2026 Dodge Durango Review

• The SRT Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 produces 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque.
• Available three-row seating accommodates up to seven, while folding the rear seats opens up to 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
• Available Performance and SRT Pages display information such as engine power, g-force, and vehicle dynamics through the Uconnect touchscreen.

The Durango’s performance ceiling gives it a distinctive place among three-row SUVs. Its SRT Hellcat configuration delivers considerably more horsepower and torque than the competing powertrains below.

Figures compare the specified configurations, not equivalent starting trims or prices. Ford and Mazda advertised performance ratings use premium fuel. Durango V6 and other V8 configurations have different output ratings. Horsepower describes how quickly an engine can do work, while torque measures its twisting force.

According to Edmunds’ 2026 Dodge Durango review, the tested R/T’s 6.4L V8 delivered strong acceleration and a distinctive exhaust note, accompanied by reassuring steering weight and braking performance*. Those observations make a useful test-drive checklist: experience the engine’s response, settle into the driving position, and see whether that muscular personality fits your everyday travels.

The Durango lineup gives shoppers more than one route to an engaging drive. Its V6 provides a starting point for everyday transportation, while three HEMI V8 choices progressively raise engine output.

An eight-speed automatic transmission handles gear changes throughout the lineup. Paddle shifters let you request an upshift or downshift from controls behind the steering wheel, giving you another way to interact with the powertrain.

The Hellcat engine uses a supercharger to force additional air into the engine, helping it generate its substantial output. Available all-wheel drive adds another consideration for Pennsylvania shoppers by helping distribute power for traction as conditions change.

A spirited drive is even better when everyone and everything can come along. The Durango offers available seating for up to seven and more than 50 seating configurations, allowing the cabin to adapt as your passenger and cargo needs change.

The second-row Fold & Tumble seats move forward with a pull of a strap to help passengers reach the third row. Available 60/40 split-folding second-row seating lets you fold one section while retaining another for passengers. Folding the rear seating expands cargo capacity to a maximum of 85.1 cubic feet.

That flexibility has everyday value. You can make room for a longer purchase, organize luggage for a Reading-area departure, or prepare for a weekend of carrying sports equipment.

The Durango’s available 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen serves as a central interface for entertainment, supported apps, and vehicle functions. Uconnect is the system you interact with through the screen, much like the operating interface on a smartphone.

Wireless Apple CarPlay support and Android Auto compatibility bring supported phone functions onto the vehicle’s display. You can access compatible music, calling, and navigation apps without learning an entirely unfamiliar interface. Uconnect 5 also supports up to five personalized user profiles, useful when drivers share the SUV.

Everyday assistance matters, too. Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection can alert you to detected vehicles alongside the SUV or crossing behind it while reversing. The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera provides a rearward view with dynamic guidelines to assist positioning. These features supplement your own observations rather than replacing them.