2021 Dodge Durango SXT Review...WATCH BEFORE BUYING
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- 2021 Dodge Durango SXT Review featuring a RWD model with close to 9,000 miles on it. The Dodge Durango received a variety of changes for the 2021 model year. This base model Durango is a great value proposition. See my Dodge Charger R/T Review: • 2020 Dodge Charger RT ...
In this review of the base model 2021 Dodge Durango SXT, I also test the Pentastar V6 and its real-world performance. The highlight of Dodge products is the abundant choices of V8s, but I do believe for most families, the V6 will prove to be more than capable while being economical.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Exterior
02:38 - Drive
09:43 - Interior, Features, & Space
16:20 - Options, Competitors, & Conclusion
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Really appreciate it my friend! I'm humbled to have a supporter like you
It's a great no nonsense SUV and it actually feels solid. Sure the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot are great offerings too but they feel like raised cars and their pricing has been steadily increasing over the years.
Yea this is so much more fun to drive than most of the competitors
Great review. I appreciate that you actually compare it to others instead of just posing the question at the beginning and never answering it. So many review titles say is x better than y without answering the question or making a detailed comparison.
Thank you my friend
The pentastar v6 is a amazing engine, I have one in my charger, but a Hemi is something else!
Nice! I had a 2017 Durango GT with the 3.6 and it was great. They really turned the company around.
Yea the Durangos are nothing like the Dodge Journeys they make. This was truly a solid feeling machine with some good refinement as well
That’s good to hear . I plan on getting a 2021 GT and it would be my first time ever purchasing a Dodge
I have had my Durango SXT all wheel drive for about two months and I absolutely love it. I do agree Dodge seems to tax the hell out of you for everything I can't believe it did not have blind spot monitor standard 🙄. Everything else fuel economy and suspension is great for me no issues going toe to toe with other chargers and Challengers at all even the upper models. Great vehicle definitely recommend it to anyone.
2 years later, how’s it treated you, thinking about getting one
“It’s rear wheel drive so I did try to get it sideways”. Yup, that’s why I watch you!👌 I had a 2004 Durango 5.7 Hemi Limited AWD, it handled pretty good also and also rode pretty firm, but the issue was with the all wheel drive system, there was a pretty decent delay in the time it took to kick in and if you were to say kick out the tail on a gravel corner and drift half the corner, it would kick in in the middle of the corner and just about throw you in the ditch. Much the same on an icy corner, if you overcooked it and tried to drift the corner to compensate the AWD would screw up that plan! I just drove a 2021 Edge a few days ago and really liked it, handled great and rode pretty smooth also, I am planning to try a Telluride soon.
Haha I tried and interesting to hear about the Durango's performance hopefully they improved and I think they have. Telluride is a great luxury experience
I just bought a new 22 SXT Durango and the interior is fantastic. What a huge improvement. It is super nice and I'm enjoying the truck very much.
I have a 2023 and love it
I own 2015 SXT and I tow 3,000lbs RV with 5 seaters and tow like a king , super happy with it
Great video Kevin, always enjoy looking at your selection of vehicles over there. My wife has the Lexus RX 350 Sport Luxury with the V6 and is fine but the performance SUV with the V8's you have are insane. Shame as like you guys we are losing all the big performance cars, sorry this is coming from someone that drive a LC, nothing to whine about. Cheers
Yea really missing the V8 options with most cars and even Stellantis will have to stop offering so many V8 choices soon just the way things are going right now
Loving the content! Cheers from Greenville
Thank you my friend!
I love the Penterstar V6 I love to rev them out, but if you plan to purchase a Durango it's best to buy a V8. My grandmother was wanting me to find a replacement for her 14 T&C Limited, and honestly I was looking into a Durango RT or Citadel with the 5.7 but it didn't have enough legroom. She now has a Pacifica Pinnacle, but man I really love the Durango's especially the RT and SRT.
Oh yea my friend the Dodge hemis are epic sounds so good has a ton of character for sure. Pacifica Is a very nice van tho
Best detailed review on our durango.....
Great review
I actually want a 2021 Durango GT...Even tho I would love the sound & sportiness of the HEMI, I don't wanna be filling up every couple days either lol
Yea V8 is def amazing but V6 just makes more sense at the pump unfortunately. But I still had fun driving this V6 so don't worry too much
Just picked up 2021 Durango citidel!!! and i love it!
