Dodge has announced that for the 2018 model year,
the Durango R/T and SRT models will be offered with a host of new factory
options, including upgrades from the team at Mopar.
The available tweaks to the SUV start at the exterior
with factory-custom stripes on the front and rear fascias, hood, roof, and the
tailgate. Available in five colors, Bright Blue, Flame Red, Gunmetal Low Gloss,
Low Gloss Black, and Sterling Silver, these stripes are paired with a NACA duct
hood vent. Pricing for the stripe package sits at US$ 1195 and will be available
from March 2018.
There’s an available high-performance exhaust system on offer. The exhaust is
made from stainless steel and incorporates 4-inch tips. Beyond looking the
part, Dodge says the performance exhaust creates better flow and a more
intoxicating soundtrack. Pricing for the Durango SRT exhaust has been set at Us$ 1850 with orders to open in the second quarter of 2018. Durango R/T owners can
get the system slightly cheaper for US$ 1595.
Elsewhere, Mopar has engineered a lowering spring
kit that drops the SUV by an average of 15 mm at each corner. These springs
have been tuned to work with the factory-fitted dampers. The carmaker claims
they result in less rear-end squat during acceleration, reduced body roll
during corners, and less nose dive under braking. Available from March, the
lowering springs cost just US$ 325.
Last, we have the SRT Interior
Appearance Group. Made up of a custom carbon fiber instrument panel, Dinamica
soft-touch headliner, accent paint on the speakers, and carbon door bezels, it
will set customers back US$ 2495.
