The 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 is obtainable in three trims with few choices out there in every. The usual mannequin comes effectively geared up with options resembling performance-tuned all-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, 20-inch 295/45 all-season tires (summer season rubber is non-compulsory), navigation, heated-and-ventilated entrance seats lined in leather-based and microsuede, heated second-row captain’s chairs, and three-zone computerized local weather management. As for the choice packages, patrons can go for a Light-weight Efficiency Package deal, which deletes the third row and replaces the second-row captain’s chairs with a 60/40 folding seat. A trailering bundle can be out there and equips the SUV with a trailer brake controller, a Class IV receiver hitch, and a wiring harness (7- and 4-pin).

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

The Durango SRT’s 6.4-liter V-8 is its raison d’eter; with out that hulking 392-cubic-inch V-8 underneath the hood, it’d be only a Durango with exaggerated bodywork and comically outsized tires and brakes. However the thumping V-8 is there, and it delivers gloriously linear energy like solely an enormous, naturally aspirated V-8 can. The 8-speed computerized funnels torque to all 4 wheels through a full-time all-wheel drive system, the complete powertrain working with the single-minded purpose of most acceleration. In our fingers, the Durango SRT managed a blistering 4.1-second run to 60 mph, quick sufficient to make you neglect you’ve bought the children within the again. NHRA fantasies apart, the SRT’s steering is extra actual and communicative than you’d count on from an growing old platform with a large V-8 mounted above the entrance axle, and the stiff suspension does a commendable job of disguising the Durango’s weight and excessive heart of gravity. The trip can get harsh, nonetheless, a trade-off for the performance-focused setup, and the Observe mode feels downright punishing on all however the smoothest surfaces. And it is value reminding you: the SRT 392 can tow as much as 8700 kilos.

Gasoline Financial system and Actual-World MPG

With EPA gasoline financial system estimates of 13 mpg metropolis and 19 mpg freeway, the Durango SRT 392 is way from probably the most environment friendly SUV within the phase. There’s a value to pay for that rowdy 475-horsepower V-8 underneath the hood however when you think about that the thriftiest rear-wheel drive V-6 Durango solely manages EPA estimates of 19 and 26 mpg, it nearly appears rational. In C/D real-world testing, the SRT 392 returned a mixed 13 mpg general, and 17 mpg in our 75-mph freeway take a look at. For extra details about the Durango’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

A part of the SRT 392’s attraction is that it offers all of the consolation and family-friendly utility of the conventional Durango however infuses the area with SRT-worthy gear and options. Meaning customary leather-based and suede sport seats, leather-wrapped armrests and console, second-row captain’s chairs, a flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters, and the requisite “SRT” stitching and badging. Each first- and second-row occupants get heated seats; the fronts are vented, too. With solely 17 cubic ft of cargo space behind the third row the Durango falls behind the Ford Explorer and VW Atlas in general quantity, however in C/D testing we match 26 carry-on instances with each rows folded flat. There’s additionally a good quantity of in-cabin cubby area to assist hold life organized.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2024 Durango 392 runs Dodge’s newest infotainment system through a ten.1-inch touchscreen interface mounted entrance and heart within the dashboard. Acquainted and intuitive, the show is legible, and the software program responds crisply to inputs. Normal connectivity consists of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, in addition to navigation and real-time site visitors and climate updates courtesy of SiriusXM Journey Hyperlink. What units the SRT’s system aside from these of lesser Durango fashions is the Efficiency Pages menu. This set of options permits customers to observe all types of car-geek knowledge, resembling horsepower, cornering g-force, and even acceleration-time stats. Suppose you’ll be able to beat our 4.1-second 60-mph blast? Activate the timer from the suitable tab within the Efficiency Pages, set your launch management, and discover out. Three 12-volt accent shops and 6 USB ports dot the cabin, and extra of each can be found as an choice. Lastly, there’s an ordinary 506-watt Alpine audio system with an 825-watt Harmon Kardon system on provide.

Security and Driver-Help Options

A handful of driver-assistance options are provided, however few are customary gear. For extra details about the Durango’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:

• Normal rear automated emergency braking
• Normal computerized high-beam headlamps
• Accessible automated emergency braking and adaptive cruise management

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

The guarantee bundle 2024 Durango SRT 392 is straight out of the Dodge playbook, matching the identical protection as the remainder of its model siblings. Patrons searching for just a little extra long-term assurance can, nonetheless, buy an prolonged guarantee by way of their native Dodge dealership, one among which offers lifetime protection for the Durango SRT. There’s a catch, nonetheless, because the lifetime guarantee applies solely to the primary proprietor and isn’t transferred to subsequent house owners.

• Restricted guarantee covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain guarantee covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
• No complimentary scheduled upkeep

Extra Options and Specs