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High-Tech Interior

The redesigned, driver-centric cabin includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen angled 7 degrees towards the driver, enhancing the cockpit feel. Paddle shifters flank a new, flat-bottom performance wheel, and SRT performance seats with large side bolsters help restrain the driver and provide comfort over long-distance excursions.

The top-end Durango uses Uconnect 5, which is built around an Android-based operating system. FCA says the new platform is five times faster than the previous Uconnect system. Six different user profiles can be created and two phones can be paired simultaneously, each with the ability to fully access the Uconnect 5 system. Most importantly, it syncs wirelessly with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and comes standard with navigation. A 19-speaker, 825-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system is available.

Unique to the Durango SRT Hellcat are red-accented gauges and heated and ventilated Nappa leather and suede front seats with Hellcat embroidered logos. Several new interior colors and trim finish options are both standard and available, including Forged Carbon Fiber.

The six-passenger Durango SRT Hellcat offers a no-cost Lightweight Performance Package that gets rid of the third row to save weight, creating a four-passenger cabin.

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2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye

What’s missing on the Charger? If you said an SRT Hellcat Redeye model like the Challenger, you’re correct.

The car gets the same launch control and launch assist technologies, and more importantly, the same supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8 pushed to 797 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque—retaining the title of the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world (0-96 km/h in 3.5 seconds and the quarter-mile in just 10.6 seconds).

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Once again, the Widebody exterior with integrated fender flares adds 3.5 inches of body width. A newly designed, functional performance hood with a cold-air intake and heat extractors gives this sedan an even more sinister look, while the innovative SRT Power Chiller system further improves cooling for better performance.

The new 20-inch Lightweight Carbon Black wheels ride on Pirelli 305/35ZR20 tires, giving the car more tread where the rubber meets the road.

The 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye can be ordered from September starting at $103,545. It will start arriving at dealerships early next year. A six-figure Dodge sedan? We bet you never saw that coming!

More Than an Engine Swap

On the surface, it seems natural to plop the Hellcat engine into anything that will hold it, immediately creating a halo vehicle for all its V-6 brethren. And that’s kind of what Chrysler has been doing. But be aware that there’s a lot more to it—there’s a whole cadre of engineers who work with the powertrain people to make sure the suspension, brakes, steering, handling and everything else that makes the Hellcat a Hellcat is present.

Automakers hate it when you call stuff easy, because really, few things are harder than successfully launching a new car. But it’s true that the task of Hellcat-ifying a vehicle is a lot more straightforward when you’re talking about a coupe or sedan, not a three-row, nearly three-ton SUV. Frankly I’m more impressed with the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat than I am with the 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye, and that car impresses the hell out of me. But there were baseline expectations for the Charger, what with its many flavors of stokin’ V8 performance—yes, we have the Durango SRT 392 with 475 hp, and it works, but not as well as the 710-hp Durango Hellcat, which is something of a revelation.

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It isn’t because they were able to take any weight out of it — they tried at first, the engineers said, but they didn’t want to compromise durability. So they just overbuilt it, and cranked up the supercharger to make up for it. Externally, the front end’s been redone to optimize airflow, cooling and aerodynamics, the latter improvements balancing the body out and boosting rear downforce to a whopping 140 pounds at 180 mph. Yeah, not exactly a Senna. That said, 5,700 pounds has never felt this light on its feet, and to prove it Dodge actually put me on a track.

Driving the Durango Hellcat at Caroline Motorsport Park, a nice, flowing circuit, the big SUV flowed right along with it. There’s none of the sideways head-snap you tend to get in larger rides. The Brembo brakes, 15.7-inchers up front, unusually large 13.8-inchers in the back, are progressive and predictable, but its the way the Durango carves through the corners that had everyone talking. 

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While you can use the paddle shifters, we found them unnecessary as the eight-speed transmission downshifts on its own so precisely. The Durango uses a single-speed Magna MP3010 all-wheel-drive transfer case. The automatic drive mode splits torque 40:60 front-to-rear, changing to 50:50 in Snow mode, 35:65 in Sport, and 30:70 in Track mode. The all-wheel-drive, aided by the fat 295/45ZR20 Pirelli P-Zero tires, which were quiet on the road, and profoundly capable on the highway and track, is appropriately invisible. It takes a lot of throttle to get this SUV to drift, so don’t expect many smoky sideways photographs.

Performance Worthy of Its Looks

Before now, the meatiest Durango was the SRT model with its infamous 6.4-liter V8 engine. The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat ups the power quotient and adds a refreshed, muscular design with styling cues from the Charger Hellcat Widebody sedan.

Full LED headlamps give its face an aggressive squint and an SRT Performance air induction hood hints at its underlying power. The low-gloss black grille incorporates larger openings for improved cooling, and a new integrated chin splitter that sits just below creates additional downforce and aerodynamic balance. The SRT Hellcat trim also swaps fog lamps for a lower valance cold-air intake to increase engine airflow.

