2025 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT fact sheet

The Dodge Durango continues to dominate its segment with proven performance and a combination of uncompromised utility, advanced technology, class-leading towing, confident driving dynamics and iconic styling. For the 2025 model year, Dodge is honoring two decades of HEMI®-powered Dodge Durango production with the announcement of a series of special-edition vehicles, including special-edition versions of the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, the 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.

The Durango SRT Hellcat leads the lineup of the iconic muscle SUV, delivering an adrenaline-pumping 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. The Durango SRT Hellcat reaches 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, covers the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile in an elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and pegs a top speed of 180 mph.

The Dodge Durango 2025 model-year lineup includes the GT, R/T and SRT Hellcat. The Durango lineup features modern exterior styling and a driver-oriented cockpit, with a 10.1-inch touchscreen powered by the Uconnect 5 infotainment system. The three-row SUV offers flexibility to suit any family, with 50 seating configurations and 85.1 maximum cubic feet of cargo space. The Durango's performance capabilities also include plenty of brawny strength to tow your toys, thanks to a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of up to 8,700 pounds.

Ranging from efficient V-6 power to the performance of the SRT Hellcat, the Durango offers an option for every modern muscle-car performance enthusiast with a family. With the ability to seat up to seven in its three rows of seats, the Durango maintains its claim of being a family-friendly SUV, one equipped with Dodge muscle car attitude and extremely capable with best-in-class towing leadership at every trim level.

New for 2025

•Simplified Durango lineup now includes three models: GT, R/T and SRT Hellcat

•Dodge is honoring two decades of HEMI-powered Dodge Durango production with the announcement of a series of limited-production, special-edition vehicles

•2025 Dodge Durango special-edition vehicles include the Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary and three special-edition versions of the Durango SRT Hellcat: the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet, Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead and Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey

•Durango GT with Plus Package adds more standard premium content, including power sunroof, navigation, Alpine premium audio with nine speakers and subwoofer, heated first- and second-row seats, vented first-row seats, Advanced Brake Assist, Lane Departure Warning, adaptive cruise control, Trailer-tow Group, Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Tow Detection System and more

•Uconnect 5 with 10.1-inch touchscreen is now standard on all Durango models

Highlights

•The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine, producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque

•The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has numbers to back up its performance claims: the Hellcat can move from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, click off an NHRA-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph

•Key engine performance features and components of the Durango SRT Hellcat include: •Dedicated cooling circuit for the charge air coolers integrated in the supercharger housing, including a pump, coolant reservoir and heat exchanger, designed to keep air flowing into the engine cooler than 140 degrees Fahrenheit

•Twin-screw rotors in the supercharger set close to minimize air leakage and ensure maximum performance

•Integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure to a maximum of 11.6 psi (80 kPa); the 2.38-liter supercharger uses a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and has a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm

•Cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders for optimal cooling

•Forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces

•Specially tuned crankshaft damper, burst tested to 13,000 rpm

•High-strength, forged-alloy pistons

•Powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like, carbon-coated piston pins

•Piston-cooling oil jets

•Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads

•Sodium-cooled exhaust valves, hollow-stem intake valves and steel-alloy heads that stand up to temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius)

•Cold-air scoop in lower front fascia helps feed the supercharger and the Hellcat engine's 92-mm throttle body

•Exhaust system tuned to deliver a throaty Dodge DNA sound

•TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting and has seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet.

•Additional powertrains in the Durango lineup include: •Classic 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, standard on the Durango R/T, produces a best-in-class 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque

•The award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at up to 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, is standard on the Durango GT

•Standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, specifically calibrated for the Dodge Durango, optimizes shift points and delivers maximum torque to all four wheels: •The transmission takes variables into account, including engine torque gradients, kick-down events, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, grade changes, tire slip and downshift detection, to determine the appropriate transmission shift map. The end result is a fully adaptable performance experience

•For the ultimate driver-controlled experience, the transmission can be manually shifted using the performance-inspired steering-wheel paddle shifters

•On the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, Fuel Saver Technology with cylinder-deactivation seamlessly alternates between smooth, high fuel economy, four-cylinder mode and V-8 mode when more power is in demand

•Driver-oriented electronic T-shifter gives the driver intuitive gear selection and offers an Auto Stick selector gate for added control

•Dodge Durango's rear-wheel-drive-based drivetrain is the foundation for its outstanding on-road driving performance, providing weight balance front to rear and improving transfer of power to each wheel. Available all-wheel drive (AWD) further enhances driver confidence by leveraging the Durango's near perfect 50/50 weight distribution: •Durango SRT Hellcat features standard AWD – greatly enhancing traction and handling

•A driver's SUV, the 2025 Dodge Durango delivers excitement and modernized refinement thanks to its world-class suspension, structural refinements and performance driving characteristics, all of which are usually found on premium performance SUVs at higher price points

