Dodge Puts Pedal Down on 20th Anniversary Celebration of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango, Announces New 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey

•Dodge keeps HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango anniversary party going, rolls out new 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey

•2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey is fourth overall Durango special-edition vehicle, and third Durango SRT Hellcat special-edition vehicle, announced for 2025 model year

•Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey follows three previous special-edition models: 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet, 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead and 2025 Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary

•Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey exterior features include dark bronze 20-by-10-inch Brass Monkey wheels, Brass Monkey exterior badging, Red Oxide exterior color, Satin Black painted hood and more

•Sepia Laguna leather SRT seats, silver SRT Hellcat logo embroidered on seatbacks and leather and suede steering wheel featuring silver/sepia stitching are just a few of the unique interior appointments

•Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey moves from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, clocks the quarter-mile in an elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 180 mph thanks to supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine under the hood

•All 2025 model-year Durango special-edition models are available now for ordering at dealerships

•Interactive Dodge Horsepower Locator tool at DodgeGarage.com allows customers to identify nearby dealers with Dodge Durango special-edition models in stock

Dodge is keeping the brand's anniversary party going, marking two decades worth of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango production with the announcement of a fourth 2025 special-edition Durango model, the new 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey.

'The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey caps a trio of 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat special-edition models as we recognize 20 years of HEMI power in the Dodge performance SUV,' said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO. 'The Durango continues to lead the segment with the Durango SRT Hellcat, the fastest, most capable American three-row gas SUV, delivering best-in-class available towing of 8,700 lbs.'

Dodge first ramped up full production of HEMI-fueled Durango models in 2004, and the brand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of that power-packed pairing by rolling out a lineup of limited-production SUVs outfitted with unique features and distinctive Dodge DNA. The Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey follows previous special-edition models, including the 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet, 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead and 2025 Dodge Durango R//T 20th Anniversary.

The lineup of Dodge Durango special-edition models can be searched for dealer availability by using the interactive Dodge Horsepower Locator tool at DodgeGarage.com. The Horsepower Locator allows customers to identify a nearby dealer with a Durango special-edition model in stock, with the list of available vehicles refreshed weekly as dealer allocation is updated. Dealer information and a link to the dealer website is also provided to make reaching out and placing orders with dealers easy.

2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey

A fan-favorite accent color for years on previous Dodge models, dark bronze embellishments accentuate the bold look of the 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey. Featuring a Red Oxide exterior color, highlight content added to the Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey includes: •20-by-10-inch Brass Monkey wheels

•Brass Monkey exterior badging

•Sepia Laguna leather SRT seats

•Silver SRT Hellcat logo embroidered on seatbacks

•Leather and suede steering wheel featuring silver/sepia stitching

•Satin Black painted hood

•Black six-piston Brembo brake system

•Black exhaust tips

•Dual silver/sepia accent stitching throughout the interior

•Premium wrapped instrument panel

•Forged carbon-fiber with light black chrome interior accents

•Suede headliner

Like its special-edition Durango SRT Hellcat siblings, the Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey moves from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, clocks the quarter-mile in an elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 180 mph thanks to the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine under the hood.

Additional standard performance features and premium standard content on the Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey include: •SRT Performance Pages, with info on vehicle performance, including timers, g-force, gauges, engine and dyno readouts

•Configurable Drive Modes for more vehicle control

•Race Options that allow the driver to activate, deactivate and adjust the rpm values for Launch Control and Shift Light features

•TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission

•Steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting

•Seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet

•10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

•Wireless charging

•19-speaker Harman Kardon system with an 825-watt amplifier

•Second-row console with armrest

•Sunroof

•Standard ADAS features include Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Detect, Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and more

The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey is available at a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $113,720 (excluding destination charge). All 2025 Dodge Durango special-edition models are available now for ordering at dealerships.

Dodge//SRT

For 110 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America's performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments in which the brand competes while moving forward to a future that includes electrified muscle in the form of the next-generation, all-new Dodge Charger.