12:23 my parents got the Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan when it was released in 2000-2001 and it definitely had heavy bass coming from the speakers and it wasn't even the 3.8 v6 that the LXi Town&Country versions had.
Bass bumping for a long time I see, yea the bass in this Durango was ridiculous
The longevity of the durango has been incredible considering its design being over 10 y/o with minimal changes.
Yea they have a pretty timeless design here with the Durango. I'm glad they decided to spruce up the interior for 2021
Yes, still very stylish vehicle for 2021! Great car reviews btw
They must have listened to your feedback.....blindspot and 3rd row are standard in the SXT base model for 2022
And 2023
Cloth seats need to make a comeback!! I would absolutely love the option to get more premium options without needing to upgrade to leather. Granted my experience is limited, but the few fake leathers I've tried were not good at all. Rather have some real high end leather seats or cloth all day.
Theres no way i want cloths seats in anything that im spending decent money on unless its a 9k chevy spark
@@paladin3116 to each his own, I'm clearly in the minority here since automakers clearly despise offering cloth outside of base models. IMO they're just much more comfy until you get into actually nice seats, the mid tier seats are just trash to me
Actually Idk if you guys knew this but in Japan, leather is not the material of luxury used there, it's actually wool or cloth seats.
The Toyota Century comes with wool seats and leather is simply an option but the wool is considered the premium choice due to the comfort and how well it keeps a neutral temperature.
But majority of society has adopted Leather as the material of choice for luxury cars, this notion most likely came from Europe and Italian goods so we won't be seeing a shift to cloth seats...ever 😅😔
Best cloth seats I have tried tho is in the CX9 Mazda
The exterior looks so rigid and muscular 😈
Yea the looks are great and def aged well
Wow I just checked their website and configured an SXT and when I clicked the lease choice as far as purchase choices they're offering a 2 year lease for $318 a month!!! That's amazing as most lease deals are at least 3 to 4 years but on the SXT they offer two year leasing!!! So every 2 years you can return it and drive off with a new one.
Yup, def take advantage of that but try not to put any money down on a lease if you have good credit
I loved the driving dynamics of the Durango. The only better driving SUV in my opinion is the CX-9. I ended up going with the Durango for the RWD. Where I live snow comes maybe once or twice a year and lasts literally 1 maybe 2 days so awd is not necessary at all. I love the rwd driving fun
it’s a fun 3 row for sure congrats on your purchase
Great review ! How does Durango V6 drive compare with CX-9 ?
Thanks, def a lot more fun to drive than a Mazda but lacks the interior quality
Hes back!!!!
Haha I try not to be gone for long gotta feed the beast
I could hear the engine and exhaust on this ride.. that's what I like to hear the most
Yeah and it sounds amazing for a V6
Yea sounds great
It’s pretty incredible these things are still in production. It’s a smoking deal!
Yea I think these more base models can be had at a decent price but I think something like an RT or up they will start to overcharge customers due to current circumstances
@@MeynMotorGroup Exactly. I just checked my area for new inventory, the Base you can have for under $35k. A brand-new three-row suv for under $40k is very good value. The RT’s were rare, there’s only one in a 50 miles radius of my area and it’s $55k. That’s expensive compared to the base.
Yea RT is a nice model but those are pricey especially with the Tow and Go option over 20k on the base like you mentioned
The floaty feeling your feeling in the Durango is because the Durango is still built off Mercedes ML chassis so it’s built for luxury and also the v6 is hella thirsty too. It’s a 25 gallon fuel tank to put that in words the Tahoe is the same size and that’s a full truck
Not that type of float...this is the type of "float" you don't want especially when traveling fast it begins to feel disconnected like you don't know whats going on. A Benz is comfortable but planted even at 120 mph
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Between the Durango and its corporate twin Grand Cherokee, which one would have a more luxurious ride?
I have a 2021 Durango GT and my daughter has a 2019 Grand Cherokee. The GT has a better ride but I only have AWD. Her G.C. ride is more stiff, but she has 4WD. We both live in the NE so snow is a factor for us. We will see who is better in snow driving
Found a used 2021 Durango GT Plus with 7k miles for 40k otd. 👍 or 👎?
