All HEMI®, All the Time: Dodge to Deliver HEMI V-8 Engines Standard Across the Entire 2026 Dodge Durango Lineup

August 8, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  “Does that thing have a HEMI®?” Starting with dealer orders placed on August 13, Dodge is answering with a resounding “yes” across the entire Durango lineup.

For the first time, every Dodge Durango — from the well-equipped entry GT model to the 710-horsepower SRT Hellcat — will come standard with a legendary HEMI V-8 engine, giving drivers more power, more performance and more value than ever before.

“Dodge Durango is on a tear, with Q2 U.S. sales surging more than 50% over Q1 and topping the upper midsize SUV segment in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. APEAL Study,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “We’re harnessing that momentum to do what Dodge does best: bring more horsepower to the masses. Starting with orders placed on August 13, every Durango will come standard with a HEMI V-8. It’s another Dodge power move that delivers the ‘affordable performance’ our Dodge customers demand and deserve.”

The 2026 Dodge Durango model-year lineup includes the GT, R/T and SRT Hellcat models, equipped with the 5.7-liter, 392-cubic-inch (6.4L) or 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V-8, respectively. The move adds significant amounts of more horsepower and performance to the Durango GT and the R/T. All 2026 Dodge Durango models deliver best-in-class towing of up to 8,700 pounds — unmatched capability across the entire lineup.

Dealer orders for Durango GT and SRT Hellcat open August 13, 2025, with vehicles arriving in dealerships in Q4. Orders for the Durango R/T AWD will open later this year.

Durango GT Gets a HEMI Upgrade — More Muscle, More Value
The 2026 Dodge Durango GT receives a performance boost with the addition of the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, delivering 65 more horsepower than the previous V-6-powered model. Starting at a U.S. MSRP of $42,495, the Durango GT becomes the most affordable AWD V-8 vehicle in the industry — period (all prices exclude title, taxes and $1,995 destination).

Shifting to HEMI V-8 Power Gives Durango GT Customers:
The 5.7-liter HEMI upgrade with 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque on the GT delivers:

• 22% more horsepower
• 50% more torque
• Quicker acceleration, 0-60 mph time improves by more than one second from 7.4 to 6.2 seconds
• 40% greater towing capacity (with R/T Tow N Go)
• A more aggressive exhaust note and driving feel
• Fuel Saver Technology with cylinder deactivation, seamlessly alternating between four-cylinder mode for efficiency and full V-8 mode when power is demanded

Durango R/T Levels Up With 392-cubic-inch HEMI Power — A First for the R/T
For the first time, the Dodge Durango R/T will be standard with the 392 HEMI V-8, delivering 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque — a 115-horsepower increase over the previous 5.7-liter HEMI-powered R/T and delivering the most horsepower available in the industry for under $50,000.

The 392 HEMI upgrade with 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft of torque on the R/T delivers:

• 32% more horsepower
• 21% more torque
• Quicker acceleration and sharper throttle response
• A more aggressive exhaust note and driving feel
• Track-inspired performance with everyday drivability

Durango SRT Hellcat: The Pinnacle of Muscle SUV Performance — Now More Accessible Than Ever
The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat returns as the most powerful gas-powered SUV ever built, delivering 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque from its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V-8 engine. It delivers a 0–60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds, a quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph.

Now starting at a U.S. MSRP of $79,995, the 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat delivers unmatched performance at a new level of value, making world-class muscle more attainable than ever before.

2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak
The Dodge brand’s HEMI-powered three-row muscle SUV is showing its stripes with the introduction of the new 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, unlocking more than six million potential customization combinations. Customers can select from six different wheel options, six available factory exterior colors, six exterior badge color choices, five seat colors with three seating configurations, five dual-stripe options, and four brake caliper colors and seat belt colors.

Jailbreak customization options are unlocked with an additional U.S. MSRP of $995; customization options chosen will include applicable U.S. MSRPs.

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For 111 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America’s performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of its segments.

The new, next-generation Dodge Charger muliti-energy lineup is led by the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack – the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car. For 2026, the all-new 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine, expands the Charger lineup, powered by the most powerful Hurricane engine in production.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the pedal as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

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