2023 Dodge Durango R/T: The Only Family SUV Worth Buying

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Today I drive and review a 2023 Dodge Durango R/T!
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@Bwilliams1231 Жыл бұрын

Durango has by far been my most favorite “ mom car “. I have 3 kids and a husband. We all 5 love it so much. We test drove others recently and it doesn’t compare to dodge. Needless to say , we will be upgrading our Durango to a new one wirh more bells and whistles when we do trade . Such a great car !

@christophermaclachlan2694 Жыл бұрын

You mean you have 4 kids. Lol

@charles1517 11 ай бұрын

@@christophermaclachlan2694her kids, husband, and her . That’s five

@wabdinur 6 ай бұрын

@@charles1517 Husband= kid?

@Duckagee 11 ай бұрын

Upgraded from a jeep cherokee to an RT. Wife and I love the thing. She's a beast

@DavidWilliams-xl5cx Жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 Blacktop edition ( bought it new ). Being retired and traveling a lot, I have managed to put 250,000 miles on her. With regular maintenance the Vehicle is still going strong The wife and I absolutely LOVE this SUV.

@SwizzMedia-kt5tr 10 ай бұрын

Your Durango has the 5.7 hemi?

@DavidWilliams-xl5cx 10 ай бұрын

@@SwizzMedia-kt5tr No. A six cylinder.

@richardlanier2113 9 ай бұрын

So still the original motor and transmission?

@DavidWilliams-xl5cx 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely @@richardlanier2113

@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Жыл бұрын

My dream American SUV! Terrific job Ben.

@Feed-My-Mind-Not-My-Ego Жыл бұрын

Mine too.

@juanjguerra93 Жыл бұрын

Me too but why is it so expensive 😭😭😭

@EliteClinicalResearch 4 ай бұрын

I love how “angry” it drives. Does feel like a muscle car over a family hauler.

@therealist218 Жыл бұрын

If you are going to get an R/T definitely the tow and go is the way

@kirkcurthoys1008 Жыл бұрын

I have a '20 Blacktop Black on Black and absolutely love it.Traded my Sante Fe Ultimate for it and no regrets!

@elitegamerprochamp3437 Жыл бұрын

funny im literally in the same boat, thinking of trading my santa fe calligraphy in 4 a rt plus

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

@@elitegamerprochamp3437 great choice 😁

@CVO70 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I'm in Pa. My 2020 Durango R/T Blacktop Edition Lease is up but Dodge Dealership's in my area don't have any 2023 Durango's on the lot.

@thedillpickle100 Жыл бұрын

I bought a used 1998 Durango 5.9L 4WD, I forget the ratio but it was fairly low as the truck was meant to tow. Yes it did have the tow package with limited slip front differential. I see a lot of similarities between the latest Durango. I fail to see what the problem is. Cosmetic changes are not the issue. Dodge Charger, Chevy Camero and Ford's Shelby Mustang all bear a resemblance to the originals produced 50 years ago. People seem to like that.

@ConfirmedPatriot Жыл бұрын

The third row delete option would be the ticket for me….

@johndeneau7667 Жыл бұрын

I ordered all the parts to do it for my tow and go. It's still like 6 weeks out tho/:

@StarFishPrimo 7 ай бұрын

Just traded up to one of these from our 2013 Durango Crew. The V8 addresses my only significant complaint about the V6 in my old one being underpowered for something this chunky, and the RT is a better drive across the board. The fact that it's an evolution of a vehicle we liked was a selling feature for us as we were very comfortable with the old one. Note for Ben tho; try to slow down your delivery, as you were hard to understand at times.

@martieholmes2424 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for a video on the Durango! It’s underrated, but is an amazing vehicle. I look forward to driving it as my daily driver, and the Charger 392 occasionally.

@adamyoung8355 Жыл бұрын

For the 3rd row, access is achieved by pulling the red tag line after pulling up on the lever on the side of the seat. That opens up a huge lane to climb into the 3rd row.

