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Dodge wants everyone to know that its three-row SUV has muscle car DNA. The automaker is boosting the 2026 Dodge Durango horsepower, by adding more HEMI choices, and giving it a sportier look to go with it. After Stellantis tried to phase out the popular HEMI, the Durango was basically the only vehicle still available with one. Now a full HEMI lineup is coming back and the Durango will be the poster child for its powerful performance. Dodge is confirming that late in the year a 710-horsepower Hellcat HEMI will be available.
In 2026, the Durango models will range from efficient V-6 power to the performance of the SRT Hellcat. Durango will offer an option for every modern muscle-car enthusiast seeking performance paired with capability and flexible capacity. The Durango can be family friendly with up to seven seats, but it also can blow the doors off the average SUV. The added power gives the Durango best-in-class towing ratings. The 85 cubic feet of cargo space means that it is great for carrying all the soccer, baseball or hockey gear.
“The Dodge Durango is the three-row muscle SUV and is equipped with Dodge muscle car attitude, best-in-class towing at every trim and an ability to seat up to seven,” said Dodge CEO Matt McAlear. “The HEMI-powered Durango offers the only V-8 in its class and the most horsepower under $50,000. It’s a powerful combination and customers value its unique proposition of power and performance, with retail sales up 64% in Q1 year over year. Now for 2026, we plan to continue to give our Dodge SUV customers easier accessibility to more performance and more capability.”
2026 Dodge Durango Models
2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
Dodge isn’t releasing very many details, just confirming that the HEMI-powered performance model will exist. Details on 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, with the 710-horsepower HEMI, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, will be shared in Q3 2025.
2026 Dodge Durango R/T
The Durango R/T features the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with best-in-class 360-horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. It has standard all-wheel drive, performance steering and suspension. The R/T looks sportier with a performance hood and new 20-by-8-inch Satin Carbon wheels. The 10.1-inch touch screen will have the Uconnect 5 system and feature Dodge performance pages.
Dodge is expanding to offer a Durango R/T Blacktop Redline package that rides on new 20-by-8-inch Black Noise wheels. The Blacktop Redline package features front and rear SRT spoilers and stands out with blacked-out HEMI fender badging and Dodge grille badging. SRT black exhaust tips and 20-by-10-inch Lightweight Forged Lights Out wheels are available by adding Tow N Go package to the Durango R/T Blacktop Redline.
The Dodge Durango R/T Blacktop Redline package is available for Durango R/T Plus and R/T Premium trim levels at an additional U.S. MSRP of $3,495.
The Tow N Go package returns as an option for the Durango R/T, with its best-in-class available towing capacity of up to 8,700 lbs. and 20-by-10-inch Satin Carbon wheels and black Brembo calipers. Tow N Go also features anti-lock four-wheel disc performance brakes and SRT performance tuned steering.
“In the past, more than 25% of Durango R/T orders have included the Tow N Go package,” McAlear added. “We want to make Tow N Go even more accessible for customers to get the capability they want.”
The Tow N Go package for the Durango R/T is available at additional U.S. MSRP of $5,990.
2026 Dodge Durango GT
The Dodge Durango GT is the entry level Durango with the award-winning 3.6-liter V-6 engine that delivers 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2026 Durango GT includes seven-passenger seating, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5 system and heated front seats. The available Durango GT Plus loads the SUV with premium content, including all-wheel drive, 20-inch wheels, power sunroof, Nappa leather seats, Alpine audio with nine speakers and subwoofer, and Trailer Tow group.
The popular Blacktop Redline package will return for the 2026 Durango GT with highlights, including “red tracer” fender and decklid decals. The GT also has the performance hood, leather and suede SRT performance seats with red stitching, front and rear SRT spoilers and more.
When the 2026 Dodge Durango Will be Available
The 2026 Durango GT starts at the MSRP of $38,495, plus destination charges of $1,995.
The 2026 Durango R/T starts at the MSRP of $49,995, plus destination charges of $1,995.
No word on pricing for the 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat.
Ordering for Durango R/T and GT opens in June, with vehicles scheduled to arrive in dealerships in the fall.
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