The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT that was previewed for the first time in February at the Chicago auto show looks nearly as quick and intense as it is. It drew attention– and not just because it assured 475 hp from its 6.4-liter V-8. So the officers at Dodge have actually chosen to take advantage of that by providing the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T a similar appearance.
The R/T gets the very same front fascia and performance hood having a center air inlet duct flanked by heat extractors and a lower valence for the brand-new cold air duct system and fog lights. It has the 360-hp 5.7-litere V-8.
And if you opt for the Durango GT with the Blacktop or Brass Monkey Appearance package, the performance hood is an alternative. GTs have the 295-hp 3.6-liter V-6.
Tim Kuniskis, head of Passenger Car Brands at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), stated the Dodge brand has effectively used models like its Challenger Hellcats and new Demon, and a 475-hp Durango three-row SUV to develop its performance credibility. “We can offer other automobiles the same feel and mindset of the high-line vehicles without reducing the halo because it is based on performance. You can’t do it without distinguishing on performance.”
The R/T and SRT is also going to be available in a new B5 Blue outside color for 2018 but later on in the model year. The instrument cluster is special with the tachometer in the middle. There is likewise a synthetic suede headliner, new steering wheel, and stitching on the leather dash.
All 2018 Durangos abandon the rotary equipment shifter for the gated T-shifter in the SRT. They likewise get a backup video camera and sport steering wheel. The R/Ts also get a nine-speaker BeatsAudio sound system and front park help. GT also features a power liftgate and leather and suede seats as basic equipment.
The Durango SRT will begin at $62,995. Prices for the rest of the Durango lineup has not been revealed however Kuniskis stated essentially a $43,000 R/T with a 5.7-liter engine– the most popular Durango– will have the same fascia and appearance and feeling as the SRT.
