Model Review: 2026 Dodge Durango

Meet the 2026 Dodge Durango at Brady CDJR

The 2026 Dodge Durango gives Bessemer drivers something uncommon among three-row SUVs: genuine family versatility paired with four distinct engine choices, including three HEMI® V8s. Depending on configuration, the Durango offers up to seven seats, 85.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity, and up to 8,700 pounds of towing capability. The lineup stretches from the 295-horsepower GT to the 710-horsepower SRT® Hellcat.

If you are comparing Dodge SUVs in Bessemer, visit us at Brady CDJR or browse online to explore the Durango’s seating and cargo measurements, comfort features, exterior equipment, engines, towing capability, technology, safety systems, and available performance equipment. The lineup also includes special models such as the R/T 392 Launch Edition, SRT® Hellcat Jailbreak, and America250 edition.

2026 Dodge Durango models include:

• GT
• GT Plus
• GT HEMI® models
• R/T 392 Launch Edition models
• SRT® Hellcat
• SRT® Hellcat Jailbreak

The America250 edition is offered with GT Plus AWD, GT HEMI Plus AWD, and GT HEMI Premium AWD configurations.

2026 Dodge Durango Interior

For shoppers considering a family SUV, the 2026 Dodge Durango offers three-row seating for up to seven in many configurations. The standard layout includes a 60/40 split-folding second-row bench and 50/50 split-folding third row, while available second-row fold-and-tumble captain’s chairs add a mini floor console with cupholders and storage. Families also get rear child safety locks, three-row side-curtain airbags, and rear climate controls.

Interior highlights include:

• Three-zone automatic temperature control
• N95 air filtration
• Heated front seats
• Available heated and ventilated front seats
• Available heated second-row seats
• Available leather and Nappa leather seating

Other equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, illuminated cupholders, locking glove box, auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote start, remote keyless entry, garage door transmitter, power windows, and available power tilt-and-telescoping steering column. Depending on trim, buyers can also get driver-seat memory and additional power adjustment for the front passenger.

Interior measurements:

• 40.3 inches of front legroom
• 38.6 inches of second-row legroom
• 33.5 inches of third-row legroom
• 17.2 cubic feet of cargo behind the third row
• 85.1 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seating folded

A carpeted cargo area includes tie-down loops, covered storage, and a driver’s-side storage bin.

2026 Dodge Durango Exterior

The 2026 Dodge Durango measures 200.8 inches long, 75.8 inches wide, and 72.1 inches tall in many configurations, with a 119.8-inch wheelbase. SRT® Hellcat specifications list a 201-inch length and 76.4-inch width. Every Durango receives body-color upper and lower fascias, LED low- and high-beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, and a power liftgate with controls on the key fob, overhead console, and cargo area.

Available equipment includes:

• Performance hood with center air intake and dual heat extractors
• Power sunroof
• Stow ‘n Place roof rails with integrated crossbars
• Auto high beams
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Dual-center stripes

Also available are Eclipse Black exhaust tips and upgraded exterior mirrors. Wheel choices range from standard 18-inch aluminum wheels to several 20-inch designs, including Black Noise, Satin Carbon, Lights Out, machine-face, and Brass Monkey finishes.

Available exterior colors include:

• Diamond Black
• Destroyer Gray
• Night Moves
• Red Oxide
• White Knuckle

Along with Green Machine, B5 Blue, Triple Nickel, and Vaopr Gray. The America250 edition adds special fender graphics and badging, available star-pattern dual stripes with blue accents on White Knuckle models, and 20-inch Black Noise wheels.

2026 Dodge Durango Performance

The 2026 Dodge Durango covers an unusually broad performance range. Every engine pairs with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. GT models use a 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 producing 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. A 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with Fuel Saver Technology produces 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, while R/T 392 Launch Edition models receive a 6.4-liter HEMI® V8. At the top, the SRT® Hellcat and Jailbreak use a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® SRT Hellcat V8 generating 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque.

Key performance capabilities include:

• 6,200-pound 3.6-liter V6 towing capacity (RWD)
• 7,200-pound 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 towing capacity
• Up to 8,700-pound maximum towing capacity with properly equipped configurations
• Rear-wheel drive on GT, with available AWD
• Standard AWD on HEMI®, R/T 392, and SRT® configurations
• Available Tow N Go performance equipment

Mechanical hardware varies considerably by model. Available equipment includes rear load-leveling suspension, a two-speed active on-demand AWD system, performance-tuned AWD, SRT®-tuned electric steering, adaptive damping, and Brembo® brakes. The SRT® Hellcat receives competition suspension, performance-tuned AWD, and Brembo® braking hardware.

2026 Dodge Durango Technology

Technology in the 2026 Dodge Durango centers around the Uconnect® 5 system. Drivers can access integrated navigation with voice activation, Bluetooth® connectivity, steering wheel audio controls, radio data functionality, and speed-sensitive volume. A 7-inch reconfigurable digital gauge cluster is standard across the lineup and includes customizable vehicle information.

Technology and convenience features include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Available premium audio systems
• Multiple 12-volt power outlets
• Six- and nine-speaker audio systems
• Available 19-speaker Harman Kardon® system

The Durango also offers a digital clock, compass, trip computer, exterior-temperature display, maintenance reminders, tire-specific pressure information, and driver information center.

2026 Dodge Durango Safety

The 2026 Dodge Durango combines passive occupant protection with driver-assistance and parking technology. Standard equipment includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, brake assist, traction control, electronic stability control with anti-rollover functionality, front airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags, and side-curtain airbags covering all three rows on seven-passenger models.

Safety and driver-assistance features include:

• Blind Spot Detection
• ParkSense® rear or available front-and-rear parking sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rear child safety locks
• Front seat belt pretensioners

Additional protection includes height-adjustable front seat belts, a front-passenger airbag occupancy sensor, Sentry Key® engine immobilizer, and available performance Brembo® braking systems. Together, these features add useful support whether the Durango is carrying children around Bessemer, towing for a weekend trip, or handling everyday Alabama traffic.

Find Your 2026 Dodge Durango at Brady CDJR in Bessemer, AL

From a seven-passenger GT to a HEMI®-powered family hauler or 710-horsepower SRT® Hellcat, the 2026 Dodge Durango lets you choose how much comfort, capability, and performance you want from your next SUV. Visit Brady CDJR in Bessemer, AL, to compare Dodge models at Brady CDJR, explore available Durango configurations and packages, and take your preferred model for a test drive.

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