The Dodge Durango has aged much better than the Ford Explorer.
@trenton7379 ай бұрын
Explorer looks way better
@justabrokeredneck9 ай бұрын
@@trenton737i prefer the durango, but it’s lagging far behind in tech and other luxuries
@ALMX5DP9 ай бұрын
@@justabrokeredneckI feel it has pretty much all of the necessities so lagging behind isn’t necessarily a detriment in my mind. And it isn’t really a luxury offering either so I’m okay if it doesn’t have the latest or greatest tech or feature content.
@springertube9 ай бұрын
+1 This ^^ ...I was going to say... much nicer inside and out than the Explorer.
@mark_u9 ай бұрын
The current gen Explorer looked dated when it came out. It's like Ford deliberately did so to make the Lincoln Aviator stand out more.
@jsfbay19 ай бұрын
Yes! Yes! Yes please! Please all 3-row unibody SUV manufacturers, offer a 3rd-row delete option! Some of us just want a lot of cargo space! But offer the delete option on ALL trim levels, not just the base model. Thank you Alex, I couldn't agree with you more!!!
@damilolaakanni9 ай бұрын
I think the Kia Sorento used to have that option. I'm not sure if Kia still offers it though.
@Chris.laughton9 ай бұрын
Genuinely curious: why do that over a truck with a camper shell?
@logan975827 күн бұрын
Durango and expedition are the only options with a 3rd row delete option
@yellowhammer39 ай бұрын
I love the current Durango, it has so much character. I have had a few as rentals and always came away impressed
@jacobjared9 ай бұрын
I used to fly every week for work. I loved the getting the Durango when renting. Because of that I ended up buying a Citadel edition about 5 years ago. Still love it!
@MadClowdz2 ай бұрын
I drove a '23 R/T as a rental about a year ago. First time ever even in a Durango. I was so impressed with it, that when I was in the market about a about a year later, I got one.
@jimsomerville39249 ай бұрын
I've rented Durangos with the 3.6 a couple times for longer family trips. Really quite like them. Love the RWD bias. A large fuel tank gives good range. The cargo capacity is quite good. The 2 3rd row seats are reasonable for adults if needed. It feels smaller (particularly narrower) than it is. The V6/8 sp do okay for such a heavy vehicle. Seems more capable for towing. And I love the clean design. Only thing I wish was a bit more ground clearance, but it's not terrible.
@mark_u9 ай бұрын
The Durango still looks so good to this day. Dodge's designers have certainly made better use of RWD proportions than Mazda with the new CX-90. Kudos to Stellantis for continuously updating the interior too.
@cabaneencac51689 ай бұрын
Proportion (especially of the hood) is dictated by the number of cylinders in line for these longitudinal engines: inline 6 for the cx-90 and max of 4 in line for the Durango.
@huanronghu44329 ай бұрын
@@cabaneencac5168 durango can be optioned with a v8 as the best performance and towing durango
@shamanthjilla9 ай бұрын
No other car reviewer is kinder to American car manufacturers than Alex and deservedly so. Alex, the true blooded American.
@Lucky-ii3ft9 ай бұрын
I wish Stellantis will make a Durango with the Ramcharger system. That's be my wish list for a SUV. Also price that's affordable, not like the Wagoneer. Lol
@hereigoagain50509 ай бұрын
I like the Durango's design. Almost makes me want to tow something. Maybe a trailer to tow my EV on road trips. :)
@Turshin9 ай бұрын
That used to be a joke, but now that's a legitimate move.
@TheCapn239 ай бұрын
I've been considering one with the hemi. You can get a decent used one for a reasonable price. If you want to tow, I think it's better than an Explorer imo.
@SpotlightMtka8 ай бұрын
It absolutely is better for towing. The base v6 tows more than even the top model Explorer.
@sweetdoll66417 ай бұрын
damn your monthly income must be nice 😂
@harleminthebuildn92349 ай бұрын
This vehicle has aged pretty well, but they could have done so much more to add to this vehicle to make it so much better within the last 6 years. They've only made minor upgrades (Uconnect, front fascia, hood louvers)
@Turshin9 ай бұрын
Saving that money for the new model.
