More Than Muscle—This SUV Moves With Purpose.
Between the 7:45 a.m. coffee spill in your Civic, the after-school soccer run, and the “just a quick Costco trip” that turns into trunk Tetris, Canton families know that real life is full-speed, full-noise, and full-contact. You don’t just need a car—you need a co-pilot that can keep up, carry it all, and maybe, just maybe, give you a little thrill on I-77 while you pretend you’re not late to dance rehearsal pickup.
That’s where the 2026 Dodge Durango rumbles in. It’s bold. It’s unapologetically muscle-y. And it’s still got enough family friendliness to carry that 12-pack of paper towels and a golden retriever with dignity.
Let’s explore why the Durango isn’t just another SUV. It’s a lifestyle move. One that says, “Yes, I do want the power of a HEMI—and yes, I do still have room for snacks.”
New Updates: A Makeover with Muscle
Think the Durango was just another name in the SUV game? Think again. The new model year is bringing the heat, the style, and a whole lot of upgrades that’ll make your garage feel like a mini auto show. From design tweaks to performance packages, the 2026 Dodge Durango features are built to turn everyday errands into victory laps.
- R/T Blacktop Redline Package: All the blackout aesthetics your inner road rebel could want—20-inch Black Noise wheels, blacked-out HEMI badging, and sleek front and rear SRT spoilers.
- New Wheels, Who Dis?: Satin Carbon and Forged Lights Out wheels bring a fresh attitude to your driveway.
- Tow N Go Returns: Available as a standalone package again—because towing your camper or jet skis shouldn’t be a hassle.
- Blacktop Redline for GT: Even the V-6 crowd gets to look sharp—red decals, suede-trimmed seats, and SRT spoilers all included.
- Tow N Go Package for R/T: Boosts towing power and adds black Brembo calipers for style and stopping strength.
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We’re excited too—but fair warning: the 2026 Dodge Durango release date is still a few months away. Expected arrival? Third quarter of 2025. But in the meantime, feel free to check out our current new inventory, and let’s start talking trade-ins, test drives, and teasing possibilities.
Performance: Meet the Muscle Behind the Madness
If you've ever described a school run as “a little intense,” the Durango gets it. Every trim has its own punchy personality:
Under the Hood: Engine Options That Roar
Let’s not kid ourselves—when you drive through Ohio’s suburbs, from the twisty backroads near Alliance to the steep driveway climbs in Massillon, you need more than average. You need strength. You need muscle.
That’s why the Durango doesn’t hold back. It’s the muscle SUV that doesn’t apologize for being loud, fast, and fully capable. Next up, let’s break down the engine options that make that roar possible.
- GT: 3.6-liter V-6, 295 horsepower—smooth, efficient, and still more fun than it should be.
- R/T: 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. torque—unleash it and hear the road growl back.
- SRT Hellcat: A 710-horsepower beast that’s not just over-the-top. It is the top.
The 2026 Dodge Durango engine specs are built for drivers who crave confidence and sound.
Smooth Shifts, Serious Grit: Transmission
Pair all that raw engine fury with the TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission, and what do you get? A powertrain duo that dances through traffic and hauls like a champ. It doesn’t just respond—it anticipates, gliding from gear to gear with the kind of finesse that makes other SUVs feel like they’re still in driving school.
And when you’re cruising down Portage Street in Canton or gliding along the curves near Sippo Lake, this smooth, confident transmission lets that muscle under the hood shine—without ever breaking a sweat.
Zero to Wow: The Need for Speed
Speed matters—especially when it’s wrapped in three rows of muscle and wrapped around a HEMI. The Durango isn’t just about brawn; it’s about delivering jaw-dropping acceleration in a family-friendly package. And that makes all the difference on Ohio roads, where merging onto I-77 or getting ahead of that endless line of orange barrels can feel like a mini drag race.
- Durango R/T: Goes from 0 to 60 MPH in just around the mid-6-second range. That means a quick punch of speed when you need to pass slow traffic—or impress your teenager at the stoplight.
