2026 Dodge Durango

There's nothing quite like a 2026 Dodge Durango, which offers full-size towing capacity in a midsize SUV designed for street instead of off-road use. Occupying such a narrow niche within the SUV market reflects the Durango not having a redesign in 16 years. This limits the Dodge's appeal despite its commendable performance and utility specs. Technologically, the Durango is falling behind segment leaders, and it looks and feels dated compared to most rivals. But with its muscular V8 engines and track-ready SRT Hellcat model, the Durango fires on all cylinders and still resonates with traditional Dodge buyers.

Though it uses the same basic chassis design as most crossover SUVs, the Dodge Durango tows and goes more like a traditional body-on-frame SUV, thanks to its robust V8 engines and 8,700-pound maximum towing capacity. With three rows of seats and up to 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space, you can bring plenty of people, gear, or both along for the adventure. You might cross-shop the Durango with the Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee L or Toyota 4Runner, but none of them offer V8 engines with the power and performance you'll find in a Durango.

Dodge has made it a lot easier for you to get a V8 in your 2026 Durango. The base Durango GT is available with a standard 295-horsepower V6 or, as a new addition, a 360-horsepower 5.7-liter V8. The Durango R/T ups the ante with its 475-hp 6.4-liter, affectionately known as the 392 Hemi. Topping the lineup, the Durango SRT Hellcat employs a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 delivering more than 700 horsepower and blistering acceleration. In other news, a new Jailbreak version of the SRT Hellcat allows buyers to customize the SUV to their personal preferences, and the new 2026 paint colors include B5 Blue and Green Machine.