- Your entire Dodge Durango lineup might be powered by Hemi engines.
- The GT’s 3.6-liter V6 has been changed by a brand new 5.7-liter V8.
- After being dropped in 2025, the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 returns on the R/T.
Dodge has launched the 2026 Durango GT and it’s received a Hemi-sized shock. That is notable because it means all the Durango lineup is now powered completely by Hemi engines.
Beginning with the GT, the three-row crossover trades its 3.6-liter V6 for a brand new 5.7-liter V8. In consequence, the mannequin now has an additional 65 hp (48 kW / 66 PS) and 130 lb-ft (176 Nm) of torque. Because of the additional oomph, the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time falls from 7.4 to six.2 seconds, whereas the towing capability climbs by as much as 40%.
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Sadly, this isn’t a freebie as pricing begins at $42,495 with all-wheel drive. That’s a rise of $2,000 however Dodge famous it’s the “most inexpensive AWD V8 car within the trade.”
The Durango R/T additionally will get a lift as the corporate confirmed the mannequin might be supplied with the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that was dropped for 2025. This seems to be an possibility as Dodge described the powertrain as “accessible” and an “improve.”
Regardless, it’ll price lower than $50,000 and have 475 hp (354 kW / 482 PS) in addition to 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. That’s an enormous bounce up from the 5.7-liter V8’s 360 hp (268 kW / 365 PS) and 390 lb-ft (528 Nm).
Final however not least, the Durango SRT Hellcat has gotten a $5,000 worth lower because the mannequin now begins at $79,995 as a substitute of $84,995. The corporate mentioned it delivers “unmatched efficiency at a brand new degree of worth.”
As for the Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak that was introduced earlier at the moment? Its customization choices might be unlocked for a further $995.
Each Hellcats have a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 producing 710 hp (529 kW / 720 PS) and 645 lb-ft (874 Nm) of torque. It permits them to speed up from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, earlier than hitting a prime velocity of 180 mph (290 km/h).
Orders for the Durango GT and SRT Hellcat open August 13, whereas Durango R/T availability will come later this 12 months.