Fgts Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 http://www.autoblog.com/2017/02/07/2018-dodge-durango-srt-reveal-69856874/#slide-4429659 Apparently Dodge certifies the SRT Durango will hit 60 in 4.4 and 1/2 in 12.9. The SRT Durango will still have 3 row seats in this version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Even though I knew this was coming and it isn't a new vehicle or anything (so nothing that really adds to the dwindling lineup FCA has).......but damn that looks good. Edited February 7, 2017 by Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That doesn't look bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I agree, looks really good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am surprised 475hp will take something that big and heavy to that speed in that time. Was expecting mid 500s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Even though I knew this was coming and it isn't a new vehicle or anything (so nothing that really adds to the dwindling lineup FCA has).......but damn that looks good. Agreed, it's a bad ass looking SUV. I wish they would do more with the Explorer Sport, or at least give you factory options to allow it to compete with this or the SRT8 Jeep, which I also like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Agreed, it's a bad ass looking SUV. I wish they would do more with the Explorer Sport, or at least give you factory options to allow it to compete with this or the SRT8 Jeep, which I also like. Like what? 350-hp isn't good enough I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Looks good. I wish it were coming from a company with some modicum of stability. 10/10... would hoon. 6/10... may lease. 0/10... wouldn't own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Looks good. I wish it were coming from a company with some modicum of stability. 10/10... would hoon. 6/10... may lease. 0/10... wouldn't own. Is it imported from Australia too? Oh....wrong company! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Like what? 350-hp isn't good enough I guess? For starters, higher performance brakes and shocks would be nice. Having a Ford performance pack available that could increase the power levels without affecting the warranty would also be nice. The sport is a nice value, but having the ability to take it up a level would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Isn't this just lipstick on a pig at this point or did the flip-flop managers at FCA decide to give the Durango a reprieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Isn't this just lipstick on a pig at this point or did the flip-flop managers at FCA decide to give the Durango a reprieve? I didn't realize Dodge did anything else.... haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Like what? 350-hp isn't good enough I guess? Ground up redesign with a new chassis. Explorer's almost 20 year old Volvo platform isn't competitive with more modern designs like Dodge Durango. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Ground up redesign with a new chassis. Explorer's almost 20 year old Volvo platform isn't competitive with more modern designs like Dodge Durango. Well, the ancient though well executed Explorer owns the segment where the more modern Durango has failed to make a dent. With that said, CD6 is just around the corner. You won't be disappointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Well, the ancient though well executed Explorer owns the segment where the more modern Durango has failed to make a dent. With that said, CD6 is just around the corner. You won't be disappointed. Dude!?!? Such a tease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Dude!?!? Such a tease! I don't know much that I haven't posted here before. The CD6 Explorer is worthy in every way of the volume, ATP, and buyer demographic that the current model has created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Ground up redesign with a new chassis. Explorer's almost 20 year old Volvo platform isn't competitive with more modern designs like Dodge Durango. I own a Sport, and it is quite competent. Don't mistake my desire for higher performance as a slam of the vehicle. Perhaps you should drive one for a period of time before you pass judgment on whether it can compete with a Durango or others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I don't know much that I haven't posted here before. The CD6 Explorer is worthy in every way of the volume, ATP, and buyer demographic that the current model has created. Appreciate the info sir! Do you know if this CD6 Explorer will be shown at an auto show or state fair (like Texas!) this year? I own a Sport, and it is quite competent. Don't mistake my desire for higher performance as a slam of the vehicle. Perhaps you should drive one for a period of time before you pass judgment on whether it can compete with a Durango or others. Thank you sir but I'll wait for the CD6 Explorer mentioned by PREMiERdrum. Newer trucks and SUVs from Ford like Edge, F-Series, and the new Expedition shown in Dallas today seem to be much much better than the old ones. That bodes well for CD6 Explorer. I don't have any experience with the sporty Explorer, but the regular and police Explorers I've driven occasionally for work (contract with federal government) didn't seem to fit me well. Something about the way the seat, doors, and pedals were arranged made the driving position awkward for me. I also briefly drove some Dodge Durango special service vehicles for the same federal agency, and Chevy Tahoes too. For me, the Durangos were more comfortable and felt more solid compared to the Explorers or the Tahoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Appreciate the info sir! Do you know if this CD6 Explorer will be shown at an auto show or state fair (like Texas!) this year? Thank you sir but I'll wait for the CD6 Explorer mentioned by PREMiERdrum. Newer trucks and SUVs from Ford like Edge, F-Series, and the new Expedition shown in Dallas today seem to be much much better than the old ones. That bodes well for CD6 Explorer. I don't have any experience with the sporty Explorer, but the regular and police Explorers I've driven occasionally for work (contract with federal government) didn't seem to fit me well. Something about the way the seat, doors, and pedals were arranged made the driving position awkward for me. I also briefly drove some Dodge Durango special service vehicles for the same federal agency, and Chevy Tahoes too. For me, the Durangos were more comfortable and felt more solid compared to the Explorers or the Tahoes. CD6 Explorer won't be out for another couple of years, so no, we won't see it this year. There will, however, likely be a refresh for Explorer shown at Chicago later this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Appreciate the info sir! Do you know if this CD6 Explorer will be shown at an auto show or state fair (like Texas!) this year? Thank you sir but I'll wait for the CD6 Explorer mentioned by PREMiERdrum. Newer trucks and SUVs from Ford like Edge, F-Series, and the new Expedition shown in Dallas today seem to be much much better than the old ones. That bodes well for CD6 Explorer. No worries. The CD6 Explorer is on track for a CY2019, MY2020 launch. I'd expect a debut 2 years from now. As RMC points out, another Explorer MCE should debut next week to carry the 2018 and 2019 model years. Expect front and rear treatments in line with the new Expedition and a drivetrain update. Edited February 8, 2017 by PREMiERdrum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Ground up redesign with a new chassis. Explorer's almost 20 year old Volvo platform isn't competitive with more modern designs like Dodge Durango. There is a big difference between "isn't competitive" (it is) and "doesn't fit me very well". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well since the Chicago show has come and gone, we aren't seeing a refreshed Explorer anytime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well since the Chicago show has come and gone, we aren't seeing a refreshed Explorer anytime soon? One theory was that they were supposed to show it at Chicago, but the Expy event/rollout didn't go as well as planned, so they decided not to reveal the refreshed Explorer to maintain buzz for the Expy. By extension, that could mean Explorer could get its' own event, or maybe it could be shown in New York? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 One theory was that they were supposed to show it at Chicago, but the Expy event/rollout didn't go as well as planned, so they decided not to reveal the refreshed Explorer to maintain buzz for the Expy. By extension, that could mean Explorer could get its' own event, or maybe it could be shown in New York? This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 This. Yeah, I was basically repeating what you said before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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