2021 Dodge Durango R/T: Is This New R/T Better Than The Explorer ST???

Today I drive and review a 2021 Dodge Durango R/T!

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[devinduda]

I love how they improved this vehicle and updated the interior, looks way better than a lot of its competition

[Malleus]

Panoramic sunroof would make it perfect

[wilsonmartinez]

Dude! Definitely the best review done on a Durango RT on all of YOUTUBE. I’ve made up my mind on the Durango.

[pinchiedylan]

Can’t wait till I get my hands on this 2021 Durango

[Joshu]

Always liked to look of these. Would like to get into one in a year or two. Hopefully production picks up. New models are sparse in Texas. AWD V8 SUV’s are a lot of fun.

[herbwash]

I’ve been saving all year for this 2021 model. Next year. It’s on!!!

[TheCondoInRedondo]

The 88 MPH "highest speed" is the result of testing when the Durango rolled off the assembly line. The Durangos and Grand Cherokees are put through paces before being shipped. The instrument cluster is set to "dealer mode" at the Jefferson North plant. Just before delivery to the customer, the instrument cluster receives a reset, which erases all data gathered during "dealer mode". All the pre-delivery performance statistics... even all the "learned" throttle behaviors are "forgotten" (via the reset) just before delivery to the customer.

[barbqizwhatido]

I have 2 RT rangos and ill never own another suv. Cant wait for the new body style. Have you tested the RT in sport mode? Makes a big difference. I also installed the peddle commander and it's night and day.

[pjosh]

I was looking at the RT and explorer ST for options for when we move to the snow, after hearing about tons of issues with the Ford I’m steering towards the Durango.

[tesdown]

I'm 6'2" and leg room in the 3rd row is not an issue in the Durango. It has the best legroom amongst it's peers.

[gmrtg]

When’s the Hellcat caravan coming?
😂😂

[alexanderkgeorge]

Hey Ben your videos are Great can you do a review of the Durango R/T with the Tow n Go Package because with the Tow n Go Package there is way more features and a upgraded exhaust

[AndrewR]

Really debating to trade in my challenger for this Durango 😍

[lallmann]

Did you try sitting in 3rd row. There's enough room for a full size adult, compared to highlander, cx9, explorer. Try it.

[TheCondoInRedondo]

At the 5:35 mark, notice the tire pressure of 44 PSI . The Jefferson North plant ships all Bridgestone Ecopia 265mm tires inflated to 44 PSI. Those are used on the Durango and Grand Cherokee trims with the 5.7 Hemi. But the dealerships are REQUIRED to set the tire pressure to 36 PSI as part of prep before the car can be driven in traffic. Otherwise, it's a liability issue because braking distance is compromised with the tires overinflated.

[bendyben]

Just bought a 2020 Durango RT Blacktop with Demonic Red Leather. Love the interior refresh for 2021 but similarly trimmed 2021 was going to be easily $15k more.

I was shopping the Explorer ST too but there are just way too many horror stories on quality control. Random electrical issues preventing starting up, transmission bugs, interior rattles, etc etc. Not to mention ~$10k more. FCA doesn't have the best rep for reliability but the Durango RT "common" issues are relatively quick fixes under warranty.

My $.02: MOST people think they'll care about the extra HP and fancy interior but IMO, most places you drive won't let you use the extra HP, and the sound of that Hemi + badass exterior styling will outlive "bigger touch screen" and "modern air vents".

[heyitsalfe]

Needs panoramic roof and ambient lighting. Does it have heated mirrors and steering wheel?

[joskjj]

Ford and fca are killing it this year

Unlike lazy gm

[bnrlabs]

I think that if you add the Tow-n-Go package, the RT is definitely a better buy than the Explorer ST, even though the ST is faster off the lot.

[GodOfRage]

How are you guys liking the rt. I'm picking mine up tomorrow I traded in my 2018 jeep grand Cherokee and first dodge I will ever own