The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend, with the Charger retaining its title as the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack. The all-new Dodge Charger will also offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options including the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O., powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the gas as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

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Dodge's most beloved sport utility vehicle, the Durango has been in production since 1998 and its popularity lies in its ability to continuously adapt to the ever-changing customer needs and desires over the years. Produced by the Dodge division of Chrysler, the first generation of the Durango was based on the Dodge Dakota and featured a study, midsized SUV body-on-frame construction. Produced at the Newark Assembly plant in Newark, Delaware, the Dakota was classified as a mid-size SUV at first, before growing into a full-size SUV for the second generation. During its first year the Durango was only available in a four-wheel-drive version. Both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains were available in 1999, along with a full range of V6 and V8 engines.

Riding on a 116.2-inch wheelbase, the Durango had a length of 193.5 inches, a width of 71.5 inches, a height of 70.0 inches and had a curb weight of 4,500 pounds. Advertised as a sturdy truck with room for up to seven passengers, the Durango had the capability to tow up to 8,950 pounds when properly equipped. Though few were actually sold, Dodge offered a 3.9L Magnum V6 engine.

For its second year of production only minor updates were made including two new paint colors. Also new this year was 6 in x 9 in heated rear view mirrors and steering wheel-mounted radio controls. SLT Plus models received leather seats as standard while body-color wheel flares were made standard on 4WD Models and SLT Plus. In 2000 the 4.7 L PowerTech V8 engine replaced the 5.2 L Magnum V8 though the 5.2 would remain available in the early 2000 models. Leaving only V8s for the rest of the production run, the 3.9L Magnum V6 engine wasn't available any longer. The high performance R/T was introduced this year. A special AWD performance version, the R/T was powered by a powerful performance tuned 5.9 L Magnum V8.

An exclusive limited edition Shelby S.P.360 version was offered in 1999 and 2000 that featured a supercharged version of the 5.9 L Magnum V8 engine. Available output for the Shelby was 360 hp and 412 lb./ft. of torque. The Shelby sported special wheels, bumpers, tires and suspension and came standard painted Viper blue paint with two racing stripes down the center of the truck. With a top speed of 142 mph, the Shelby could achieve 0-60mph in just 7.1 seconds.

In 2001 Dodge focused its attention on the interior of the SUV and gave special attention to the interior trim panels, instrument panel, dash mounted controls, overhead console and a newly redesigned steering wheel. 4X4 models received a new switch on the dash for the transfer case selector instead of a manual lever on the console. A new message center was added to the modified instrument cluster. Standard equipment now included a comfy dual-zone climate control system. All models now came with standard SX speakers and improved premium sound systems. Slight updates were made to trim options and other changes included revised seats, updated door panels and aluminum wheels.

The new SXT Durango became the entry-level trim package for 2002. Safety features now included optional side curtain airbags. Near the close of the model year was an electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) added into the overhead console. The following year the Durango underwent minor mechanical updates that included new larger front brakes and new rear-wheel disc brakes.

The second-generation Durango was launched in 2004 and was originally shown as a concept named Durango R/T concept at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show. Sporting a fully boxed frame like its Dakota sibling, the new Durango had a lot in common with the large Dodge Ram pickup. Growing in size the second-generation model was 7 inches longer, 2 inches wider, and 3 inches taller than its predecessor. This new model had room for eight passengers now and offered a third row bench with three seats and was now officially into the full-sized SUV category.

Offering a more luxurious ride, the new Durango featured a redesigned suspension with rear coil springs. Much of the styling cues of this generation were taken from the Dodge Powerbox concept, which was based heavily on the 1999 Dodge Power Wagon Concept, and the '03 Durango R/T concept. In 2004 the Durango received a solid rear axle and a new coil-spring rear suspension. Mated to the rear axle was a Watt linkage system that centered the axle and reduced rear-end skate over rugged surfaces, which resulted in a wider and lower cargo floor.