@BenHardyCars Жыл бұрын

I know

@thamichaelated Жыл бұрын

Mid consoles opens both ways and has one usb connection for back seats

@malnadgowda_inusa3734 Жыл бұрын

It sucks when you have car seat in 2nd row. Only option is to remove center console so that we can get into 3rd row. I been debating from last few months to buy one.

@thamichaelated Жыл бұрын

@@malnadgowda_inusa3734 I agree. We won’t buy it for that exact reason.

@VannahGreen 8 ай бұрын

@@malnadgowda_inusa3734I have a car seat in the second row & can still open the access to the 3rd row 🤷🏻‍♀️

@robertkerby2581 8 ай бұрын

I Love the Dodge Durango! Well done!

@johnbartee9491 4 ай бұрын

Just took it for a test drive this thing is amazing

@bryandelamater5510 Жыл бұрын

Looking at 2022 Hemi Orange tomorrow while my Challenger Scat is being serviced

@SovereignKnight74 Жыл бұрын

Mopar or No Car! Great review! V8 or nothing!

@p.o.4033 Жыл бұрын

Did Dodge ever fix the cam and lifter issues? I got lucky and was able to put 105k on my 2012 RT before it started showing signs.

@kenmccune8843 Жыл бұрын

The new dodge Durango looks good for SUV

@fher3786 8 ай бұрын

I have a Durango limited and the captain chairs in the second row are pretty amazing don’t get me wrong but for the money I’m comparison to the explorer ST , for the whole second row and about a thousand dollars less than the explorer ST this Durango is a better option and plus the exhaust is not fake like the explorer lol in my opinion yes the Durango RT is the best thing in the market for a mid size family suv and that sound boyyyyyy 🤘🏽❤️

@jakey20022 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely get a tow n' go package on a R/T. Such a great value. Ben have you driven a tow n go package yet ??

@Fitnes942 Жыл бұрын

I have it with shit load of extras and sport srt breaks l love it!!

@vr4787 Жыл бұрын

The Hemi is the only reason to get the Durango. It’s living on borrowed time.

@minipandora22 Жыл бұрын

If Ben mentioned the 0-60 times in his videos, he'd get a 10 out of 10

@bryanbuff Жыл бұрын

Agreed, unless you can get a GT Plus with all the packages for less than 45k (which is possible). But the Durango lacks a lot of tech other competitors have. The Telluride and Palisade both crush the Durango in terms of value.

@bryanbuff Жыл бұрын

@@JMV0711 Lol, I think beauty is subjective but you’re definitely in the minority if you look at sales. I love the Durango (I’m on my second one in 9 years). I don’t do the HEMI because I care about fuel efficiency more than torque/HP (I don’t tow anything either). I like the minor updates Dodge made to the front and interior, but the design is still roughly the same as it’s been for 13 years. I’d like to see a more radical redesign. And they still don’t offer a lot of what you get in other SUVs at the same price point.

@LordCyler Жыл бұрын

It's completely redesigned this year so yeah... That doesn't really matter.

@bryanbuff Жыл бұрын

@@LordCyler What is completely redesigned?

@FavOnIcon Жыл бұрын

waiting for a Dodge durango r/t Hemi orange review 😭😭

@ProAlchemist Жыл бұрын

I really wish they had kept the Dakota around and up to date with this Durango 😢

@10740075 Жыл бұрын

so what the different between this 2023 and 10 years ago durangos styles ? no different same style shape .

@jessicanonye8212 Жыл бұрын

Is it all wheel drive?

@onthemicwithtarencebaileys5684 Жыл бұрын

Stopped by my local Dodge dealer the other day to check this suv price out. No way I'd pay $62,000 for a R/T. They are smoking dope. Those are SRT prices at the least.

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

LMAO, a 2019-20 with 25k Mike's is 65k where I am

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

@@JMV0711 is that before or after all the extras?

