The Dodge Durango Hellcat Refuses to Die

What was initially supposed to be a one-year special returns for its fifth production year.

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Chris Perkins

By: Chris Perkins

May 30, 2025 at 11:00am ET

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The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was supposed to be a one-and-done. Dodge initially created this supercharged V-8 SUV for the 2021 model year only, but it proved so popular that the Durango Hellcat made a comeback in 2023.

Unfortunately for Dodge, that pissed off a number of 2021 owners who thought they were getting a true limited-edition SUV. But the Durango Hellcat was too good to kill off. For 2026, the Durango Hellcat enters its fourth consecutive year of production, its fifth in total. It may just be indestructible.

2026 Dodge Durango

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Dodge revealed details on the 2026 Durango on Friday, though it only just confirmed the SRT Hellcat would continue for the next model year, offering no further information. The brand said it would reveal more in the third quarter of this year.

For 2026, the base V-6 Durango GT lives on, and its $40,490 base price stays the same, too. The Hemi V-8-powered R/T gets a new 20-inch wheel design, and the Tow N Go package is now available as a standalone option, where it previously only came on the R/T 20th anniversary editions. For $5,990, you get all the performance upgrades that used to come with the Durango SRT 392, minus the engine, and everything that comes with the $1,195 tow package, including a trailer brake controller.

2026 Dodge Durango

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In a statement, Dodge CEO Matt McAleer said Tow N Go accounted for 25 percent of Durango orders at various points, so the brand wanted to expand it across the lineup. The R/T also gets the $3,495 Blacktop Redline package that debuted with the Durango GT last year, which includes unique wheels, black and red racing stripes, and red stitching inside. Like the GT, Dodge didn't raise Durango R/T pricing for 2026, with the $51,990 base price remaining as before.

Next year will be the 15th on the market for the current Durango, making it one of the oldest models you can buy today. But, as Dodge struggles with the Hornet and the new V-8-less Charger, it needs the Durango. It might be old, but that just means Dodge has long since paid off the development and tooling costs, making it profitable. Plus, customers still love it, and all of this is doubly true with the Hellcat.