2026 Dodge Durango: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2026 Dodge Durango is a major V8 reshuffle: the 5.7L HEMI expands into the GT range, while the renamed R/T 392 moves to a 475-hp 6.4L HEMI V8. This is a substantial trim and engine update, not a redesign.
About the 2026 Dodge Durango
3rd generation (introduced for 2011), 16th model year; major engine and trim expansion without a full redesign.
Dodge positions the Durango as a three-row muscle SUV: family seating and cargo space paired with rear-drive-based road manners, strong towing ability, and unusually powerful V8 engines. Its main distinction from conventional three-row crossovers is performance, ranging from practical V6 models to the 710-hp SRT Hellcat. The Durango targets shoppers who need an everyday family vehicle but value engine sound, acceleration, towing strength, and a driver-focused cabin.
The 2026 lineup stretches from the practical seven-seat GT with a 295-hp V6 to GT HEMI models with a 360-hp V8 and standard AWD. The R/T 392 brings stronger performance hardware and 8,700-pound towing capability, while the 710-hp SRT Hellcat remains the extreme version. Upper trims focus on comfort and cabin equipment, with leather seating, premium audio, adaptive cruise control, and anniversary-specific interior details depending on the model.
What changed, by category
2026 Dodge Durango specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Speed 850RE | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 | Automatic, 8-Speed 850RE | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP95 | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP95 | Automatic, 8-Speed 850RE | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 | Automatic, 8-Speed 8HP70 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | 17 mpg | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 360 hp | 295 hp | 475 hp | 710 hp | 360 hp | 360 hp | 475 hp | 710 hp | 295 hp | 360 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 645 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft | 470 lb-ft | 645 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6200 lb | 7200 lb | 6200 lb | 8700 lb | 8700 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb | 8700 lb | 8700 lb | 6200 lb | 7200 lb | 7200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft | 85.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |||||||
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||||||
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| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||||||||
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| Park Assist | ||||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest difference between the 2026 and 2025 Dodge Durango?
The biggest difference is the expanded V8 lineup. The 2026 Durango adds 360-hp 5.7L HEMI power to several GT models, while the renamed R/T 392 receives a 475-hp 6.4L HEMI V8 and upgraded performance hardware.
Is the 2026 Dodge Durango a full redesign?
No, the 2026 Dodge Durango is not a full redesign. It remains part of the third generation introduced for 2011, with major engine, trim, equipment, and special-edition changes for 2026.
Does the 2026 Dodge Durango still have a V6?
Yes, the 295-hp 3.6L V6 remains in the 2026 Durango GT and GT Plus for part of the model year. The GT is found in rear-wheel-drive and AWD forms, while GT Plus uses AWD.
What are the 2026 Durango America250 editions?
The America250 models are three anniversary editions based on GT Plus, GT HEMI Plus, and GT HEMI Premium. Their distinguishing details include Laguna leather front seats with commemorative flag embossing, special perforation and stitching, a specially stitched steering wheel, and forged carbon-fiber cabin accents.
What is new about the 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak?
The SRT Hellcat Jailbreak is a new 2026 trim built around the 710-hp supercharged V8, performance-tuned AWD, adaptive suspension, and powerful Brembo brakes. Jailbreak-specific details include forged carbon-fiber interior trim and a dashboard badge, while individual vehicles may differ in seats, wheels, brake-caliper finishes, and exterior treatments.