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2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

This muscled-up SUV has some substantial distinctions compared to the previously Challengers and Chargers we’ve checked out, which include all-wheel drive and three-row seating. Nevertheless, again when we took a spin in that to start with Hellcat, it by no means occurred to us we’d ultimately see the blown Hemi in a Durango.

Like other Hellcats, Durango runs the now-acquainted 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V-8. Listed here it is rated at 710 hp and 645 pound-ft of torque. The engine mates to a hefty-obligation 8HP95 eight-speed computerized transmission. Dodge claims the 8700-pound tow ranking is larger than that of any other 3-row SUV.

Exterior visual appearance intently follows that of the returning Durango SRT 392 with a useful hood scoop, rocker “aero” extensions, and colour-matched wheel-lip moldings. Hellcat-only touches include a one of a kind wheel design and style, certain grille configuration with much larger openings, a two-piece front splitter, and Hellcat emblems. All Durango SRTs operate Pirelli Scorpion Zero 295/45ZR20 all-period functionality tires. Pirelli P-Zero 3-period gumballs in the identical sizing are an more $595.

Durangos welcome an up-to-date interior for 2021. Highlights contain a new Challenger-encouraged dashboard design, new console, and revised upper panels on the entrance doorways. There is also a new 10.1-inch touchscreen showcasing Uconnect 5 infotainment. Both equally SRT designs get a new flat-bottom functionality steering wheel with flappy paddles—Hellcat features an SRT logo highlighted with purple backlighting on the hub. Drivers will also be seeing red when they watch the gauges. Heated and ventilated entrance seats have embroidered Hellcat logos. Upholstery is in suede and Nappa leather. Laguna leather-based in Black and Demonic Crimson is optional, as is upgraded sprint trim with accent stitching.

Foundation price with place is $82,490. Creation started off February 4, 2021, and deliveries commenced in the spring. Full U.S.-marketplace production is predicted to be close to 2000 units.

Our office environment mates at Shopper Guideline evaluated a Durango Hellcat that stickered for $89,665. Beyond the predicted gasp-inducing acceleration, positives provided impressively robust Brembo brakes and crisp-for-a-5700-pound-SUV managing. The relaxed interior and muscular seems to be have been also appreciated. Downsides involved a choppy journey, an exhaust observe that was possibly as well well known, and noticed 10.4-mpg fuel financial state.

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Execs:

• Dodge suggests Durango SRT Hellcat will only be manufactured for the 2021 product
calendar year. We never know if this is the current Durango’s very last hurrah or if Dodge
presently has a little something in the is effective to best it.

• In accordance to Dodge, Durango Hellcat operates zero-to-60 mph in 3.5 seconds,
covers the quarter mile in 11.5, and has a leading velocity of 180 mph. Incredibly,
Durango is a few tenths more rapidly to 60 mph and only three tenths slower at
the dragstrip than the 2015 Challenger Hellcat.

Drawbacks:

• Visuals are not radically distinctive than a ’21 Durango SRT 392 that starts off
at $18,000 fewer.

We suppose it was only a matter of time right before Dodge released a Hellcat variation of their very long-working Durango SUV. In contrast to pricier functionality SUVS from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Dodge boasts far more energy along with a bigger entire body that has far more cargo area and 3-row seating.

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