2015 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop - TestDriveNow.com Review by Auto Critic Steve Hammes

2015 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop - TestDriveNow.com Review by Auto Critic Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

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TESTDRIVENOW.COM review of the 2015 Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop AWD by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $51,260. If you’re looking for a ride with big-time attitude, this is it. testdrivenow.com/2015-dodge-du...
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@doesntmatter3068 3 жыл бұрын

I got an 2015 R/T (Black) loaded with a moon roof, the DVD player has never be turn on!. Before i left the dealer with it, I put down the 3rd row seats.....5 years later, their still down. 1 week after I got this, I had all the windows blacked out..and put 7" black star on the backs and rear windows, you wouldn't believe how many drivers slam on the brakes thinking I'm a cop...LOL As of today, 4/03.2021, less then 35k miles on her. She going up for sale soon, as I am retiring and moving abroad.

@110ydberry 9 жыл бұрын

I need the Durango R/T in my life

@jbarringer123 6 жыл бұрын

I've had the '15 Durango RT for two years and have had zero problems, except for a turn signal that went out. Mine has a sunroof and all wheel drive. It will do some light off-roading also. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's so comfortable and handles great. I highly recommend!

@collinkasten1876 10 ай бұрын

Still have it? How’s it been? Love to hear it

@marcusjnewtonz28 10 ай бұрын

Id also like an update to your original comment. The 2015 Durango is a pretty good value for the money right now

@collinkasten1876 10 ай бұрын

@@marcusjnewtonz28 I have a 2015 r/t love it more everytime I drive it. Got it with 57k miles just hit 71k only had to change rear brakes so far. My baby

@marcusjnewtonz28 10 ай бұрын

@@collinkasten1876 thanks man. They seem to run a little less expensive than the Grand Cherokee too which is damn near the exact same car.

@happynow01 5 жыл бұрын

We purchased a used 2017 R/T AWD a few months ago.... amazing, just amazing! The only design issue so far, as all cars have them, is the brakes. My front rotors were replaced when we bought it, courtesy of dealer. 10k miles later and they are warped again... def need brembo brakes update. The Durango is amazing. If you don’t want to spend this much... get the v6, it’s a very capable engine with hp close to the hemi and better mpg! Dodge did good on this ride!

@nonveganpagan 9 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012, love it to pieces. Can't wait to see what comes out when I'm ready to get an upgrade. This is just gorgeous for sure!

@8000RPMS 9 жыл бұрын

i was a hard core japanese car person…..to me there was nothing better than toyota or honda…..until, my gorgeus, wife, pushed me into change….i test drove all the 3row mid size SUV's. Durango was my option, still hesitating because of american cars reputation. but its been almost 1 1/2 with my durango, and i've had ZERO problems, solid as a rock, and looks that make the japanese cars, pee there drain plugs. I 100% satisfied with Durango. Great SUV

@severebrutalized 7 жыл бұрын

Hello there, may I know how the car is holding up since you posted this comment? I am heavily considering this car as well but very worried about its long term reliability compared to the two Toyotas we have at home. Thanks.

@8000RPMS 7 жыл бұрын

hi there...yes i had my durango almost 4 years now, and no problems at all. just took a 1400 round trip and trust me when i say, the car was LOADED....4 adults 2 kids, a TON of stuff inside, and a THULE box on top loaded with about 120 pounds....did crazy mountain high roads and also extreme hot weather, and the Durango was flawless. i really think Chrysler did a good job in this SUV.

@waynem7395 4 жыл бұрын

@@8000RPMS how was your gas mileage on the trip? Do you have the RT? I have in my head that the V8 hemi can do better than the V6 in gas mileage on the highway.

@8000RPMS 4 жыл бұрын

@@waynem7395 YES RT MODEL....I WAS SURPRISED I WAS GETTING 20-22 IN THE HIGHWAY. THEN I STARTED HAMMERING IT...IT DROPPED TO 18ISH MPH ON THE HIGHWAY

@waynem7395 4 жыл бұрын

@@8000RPMS Thank you

@djbrs 9 жыл бұрын

Best review of the Durango I've seen yet - thanks! Am definitely getting the R/T (even though I don't "need" it). The only thing I've noticed that's kind of weird in looking at all the local car dealer stock is I hardly ever see sunroofs on the R/T models.