The Durango SRT Hellcat’s front and rear fender flares and body-colored rocker panels accentuate its muscular styling, as do large 20-inch wheels wrapped in 10-inch Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires. At the rear, Dodge’s signature full-width LED taillamps and a new rear spoiler—said to help create 140 pounds of downforce at 180 mph—complete the performance look.

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Under the Hood is What Counts

Fiat Chrysler’s Hellcat V8 is currently used in at least five of its products: the Dodge Challenger and Charger, the Jeep Trackhawk, the Ram TRX and the Durango SRT. In various states of tune, the robust engine has proven itself to be both powerful and durable. A forged crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces spins in a cast-iron block, while powder forged connecting rods pump forged alloy pistons towards heat-treated aluminum cylinder heads.

The Durango SRT Hellcat uses an eight-speed transmission, is configured with an all-wheel drivetrain and has an upgraded exhaust system that features a 260-millimeter crossover X-pipe, which is what gives the beast an unmistakable, in-your-face performance sound. Though the Durango SRT Hellcat delivers a smooth, well-tuned ride, cabin quietness is compromised with the throttle pushed down—a definite plus in this segment.

Part of ease of operation comes from adjustable electric power steering that can be set for improved performance while traveling at high speeds or when navigating tight urban quarters. SRT drive modes also offer selectable settings for Street, Sport and Track, while Custom settings allow the driver to select their own preferences. Drivers can tap into different transmission shift speeds, steering feel, paddle shifter settings, vehicle traction and suspension.

For drivers that plan to drag race their Durango SRT Hellcat, Launch Control and Launch Assist are on hand.  Launch Control manages wheel slip for more consistent straight-line acceleration. In contrast, Launch Assist contains wheel hop to help the Durango Hellcat knock off those sub-12-second, quarter-mile runs without damaging the driveline.  

The Durango SRT Hellcat also has Brembo brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers mated to oversized, vented rotors. Dodge says its stopping distance is 116 feet from 60 mph.

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More than just a track-rat in an SUV body, the Durango SRT Hellcat is rated to tow up to 8,700 pounds. Trailer Sway Control manages brake pressure between the wheels and engine throttle management to ensure the vehicle and trailer keep on the straight and narrow path under various conditions.

The Durango SRT Hellcat wears a base MSRP of $82,495, including a $1,495 destination charge. And while that’s a formidable sum, Durango SRT Hellcat production is limited and it will only be available for one year. FCA started taking orders early in November and deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021.

Big Outside, Big Inside

Inside, the cockpit has been redesigned, and all the instruments and controls are accessible and intuitive — no need to refer to the owner’s manual to turn up the stereo. Then again, you won’t mind digging through the menus on the standard 10.1-inch touchscreen, as it’s running the latest generation of UConnect which remains one of the best infotainment OSs out there, snappy and intuitive.

Front seats are comfortable and supportive. Middle-row seats can hold six-footers, and the rear seats — well, kids will fit. With seats in place, there’s still 17 cubic feet of cargo space in the back.

At a base price of $82,490, the biggest problem Dodge dealers will have is offering test drives that genuinely show what the Durango will do, and short of showing up on local track days, I’m not sure how you do that. Silly as it sounds, real buyers would do well to hit up an open track day to get a real feel for it—the first time to hammer the accelerator should not be in heavy traffic. In fact, Dodge offers a free one-day class at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, which I highly recommend.

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And the elephant in the room may be fuel mileage. Yes, gas may be cheap now, but with 11 mpg city, 17 highway and 13 overall, another buck or two a gallon and we’re talking real money to fill up the tank. And then fill it up again. 

Bottom line, and I never expected to say this, is that what impressed me most about the Durango Hellcat is its gracefulness. Like a good leader, it wields its massive power gently. Until the big whip comes out.

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The Dodge Durango SRT Will Go Into Oblivion

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In September, we were briefed about the Stellantis’ roadmap for future vehicles (mostly previously-owned Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands). Dodge will unleash its first «all-electric» muscle car by 2024. The eMuscle has a new logo called the Fratzog. However, it won’t replace its existing lineup with all-electric models. Rumors have broadcasted that the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will be canned to give the first all-electric eMuscle a chance.

What does this mean for the Dodge Durango? Stellantis is planning a significant overhaul in 2023-2024. They will be launching an all-electric Jeep in 2023 and eMuscle in 2024, and the Durango will also die in 2024. According to current reports, production will cease at that point, with no replacement in sight. The lineup has been slowly shrinking over the years as the automaker moves away from internal gas combustion engines to electrified options. The Dodge Dart was first, followed by the Dodge Viper and then the Dodge Journey. Finally, the Dodge Grand Caravan was discontinued. Ah, the memories. Despite all its advances, the Dodge Durango is now on the verge of being scrapped.

