The Dodge brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills is making the 392-cubic-inch V-8 HEMI engine standard on the 2026 Durango R/T model for the first time.
With 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, the new 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition delivers the most horsepower in the segment under $50,000 (all prices exclude tax, title and fees), according to the automaker.
“The new Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition instantly sets the value‑performance benchmark for three‑row SUVs,” says Matt McAlear, CEO of Dodge. “As the only muscle SUV of its kind — with a heart‑pounding 4.4‑second 0-60 and an NHRA-certified 12.9‑second quarter-mile — the Durango R/T 392 brings authentic Dodge muscle to more drivers than ever.”
Compared to the 2025 Durango R/T, the 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition delivers:
- 32 percent more horsepower (+115 horsepower).
- 21 percent more torque (+80 lb.-ft. of torque).
- Quicker 0-60 time, lowered from 6.2 seconds to 4.4 seconds.
- 20 percent more standard towing capacity.
The new 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition comes with standard performance features including adaptive damping high-performance suspension, red Brembo six-piston front/four-piston rear brakes, electronic limited slip rear axle, high-performance exhaust, SRT performance Drive Modes, and more.
The Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition delivers what the company describes as best‑in‑class 8,700-pound towing capacity paired with a top speed of 160 mph.
The 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition is available for order now in all 50 states at a starting U.S. MSRP of $49,995.
For the first time in Durango history, Dodge drops the iconic 392-cubic-inch HEMI V‑8 into the R/T. Engineered with a focus on driver engagement, the powerplant sends 475 horsepower through a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.
The transmission is designed to automatically adapt to engine load, traction, gradient, and driving style. It also can be manually shifted via performance steering‑wheel paddle shifters or through the “M-gate” manual shifter located on the center console, allowing the driver to select and change gears much like a sequential shifter.
A rear-wheel-drive-based architecture provides balance, and standard all-wheel drive on the R/T 392 maximizes traction for all-weather confidence and full power delivery. All-wheel drive in the R/T 392 features an active system that continuously varies the torque split between the front and rear axles based on performance driving demands.
The new Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition’s exterior offers body-color flares that are designed to enhance the SUV’s “aggressive muscle character,” the company says. Red “392” fender badging IDs the new Durango along with silver exterior badging, and a rear spoiler reinforces the Launch Edition’s balance of style and functional capability. The newest addition to the Durango lineup rides on standard 20-by-10-inch Satin Carbon wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero Run-Flat 295 tires.
Exterior color options for Durango R/T, as well as the full 2026 Durango lineup, include new Green Machine alongside B5 Blue, Destroyer Gray, Diamond Black, Night Moves, Red Oxide, Triple Nickel, Vapor Gray and White Knuckle.
The Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition debuts with Nappa leather and suede seats delivering premium muscle luxury and featuring large, driver-centric SRT seat bolsters, providing both support and sophistication while keeping the driver secure in the cockpit. Second‑row captain’s chairs add space and comfort, and additional interior features include heated/ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats and more.
Behind the wheel, drivers experience a performance cockpit — one that enhances control and confidence without compromising everyday usability, according to Dodge.
Options for the Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition include the Blacktop Package, bringing a sporty, darkened aesthetic to the SUV’s exterior with 20-inch Lights Out wheels, Eclipse Black exhaust tips, gloss black exterior badges and more.
Five stripe options for the R/T 392 include Bright Blue, Carbon Fiber, Flame Red, Low Gloss Gunmetal, and Sterling Silver. Trailer Tow Package and three-season tires are also optional for the R/T.
For customers seeking HEMI 392 power with even more standard content, the Durango R/T 392 Premium model includes features such as:
- 18-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
- Leather-wrapped instrument panel and door trim.
- Carbon-fiber interior accents.
- Suede headliner.
- Upgraded two-piece rotors deliver improved performance and cooling.
- Trailer tow Package
- Full ADAS suite, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking
The Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition Premium model starts at an MSRP of $57,595.
The 2026 Durango lineup offers a range of powertrains and price points:
- Durango GT (V‑6): 295 horsepower, 260 lb.‑; starts at $38,995 (AWD adds $2,000).
- Durango GT HEMI AWD: 360 horsepower; the most affordable AWD V‑8 in the industry at $43,675.
- Durango R/T 392: 475 horsepower; most horsepower in the segment under $50,000.
- Durango SRT Hellcat: 710 horsepower; starts at $79,995 as the quickest, fastest and most powerful three-row gas SUV.
- Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak: more than 13 million customization options, offering ultimate personalization.