@megatronsean9987 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. This vehicle is growing on me. If I go SUV this will probably be my choice.

@adolforeyes9766 8 жыл бұрын

All it needs its a sunroof and its perfect😎

@butterz4057 7 жыл бұрын

its an option

@Jackson40SW 9 жыл бұрын

Steve, your reviews are the best!

@Hazwaste63 6 жыл бұрын

I was sold about 5 minutes into a test drive. Great value versus other SUVs with good towing capacity.

@richieb6970 2 жыл бұрын

My friend has one put 332k miles still strong just regular maintenance it still has same factory shocks

@Alkemu11 9 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore this Durango! It's perfect.

@alexandervestal947 9 жыл бұрын

I am buying one starting next week I can't wait to drive it

@warrior9007 6 жыл бұрын

was the last thing alexader said after making the purchase.Hhe has been working at mcdonalds non stop. legend has it hes still making payments.

@PanthersForce 9 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to getting my own soon.

@laheniesuperman5354 8 жыл бұрын

I had to get me a black top pack RT hell yeah ,I love it bad ass

@YODAddyLIVE 7 жыл бұрын

So long story short the wife loved doing a long 6 hour road trip in my Challenger over her Ford Edge and when we borrowed a friends older 2008 Durango, she loved the 3rd row and also long drive comfort. That has lead us to comparing the latest Explorer against the latest Durango. Wondering if you'll ever do a comparison video?

@nukesaway4806 9 жыл бұрын

Kids! Knock it off in the 3rd row. That's it , release the headrests.

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

ha!!!

@devinfindlay1362 9 жыл бұрын

😂😂 My mom has this car 2014 tho and she has fun with that feature

@jkee6146 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve: Fantastic review; you make it look easy. Your video prompted me to go for a test drive... darn you! Now how can I convince my wife to opt for the Durango R/T over the minivan! We're the same age (with kids), I'm sure you have the same problem. Cheers! And keep up the fantastic reviews :)

@nukesaway4806 9 жыл бұрын

J Kee I'm not Steve.

@DUNGSTA 9 жыл бұрын

Nukes Away lol

@PranavAbrahamVarikad 9 жыл бұрын

Just bought it. Hemi 5.7 l v8. Petrol engine. Great car

@Integratedcraig 9 жыл бұрын

Another great review Steve! Thank You!!

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MrSixxshooter 9 жыл бұрын

Nice truck ! Great review !! Thanks Steve

@iiraiyen 5 жыл бұрын

Ima get this just to slap people wit the headrests

@dbz0412 8 жыл бұрын

now I can punish my kids with just the push of a button and the headrest pops in the head

@silvanaarellano2839 8 жыл бұрын

This literally made me laugh out loud :D thanks!

@johndaniellezanatta6080 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Ik 3 yrs you posted this but omfg I DO THIS ALL THE TIME😂 haha “you mouthing back!? To tired for school WAKE UP! Jk they laugh n usually my teen that does it

@kimmiecochran 4 жыл бұрын

Super god Goku I literally just did this to my daughter while exploring the settings!😂😂

@IAutoEnthusiast 9 жыл бұрын

Love the Durango Steve. Great review.

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@BonAppetit-zp2tu 7 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!

@19177vmo 9 жыл бұрын

This a nice suv but I love the mágnum style do you think is comming back with new charger front face?

@lovelysandra2124 2 жыл бұрын

I need the Durango R/T in my life

@loumason6120 2 жыл бұрын

ME TOO

@jaann65 2 жыл бұрын

I just brought today LOVE IT💕 Literally the suv of the charger

@loumason6120 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaann65 year and price?

@RyBegz44 8 жыл бұрын

So happy I ended up getting the R/T. White with the blacktop package looks sick. Only thing I question is why doesn't the Durango I have come with the DVD players. Literally everything on this video is the same except for that. But again, I couldn't be happier!

