2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Plus

　　

2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　, rating written byReese CountsAssociate Manager, Vehicle Testing and Operations

　　Rex Tokeshi-Torres has worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years. Rex is a vehicle testing technician and photographer at zzdcar and is responsible for coordinating vehicle testing and logistics, organizing data, and capturing photos for the site and social media. He has written over 100 vehicle-related articles and has rated, tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. He has also contributed content to Autobytel, Autotrader, Automobile, the Associated Press and DSport along with various motorsport teams. His affinity with cars started because of Hot Wheels and his love of modifying cars. He occasionally drives Subarus.

　　The long-running Dodge Durango enters another year with relatively few changes. This three-row SUV was introduced more than a decade ago, and while it's had a number of updates over the years, Dodge's biggest model is growing a bit long in the tooth. Fuel economy is lackluster, and many of the latest technology features that are helpful for families aren't available on the Durango. But if you want an old-school vibe to your three-row SUV, the Durango will come across as a champ. Its available V8 engine provides plenty of power for towing, and the available SRT and SRT Hellcat versions ramp up the power and performance even more.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Plus 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$332/mo  for Durango SRT Hellcat Plus

　　Durango SRT Hellcat Plus

　　SRT Hellcat Plus 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A) (Most Popular) - $100,095 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Top competitors to the Durango include the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade twins, the Honda Pilot, the recently introduced Mazda CX-90 and all-new Toyota Grand Highlander. Those vehicles all feel much more modern than the Durango with better in-car tech, driver aids and overall comfort. Check out the zzdcar Expert Rating below to learn more about the 2024 Dodge Durango.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　8.0

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the Durango SRT Hellcat drive? The Durango SRT Hellcat is one of the fastest SUVs you can buy. The Durango we tested weighed a beefy 5,567 pounds. And yet it rocketed from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds at our test track. That's as quick as high-output sport coupes including Dodge's own Challenger Hellcat and similar to the acceleration times of high-end performance SUVs such as the BMW X5 M. Yet the Durango is also well mannered in everyday driving. Braking performance is strong and smooth day to day.

　　Steering and handling are decent for a vehicle of this size and weight, but there are limits. The lack of feedback from the steering, in particular, makes it tricky to hustle this big SUV around turns with full confidence. But overall the SRT Hellcat is a riot to drive.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Durango SRT Hellcat? The seats in the Durango for all positions are roomy and comfortable. The first and second rows offer a good amount of legroom, while the third row can easily hold larger kids or even average-size adults on long road trips. The climate control works well with adequate airflow for all three rows.

　　The Durango SRT Hellcat's ride, however, leaves a bit to be desired. While tolerable, it lacks the plushness of your typical family-style SUV. Road noise is omnipresent, and so is the sound of the engine (but that could be a welcome thing). The exhaust note is intoxicating when you stomp on the gas.

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