Dodge Goes Full V8 for 2026 Durango Lineup

In a market trending toward smaller engines and electrification, Dodge is doubling down on what it does best: pure, unapologetic muscle. For 2026, every single Dodge Durango will come standard with a HEMI® V-8 engine — a bold move that puts performance back at the forefront of the SUV conversation. 

Starting August 13, all new Durango orders — whether you’re going for the entry-level GT or the fire-breathing SRT Hellcat — will pack serious heat under the hood. Here’s what the lineup looks like for 2026. 

2026 Durango GT: Affordable Muscle

Ditching the previous V6, the 2026 Durango GT now comes standard with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, delivering: 

• 360 horsepower 
• 390 lb.-ft. of torque 
• A 0–60 mph sprint in just 6.2 seconds (over a full second faster than before) 
• Up to 8,700 lbs of towing capacity (with the optional R/T Tow N Go package) 

Starting at $42,495, the GT is now the most affordable AWD V-8 vehicle in the industry — no asterisk required. Fuel Saver Technology with cylinder deactivation helps balance power and efficiency, while the signature V8 exhaust growl lets everyone know you’re not driving just another crossover. 

2026 Durango R/T: Now With the 392 HEMI

For the first time ever, the Durango R/T gets a serious performance bump with the 6.4-liter (392-cubic-inch) HEMI V-8, cranking out: 

• 475 horsepower 
• 470 lb.-ft. of torque 
• 0–60 mph in the low 4-second range (official time TBD) 
• Best-in-class towing and aggressive exhaust tuning 

This engine was previously reserved for the SRT 392 — now it’s standard in the R/T, offering 115 more horsepower than the outgoing 5.7L model. And all for under $50,000. 

2026 Durango SRT Hellcat: Still the King

The Durango SRT Hellcat roars back in 2026, remaining the most powerful gas-powered SUV ever built, with: 

• 710 horsepower 
• 645 lb.-ft. of torque 
• 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds 
• Top speed of 180 mph 
• Quarter-mile in just 11.5 seconds 

At a new starting MSRP of $79,995, it’s the most attainable this supercharged monster has ever been — making world-class performance just a little less out of reach. 

Hellcat Jailbreak: Unleash Your Style

Want to make your Durango SRT Hellcat truly your own? The Jailbreak package unlocks over 6 million customization combinations for just $995. Choose from: 

• 6 wheel styles 
• 6 exterior colors 
• 5 seat color options 
• 4 brake caliper/seatbelt colors 
• 5 stripe options and more 

Availability & Ordering

• GT and Hellcat orders open August 13, 2025 
• Vehicles arrive in Q4 2025 
• R/T AWD orders will follow later in the year 

Why It Matters

While many automakers are phasing out V8s in favor of hybrids and turbos, Dodge is leaning into its roots — giving enthusiasts real displacement, real torque, and real attitude. In a world of sameness, the 2026 Durango lineup is a big, loud middle finger to the status quo. 

Whether you’re towing a boat, launching from a stoplight, or just want that unmistakable HEMI soundtrack in your daily commute, Dodge has officially made the V8 SUV accessible again.