The Dodge Durango has aged much better than the Ford Explorer.

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!!!

I love the current Durango, it has so much character. I have had a few as rentals and always came away impressed

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.

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.

No other car reviewer is kinder to American car manufacturers than Alex and deservedly so. Alex, the true blooded American.

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

I like the Durango's design. Almost makes me want to tow something. Maybe a trailer to tow my EV on road trips. :)

Alex, Lets' face it, whether you are on Hawaii or the mainland, Durango is always the answer™ 😁🤣

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)

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

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.

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.

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😂.

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.

Those twisty roads and scenery are breathtaking!

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

My 2017 DD RT still going strong!

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.

And now, as a bonus, your car rental on a non-car related Hawaii trip becomes a business expense.

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

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!

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.

What a nice drive on the coast.

What a bizarre trim without the 3rd row for a rental! It looks like RAM 1500 meets mini-van.

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.

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

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.

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?

This is the ultimate stress reliever.

wow... awesome info about the durango. thanks

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. 🙏

Cargo space in a three row SUV compared with two row CR-V and RAV4?

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

Dodge made billions by selling the same cars for decades

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.

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 ....

What does the third part cross shopping data say? I feel like that should be a qualifier to validate an opinion.

Alex where are you getting $30/day rentals? Looking to travel there soon. Thank you

Is that the road to Hana, or are you driving along the north coast of West Maui?

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.

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.

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

Suv with good bones. This is more appealing with the v8. It's like an old new car. Love it.

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.

i love the durango but feel like the tahoe/suburban offers more for a similar price

Well, I guess the next evolution will be a Jeep GC-L with the third seat deletion option.

Whenever I see one on the road at night, it looks like the tail lights are too bright.

Durango is the rock

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.

How do you get a Durango from Hertz for $30 a day? That's like Turo pricing

Love the Durango

Yeah i do prefer going 200 miles per hour to the kid's soccer match good point!

$30 day, are all the fees included in that amount?

Seems like every Chrysler product is at least a decade old 😂

Though of getting myself the durango , I am just going to wait for the new model to come out 🤷‍♂️

Durango = the #1 choice of subprime borrowers

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

Why the title says 2024 and the video is of a 2023 model?

Does one even need cruise control in Hawaii?

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

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.

Not sure if there is anyone in the world comparing this monster to a baby Rav 4 or CR-v

Always liked the look of the Durango.With that said I would never buy a Big 3 vehicle…ever!

I'd take a Durango over any other suv. 💯

he's here for the Toyota event in Hawaii

13:35 $30 a day in Hawaii?

Those race track taillights last about as long as a gallon of milk.

It seems like so long ago now that Chrysler/Dodge actually made good cars.

It's a shame the Durango (like Dodge itself it seems) is going away entirely and will truly be missed. RIP

who is cross shopping this with a tiny Rav4?

Does Dodge Durango V6 have etorque? If not a used 2019-2021 durango V6 AWD + Ripp supercharger is especially salivating 🤤

Buy this if you do not want any resale value, electrical problems, poor interior quality and tranny issues.

Easy question who’s a good for? No one unless you like unreliable vehicles

This car should be discontinued our renewd , its ridiculous that it hasn't been updated for this long

Aren’t those things unreliable as hell?

That styling looks outdated.

Wont by anything Dodge, Crystler, or Jeep! The quality has died since the late 90s!

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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…

To my eye it’s super boring and bland, especially considering the “tough manly Tim Allen grunts” man-child crowd Dodge markets to.

I'm NEVER buying any Dodge or Ford vehicle.

But its a dodge.

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.

too expensive for how old it is

Lol from the thumbnail it looked like the Kia Soul got super fat and a slight face lift

It's still a Dodge/ Fiat.