•The Durango exterior is distinctly Dodge, maintaining its muscular body and iconic styling, blending SRT and muscle car DNA throughout the Durango lineup: •Durango's proud, forward-leaning profile includes Dodge DNA design cues on the front fascia, LED low/high headlamps, LED daytime running lamp (DRL) signatures, sculpted hood, grille, rear spoiler and a variety of wheel options

•The front end creates a wide cross-car read with an upper grille that flows into the slim headlamp shape:

◾The LED headlamps are slim and offer a modern shape, making Durango look more sinister

•A variety of wheel options offered throughout the Durango lineup include: •20-by-8-inch Fine Silver (GT AWD and R/T)

•20-by-8-inch Black Noise (included with Blacktop Package)

•20-by-10-inch Painted Brass Monkey, Painted Lights Out and Painted Satin Carbon (available with SRT Hellcat)

•Along with its ultimate performance capabilities, the interior on the 2025 Dodge Durango continues to deliver uncompromised utility, advanced technology and aggressive styling: •The interior has a spacious feel and features a driver-centric cockpit, instrument panel, center console and front door uppers with seat memory switches for ease of access across the full Durango lineup

•Heated front seats are standard for all Durango models

•The driver-oriented cockpit is refined, upscale and high-tech throughout, featuring a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen angled 7 degrees toward the driver: ◾Center stack features 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5 system and is horizontally focused; mid-mounted switch bank is equipped with chrome stripped toggles

◾Easier-to-access comfort controls with dedicated heated and cooled seat buttons

◾Sporty-feeling integrated toggle switches with bright accents

•Wrapped and accent-stitched mid-bolster on the instrument panel is featured throughout the entire Durango lineup

•More refined and high-end vent details and decorative elements

•Center console offers more bin storage, soft-wrapped surround with accent stitch on all price classes, key fob storage and available, convenient wireless charging

•The Durango R/T 20th Anniversary AWD equipped with the Tow N Go Package leverages SRT's formidable appearance, 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 performance and unmatched towing with best-in-class towing of 8,700 pounds, an increased top speed of 145 mph, Track, Sport, Snow and Tow drive modes and a retuned SRT-performance exhaust with an unmistakable iconic Dodge exhaust rumble •Durango R/T 20th Anniversary AWD equipped with the Tow N Go Package also includes Performance Pages, retuned SRT active noise cancellation, electronic limited slip differential and SRT active damping suspension

•10.1-inch touchscreen features: •Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all Durango models

•Available wireless charging keeps personal devices fully charged without cords cluttering up the cabin

•The Durango Uconnect 5 system is more connected, helpful, content-rich and adds greater personalization, making it the most advanced Uconnect system ever •The Uconnect 5 system includes unique appearances and features specific to the Durango, including: ◾Unique Dodge-themed appearance with black and red accents

◾Vehicle icon on the category bar features Durango graphic

•SRT Hellcat models have additional unique appearance features and Easter eggs, including:

◾Unique SRT 'Smoke Show' start-up animation

◾Climate control page features Dodge stripe adjustable climate control icon and 'Mode person' with race helmet

◾Unique Serpentine font used throughout the Durango display system

◾Vehicle icon on the home page category bar features Durango graphic with SRT logo

◾SRT Performance Pages (standard on R/T and SRT Hellcat) provide information on vehicle performance, including timers, g-force, gauges, engine and dyno readouts

◾Configurable Drive Modes provide more vehicle control

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

•Available with the Uconnect LTE Wi-Fi Package, customers with Alexa-enabled devices at home can easily ask Alexa to start the car, lock/unlock doors and more via Uconnect

•With standard seven-passenger seating and second-row captain's chairs available on GT and R/T models, the seats in the Dodge Durango can be configured in multiple ways. Durango SRT Hellcat models feature three rows of seating with standard second-row captain's chairs and six-passenger seating

•Families with three or more children will find the Durango's available captain's chairs with pass-through especially helpful as child safety seats can be latched into each second-row seat, and there's still easy pass-through for passengers to walk between to get to the third row

•Dodge Durango offers consumers more than 60 available safety and security features, including standard Blind-spot Monitoring (with Trailer Tow Detection System for trailer tow-equipped models), seven standard air bags, full-length three-row side-curtain air bags, standard front-seat-mounted side-thorax air bags, front-row active head restraints, standard trailer-sway control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Rear Cross Path detection and Uconnect Access with 9-1-1 call and roadside assistance

Model Lineup

For 2025, the Dodge Durango lineup consists of three models:

•GT

•R/T

•SRT Hellcat

Available Exterior Colors

•Diamond Black

•Destroyer Grey

•Frostbite

•Night Moves

•Red Oxide

•Octane Red

•Triple Nickel

•White Knuckle

•Vapor Grey

Available Interior Colors

•Black

•Black/Ebony Red

•Black/Sepia

•Black/Hammerhead Grey

by Dodge

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