Dodge Keeps The Hellcat Alive With 2026 Durango
Dodge announced that the Durango will return for another year, retaining its multiple V8 powertrain options.
Key Points
- Dodge confirms the 5.7L HEMI and 6.2L supercharged Hellcat V8s will power the 2026 Durango R/T and SRT Hellcat, extending the current generation’s run.
- The Durango R/T starts at $51,990, while GT pricing begins at $40,490; SRT Hellcat pricing will be announced later this year.
- The R/T adds new appearance and towing packages, while the Hellcat remains AWD and hits 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
The official announcement puts to rest speculation about the Durango’s immediate future—in fact Stellantis suppliers have allegedly been told to continue producing parts for the Durango through the 2028 model year. Production of the 2026 Durango will keep both the 5.7-liter V8 and the 710-horsepower supercharged Hellcat V8 around for at least another trip around the sun.
The 2026 Durango R/T features the familiar 5.7-liter HEMI, good for 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque pushed through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Pricing for R/T trucks starts at $51,990, thankfully unchanged from 2025.
A new Blacktop Redline appearance package adds 20-inch black wheels and blackout badging, while the available Tow N Go package swaps in wider 20-by-10-inch wheels and juices the towing capability.
The real headliner is the Durango SRT Hellcat, which is the lone flag bearer for the 710-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged V8. Performance is unchanged, offering a 0–60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds and standard all-wheel drive. Pricing and additional details will be announced later this year— if 2025 was any indication, expect at least one special edition.
Dodge says 2026 Hellcat models should be expected to land in showrooms before the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, the entry-level Durango GT continues with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 making 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It shares the same transmission and drivetrain layout as the more powerful trims and starts at $40,490. Both the GT and R/T models are expected to arrive at dealerships this summer.
Although the Durango debuted back in 2011 and is overdue for a full redesign, Dodge has not yet confirmed when a next-generation version will arrive. Rumors point to a likely move to Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which the Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S both ride on.
For now, however, the HEMI era continues.
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