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As the most potent SUV on the globe, the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is back for the 2023 model year and prepared to recover its due title.
Dodge took a special decision to create the first Durango SRT Hellcat for only one model year, which was the 2021 model year. It was first presented during the Dodge Speed Week event and is now back. With a starting price of $80,995, Dodge had intended to sell just 2,000 of them during the 2021 model year. However, because of its popularity, the firm expanded manufacturing and completely sold out the batch. Due to increasingly stringent emissions regulations, Dodge claimed it would no longer be possible to produce it beyond the year and terminated it in 2022. However, things have changed for 2023.
Without any significant modifications, the three-row Durango Hellcat is back. When it comes to SRT Hellcat variants, the Durango once more joins the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger. The Durango lineup includes six different models by adding the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat appears to be so popular that folks can’t get enough of it. Without further ado, the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.
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The 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V-8 engine in the 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat generates the same 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. All four of the vehicle’s wheels receive power from this potent engine through an eight-speed automatic transmission. It takes 3.5 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph when moving those families. And a quarter-mile pass of 11.5 seconds, followed by a 180 mph disappearance beyond the sky. Not too shabby for a family trucker.
Brembo high-performance six-piston brakes are a gift to make sure it can manage the added power. These 15.75-inch front vented rotors and 13.8-inch rear discs, along with two-piece front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, enable the massive monster to stop quickly. Additionally, Dodge claims that the Hellcat has better handling due to increased grip and less understeer. Launch Control, which is a standard feature, controls tire slide to deliver constant acceleration in a straight line. Also, Durango can tow up to 8700 pounds.
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Users can upgrade the Hellcat with a 10.7-inch infotainment screen that works with Dodge’s newest Uconnect 5 software. To make things simpler, a voice command feature is also available. Another option is a pair of 9.0-inch screens positioned on the backs of the front seats.
The Durango SRT’s Uconnect features include “Smoke Show” start-up graphics, a climate control screen with a Dodge stripe adjustable climate control icon, and “Mode person” with a race helmet and a special Serpentine style. On the home page’s “category bar,” there is a car icon with a Durango graphic and the SRT emblem. To make things simpler, there is a voice command capability accessible. There are a number of SRT drive modes available, including Street and Sports Track. Also, a custom setting that lets owners configure the car to their preferences.
The 2023 variation will look similar to the ‘21 model stylistically and have a frightening presence. Like the 2021 model, many cosmetic and aerodynamic upgrades help the 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat stand out from less expensive alternatives. A reworked front fascia with a chin splitter, a cold air intake tube, a noticeable hood scoop, and a rear spoiler that produces 140 pounds of downforce at the SUV’s highest speed are some of the most noticeable improvements. The Durango has LED low/high headlamps and distinctive LED daytime running lamps (DRL).
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The inside of the Dodge Charger and Challenger-inspired Hellcat Durango is comparable. Dodge has focused the layout on the driver. Upper trims come with luxurious levels of equipment and comforts, and the cabin is roomy and well-appointed. Nappa leather upholstery with embroidered SRT emblems and heated and ventilated seats is standard on all Hellcat Durango models. To upgrade, choose Laguna leather, which features Hellcat logos and is available in black and Demonic Red. Besides a wireless charging pad and a T-handle shifter, the center console has two cup holders and a storage compartment. The red dials and gauges add more sporty flare to the cabin.
The opportunity for customization for customers will also be great. According to Dodge, there will be Plus and premium packages. Luxury options like leather upholstery, a motorized sunroof, extra safety measures, and top-of-the-line audio are present. This also expands on the Plus package and tries to improve the interior by adding a 19-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, a leather-wrapped dash, and carbon-fiber inside trim. They included the 20-inch wheels, mirror covers, and badging painted entirely black in the Blacktop package.
Monish Mandavra grew up surrounded by Indian car culture and likes anything on wheels, but especially loves Japanese cars and classic vehicles. When he is not writing or working, he is either playing video games or headed towards the gym.