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For more than a year, we comprehended that the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat would only be assembled for a short while before shifts in emission requirements would make it extinct. The Durango with a 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine was emissions law-abiding for six months before Covid-19 induced production shutdowns and shortages. Luckily, the lack of semiconductors extended the production period. The Dodge Durango Hellcat version persisted rolling off the Jefferson Assembly line in Detroit instead of retiring from production earlier this year.

Dodge will not abandon SUVs completely. Some people don’t want a fast, high-octane-burning muscle car. The Durango survived because Dodge customers also love SUVs. We believe a new SUV that is more modern and offers more technology options will fill the gap. Stellantis’s portfolio includes many SUVs that could be ported over to Dodge with a new face or rebadge. This muscle car manufacturer has not shied away from doing something like that in the past. The Colt’s subcompact car was a rebadged model of Mitsubishi Motors before the Japanese automaker officially began selling vehicles in the United States.

Future Plans After Ditching The Durango

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Dodge was given a deadline because it was not economically viable to produce high-performance vehicles that did not comply with the European Union’s CO2 emission regulations. Stellantis is also moving towards profit and will bring Peugeot back to the US as part of the merger into Stellantis. Dodge used to produce nearly 50,000 to 65,000 Dodge Durangos each year. That’s a ton of room to make another more beneficial vehicle.

Dodge has done a great job revamping Durango regarding safety and performance, but it eventually became driver-oriented. This is the strange thing about large cars: how often do all eight seats get filled? Perhaps we will finally see a hatchback with hellcat power.

Tim Kuniskis( CEO, Dodge) reported that a functional prototype for the new EV-powered muscle car would be available in 2022. It is unclear if it will be a near-production vehicle or just a wild idea, but this may fit the definition of Dodge and electric muscle coexisting. Although it would be a stretch to say that the Hellcat replacement might arrive sooner than expected, considering most automakers are moving at a rapid pace with EV development.

Bid-adieu to the Durango now as this could be the last time we ever see a high horsepower Dodge Durango. Dodge is anticipated to debut its first-ever EV in 2024, so even if we get some new rendition of the redesigned Durango beyond 2023, odds point to it using a hybrid or all-electric powertrain. Hemi V8 power remains, at least for now. Dodge unveiled the Jailbreak versions for the SRT Challenger Redeye and Charger Redeye models. They offer new colors, special badges, and an increase in the Hellcat’s output of 6.2-liter to 807 horsepower. We are not sure that this will be the last round of special edition hellcats.

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

As we suspected, Dodge’s three-row SUV is now getting the Hellcat treatment. Available for a single model year only (future emissions standards make it unfeasible beyond 2021), the new Durango SRT Hellcat is powered by the proven supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8 engine. With 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque, it becomes the most powerful production SUV in the world, accelerating from 0-96 km/h in 3.5 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds.

The vehicle benefits from a number of aerodynamic enhancements, such as a new front chin splitter and a unique new rear spoiler, as well as an updated engine oil cooler duct, air guide and snorkel for cold air induction.

Performance is further optimized by SRT-badged Brembo brakes with six-piston callipers up front, a retuned suspension that delivers a firmer ride for sharper handling in corners, plus a bigger exhaust system emitting a characteristic muscle car sound.

Several SRT drive modes are available including Street, Sport, Track and Custom. The optional Demonic Red leather interior is the cherry on top of the cake.

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat can be ordered this fall and production will stretch over six months beginning in early 2021, with no limit to the number of units. The company expects to sell a bit less than 2,000. After all, it costs a whopping $114,345.

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This outstanding addition follows a host of improvements to the Durango lineup for 2021. Among other things, the exterior design is more aggressive, while the interior has been revised (steering wheel, console, dashboard, etc.) for a more high-tech, driver-centric environment. New Ebony Red leather in Citadel trim is particularly notable, but let’s not forget the new Uconnect 5 infotainment system with 10.1-inch screen and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay integration.

The first 2021 Durangos will arrive at dealerships this fall with a base MSRP of $47,495. By the way, this is still the only SUV in its class to offer a V8 engine.

2021 Dodge Challenger Super Stock

Dodge swore it would never build another Demon, but you have to admit the new Challenger SRT Super Stock is awfully close. Topping the Challenger lineup, this model is powered by the same supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8 as the SRT Hellcat Redeye, but features a revised powertrain calibration that increases output to 807 hp.

As a result, 0-96 km/h acceleration drops to 3.25 seconds and the quarter-mile run is achieved in just 10.5 seconds.

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The Super Stock gets the Widebody exterior and its lightweight 18-inch wheels in Low Gloss Granite finish ride on sticky 315/40R18 Nitto NT05R drag radials. Braking is handled by lightweight all-aluminum Brembo four-piston calipers and 14.2-inch vented rotors.

When Track mode is activated, damper tuning changes so that the front end lifts, putting more weight on the rear tires and allowing more explosive takeoffs.

Dealer orders for the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock are scheduled to open this summer with production starting in Brampton, Ontario this fall.