The Dodge brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills has just unveiled its 2026 Dodge Durango America250 (A250) edition at the New York International Auto Show. The vehicle is part of the automaker’s recognition of the United States’ 250thanniversary.
It is the first production vehicle to be shown to the press and public at an auto show as part of Stellantis’ U.S. brands’ official partnership with America250, the nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation.
For the first time on Durango GT, the A250 edition introduces premium interior touches typically reserved for higher-performance trims, including Black Laguna leather seats with exclusive blue perforation, a flag embossment on the seats, red-and-white accent stitching, a tricolor–stitched steering wheel, Demonic Red seat belts and forged carbon-fiber appliqués.
New exterior elements, such as star-pattern dual stripes with blue tracer accents, America250 fender decals and badging, and 20-inch Black Noise wheels, underscore the lineup’s assertive stance.
“This Dodge Durango A250 is a celebration of American performance, American attitude, and fittingly, America’s 250th birthday,” says Matt McAlear, CEO of Dodge. “Dodge has always stood for American muscle: speed, strength, and the unapologetic pursuit of automotive excitement. Today, we celebrate that legacy and the road ahead.”
Durango GT A250-exclusive touches include an American flag embossment on the Laguna leather front seats, red-and-white interior dual stitching, and red-white-and-blue steering wheel stitching.
Unique U.S.-themed graphics and exterior cues exclusive to Durango GT A250 models include American flag A250 decal and badging, plus dual stripes featuring a star pattern outlined in blue tracer accents. The stripes are exclusively available on models painted in White Knuckle exterior color.
Other Durango GT A250 exterior colors echo America250 theme with Red Oxide, and dark blue Night Moves, while also including Destroyer Gray and Diamond Black.
Durango GT A250 models feature a custom leather key tag embossed with America250 and Dodge logos on one side and an American flag printed-cloth graphic on the other.
Options include Tow N Go package for GT HEMI models delivering 8,700 pounds of towing capability and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system for the GT Plus.
The Durango GT A250 edition will be available on a choice of three trim levels:
Durango GT Plus AWD powered by the proven Pentastar V-6 engine with 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque.
Durango GT HEMI Plus AWD brings the 5.7-liter, 360-horsepower V-8 HEMI engine to the GT model.
Durango GT HEMI Premium AWD adds top‑spec content and convenience features.
Orders are scheduled to open in early April for the Durango GT A250 edition. The 2026 Dodge Durango GT Plus AWD A250 edition is available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $49,590. The Durango GT HEMI Plus AWD A250 edition is available at an MSRP of $51,270, with the Durango GT HEMI Premium AWD A250 edition available at $54,270 (all prices exclude tax, title, and fees).
The Dodge Durango is built at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson (DACJ) in Detroit.
In Related News: Stellantis’ Ram brand has debuted three new special editions of the Ram 1500 as part of the automaker partnership with America250 — the Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel America250.
“For 250 years, this country has met every challenge head on with the flag flying high,” says Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance, North America Marketing, and Retail Strategy at Stellantis. “The Ram 1500 America250 special editions honor America with that same passion and patriotism. They’re unapologetically tough and unmistakably American because nothing stops America and nothing stops Ram.”
The 2026 Ram 1500 America250 special-edition trucks will be built at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.
Powertrain options include the standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 on Big Horn or the 3.0-liter S.O. Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 eTorque on Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel.
On the outside, the Ram 1500 Big Horn America250 special edition includes equipment groups with distinctive styling elements. Exterior upgrades include:
- Body-color grille surround.
- Front and rear bumpers, fender flares, mirror caps, door handles, and tailgate handle painted in Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat.
- Satin Black badging, including America250 commemorative emblems on the front doors.
- Sport Performance hood with Satin Black American flag graphic.
- Satin Black American flag rear bedside graphics.
- 20-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with 275/55R20 tires.
- Mopar spray-in bedliner.
- Choice of Molten Red Pearl-Coat, Hydro Blue Pearl-Coat or Bright White Clear-Coat
Inside, the Big Horn America250 special edition takes custom to a new level with:
- Bucket seats finished in Denim Soul blue fabric upholstery with contrasting red and white stitching.
- Front upper seatbacks with Velcro patches embossed with the official America250 logo; the patch is sized to accommodate military name patches and American flag patches.
- Ruby Red seat belts.
- Red, white and blue stitching on the center console lid, door armrests and steering wheel.
- Black Onyx Chrome America250 emblem on the passenger side upper glove box door.
- America250 “splash” start-up graphic in the digital instrument cluster display.
- America Made Us aluminum door sill scuff plates.
- Custom leather key tag with embossed America250 and Ram logos on one side and an American flag printed cloth graphic on the other side.
Additional equipment and technology features come courtesy of the Big Horn Level 2 Equipment Group, which adds a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display, 12-inch Uconnect 5 center touchscreen, configurable drive modes and a nine-speaker amplified audio system. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display is available as an optional upgrade.
Comfort features include heated front seats and steering wheel, a 10-way power driver seat with lumbar, power adjustable pedals and dual zone climate control. A center console with wireless charging, second row in-floor storage bins, and a power tailgate-release add additional convenience.
On the outside, the Level 2 Equipment Group adds automatic-dimming side mirrors with power fold and defrost, LED courtesy lamps, and a rear power-sliding window with defrost.
The Laramie and Rebel America250 special editions feature similar exterior details to the Big Horn, with differentiating elements:
Laramie
- Premium Gloss Black-finish billet grille with body-color surround.
- 22-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with 285/45R22XL tires.
Rebel
- Mesh texture grille with Satin Black surround.
- Powder-coated black front bumper with integrated tow hooks; low-gloss black rear bumper and fender flares.
- Black lighting bezels.
- Available Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat lower body.
- 18-inch black-painted aluminum wheels with LT275/70R18E all-terrain tires.
Shared interior features include:
- Leather performance seats with perforated Blue Crust inserts and Graphite Metallic-accented bolsters with contrasting red, white and blue stitching.
- Front upper seatbacks with Velcro patches embossed with the official America250 logo; the patch is sized to accommodate military name patches.
- Ruby Red seat belts.
- Red, white, and blue stitching on the leather-wrapped dashboard, door uppers and armrests, center console lid and steering wheel.
- Satin Chrome America250 emblem on the passenger side instrument panel.
- America250 “splash” start-up graphic in the digital instrument cluster display.
- America Made Us aluminum door sill scuff plates.
- Custom leather key tag with embossed America250 and Ram logos on one side and an American flag printed cloth graphic on the other side.
The America250 special-edition package is available on Laramie with the Level 1 or Level 2 Equipment Group and Rebel with the Level 2 Equipment Group.
The Laramie Level 1 Equipment Group adds rain-sensitive windshield wipers and a power tailgate release.
The Level 2 Equipment Group on both models includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system. Class-exclusive technologies, such as a 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display and dual wireless charging pads, are also present, as are comfort features, like heated and ventilated front seats, an eight-way power passenger seat with lumbar, heated rear seats, and a heated leather steering wheel.
Available in limited quantities, orders are now open for the Ram 1500 America250 special editions:
Big Horn: $61,415, including the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque, America250 Package ($2,495), Level 2 Equipment Group and destination
Laramie: $70,365, including the 3.0-liter S.O. Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six, America250 Package ($2,495), Level 1 Equipment Group and destination
Rebel: $72,830, including the 3.0-liter S.O. Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six, America250 Package ($1,995), Level 2 Equipment Group and destination
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