- Durango SRT Hellcat: Roars from 0 to 60 MPH in a blistering 3.5 seconds. Yes, seriously. It’s one of the fastest three-row SUVs ever built—and it does it with cupholders.
This is where the 2026 Dodge Durango performance meets everyday driving. It’s speed, without compromise.
Pulling Power Like No Other: Towing Capacity
The 2026 Dodge Durango Tow N Go package gives you serious muscle when it comes to towing—and we mean serious. With an available best-in-class 8,700 pounds of towing capacity, it’s built to handle whatever your weekend throws at it.
In places like Canton, where outdoor toys are a way of life and long hauls are part of the fun, that kind of power means freedom. Add in features like black Brembo calipers for serious stopping power, and you’ve got an SUV that pulls its weight—and then some.
Fuel Economy: Not Bad for a Beast
After all that power and speed, there’s one more thing Ohio drivers need: staying power. Fuel economy isn’t just a spec—it’s what gets you from weekday errands in Canton to long-haul drives through the hills of Salt Fork without making too many gas station pit stops. In a state where your SUV might play snowplow in the morning and road trip warrior by evening, efficiency isn’t just practical—it’s essential.
Efficiency meets attitude:
- GT (V-6): 19 MPG city / 26 MPG highway
- R/T (V-8): 14–22 MPG depending on AWD
- SRT Hellcat: Okay, this one drinks like it parties. But when you’ve got 710 horses, you don’t sip, you roar.
The 2026 Dodge Durango mpg is surprisingly decent for a muscle-packed three-row SUV.
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Inside the Car: Bold Outside, Luxe Inside
The 2026 Dodge Durango interior proves that even muscle cars can have a soft side.
Comfort That Surprises: Interior Highlights
You expect a muscle SUV to make noise on the road, but what you don’t expect is for it to feel like a luxury lounge on the inside. That’s the surprise. The 2026 Dodge Durango interior blends brute with beauty, wrapping power in comfort, and utility in elegance. It's thoughtfully crafted to serve families, adventurers, and gearheads alike—especially in Ohio, where a road trip to Hocking Hills might start with a grocery haul and end with muddy boots. Every surface, stitch, and seat in this SUV works double-duty—delivering comfort when it counts, space where it matters, and style you didn’t see coming.
- Up to seven-passenger seating
- Leather and suede SRT performance seats with red stitching
- Laser-etched “crypto sweep” door trim for a tech-meets-craft vibe
- Fold/tumble captain’s chairs in the second row
- 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space with 50 seating configurations
Even your backseat passengers will be smug.
Infotainment: Tech That Keeps Up
Technology in a family SUV should never be an afterthought—and with the Durango, it’s front and center. Dodge takes infotainment seriously, and it shows.
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless charging pad—because cords are so 2022
- Alpine audio system with nine speakers and subwoofer
- Dodge Performance Pages for real-time stats, because nerding out is fun
You can even explore 2026 Dodge Durango colors while scrolling through your performance metrics.
Safety Features: Peace of Mind in Every Mile
When you’re navigating the backroads of North Canton with a car full of kids, groceries, and maybe a golden retriever in tow, peace of mind isn’t optional—it’s everything. That’s why the 2026 Dodge Durango safety features don’t just protect. They anticipate.
- Blind Spot Monitoring (with Trailer Tow detection!)
- Rear Cross Path Detection
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
- Trailer Sway Control
- Seven airbags standard, including side-thorax and three-row curtain
- Active head restraints for front seats
Because in Canton, a pothole can feel like a battlefield. Dodge knows.
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Have questions? Lease curiosity? Want to talk trims, torque, or trade-ins? Our team at Progressive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here for it all—no pressure, just real talk and caffeine.
The lease deals? Oh, they’re as tempting as Grandma’s buckeyes. Come find us, give us a call, or browse online to start picturing the Durango in your driveway.
The 2026 Dodge Durango isn’t just another three-row SUV—it’s the SUV that winks at you in the garage and says, “Let’s go stir things up today.”
And honestly, Canton could use a little more of that.
Oh, and by the way—if you're curious about variety, the 2026 Dodge Durango engine options make sure there’s one just right for every lifestyle.
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