@harleminthebuildn92349 ай бұрын
@@Turshin 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@Jabid219 ай бұрын
I thought they were gonna ax the Durango after Jeep lauched the new GC-L with the third row. Seems like it's still trucking along.
@harleminthebuildn92349 ай бұрын
@@Jabid21 I t definitely is🤣🤣🤣
@FastRT9 ай бұрын
@@Jabid21especially with the hellcat and srt options the durango will still be popular
@youngblood23rb9 ай бұрын
Our Hemi's water pump left the chat just over 30k miles, rear shocks at 700+ dollars a piece at 40k, transfer case actuator and sensor modules at 62k, months waiting for an appointment and for parts to repair, other than that awesome suv, averaged 16ish mpg mix of hwy and city driving
@clairmontehughes80679 ай бұрын
I always like Durangos! I’m now driving a 2020 GT Durango, and it’s my 3rd. I’ll never buy another v8-hemi Durango. The engines go by 90.000 miles.
@youngblood23rb8 ай бұрын
@@clairmontehughes8067 We loved the DDRT, after living with the V8 power and torque made it hard to find a replacement, a sporty true 3 row was the goal
@plem72108 ай бұрын
2015 Durango side of the leather seat fell apart at 20000 miles. Dodge refused to fix. I am on the third drivers side window. Always seems to crack by the front mounts. 65000 miles I had to have the radiator replaced. That was expensive. I will be going with the Kia telluride the next time.
@andrewjohnson7249 ай бұрын
I owned a new 2014 Durango Citadel 3.6 and drove it 120k trouble-free miles. I picked the Durango because it had adaptive cruise control, which was not terribly common in 2014. It was an excellent vehicle, although it's now pretty dated and lacks the latest ADAS features. I replaced it with a Pacifica PHEV in 2017 (also mostly trouble-free for me) and then a Model Y in 2021. I liked the Durango's size and the 3.6 had plenty of power for me since I don't tow.
@rightlanehog31519 ай бұрын
Alex, Lets' face it, whether you are on Hawaii or the mainland, Durango is always the answer™ 😁🤣
@drivexyz22979 ай бұрын
Dodge made billions by selling the same cars for decades
@TheCapn239 ай бұрын
They really did. Saved so much money using their fully paid for/depreciated platforms. Profit margin on a new Charger/Challenger must be FAT.
@tenksys9 ай бұрын
My 2017 DD RT still going strong!
@ebels39 ай бұрын
The 3rd row delete was probably changed so much because of carryover from the police version. It wouldn't cost dodge much, if any money to change it, hence the change.
@Nightcrawlerfive9 ай бұрын
And now, as a bonus, your car rental on a non-car related Hawaii trip becomes a business expense.
@AAutoBuyersGuide9 ай бұрын
I wish. I just can’t see that surviving an audit LOL
@youngblood23rb9 ай бұрын
Absolutley loved our 2018 DDRT AWD but traded it off last weekend, tired of the break downs and horrible dealer service center wait times and customer service, thought an all motor V8 would be bullet proof but we were wrong
@matthewgeissinger28569 ай бұрын
Did you have issues with the Hemi? I have a Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 and almost 150,000 miles and have had no issues. It’s an older generation of the Hemi but I was wondering since I enjoy the V8 and finding an SUV with a V8 is dwindling. And I don’t want or need an SRT.
@youngblood23rb9 ай бұрын
@@matthewgeissinger2856 The water pump blew, that was the only issue with the Hemi
@matthewgeissinger28569 ай бұрын
@@youngblood23rb Copy that. Thanks.
@FastRT9 ай бұрын
@@youngblood23rbmy durango r/t had problems in the beginning when i got it from dealer at 98k miles, i did hate it but since then it’s been good
@jacobjared9 ай бұрын
@@youngblood23rbYou traded it because of a bad water pump? I've had engine mounts and a water pump replaced and didn't trade it. That's pretty standard maintenance.
@nicholasblohowiak2926 күн бұрын
Me and my wife have a 2007 Durango with a 5.7 ltr. And we absolutely love it. Haven’t had any major problems with it yet. It has 235k on it. The only thing is that it’s starting to rust like crazy.