@MrVara411 8 жыл бұрын

We got ours just 2 weeks ago. What a great vehicle! So comfortable, so much torque... it really pulls! We did make sure to get ours with the rear entertainment system and it's awesome but the BluRay player takes up a lot of storage space in the center console. If you want it you can still add an aftermarket system...? Enjoy, from a fellow R/T owner! :)

@vanessa5622 7 жыл бұрын

ima copy u buy mine going to come with the blueray ent

@MrVara411 7 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Guzman Enjoy! We lucked out and found one at our local CarMax with it. If you do an online search there are very, very few models with captain's chairs and the BluRay entertainment system. Cheers!

@PradigyMusicman 8 жыл бұрын

good review

@chancesalyer9801 9 жыл бұрын

I love it, it looks Angry!

@mjmiller1026 9 жыл бұрын

This is it! My new ManVan

@delvinchandler 9 жыл бұрын

I want one really bad my magnum is pretty awesome I like dodge right now.

@wutdafeezy 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect time to buy and RT as now the seats have Mopar logo on it instead and getting blacktop in the new RTs means the mirrors come black too which for me sucks. The older blacktops still had the mirrors be the same color as the car.

@kingniazy4061 8 жыл бұрын

I like and love dodge duorango and I have one

@joetarlos 6 жыл бұрын

How does The Dodge Durango R/T do in the snow with the AWD option???

@thomastalks3841 9 жыл бұрын

Hey, Just a wee message to say that I enjoy your car reviews greatly :) One quick question though, do you know how Dodge gets soo little power from such a big engine? :(

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

Thomas Dobie Thanks. Don't ask the Hellcat that question ;-)

@TheFlippintv 9 жыл бұрын

Great review I'm gonna check the Durango out

@mavricxx 7 жыл бұрын

I LOVE my Durango, there are a couple things that bother me though. First, there's no way to check the transmission fluid in the engine bay, second that knob to change gears is annoying! I wish they would've put the shifter from the Challenger in it's place. Third, the rear view mirror feels too small for the size of the vehicle and it creates a lot of blind sports. I bought a longer mirror at an auto parts store and it made a hell of a difference. Fourth, the steering wheel, although nice looking and feels nice to the touch it feels a tad small for a truck. They are trying to make it feel like a sports car when it's an SUV, not cool Dodge! Finally, I have the 2wd version and in the winter the rear slips out a lot! I wish I would have bought the AWD version because of this and Dodge really needs to do something about the traction control on this car 2wd version because it sucks. I just wish they made an offroad version that sits higher with the V8 and A/T tires. This would make this truck so much better.

@josiaevans Жыл бұрын

The Citadel and SXT sit about a half inch higher than the GT and RT. In the grand scheme of things, all wheel drive is only fractionally more expensive, like a thousand or two at the most, so at $40-50k that's not going to change your payments all that much really. Looks like your comment was 6 that's ago, so you probably don't have that truck anymore, but if you still do, it probably came with the Goodyear forterta, which explains it, but I recommend replacing them with the best continental high performance all season you can get. You'll be blown away; you may not even need AWD at that point unless it's REALLY snowy or icy where you are regularly.

@estebanjulioricardomontoya6168 7 жыл бұрын

I do not like that remote gear change. It was a deal breaker. Guess I'll look more into the Tahoe now

@markmarshall39 8 жыл бұрын

how about a hellcat Durango, anybody?

@marcusgambino1681 8 жыл бұрын

I like the way you're thinking but no

@joshuamancil5342 7 жыл бұрын

Luckily, Dodge has granted us the SRT durango.

@justind6983 3 жыл бұрын

There is now a Hellcat Durango :)

@MatthewSerta1 7 жыл бұрын

HID low beam? What does that mean for High beam?

@IowaPorkChop 6 жыл бұрын

WANT!

@Doomer6969 6 жыл бұрын

what color is showed in this video?

@440CRF250x 8 жыл бұрын

kinda want one for some reason..

@ace-x6m 8 жыл бұрын

If only they'd went back to the Gen 1 body it would be a definite buy for me lol

@casperbg60 9 жыл бұрын

Which is better: jeep grand cherokee srt8, or Dodge Durango?

@TyeWills 9 жыл бұрын

They should make a version with small the power but little of the fancy interior. Knock 20 grand off and I'm all in.

@dustindeschamps4690 9 жыл бұрын

The sxt v6?

