The Dodge Durango has been around for well over a decade without a complete redesign, but it has received a series of updates over the years, including wild powertrain options and new tech features. The 2026 model is available in a wide range of trims, and top models offer V8 power, with the Hellcat engine making an appearance.
2026 Dodge Durango Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2026 Dodge Durango
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2026 Dodge Durango
Dodge introduced a new R/T Blacktop Redline package for 2026, which includes 20-inch black wheels and other unique styling elements. The standard R/T gained new wheel options, and the Tow 'N' Go package is now available as a standalone option.
Design
The Durango’s look hasn’t radically changed since this generation’s debut in 2011. The 2026 model features the same curvy shape with an upright grille and clean lines. Dodge offers a range of wheel options, and the SUV is available with appearance packages that add black exterior accents and other changes.
Powertrain
Dodge offers a handful of powerful engine options for the 2026 Durango. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V6, making 295 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is available, which produces 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The range-topping engine for 2026 is the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. All engines pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive (FWD or AWD), but the Hellcat model comes exclusively with AWD.
Interior
The Durango seats up to seven people on standard cloth upholstery. Genuine and Nappa leather upholstery options are available, along with heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and a power sunroof. Cargo space is only decent, at 17.2 cubic feet with the third-row seats upright. The space measures 43.3 cubic feet with the third row folded flat, and up to 86.1 cubic feet with the second and third rows down.
Technology
Dodge equips a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a 7-inch digital gauge cluster as standard, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, HD radio, and more. Higher trims add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Durango is available with a few upgraded stereos, including a 19-speaker sound system in top trims.
Safety
The 2026 Durango hasn’t been crash tested yet, and its predecessor earned mixed scores in testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not rated the 2025 or 2026 Durango yet. It comes standard with a few driver-assistance features, including a rearview camera and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Available tech includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning, and front and rear parking sensors.
Pricing and Release Date
As of the time of this writing, the 2026 Dodge Durango starts at $40,490, which includes a $1,995 destination charge. The Durango R/T starts at $51,990. More pricing details will become available closer to the SUV’s launch in the third quarter of 2025.