In the spring of 2006 in April the 2007 Durango was debuted at the Dallas Auto Show. Sporting an extremely attractive restyle in an attempt to boost sales, the SUV featured a new grille, hood, headlamps, wheels and fenders. New Durango equipment included rear park assist, a one-touch turn signal, electronic stability control and a tire pressure monitoring system. In 2009 a two-mode hybrid version was offered for a short time.

In 2007 Chrysler launched a full-size, luxury SUV called the Chrysler Aspen, first unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Based on the Dodge Durango SUV, the Aspen was the first production hybrid offering from Chrysler. Previously the Aspen name had been used by Dodge from 1976 through 1980 on a twin of the Plymouth Volaré. Equipped with three rows of seating for up to eight passengers, the Aspen was available with all-wheel drive. The first truck-based Sport Utility Vehicle commercialized under the Chrysler brand, the Chrysler Aspen was produced only until the end of 2008.

For the 2009 model year Chrysler began producing their first production hybrid vehicles, the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hybrids on August 22, 2008. With a MSRP of $45,340, the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid had an almost 25% gain in overall duel economy and an almost 40% gain in the city. Along with the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid (starting MSRP $45,570) the Durango Hybrid were rated with the Hemi V8 engine mileage to be around 20 mpg city and 22 mph highway for 2009. The Hybrids featured the 340 hp Hemi engine with MDS along with the new Two-Mode Hybrid system developed with GM and BMW. Non-Hybrid models were rated at 13-mpg city and 19 mph highway. Early in October the Hybrid models were available for sale at dealerships, the same month that Chrysler announced the end of Durango and Aspen production. The Hybrid SUV became one of the shortest-lived models from a major automaker.

Demand for the full-size SUV waned and in October of 2008 Chrysler decided to close the Newark Assembly facility. The facility had previously produced the Durango and Chrysler Aspen, which would end production for the 2009 model year. On December 19, 2008 production ceased.

Dodge released an Internet teaser of first images in August of 2010 to incite interest for the third generation of the Durango. In December of the same year the Durango was put into production based on an all-new, computer-designed unitized platform, built alongside the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detroit, Michigan. Not classified as a full-size SUV the new Durango shares the same powertrains, chassis parts and running gear with the Grand Cherokee.

Powering the third generation was the choice of two world-class engines; the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 360 hp. The base 3.6-liter engine produced 290 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. The Pentastar option was mated to the Mercedes W5A80 five-speed automatic with Chrysler's controls and the driver-interactive control. Featuring the 545RFE 5-speed automatic, the 5.7 L Hemi VVT V8 engine continued with 360 hp and 390 lb/ft of torque along with a 'fuel-saver' mode that was generally used when cruising at constant speeds on level ground.

The third generation SUV grew to a longer length than the Grand Cherokee and had room for three rows of seating compared to the two rows in the Grand Cherokee. On December 14, 2010 the 2011 Durango entered production alongside its sibling, the second generation Charger. Halfway through January 2011 it went on sale for general dealership availability. Motorweek gave the 2012 Durango the Drivers' Choice Award and the IIHS ranked the 2012 Durango as a 'Top Safety Pick'.

The brand new Durango for 2014 was debuted at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Sportier a design reminiscent of the Rallye with a blackened plastic bumper and outline, the new Durango featured modern sporty lines. Drawing inspiration from the new Dodge Charger the '14 Durango featured a similar LED taillight cluster. The interior of the new SUV featured a new steering wheel with paddle shifters. According to Chrysler there will be an estimated 9% increase in fuel efficiency thanks to the 3.6L V6 and optional Hemi V8 mated with the new Chrysler 8-speed automatic transmission.

To boost interest in the new Durango Chrysler Group LLC and Paramount Pictures joined together to promote the film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues with a sequen¬-ce of Durango commercials highlighting Will Ferrell playing Ron Burgundy.

by Jessican Donaldson