@danielwlyles 9 жыл бұрын

I see the exhaust still sounds aweful! The one thing that annoys me about my '14 R/T awd is the stupid ricer sounding exhaust when it shifts gears. It's actually very embarrassing when it shifts. You can hear it in this video but the clip changes very quickly almost covering it up.

@lawrencebernal8872 9 жыл бұрын

This would be the soccer moms truck for us dads...

@EffDinero8 9 жыл бұрын

A "real man's" SUV!

@nickbalderson5300 8 жыл бұрын

U mean the BOF ones those a "real man's SUV"

@TV-fd8ve 9 жыл бұрын

я влюбился в эту машину

@Freddie330 9 жыл бұрын

Steve, I'm about to buy a new car on the next two months and I really need your recommendations about it. What's the best car for a 27 years old single ? I'm confused between "Cadillac ATS, Dodge Charger R/T, Dodge Durango R/T and GMC Sierra SLT Z71"

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

OK, this is me at 42, married and with a kid: Durango, Charger, Sierra, ATS. And now, this is me at 27 and single: ATS, Charger, Durango, Sierra.

@Freddie330 9 жыл бұрын

TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Thanks Steve, you are the BEST reviewer on KZfaq :)

@charlescummings2205 9 жыл бұрын

I love it but can we please get an SRT package. Dodge is heading in the right direction

@LC-sr9jf 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@DmitriySFPozTV 9 жыл бұрын

Супер Джип! Класс!

@ratchet219 9 жыл бұрын

2015 and still no panoramic roof option?

@stephenperry9425 9 жыл бұрын

I wished I lived in America you have better cars/trucks than we have in the UK.

@tungol00 9 жыл бұрын

But you guys have better sports or performance cars/hatchbacks.

@xMuShAdDx 9 жыл бұрын

tungol00 ...and UK residents have the ability to import any vehicle they want from around the world. We can't import shit, unless it is over 25 years old or already sold in the U.S.

@erickilfeather6827 9 жыл бұрын

Are they really discontinuing the Durango after 2015 model year?

@bobbyb608 8 жыл бұрын

Cause they suck

@13lok1 8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Kilfeather its creating too much competition for the grand cherokee

@garrettbainbridge1954 7 жыл бұрын

nope. i just bought a 2016 rt. n the 2017 are on the lot now

@badpingmcsgpvp6598 8 жыл бұрын

Beats audio...no

@BlueSPARTAN97 7 жыл бұрын

BadPing | MCSG & PVP Uh.. Yes

@Dezeau 9 жыл бұрын

This thing is asking for the 3.0 ecodiesel

@aujla7564 8 жыл бұрын

nah the cummins

@jacure123 9 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the srt8 version. I can't believe dodge is still sticking with 360hp when the ram 1500 has 390 with the same engine.lol

@metalmanjakson01 8 жыл бұрын

a good programmer should fix that, they did that so you can run 87 octane without spark knock. they used to dumb down the old 5.9l v8 for the very same reason.

@EvanderSmart 9 жыл бұрын

This vehicle has never sold well, but I'm sure it is a much better vehicle than the Ford Explorer. The Explorers seats are too low and are horrible in their lack of support. Feels like a minivan with four doors.

@jakey20022 5 жыл бұрын

Anybody have an RT Durango ??

@RealtimeReviews613 9 жыл бұрын

I admit dodge had some cool features and options to make their cars look modified but their reliably and gas mileage in this thing is awful!

@Bmackins94 9 жыл бұрын

The Tahoe is better on gas

@ChristopherWalkenPUA 9 жыл бұрын

I agree, I really like the look and features of the V8 Duragos, but dodge is always at the bottom of the list in terms of reliability.

@BTC909 9 жыл бұрын

Before 3yr. or 36K is up be sure to shop online for a Dodge Manufacture warranty. Dump it right before it hits 100K miles. I owned Chrysler's and Dodge's and currently have a Dodge & I am well aware of the money pit tendencies.

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

Christopher .WalkenPNW No doubt Chrysler Group has some major dependability issues: All of their brands fall at the bottom of the industry with Fiat being the absolute worst.

@76carmel 9 жыл бұрын

Consumer Reports had the Durango as one of the few (maybe only) Chrysler vehicle(s) that was on the recommended list.