If it has a few packages on it then sure that wouldn’t be too bad
What's your favorite car that you got to drive.. I've driven many different vehicles but I gotta say I really enjoyed driving a friend's Miata touring convertible manual rwd also I had a chance to drive a friend's mazarati that was a fun ride but I'd hate to pay to get that fixed if it broke🤣🤑🤣.. I'm trying so hard not to lease something but that's probably gonna happen if I can't find what I want to own. I gotta thank you though for showing me and everyone else so many new cars and SUV's.. I guess it safe to lease any vehicle but I wish I could buy a car reasonable priced that will hold up for 20 yrs and a few hundred thousand miles
My favorite cars I've tried include the ND 2 Miata, LC 500, Charger, Challenger, Camaro, W222 S class, Genesis G80/G90, 2020 ES 350/300h Luxury Trim, 2013 and up LS 460, RX 350, Telluride, Almost any Mazdas, Hyundai Elantra/Kona, 2019 Civic sport, 2019 Accord, Jaguar F Type, and F80 M3 was impressive but the motor sucks. Audi A7 is high on the list, CLS 53 AMG was also a nice ride. RAM 1500 was incredible and most used Lexus cars are pretty solid to be in and drive
@@MeynMotorGroup nice I love getting to drive my friends rides this way I learn exactly what I like without having to buy a ride I don't like
@@tomfoolery5665 they say the mighty mini mazdaz dives like a the Ferrari didn't belive them until I drove one it doesn't look like one it doesn't sound like one but the over all speed and handling is identical to the la Ferrari that I drove it was a Blast for little money and I bet you and make them little things to a monster
And if need more power than the Rt get the Ripp supercharger that kit will give u more HP than the factory v8
I didn't even know they made Durangos in V6 I thought they were all V8
Yeah I thought the same thing
0:12 it's gott tints it looks like, it looks good and you can hear the fun of that engine even if it's a V6. I'd chrome it up with some Asanti 20 inch rims and a fat subwoofer in the trunk, that'd be a party on wheels. But that's just me perhaps
That would be fun haha
Test drove both the SXT and the GT Durango. Ended up finding that the SXT was not as comfortable or as well riding as the GT. So for the extra few bucks I ended up going with the GT all wheel drive. Got the 3.6 6 cylinder engine. Love the vehicle and if anybody’s looking to purchase one and has the extra few bucks I would suggest going with the GT version.
What is the diferent? Suspension?
The GT gives remote start, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, fog lights, a power liftgate, 20-inch wheels, and a dual exhaust (offers 2 more hp) which isn’t offered in the SXT. The GT carries over other standard amenities from the SXT. I do believe the GT also has a slightly better suspension. I could tell there was a difference and it definitely just not the bigger tires that gave it the better ride. I have now had it 6 months and LOVE it! I travel a lot and get the following mpg, 21 /26. No complaints for an SUV this size.
I'd like to see some reviews on Corvettes not brand new either.. my neighbor has her husband's vette sitting for over a yr after he sadly passed away it's probably somewhere around 10 yrs old but it's like new unfortunately she won't sell it but it just sits and it makes me sad knowing what is going to happen to that beautiful ride from just sitting in the elements never running. I feel like it's my duty to car lovers to rescue that sweet ride and I don't even want a Corvette but darn it I wish she would just drive it!!! How can I explain that to her in a nice way without upsetting her.. I'm sure she could use the money but I don't think she cares I guess she has an emotional attachment because it was her loving husband's baby
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@@MeynMotorGroup awesome I'll check it out thanks again Kevin you rock
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It's a nice looking people mover and at least it still looks like a Durango not something out of the future
Haha 😄 yea certain places they use these as cop cars
I want a car like the lexus your having fixed up.. I'm really not into any new cars these days it's sad. I want a powerful car that's roomy and comfortable.. unfortunately cars are getting smaller and smaller with cheaper build quality planned obsolescence so if I want to be happy I'll have to buy an older car and bring it back to it's glory which will likely costt as much as a new car
That generation of LS is absolutely wonderful. I bought one last year and have 0 regrets. If all you care about is going fast in a straight line with the most comfort, you can't go wrong.