@thebreach46509 ай бұрын
Today I learned the Durango isnt body on frame. I always thought it was to the Ram what is the Sequoia to the Tundra or like the Gm stuff
@valseyer44866 ай бұрын
I'm interested in a Durango just because my puppy rolls with me everywhere I go. And also back in 1998 everyone in junior high wanted one😅😂 damn I'm old😂.
@lego4virgo9 ай бұрын
Went to the Dodge site to see how I could build this, and if you choose the Blacktop option or Towing, it automagically forces the third-row option, which I don't like, but I guess it is what it is.
@davidcarroll87359 ай бұрын
Those twisty roads and scenery are breathtaking!
@baldheadlogic9 ай бұрын
It’s like Alex was reading my thoughts with this one. I been saying a third row delete option should be available on midsized SUVs. Ford needs this option on the Explorer. And to be honest, Toyota should offer it on the regular Highlander as well.
@carlostavaresjr9588 ай бұрын
Manufactures should offer more 3rd row delete options because you want the car for the towing and extra capactiy but necessary for more people. That would be perfect my use cases and good vehicle for camping!
@heartoftherobot9 ай бұрын
What a bizarre trim without the 3rd row for a rental! It looks like RAM 1500 meets mini-van.
@spinmouth41149 ай бұрын
Old school is good school. Keep the side view mirrors, door handles and ditch all the 3xp3nsive gadgets. Vehicles are too expensive and sacrifice headroom, ground clearance, cargo capacity, and viability in favor of aerodynamics. All parlor tricks covering a lethargic propulsion system. It's no wonder Toyota has all those parents on Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles...Maybe someday well get a big body SUV with a Hydrogen fuel cell. 🙏
@KPHVAC9 ай бұрын
I'd love to see a video about the long term reliability with your Dodge Durango. If you research online it seems like CDJR make horribly unreliable vehicles. I keep vehicles for at least a decade so I've always purchased Honda's and Toyota's.
@rahulmn59084 ай бұрын
To everyone visiting the Maui, Take the Road to Hana (which I am assuming Alex was driving on) in reverse direction. The blue panoramic views of the pacific ocean against the greenery shining in the morning/afternoon sun are totally worth it.
@captainron91437 ай бұрын
Nice report! Well done and I like how this report shows the average dude like myself how an average everyday vehicle performs and the amenities included on it. Thanks
@aaronbehindbars9 ай бұрын
Alex, you may well be back from Maui, but if you are still there, I highly recommend a visit to Paia Fish Market if you enjoy a fresh fish dish. Was that coastal driving footage along Kahekili Hwy on Maui's north shore?
@springertube9 ай бұрын
If you want to be outdoorsy, the Durango is significantly more rugged than especially the front-drive based, transverse engine'd SUV / CUV competition (Honda. Kia/Hyundai, Toyota, Etc). Not only sharing the basic underpinnings of the Mercedes platform mentioned, also the last gen Jeep Grand Cherokee. Although the vehicle is fairly long, as many vehicles have gotten more bloated, especially in the width department, the older platform means relative narrowness of the vehicle also a bonus both in city maneuvering and parking, and outdoors'ing - compared to otherwise similarly sized vehicles.
@cabaneencac51689 ай бұрын
Rwd is basically a very robust configuration much appreciated by police forces, but Chrysler reliability is less appreciated by normal consumer, often annoyed by breakdowns and horrible dealer service centers. Both are ultimately paid out of our pockets.
@huanronghu44329 ай бұрын
the styling of the Durango gives me mini 2nd generation Sequoia vibes since that generation debut in 2007 for 2008 while the current generation Durango dates back to 2010 as a 2011 model
@cyrilmatthew29959 ай бұрын
Ecxpet for frontal small overlap crash this is good ... American engineers haven't figured out to how to make a strong A pillar ...the new cherokke too falls behind that ....
@suzetteroberts90723 ай бұрын
wow... awesome info about the durango. thanks
@allanw61039 ай бұрын
yes need more midsize 2 row suvs. or 3 row delete option. even in full size like expedition. makes for a great base for overlanding build.
@markb38669 ай бұрын
What a nice drive on the coast.
@damilolaakanni9 ай бұрын
It desperately needs a redesign. Not that it's bad, but it's beginning to show its age compared to the competition that have either been redesigned or refreshed, or even all-new for 2024.