@xxthehuskycaboosexx 9 жыл бұрын

Durango hellcat kinda rolls off the tongue(not really) , what do you think Steve, will it ever happen?

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

At least an SRT version should be considered for the next gen model...assuming there is one.

@FinestInstinct 9 жыл бұрын

TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes hey Steve, may I ask how you got the R/T heated and ventilated seats? On dodge's website you can have either R/T badge heated seats or their premium nappa leather heated and ventilated seats not both. Here, it looks like you have both. How?? Thank you very much!

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

FinestInstinct It's part of a package with Nappa leather with Axis II perforated Nappa leather insert seats with ventilated front seats with red or black accent stitching & R/T embroidery

@FinestInstinct 9 жыл бұрын

TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes thank you for the quick reply and information. Subscribed. Great review btw keep it up.

@Ih8chew 7 жыл бұрын

Steve Hamm looks like an older version of Saabkyle04

@stevehammes 7 жыл бұрын

You're not the first one to say that.

@vince5094 8 жыл бұрын

I just bought it.. I had a jeep .. will see....

@badimpulses17 9 жыл бұрын

To bad they don't make a smaller version maybe the size of a lezus rx350.

@tommydiaz9325 9 жыл бұрын

They Do. It's called a Journey lol

@seanhiggity 9 жыл бұрын

It's also called a Grand Cherokee

@zurazura7028 9 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@RealtimeReviews613 9 жыл бұрын

I find it funny that the "black top" editions don't even have a black top lol

@OGsneakerhead81 9 жыл бұрын

Some do have a blacktop. My neighbor has a white one with a blacktop

@voodoodiecast 9 жыл бұрын

***** Yup just like Steve said, a post apocalyptic look. Probably the best looking SUV ever.

@xMuShAdDx 9 жыл бұрын

It is called "blacktop" not "black top" Two different words with two completely different meanings. Blacktop(one word) = asphalt. You get a lot of black trim elements in an SUV that is meant to stay on-road. If it was actually named black top (two words) then that would signal a literal black top, but Dodge doesn't use that term. It is a separate option called "black painted roof."

@user-vi2ms3hp1t 4 жыл бұрын

شنو السعر من الشركه

@wizards91 8 жыл бұрын

American SUVs look weird, like modified trucks unlike Japanese SUVs which are the real deal for all terrains.

@mikeleib1211 9 жыл бұрын

#Dodge #Durango R/T black at Dick Scott Dodge

@BarrocoGrill 9 жыл бұрын

PLEASE!!!!! STAY AWAY from this vehicle, I loved the bad ass look and the spaciousness of my new 2015 Dodge Durango. however I haven't had this car even 4 months and I am already on a 4th check engine light and 5th visit to the dealer and Chrysler is giving me the run around. the car looks bad ass but unfortunately is a Lemon. STAY AWAY

@TheNugler 7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Dodge but you just got a real Lemon car, they aren't all like that

@stevenw354 7 жыл бұрын

TheNugler that sucks

@metalmanjakson01 8 жыл бұрын

Beats!? what the fuck happened to the Alpine!?

@gearhart0steve 5 жыл бұрын

This guy has a "radio" voice. Seriously, have you done commercials?

@stevehammes 5 жыл бұрын

No. But I'm taking all offers!

@EsenbekAliev_ 8 жыл бұрын

those headlights look like eBay cheap knock offs with LEDs ... meh

@srebrnykot4523 6 жыл бұрын

miodzio

@ninorusso5562 8 жыл бұрын

Ma perché voi due di origine italiane non scrivete in italiano ? july vecchio e Gambino ? E perché la dodge Durango non vende la scocca alla lancia o al alfa romeo ? e voi due di origine italiana Gambino e Vecchio di quali città venite in origine .

@BTC909 9 жыл бұрын

The Durango won't be around much longer.

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

Looks like at least another 3 years.

@anthonygonzaga7996 9 жыл бұрын

TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes I have seen online that it was going to be discontinued after the '15 model year. Is that just a rumor?

@stevehammes 9 жыл бұрын

Anthony Gonzaga The reports I've read put it in the lineup at least until the 2018 MY.