Dodge has introduced the facelifted
Durango and its all-new Hellcat variant. Starting with the latter, the Hellcat
is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 710 hp and 874 Nm of torque.
It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard
all-wheel drive system. This setup enables the model to rocket from 0-96 km/h in a ridiculous 3.5 seconds.
The SUV also has a top speed of 290 km/h and can run the
quarter mile in 11.5 seconds. If those
specs weren’t crazy enough, the Hellcat can also tow 3,946 kg.
To keep things under control, engineers
gave the Durango Hellcat a sport-tuned suspension and 20-inch wheels wrapped in
Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires. The latter
are backed up by a Brembo braking system that features six-piston calipers and
15.8 inch (401 mm) discs up front. Out back, there are four-piston calipers and
13.8 inch (351 mm) discs. On the styling front, the Hellcat has an aggressive
front fascia with a mesh grille, a chin splitter and boomerang-shaped air
intakes. The model also has a ram air
hood, a unique rear spoiler and a sizable dual exhaust system.
The cabin has been significantly improved
as it features a new dashboard that echoes the one found in the Challenger. The
model also has a revised center stack, new switchgear and a Uconnect 5
infotainment system with a 10.1-inch display (lesser models get an 8.4-inch
display). The high-performance model comes nicely equipped with heated /
ventilated Nappa leather seats that feature suede accents as well as
embroidered Hellcat logos. There is also
flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddle shifters.
The Durango SRT Hellcat will arrive at
dealerships early next year and the company will begin accepting orders this
fall. However, Dodge said the Hellcat
will only be available for the 2021 model year. Besides the Hellcat, Dodge also
introduced the facelifted Durango. It
features many of the same changes including an updated front fascia with a
revised grille and restyled headlights.
The model also has updated wheels and a
new Tow N Go Package for the Durango R/T.
The latter adds an assortment of SRT goodies including “wheels and
tires, Brembo brakes, flares and sills, exhaust with tips and a lower valance.”
Engine options carryover and include an entry-level 3.6-liter V6 that pumps out
295 hp and 352 Nm of torque. Customers can also opt for a 5.7-liter HEMI
V8 with 360 hp and 528 Nm of torque.
Last but not least, there’s the Durango
SRT 392 which has a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that develops 475 hp and 637 Nm of torque. While
it’s not as fast as the Hellcat, it can still run from 0-96 km/h in
an impressive 4.4 seconds.
Orders for the standard model will open
this summer and deliveries will begin in the fall.