@garrettw999 ай бұрын
How do you get a Durango from Hertz for $30 a day? That's like Turo pricing
@TheCapn239 ай бұрын
He probably has crazy perks since he likely rents a lot of cars from them.
@AAutoBuyersGuide9 ай бұрын
It’s pretty cheap on Maui at the moment
@garrettw999 ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuide makes sense with the fires
@louiep98629 ай бұрын
Always liked the look of the Durango.With that said I would never buy a Big 3 vehicle…ever!
@rblbatb9 ай бұрын
Could be a good SUV for a guy with a couple of young kids and a dog. Looks decent, can put the dog in the way -back, and doesnt break the bank.
@FastRT9 ай бұрын
it’s a good suv for a single guy and friends😅😂 just take my friends to the beach or to football games
@Grow_YouTube_Views_939 ай бұрын
This is the ultimate stress reliever.
@The_resurrected18875 күн бұрын
That’s what she said
@bassandtrebleclef9 ай бұрын
Suv with good bones. This is more appealing with the v8. It's like an old new car. Love it.
@Modine.4 ай бұрын
I'd take a Durango over any other suv. 💯
@mvcharisma29689 ай бұрын
Seems like every Chrysler product is at least a decade old 😂
@georgesnyder53378 ай бұрын
What does the third part cross shopping data say? I feel like that should be a qualifier to validate an opinion.
@keytothegate689 ай бұрын
Something is wrong with front seats. They are not comfortable maybe too narrow or miss shaped? I test drove mine in 2015 but I can see the seats stayed the same so I never considered this car again because of the seats.
@TheEvilganon48 ай бұрын
Buy this if you do not want any resale value, electrical problems, poor interior quality and tranny issues.
@Mgoblagulkablong9 ай бұрын
too expensive for how old it is
@naveenthemachine9 ай бұрын
But it still excels in a lot of ways so the age doesn’t matter. Just like the xc90 is dated but it still aged extremely well and it’s still excellent all around
@garrettw999 ай бұрын
It still drives well though. It's related to an old Mercedes platform, and it feels well-built when driving it.
@ajmauricio_8 ай бұрын
Alex where are you getting $30/day rentals? Looking to travel there soon. Thank you
@jaywho4769 ай бұрын
Cargo space in a three row SUV compared with two row CR-V and RAV4?
@naveenthemachine9 ай бұрын
I really like the SRT and hellcat models I do wish there was a trim like the grand Cherokee summit reserve. I’d like to see a Tungsten trim like the ram
@normanli70859 ай бұрын
Well the grand Cherokee L and the Durango needs some differentiation, so that's why there's no luxury oriented trim on the Durango and why the GCL doesn't have a Hawkeye trim
@Yoyomanmanholla2 ай бұрын
Terrible seats in these things. Rented one for 2 weeks.. couldn’t wait to get home and back into our Subaru ascent - so much better acceleration and comfort
@mujjuman2 ай бұрын
i love the durango but feel like the tahoe/suburban offers more for a similar price
@bradleycross59879 ай бұрын
$30 day, are all the fees included in that amount?
@AAutoBuyersGuide7 ай бұрын
$40 a say including fees. It was super cheap.
@S8ER4 ай бұрын
It's a shame the Durango (like Dodge itself it seems) is going away entirely and will truly be missed. RIP
@goostrey42109 ай бұрын
Is that the road to Hana, or are you driving along the north coast of West Maui?
@scott89199 ай бұрын
Those race track taillights last about as long as a gallon of milk.
@MrBufordWilson9 ай бұрын
Whenever I see one on the road at night, it looks like the tail lights are too bright.
@jimrusch228 ай бұрын
Well, I guess the next evolution will be a Jeep GC-L with the third seat deletion option.
@Keopsekiranos7 ай бұрын
Durango is the rock
@naveenthemachine9 ай бұрын
One really annoying thing about this particular uconnect system is that the heated cooled seats or heated steering wheel time out after a few minutes. I really hate that. Also what does the center buttons behind the steering wheel even do
@ebels39 ай бұрын
Media controls... Read the manual? Might help with the climate control issues you're having. It is probably a setting that was somehow changed, since that is not normal behavior.
