Dodge Durango SRT vs. AL Expedition - Which is your pick?

Gorehamj · February 7, 2017

John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
2-7-2017

Ford announced that its all-new 2018 Expedition bigger-than-full-size SUV will be wider and longer. More importantly, it will be lighter. Ford says that depending upon the trim, the Expedition will lose up to 300 pounds. The curb weight of the outgoing Expedition was just under 6,000 pounds. Therefore, the weight loss is roughly 5%. Ford boasts that the combination of its 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and a class-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission will enable the SUV to claim best in class towing capacity. Unlike some categories, Ford says that 50% of expedition shoppers value superior towing ability and 15% tow weekly or daily. Ford added, "That’s why the all-new Expedition offers Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a knob." Ford is also adding WiFi and wireless charging to catch up with GM.

This is a big news week for three-row SUVs. Dodge has announced that it will do an SRT Durango, making it the fastest three-row SUV on the market.

Dodge backs that up with a 12.9-second quarter mile and 4.4 0-60 MPH run certified by NHRA. The Durando SRT packs the 475-horsepower, 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 engine. Here's the fun part; Dodge says that this vehicle will out-tow all other three-row SUVs. Either Ford or Dodge are mistaken on the top towing claim.

Which is of more interest to you? Dodge Durango SRT or Ford Expedition for 2018?

newdude · February 7, 2017

SRT Durango. All. Day. Long.

DanMan_S · February 7, 2017

A better question to ask is where the hell is a modern Trailblazer SS with an LT1 to compete with the Durango?

The traverse looks great, just flip the drivetrain around and stick a V8 under the hood.

And this is speaking as someone that has been seriously looking at a Durango RT or Cherokee SRT as a daily driver instead of my pickup.

KARNUT · February 7, 2017

I had a trailblazer SS and loved it. It would be nice if you could have that power in a value package like that without the hard ride and low profile tires. Some people would like the 0-60 acceleration and a smooth ride and don't need to corner like a sport car and go 150 MPH.

SILVER SLED · February 7, 2017

Coming from a Trailblazer SS, I'd take the Durango SRT all day. I'm curious about the 1/4 mile times. The current Jeep SRT is a low 13 second vehicle, and I'd imagine the two row Jeep is lighter, but maybe not. I would hope the less expensive Durango would be cheaper than a Jeep SRT.

DanMan_S · February 7, 2017

I had a trailblazer SS and loved it. It would be nice if you could have that power in a value package like that without the hard ride and low profile tires. Some people would like the 0-60 acceleration and a smooth ride and don't need to corner like a sport car and go 150 MPH.

I test drove one...and ended up buying a first gen GC SRT8, but man I miss having midsize SUV with a burly V8.

KARNUT · February 7, 2017

I looked at one but my trailblazer ss was only 33K in 06, the SRT was a lot more. I did like the looks of the SRT better thou.

I test drove one...and ended up buying a first gen GC SRT8, but man I miss having midsize SUV with a burly V8.