@your_local_taco Жыл бұрын

They’re 43-47k where I’m at

@ulyssesmartinez6720 Жыл бұрын

These are not cars you’re financing new. You lease them and either buy thru lease or trade them in. Unless you getting big GUAP.

@SovereignKnight74 Жыл бұрын

You better get out from underneath that rock you're hiding under, because that's the new prices. SRT are like 70k+

@bubblechevy1993 Жыл бұрын

I guess Dodge said no point of updating the design if the durango is going away. What is the difference from the 2022 version vs 2023. Dodge really have to update this thing considering how much they cost.

@jakes5530 Жыл бұрын

The Durango is arguably the most “manly” unibody crossover, but it’s also soon to be 13 years old, riding on the same platform with only minor tweaks over time. Time for a redesign Dodge!

@kentatm2663 Жыл бұрын

I think Stellantis is more likely to kill it outright than replace it. The Grand Cherokee L is basically the new Durango and I doubt Stellantis wants to cannibalize those sales.

@jakey20022 Жыл бұрын

@@kentatm2663 I think people bought Durango want a performance "SUV" we won't get that for a while from JEEP yes I am sure there will be a trackhawk version of the New GC.

@BigPapiMNDZ Жыл бұрын

2024 they redesigning . Was gonna turn my 2020 lease in for a 2023 hemi orange but gonna wait to see what the 2024 look like

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

What's almost 13 years?

@66cotter Жыл бұрын

@@2TONKA since a complete redesign. They've certainly had refreshes over the years, but that's it.

@demetribell Жыл бұрын

Is the Durango going to be full framed instead of unibody?

@JGisMe2013 Жыл бұрын

In 2024, not this 2023

@timmach05 Жыл бұрын

No button to turn off auto start/stop or are Hemis not equipped with it? Hate that feature.

@66cotter Жыл бұрын

My '21 RT doesn't have auto start/stop, just cylinder deactivation (eco mode) and you can turn it off.

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

2014+ has it

@66cotter Жыл бұрын

@@2TONKA I checked my manual and it shows the button placement in the vehicle if equipped, but I don't have it. It should be next to the sport mode button but mine is blank. I have a '21 RT with some options for reference.

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

@@66cotter ohh

@createdinHisimage1 Жыл бұрын

If you had to make a choice between this R/T or the 2023 Ford Explorer ST SUV which one would you buy?

@chadhunter8757 Жыл бұрын

That's a tough question to answer! I have a 21 Grand Cherokee Limited X but am looking at the RT or ST. I'm torn between both!

@chadhunter8757 10 ай бұрын

I bought a 23 Durango RT Plus 3 weeks ago. Loving it!

@andycristerna1465 Жыл бұрын

Anybody know the paint color? Looks cool.

@2TONKA Жыл бұрын

Looks like a octane red color

@pancakesallday7047 Жыл бұрын

I got a Caravan man I need something faster this look the one lol

@allshallperish1100 Жыл бұрын

I wanna trade in my 22 challenger for this so bad

@zenemet2593 Жыл бұрын

Does it have adaptive cruise control?

@peterdempsey6204 2 ай бұрын

This one does not, usually offered on the RT Plus. The way you can tell when viewing online is by looking at the steering wheel for the car length buttons

@abusohyb1191 Жыл бұрын

He spoke heavy Irish accent the first minute that I thought he was not in the US.

@AgricUltra 6 ай бұрын

Are you speaking in fast forward??

@erikjeanes8359 Жыл бұрын

2023 Durango models are out? Thought it was still at 2022

@BenHardyCars Жыл бұрын

No major changes for 23’ other than colors

@erikjeanes8359 Жыл бұрын

@@BenHardyCars Thanks!

@johndeneau7667 Жыл бұрын

@@BenHardyCars so what year is this model you are reviewing?

@CVO70 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering myself, want to trade my 2020 R/T Lease in but I haven't seen a 2023

@Khalsaakalpurakhkifauj76 Жыл бұрын

thats what I thought. Why isnt 2023 showing on durango website?

