2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is Back with V8 Power Unchanged

Saudi Arabia : Dodge confirms the supercharged Durango SRT Hellcat will be back for 2026. It will hold firm to its muscle roots with a roaring 710-hp V8 and bold three-row family appeal.

• The 6.2-liter supercharged V8 will return with 710 hp and AWD.
• It will go from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds with top speed close to 180 mph.
• There is no confirmation on major updates, but the wider 2026 Durango lineup will see some tweaks.
• It will likely reach showrooms by late 2025.

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was never meant to be a regular fixture. Yet, it’s making a defiant return, unchanged, loud, and still packing 710 horsepower for 2026.

It was initially introduced as a one-year wonder. However, it has now stretched into its fifth production year, which proves there’s still a strong appetite for old-school V8 muscle in the electrified sector that is increasing.

Durango SRT Hellcat: Staying the Course

Dodge hasn’t messed with success. The 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat still has its proven 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8, which churns out 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque.

They pair that with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. Dodge estimates 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and a top speed nearing 180 mph. These figures are rarely seen in a seven-seat SUV.

The return of the Hellcat shows how unique Dodge’s place is in the market. The Durango Hellcat, in a segment leaning heavily toward hybrids and crossovers, stands alone as a three-row utility vehicle that can tow big and run fast. It’s still raw, still loud, and still very much alive.

Broader 2026 Durango Lineup: What’s New

• GT trim still has a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 295 hp.
• R/T variant maintains the 5.7-liter V8 with 360 hp.
• R/T has optional Tow N Go package and Blacktop Redline appearance pack.
• Updates on styling include new wheel designs and minor badge tweaks.

Durability of the Dinosaur

Dodge is doubling down on combustion muscle, while many rivals are pivoting to cleaner drivetrains. To sum up the approach the brand is using, “There is still space for some good dinosaurs.”

Dodge is tapping into the nostalgia and thrill that made American muscle popular in the first place by giving buyers a consistent option for performance without complicated plug-in systems or learning curves for EV.

The Durango SRT Hellcat can also haul seven passengers comfortably, tow heavy loads, and still keep up with purpose-built sports cars, something few, if any, competitors can claim.

Availability and What’s Next

Dodge will share the full specifications for the 2026 Hellcat in Q3 2025. All trims, including the SRT Hellcat, will likely hit Saudi showrooms by the end of 2025. There are no details on pricing for now, but there won't be major changes from the current range of models.

The 2026 Durango Hellcat remains a rare and unapologetic option for buyers who want V8 power, performance, and practicality in one package. This will be the case until Dodge confirms a replacement or shifts direction entirely.