In many ways, the 2022 Dodge Durango SRT 392 is essentially the Challenger muscle car’s attitude wrapped into a 3-row SUV. Featuring a Hemi V8 delivering 475 horsepower and capable of smoky four-wheel burnout, it is more than your average SUV.
While it is spacious for six adults and has an adjustable suspension that lets you get as comfortable as possible, it sips fuel rapidly. That’s a price you have to pay to enjoy American muscle car transportation in an SUV.
Current 2022 Durango lineup:
- SXT
- GT
- R/T
- Citadel
- SRT 392
Durango SRT Horsepower
- Engine: 392 HEMI V8 SRT
- Type: 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
- Bore x Stroke: 4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.5)
- Power: 475 hp (354 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) @ 4,300 rpm
- Max. Engine Speed: 6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
- Exhaust Type: Dual exhaust with 4-in. round with nickel-chrome tips
The 2022 Durango SRT 392 houses a stout 6.4L HEMI V8, creating an inspiring 475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque – the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT delivers the same power output. Since it doesn’t have a turbocharger or other forced induction methods, the throttle response is brutally quick, and it sounds thunderous even at half-throttle.
It’s definitely worlds apart from the 2011 Dodge Durango Citadel we reviewed a decade ago. It is powered by a 3.6L Pentastar V6 mated to a five-speed automatic, making under 300 horsepower.
The TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission pairs with a standard all-wheel-drive system and intelligently picks correct ratios and aids you in overtaking effortlessly. When you want to shift at your will, you can use steering-mounting paddles that offer a sharp response, too.
Performance & Durango Towing Capacity
The Durango SRT 392 verifies the automaker’s dedication to performance. The mill is commanding, accelerating this 5,500-pound mid-size SUV smoothly to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in a scant 12.9 seconds. Still, the SRT behaves very well during daily commutes and has strong braking performance.
The steering and handling are fair for an SUV of this size and weight. You can have a lot of fun during your drives, at least before you have to turn. The rigid suspension performs excellently to hide the SUV’s weight and high center of gravity. You can’t ask for performance and everyday usability at the same time, can you?
One of the main highlights of the SRT 392 is its class-leading towing capability of 8,700 pounds. Just for comparison, the Kia Telluride can only pull 5,000 lbs.
Fuel Economy
As stated earlier, the 2022 Dodge SRT 392 AWD doesn’t return a good mileage. The 6.4-liter V8 is as eager in the Durango as it is in the Grand Cherokee SRT, meaning the EPA rates it at 13/19/15 mpg on the city/highway/combined cycles.
The 24.6-gallon fuel tank may deliver up to 369 miles of range in the SRT against almost 400 miles for the Kia Telluride, even with its smaller tank. For comparison, we can tell that both the Telluride AWD and Hyundai Palisade AWD deliver 19/24/21 mpg.
Standard Features
Being the flagship model in the Durango lineup, Dodge equipped the SRT 392 AWD open-heartedly. A power liftgate, heated wing mirrors, three-zone automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, cruise control, power front seats with both heating & ventilation, and 12-volt DC power outlets are standard facilities.
The Durango SRT 392 ensures safety through the rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, along with the choice of adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane departure warning, and a power sunroof.
The infotainment system includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen display supporting Uconnect 5 software, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and HD Radio with SiriusXM satellite radio.
Price
The 2022 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AWD presently costs $68,590 at least. The price is seriously high compared to the less powerful Kia Telluride (under $32,000). However, if you want a utility vehicle that is more fun than a typical SUV and makes a scene as you arrive and leave, the Durango SRT might be the answer. Check out some other 2022 SUVs worth waiting for here.
