The 2024 mannequin yr sees the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, this time nearly definitely for the final time.
The SUV’s supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 referred to as the Hellcat lastly bows out of manufacturing on the finish of the yr, which means anybody might want to act quick. Pricing info hasn’t been introduced however the 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat is priced from $95,200, together with a $1,595 vacation spot cost.
The Hellcat can also be nonetheless supplied within the 2024 Ram 1500 TRX, and Ram in August introduced a final-edition mannequin to rejoice the engine.
The Durango SRT Hellcat initially arrived for the 2021 mannequin yr as a one-and-done, however attributable to common demand Dodge has continued to supply it. The 2024 mannequin sees output from the Hellcat stay capped at 710 hp, which is sufficient to hustle the mid-size SUV from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, move the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds, and to a high pace of 180 mph. The quick household hauler additionally continues to hold as much as seven passengers and tow as much as 8,700 lb.
2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
Past the engine, the Durango SRT Hellcat packs an 8-speed computerized, all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension, and highly effective Brembo brakes. The brake package deal consists of six-piston calipers and 15.8-inch rotors up entrance and four-piston calipers and 13.8-inch rotors on the rear.
There have not been any main adjustments to the Durango lineup for 2024, although Dodge has made blind spot monitoring a normal characteristic. A brand new blind spot monitoring with trailer detect perform can also be included with the out there Trailer Tow Group package deal. The Durango’s common Tow N Go package deal has additionally been made out there on the Citadel grade for the primary time.
The opposite grades out there for 2024 embrace the SXT, GT, R/T, and SRT 392. The usual engine within the SXT, GT, and Citadel is a 295-hp 3.6-liter V-6. A 360-hp 5.7-liter V-8 is commonplace within the R/T and out there on the Citadel by way of the addition of the Tow N Go package deal. The SRT 392 includes a 475-hp 6.4-liter V-8 as commonplace.
Whereas the SRT Hellcat grade is on its method out, Dodge is not able to bid farewell to the V-8 engine simply but. Each the 5.7- and 6.4-liter V-8s are anticipated to stay round in subsequent mannequin years, although they too will finally bow out. Dodge father or mother firm Stellantis has already revealed the Hurricane 3.0-liter turbo-6 because the doubtless successor. The Hurricane produces as much as 510 hp in its present kind.