Welcometofacsistube Spoken like a true hater. But do you own any high performance mopar products? I actually own 3 brand new vehicles (including a Ram Limited) shown on my channel and have owned several mopar products in the past (including and SRT). ☑️

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@entreptiles oh don't worry about me, son. I assure you mine is bigger

[@jlsgarage872]

My moms 2012 Pentastar Durango only gets about 17 so don't be too disappointed

[@ronprice6543]

Why can't we get this engine in a Ram 1500?

[@buzzfeedright4154]

Wondered that for years, a short bed reg cab with a 6.4 would be crazy, but they probably think it would take too many sales away from their higher margin products, where a guy would buy a charger and a ram 1500 instead of just a 1500.

[@ATH_Berkshire]

So your big German would use less fuel and leave it for dead in the twisty stuff, but hay look at the 0-60 time. Wow they sure bank on there being a lot of stupid customers.

[@zelenizub2036]

If you want a sports car you don't buy overpriced mini van.

[@elie955eai]

Firstt! And btw I love the Durango, it aged like fine wine

[@michaelv6870]

74 is a lot of cash for a Dodge. Besides, it does no compete with the X5M. More with an X5M50i. About the same money. And that 50i is going to leave this one in the dust. PS: I`m no Dodge hater, I own a Charger Hellcat. I think the RT with the TNG package is the sweet spot.

[@hubpaq]

Durango srt quarter mile time 12,7 at 106. X5m 50i= 12.4 at 111 , leave in the dust not realy

[@lifescansdarkly]

It's "affordable" if you were ready to buy an X5 M before your Tesla stock took a dip.

[@stevenhugley4025]

PUT THIS POWERPLANT IN THE 1500!!!

[@choosumfat]

That exhaust sound....oh god, i'm getting wet.

[@1152Smooth]

😂yo dad cool

[@charlescummings2205]

The Durango is not a real competition for the Germans. It has the performance but not the comfort.

[@invalidusername_5101]

Those German cars overdo it, so many unnecessary features .

[@burtronomaniac]

Little man wears a helmet. 😂😂😂.

[@SamKhan-rd4rs]

Wagoner is confirmed great....

[@standingtall712]

Sadly SRT has been disbanded.

[@ghostlegit]

No it hasn't. They just split apart but they still will make srt and rt

[@friday1941]

Probably falls apart and has problems like a BMW too. Nice ride though!