@naveenthemachine9 ай бұрын
Yeah. I find the infotainment steering wheel controls a bit confusing And I’ve experienced this in almost any fca car I rent. Grand Cherokee 300 Cherokee v6 limited all those had the same issue of the seat climate timing out after a few mins
@AAutoBuyersGuide9 ай бұрын
The car you rented had some other issue, the heated/ventilated seats don't time out. I've driven 6 hours straight in a Durango with the ventilated seats on the whole time.
@justabrokeredneck9 ай бұрын
@@naveenthemachinedo you mean just the screen popup? Cause if the whole seat is shutting off youve got another issue. My seats have never just shut off
@S8ER4 ай бұрын
Not sure what was wrong with the one you experienced but they don't time out... I've done multiple 13+ hour drives cross country with no timeout on those features.
@georgedoolittle75749 ай бұрын
Yeah i do prefer going 200 miles per hour to the kid's soccer match good point!
@gvran712 ай бұрын
Not sure if there is anyone in the world comparing this monster to a baby Rav 4 or CR-v
@cleopatratheron45029 ай бұрын
Why the title says 2024 and the video is of a 2023 model?
@dartagnan19548 ай бұрын
Love the Durango
@viram18319 ай бұрын
Though of getting myself the durango , I am just going to wait for the new model to come out 🤷♂️
@S8ER4 ай бұрын
There is no new model... Durango is dead just like every other Dodge product after this year.
@calvinkang12249 ай бұрын
I really jealous about the V8 option of Durango and attempted so many times to buy one but inside of me can't really convince myself to trade in my 4runner for it even its only has a V6. Long live old school SUVs.
@theglowcloud22158 ай бұрын
It seems like so long ago now that Chrysler/Dodge actually made good cars.
@unccred9 ай бұрын
Does one even need cruise control in Hawaii?
@user-cn4ih4ro2u9 ай бұрын
Easy question who’s a good for? No one unless you like unreliable vehicles
@S8ER4 ай бұрын
What's unreliable about them?
@user-cn4ih4ro2u4 ай бұрын
@@S8ER That have poor reliability check consumer reports
@ChuongNguyen-up9fy9 ай бұрын
he's here for the Toyota event in Hawaii
@rahulmn59084 ай бұрын
Does Dodge Durango V6 have etorque? If not a used 2019-2021 durango V6 AWD + Ripp supercharger is especially salivating 🤤
@MrYodi20079 ай бұрын
Wont by anything Dodge, Crystler, or Jeep! The quality has died since the late 90s!
@gd2bking19 ай бұрын
So has your spelling and grammar.
@StephenByersJ9 ай бұрын
To my eye it’s super boring and bland, especially considering the “tough manly Tim Allen grunts” man-child crowd Dodge markets to.
@travisp119 ай бұрын
You can always get the Hellcat edition.
@justSTUMBLEDupon5 ай бұрын
13:35 $30 a day in Hawaii?
@AntLive299 ай бұрын
who is cross shopping this with a tiny Rav4?
@basimrazzo8 ай бұрын
This car should be discontinued our renewd , its ridiculous that it hasn't been updated for this long
@Lumpia_In_Texas9 ай бұрын
Durango = the #1 choice of subprime borrowers
@SteveSabbai9 ай бұрын
I'm NEVER buying any Dodge or Ford vehicle.
@YA-mm9foАй бұрын
same design from 2010, not even a restyle, cmon
@Superfastjellyfish6699 ай бұрын
Aren’t those things unreliable as hell?
@S8ER4 ай бұрын
Nope
@faheemabbas39659 ай бұрын
Stellantis is nothing without Jeep and Ram sales. I don’t see Dodge surviving a decade from now because they’re horrible as a normal automaker, without all of their muscle cars and whatnot. I wouldn’t even consider Stellantis as part of the big three anymore…
@Desertbiker6179 ай бұрын
That styling looks outdated.
@mclovin66299 ай бұрын
First
@PickensDon9 ай бұрын
It would be nice if car reviewers once mentioned how many gallons per mile these gas guzzlers get and the damage to our environment whenever you talk about these monsters.
@thomasfields20829 ай бұрын
But its a dodge.
@GayNeekOG9 ай бұрын
Lol from the thumbnail it looked like the Kia Soul got super fat and a slight face lift