2019 Dodge Durango SRT – Interior, Exterior Design & Test Drive Pasadena California 2018

2019 Dodge Durango SRT – Interior, Exterior Design & Test Drive
The third-generation Dodge Durango launched for the 2011 model year and received a facelift for the 2014 model year. Last year, Dodge added a wild SRT version packing 485 horsepower. For 2019, Dodge is reshuffling some packages on the three-row SUV and tweaking the look of the GT trim so it looks more like the sporty R/T and SRT versions. There are also some new wheel designs and three new exterior colors. A trailer-brake controller is now included with the towing package and blind-spot monitoring is now offered as a standalone option on all trim levels. Whichever Dodge Durango you pick, you’ll enjoy a roomy, well-equipped SUV with lots of style and muscle.
The Durango offers three powertrains, all backed up by an eight-speed automatic transmission. Dodge likes to refer to the Durango as a three-row version of its Charger muscle car, and indeed, the Durango has more powerful engines than many of its direct rivals — at the expense of fuel efficiency.
The entry-level engine is a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 rated for 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It’s standard on the SXT, GT and Citadel models. With rear-wheel drive, it delivers EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 miles per gallon city and 26 mpg highway, while all-wheel-drive versions are rated at 18/25 mpg. This engine can tow a maximum of 6,200 pounds.
The next step up is to a 5.7-liter V8 good for 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet. It’s standard on the Durango R/T and an option on the luxurious Citadel spec. Fuel economy is rated at 14 mpg city and 22 mpg highway with rear- or all-wheel drive. The V8 also boosts the Durango’s tow rating to 7,400 pounds with AWD or 7,200 pounds with RWD.
The final, and perhaps most exciting, engine option is a 6.4-liter V8. Reserved for the Durango SRT, which receives commensurate chassis and braking upgrades, the engine serves up a hearty 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Available only with all-wheel drive, this powertrain rockets the Durango SRT to 60 miles per hour in a sports-car-like 4.4 seconds. Unsurprisingly, there’s a penalty at the gas pump. You’ll need to use premium fuel and will see EPA ratings of just 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. On the other hand, the Durango SRT’s tow rating climbs to 8,700 pounds.