Most 3-row SUV ranges progress predictably. You start with the sensible one, add nicer seats and larger wheels, then finish with something suitably luxurious. The 2026 Dodge Durango has other ideas. It starts with a perfectly useful 295 hp V6 and ends with a supercharged 710 hp SRT® Hellcat. Somewhere between those extremes are two HEMI® V8s, serious towing capability, seating for up to 7 passengers, and as much as 85.1 cu. ft. of cargo space. For families around Edinboro, Pennsylvania, the trick is deciding exactly how much engine your family SUV needs. GT Keeps Things Sensible The Durango GT uses a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 producing 295 hp and 260 lbs. ft. of torque through an 8-speed automatic transmission. Properly equipped, it can tow up to 6,200 lbs. It also comes ready for ordinary family life with 7-passenger seating, heated front seats, a 10.1-inch Uconnect® 5 touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, 6-speaker Alpine® audio, and Blind Spot Monitoring. GT Plus adds Nappa leather seating, a power sunroof, 20-inch wheels, and a 9-speaker Alpine® system. In other words, you can have a well-equipped Durango without immediately wandering into V8 territory. GT HEMI® Is Where the V8 Arrives The GT changes the character considerably with a 5.7L HEMI® V8 producing 360 hp and 390 lbs. ft. of torque. AWD is standard, along with performance steering and suspension, a performance hood, 20-inch wheels, wireless phone charging, Dodge Performance Pages, and a 9-speaker Alpine® audio system with a subwoofer. The available Tow N Go Package raises maximum towing capacity to 8,700 lbs. and adds Bilstein® active damping, an electronic limited-slip rear axle, Brembo® brakes, performance exhaust, 20-by-10-inch wheels, 295-width tires, and configurable Sport, Track, Tow, and Snow drive modes. It’s still a 3-row SUV. It just happens to take towing and performance rather seriously. R/T 392 Brings the Big HEMI® The R/T 392 isn’t simply an R/T with more luxury equipment. Its defining upgrade is the 6.4L HEMI® V8. Output jumps to 475 hp and 470 lbs. ft. of torque, helping the Durango reach 60 mph in a claimed 4.4 seconds. Maximum available towing capacity remains 8,700 lbs. when properly equipped. That puts the R/T 392 in an interesting position. It delivers considerably more performance than the 5.7L R/T without making the enormous leap to the supercharged Hellcat. SRT® Hellcat Is the Unreasonable One And then there’s the SRT® Hellcat. Its Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 produces 710 hp and 645 lbs. ft. of torque. AWD and 20-by-10-inch wheels help manage the output, while the basic Durango formula remains intact: passengers, cargo, towing, and a frankly unnecessary amount of horsepower. Unnecessary, of course, can also be rather entertaining. Hellcat buyers receive a 1-day performance-driving experience at Radford Racing School, providing somewhere considerably more appropriate than the school-run queue to explore what 710 hp feels like. Jailbreak Lets You Make It Yours SRT® Hellcat Jailbreak retains the same 710 hp but opens up considerably more factory customization. Buyers can choose among multiple exterior colors, 6 wheel designs, stripes, badge finishes, 4 Brembo® brake-caliper colors, interior colors and seating configurations, and even different seat-belt colors. An available Premium Group adds a 19-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system along with additional driver-assistance technology. The performance doesn’t change. The personality certainly can. How Much Durango Do You Need? The 2026 Dodge Durango lineup covers an enormous amount of ground. GT provides 295 hp and straightforward 7-passenger utility. GT HEMI® adds the 360 hp HEMI® V8. R/T 392 turns that up to 475 hp, while SRT® Hellcat and Jailbreak models deliver an extraordinary 710 hp. Drivers around Edinboro can browse available new Durango inventory at Cunningham Chrysler of Edinboro, compare trims and equipment, and find the version that suits their family—or their appetite for horsepower. Once you’ve picked one, schedule your Dodge Durango test drive online and experience the difference for yourself.