@@Meetoon733 your so right it seems lexus cars are what's going to last the longest and be the most comfortable. The best bang for the buck I'd say
Yea fixing it up can bring you close to $15k invested into the vehicle still not bad but hopefully nothing else goes wrong
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Lots of engine noise that’s for sure. It’s just odd for a big SUV to not have AWD or 4x4 capability
They charge a lot of money for AWD, $2500 I think that's pretty steep considering everyone wants AWD in a vehicle like this
@@MeynMotorGroup yeah dude, and as you said they tax you big you for blind-spot monitoring when it’s included in much smaller vehicles for way less money. Sweet ride but the packaging leaves a lot to be desired
Yup really don't like how they set up their trim and option set up
In my opinion the durango is just like the charger and challenger. If your going to get one of these it has to be a V8, without it theres no soul lol
If you want an AWD Charger I would def go for the Durango. V6 is good obviously not as good as V8 but not as thirsty either
@@MeynMotorGroup If you compare the fuel economy from both engines its not much of a difference. You might end up spending a couple hundred bucks extra a year in gas and i think its worth it overall. Both are thirsty engines lol
R/T ftw
For sure! Def the best trim
V8 too expensive compared to the sxt. Sounds like the V6 is still more fun than other brands that are underpowered.
I wanna take my neighbors hell cat and drive it till it explodes!! It drives me nuts to know they never ever drive hard 🤣😂🤣
Test a BMW X3 Kev
Already did just check the channel!
I've been with you all along Kevin, but with Chrysler we part ways, in no universe would I own or drive. See you on the next review. Ps swagger must mean completely different things to different folks. Peace we gone.
That's too bad wish you would give Dodge a try one of the most fun modern day cars out there hell of a lot more fun than any German car
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I just want the Hellcat 🤤
Those things are def monsters!
@@MeynMotorGroup yes😂 they launch way faster than even the GT500, kinda sad but funny 🥴
It's ridiculous and demand has really gone up so people are paying 6 figures for these things
@@MeynMotorGroup I don’t blame them🤣
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@@MeynMotorGroup Yo bro
Hopefully, you aren't hitting triple digits all that often...
In the United States triple digits won't be something most people are doing often...me I'll only go that fast when there's absolutely no one around
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Glad to see you hear on a Stellantis vid haha
@@MeynMotorGroup It's a vid from you, the fact that they fuck everybody over here in Aus doesn't stop me from enjoying your take on it.
These days I'm into anything rwd and manual unfortunately people keep voting in these climate nuts that are destroying our cars.. look at California if you ordered a new Porsche you can not have a manual because they say it's too noisy.. now I just want a tank to destroy these computers on wheels 🤣😂🤣
What the hell, too noisey? Omg
The inside interior look Hella cheap
Give me a big thirsty v8 rwd manual or an automatic with a strong transmission no infotainment BS no gps no computer controls I'll be in heaven
Gotta go back 20 years for a slice of heaven...and now used car prices are through the roof
@@MeynMotorGroup I know if I kept my old American muscle cars like my 94 Camaro IROC my 25th anniversary trans am and my 72 Camaro I'd be rich 🤑🤑 if I sold them today 😭😭
They just aren't reliable with bad resale value as a result.
Chrysler products as a whole are poor quality. I'd personally never buy one.
Well resale seems to have gone up in this market. But leasing is def the best way to enjoy Stellantis vehicles
Got a brand new one as a rental. The V6 is impressive although the way it vibrates over 3K RPM it feels like it is going to grenade. Giant SUV with a tiny back seat to make room for a third row, even if you don't have the third row. The caro lids have sharp unfinished edges,l I have sliced myself more than once. The base stero somehow has bass that is annoying and irritating and I like a bass heavy system. They gave it a way too sensitive throttle. The slightest increase in throttle makes it drop 2-3 gears and almost redline. I'd prefer it to do that in sport mode and be more relaxed in non-sport. v8 fuel economy out of the v6. base model does not even get a 12v outlet in the backseat. The steering has zero feedback. I'm asuming it's electric. At first the interior looks nice, then you quickly realizxe it has zero quality and is all crappy plastic. There are rattles and creaks in the back. The heated seats have three settings: too hot, and is it on?, and is it on? The heated steering wheel warms the steering wheel to about 3 degrees warmer than it was. Also, I've had several cars even from the 90's with climate control. Every one of them was smart enough to keep the fan speed low until the engine heated up for heat. That way you aren't getting blasted by cold air. The Dodge? Nope. In full auto on a 34F degree morning and it immediately has the blower on high. I see Chrysler is still same subpar product it has been.
You tripping my 2023 sxt is amazing