2023 Durango Hellcat build and Price
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The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup is once again expanding to six models as the Durango SRT Hellcat roars back to life. This model, first introduced for 2021, is back by popular demand as a carryover model. We expect the entire lineup to carry over unchanged. Show On the outside, this SUV is all muscle with a beefy look similar to other Dodge muscle cars. Though it's a muscle car through and through, the Durango is also a competent family hauler with a towing capacity of up to 8,700 lbs on some trims, and we don't expect this to change for the 2023 model year. In fact, we don't expect many changes to the 2023 Durango, though rumors had circulated about a redesign that would take the Durango from a unibody frame to a body-on-frame vehicle like the newly introduced Wagoneer. These changes will likely happen in the future for 2024. Under the hood, we expect the Durango to keep the same range of engines, with the addition of a supercharged V8 for the SRT Hellcat model. The current base Durango comes with a 3.6L V6 engine which makes 293 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The max towing capacity for the base model is only 6,200 lbs. If you choose to move up to a V8 engine you can choose from a 5.7L 360 hp engine which makes 390 lb.-ft. of torque or a 6.4L V8 which makes 475 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. The Durango SRT Hellcat will once again be fueled by a supercharged 6.2L HEMI Hellcat V8 engine which produces 710 hp and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. It can hit the 60-miles-per-hour mark in 3.5 seconds. All Durango models are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and we expect this to carry throughout the 2023 lineup.  On the inside, we expect the current Durango trims to go unchanged except for minor touches. The current Durango comes with features such as an 8.4-inch infotainment screen, six speakers, satellite radio, Apple Carplay, and Android Auto. A 10.1-inch screen, navigation, and wireless device charging are available. We don't expect this to change for the 2023 model year. In the SRT Hellcat trim, the 2023 Durango will come standard with a 10.1-inch UConnect infotainment screen which is angled toward the driver by 7 degrees, and red accented gauges. It also comes standard with Nappa leather and suede front seats that are heated, ventilated, and embroidered with the SRT logo. The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is highly customizable and has even more available packages which open up more content. Choosing the Plus package on the SRT Hellcat gives you Laguna leather high-performance seats, a trailer tow group, a power sunroof, and adaptive and advanced safety features. The Premium package includes all this and further adds red seatbelts, carbon fiber interior accents, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, and a Harmon-Kardon 19-speaker sound system. Finally opting for the Blacktop package on the 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat gives you Gloss Black badging and mirror caps, and 20-inch Black Noise wheels. The Dodge Durango is a favorite among midsize SUV drivers because it provides plenty of power. The SRT Hellcat trim places
one of the most notable engines of the last two decades in the body of an SUV. Hellcat models never come cheap. Drivers pay big bucks for that level of performance. How much should consumers pay for a 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat? The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat had a starting price of $82,490 after its destination fee. Expect the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat to range from $82,500-$85,000. Small updates could tack
on a few thousand dollars to the expensive performance SUV’s starting price. RELATED:
Here’s What You’ll Pay for Dodge’s Fastest 2022 Durango SRT 392 So, the new Durango SRT Hellcat is likely to start over $82,500, but what are buyers really paying for? The midsize SUV will feature a plush interior with plenty of creature comforts. The exterior will have an especially aggressive styling and feature the SRT Hellcat badge, but the big bucks really go toward the SUV’s powertrain. Sure, extra niceties in the cabin contribute to the SRT Hellcat’s price, but its engine is what really has auto enthusiasts practically purring. The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat uses a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V8 engine that makes a massive 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 miles in about 3.5 seconds. There are few SUVs on the planet that produce that many horses. Of all Hellcat-powered Dodge models, the Durango SRT Hellcat is particularly interesting because it isn’t a muscle car. It is one of two different midsize SUVs that offer Hellcat power. The Ram 1500 TRX, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, and Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat get special attention since they’re not Challengers or Chargers, but they still have access to the powerful engine. Is the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat worth the money?RELATED: 6 Reasons to Drive the 2022 Dodge Durango SUV The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a steal in the performance SUV space. It offers incredible power for its price. The Durango SRT Hellcat’s starting price may sound expensive, but it’s a bargain compared to other powerful SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus or Aston Martin DBX 707. Sure, the Durango SRT Hellcat isn’t as luxurious as the Urus and the Lamborghini SUV’s main rivals, but it outperforms the Italian super SUV. The Lamborghini Urus makes 641 horsepower. The Aston Martin DBX 707 makes 697 horsepower. Both the Urus and DBX 707 are more than twice as expensive as the Durango SRT Hellcat despite being less powerful. The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is every thrill-seeker’s dream SUVRELATED: Lamborghini Urus vs Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: Prestige Against Power The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a midsize SUV with the soul of an American muscle car. Even the most notable luxury SUVs can’t hold a candle to the Durango SRT Hellcat when it comes to power. The Durango SRT Hellcat may not be the quickest SUV on the market, but it’s certainly in the running. Its price is reasonable considering how much power the midsize model is packin’. Read more about the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat in the next article below. RELATED: Do New Jeep Models Make it Easy to Ignore the Dodge Durango? How much will a Hellcat cost in 2023?2023 Dodge Challenger Pricing
Each comes with a Hemi V8 and can be had in a wide range of paint schemes, including wide racing stripes and other extroverted graphics. The Hellcat range starts at around $64,000 but easily streaks past $80,000 with the range-topping SRT Super Stock variant.
When can I order a 2023 Dodge Durango Hellcat?Ordering for the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will begin in September 2022, Dodge has yet to officially announce the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat starting price, but we'll know before long.
Will Hellcats be made in 2023?The 2023 Durango SRT Hellcat will have the same specs and pack the wicked 710 hp supercharged 6.2-Liter HEMI V8. New for 2023 are two available feature package - Plus and Premium that adds more comfort, utility, and visual features. The SUV also gets two new colors - Triple-Nickel (PSE) and Frostbite (PCA).
Will there be a 2023 Dodge Durango SRT?As the most powerful SUV on the planet, the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat promises 710 HP and 645 lb-ft of torque. These impressive figures are made possible through the 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V8 powertrain.
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