@flattblaggmusic1774 9 ай бұрын

Please use entire words. I can’t guess what they are from on syllable.

@maxsalinas1533 Жыл бұрын

All you have to mention is Power shifters Or paddle shifters. I don't like that.

@barrywood3201 Жыл бұрын

You sound like napoleon dynamite brother

@BrianNC81 Жыл бұрын

Meh, interior and exterior look kind of bland and dated. Not something I would spend 60k on new. Add more and get a Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban with the 6.2 if you want something more modern with a V8. I'm in the camp that SUV doesn't need to be fast, that's what we have our cars for. Comfort and large cruising range wins in my book so got the Duramax powered Suburban.

@kentatm2663 Жыл бұрын

I dunno... so many of the automakers just fart out a bunch of glossy piano black or carbon fiber for the "modern" interiors interiors w/a big ass tablet randomly tacked on and call it a day. I'd much rather have the materials in the average the Durango and the infotainment screen actually built into the dash. The "modern" gloss piano black and carbon fiber accents are going to age horribly plus and the amount of dust and fingerprints the black picks up is maddening.

@markwilliams6378 9 ай бұрын

The V6 is fine. Not all of us are speed demons

@naar7192 Жыл бұрын

The Durango's design is being copied now by new SUVs just coming out in the market. The design is timeless!!!Loved it then and still love it now. Wish FCA will not fck up the redesign for 2024.🙏🙏🙏

@cliffklimas8324 Жыл бұрын

@Catholic Firefighter take a look at the new design and tell us what you think. It’s ugly!!!

@joeossipo8148 Жыл бұрын

This Durango is a 2022 model NOT a 2023.

@kellymillard4096 6 ай бұрын

I’d love to watch this, but I can’t understand a word he is saying. Good Lord, slow it down.

@Gundam-bruh Жыл бұрын

It’s 2023 dodge…still using old tech, no 360 cameras, laggy UI. Can’t respect the effort at all.

@Jack_Hunt 9 ай бұрын

Terrible fuel efficiency

@murphg6547 Жыл бұрын

Not impressed

@deck1958 Жыл бұрын

nah...ill buy a ford explorer st....much better...

@davidlarose4978 Жыл бұрын

You talk fast your bad

@custmchop Жыл бұрын

He really doesn't talk that fast. Seems to me that you may just be a slow listener... with poor grammar.

@jkjiggy6824 Жыл бұрын

Speak slower bro

@stevek8401 Жыл бұрын

+1 ...I had a hard time understanding at the beginning . Slow down.....

@berso84 Жыл бұрын

Listen faster!

@God_Lee1 Жыл бұрын

@@berso84 😂🤣😂😂🤣😂

@enanamir6000 Жыл бұрын

Overpriced and Outdated for 60k 😢

@gdotone1 Жыл бұрын

please ! all the vehicle and no space. hey add two three inches the gas milages is so bad why difference do 18 miles a tankful really make in the real world of driving. we need 40 miles a gallon for ant vehicle that size. even his can't sit in those back seats. man! no way that should cost any more than 23,000 dollars maxed out.

@jman3627 Жыл бұрын

Talk too damn fast

@davidvick749 Жыл бұрын

The Only Family SUV Worth Buying. BULL SHIT

@dsavage1553 Жыл бұрын

well if your a man driving it

@dsavage1553 Жыл бұрын

@@JMV0711 Yeah i have a 2022 SRT, tried to get the Hellcat. Kinda pissed the 2023 might have one. Lots of talk about the 2021 owners suing dodge now over it.

@hifivingstarfish6885 Жыл бұрын

The whole car looks rather old and outdated. This is the same look for like 20+ years. Snooze. BTW, at least get the car cleaned before doing the video. Having a durty car is just an annoying sight.

@DannyDirtyDrawz Жыл бұрын

Ok Karen

@martieholmes2424 3 ай бұрын

Who cares? This SUV drives like a big charger.