Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT To Return For 2026 Model Year

Just when we thought it was over, Dodge pulls another power move. After celebrating what many assumed would be the final chapter for the supercharged Durango SRT HELLCAT in 2025, Dodge has confirmed the HELLCAT will live to fight another year in the 2026 model year.

That’s right—the most powerful three-row SUV on the planet isn’t going anywhere just yet. Despite rolling out three special edition “Last Call” models for 2025 and even announcing a price drop to $84,995 (before destination and fees), Dodge has officially said the Durango SRT HELLCAT will return in 2026, with more details expected to drop in Q3 2025.

Still the King of Gas-Powered Three-Row SUVs – 

Let’s be clear: the Durango SRT HELLCAT isn’t just some badge-and-stripes trim. It packs a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V8 that cranks out 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque, launching this three-row family hauler from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The quarter-mile? Just 11.5 seconds, and it tops out at 180 mph. That’s not just quick for an SUV—it’s quick, period.

With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), seven selectable drive modes (including Track and Tow), and SRT Performance Pages built right into the infotainment system, the Durango HELLCAT blends raw performance with real-world usability.

Built to Take the Heat – 

Under the hood, the Durango SRT HELLCAT is built like a street-legal race car. Key highlights include:

• A 2.38-liter supercharger spinning up to 14,600 rpm

• Forged steel crankshaft, high-strength pistons, and powder-forged connecting rods

• Charge air cooler system to keep temps under 140°F

• Sodium-cooled exhaust valves and heat-treated aluminum-alloy heads built to survive up to 1,652°F

• A cold-air intake tucked into the front fascia to feed the beast

• 8HP95 TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters and launch control

In simple terms? It’s built to handle serious abuse, whether you’re on the drag strip, towing, or just blasting down the highway.

Performance Inside and Out – 

The Durango SRT HELLCAT also brings the performance attitude inside with six-passenger seating, second-row captain’s chairs, and plenty of Easter eggs that remind you this isn’t your average SUV. That includes:

• A “Smoke Show” SRT start-up animation

• A helmeted driver icon on the climate screen

• Custom Serpentine font and vehicle graphics

• Integrated Launch Control and Shift Light settings

• 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, Performance Pages, and wireless smartphone tech

There’s just something satisfying about dropping your kids off at school in a 700+ horsepower SUV that sounds like it should be lined up next to a Challenger on a Friday night.

No Fake Sound. Just Real Muscle –

In a world going electric and fake-engine-sound crazy, Dodge is giving the people what they want—the return of real American V8 performance in a family-size package. Whether it’s the last ride for the HELLCAT or just another lap around the track, one thing’s for sure: the 2026 Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT isn’t going quietly.

More details, including trim breakdowns and any potential tweaks, will be announced closer to launch in Q3 2025. But until then, it’s official—the HELLCAT lives on.