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Dodge Durango

Three rows and 710 hp: the Durango SRT Hellcat takes family hauling into muscle-car territory.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • HEMI HaulerUsed for the 2018 Durango SRT campaigned in One Lap of America.2
  • DuranGO!Another nickname for the 2018 Durango SRT entered in One Lap of America.2
  • Speed TrapThe one-off, 797-hp Durango SRT Pursuit concept that won the Truck/SUV class at the 2019 One Lap of America.3

At a glance

0400800
175–710 hpPower
07.515
3.5–10.2 s0–60 mph
0150300
175–290 km/hTop speed
05001,000
305–868 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,127–2,585 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.14569

Engine
3.6–6.4 L V6/V8; supercharged Hellcat V8; 2009 5.7 L HEMI hybrid6
Layout
Front engine; rear-wheel drive, 4WD or AWD, by version16
Gearbox
4/5/6/8-speed automatics; two-mode automatic for the 2009 Hybrid69
Built at
Gen 1–2: Newark Assembly; gen 3: Jefferson North, Detroit; United States6

The story

For 1998, Dodge placed its Dakota-based Durango between Explorer and Expedition, with V8 power and a third row. HEMI power arrived for 2004; the 2011 model brought a Grand Cherokee-based unibody and Detroit assembly.456

1998: Dakota roots, a third row and V8s19981999: Shelby supercharges the family SUV19992004: Seven inches longer, now with a HEMI20042008: Two-mode hybrid, then Newark shuts20082011: Unibody return, built in Detroit20112018: 475 hp and an NHRA-certified 12.920182021: 710 hp; 0–60 mph tested in 3.6 seconds20212024: AlcHEMI opens the Durango's Last Call20242026: R/T gets the 392; HEMIs reach 20272026 Dodge Town Panel and Town Wagon: 1954–1966 (U.S.)Dodge Ramcharger: 1974–2001Dodge RamchargerDodge Durango (first generation) (DN): 1998–2003DNDodge Durango (second generation) (HB): 2004–2009HBDodge Durango (third generation) (WD): 2011–presentWD 1960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones456162324
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YearWhat happened
1954–1966 (U.S.)Dodge Town Panel and Town Wagon
1974–2001Dodge Ramcharger
1998–2003Dodge Durango (first generation) (DN)
2004–2009Dodge Durango (second generation) (HB)
2011–presentDodge Durango (third generation) (WD)
1998Dakota roots, a third row and V8s
1999Shelby supercharges the family SUV
2004Seven inches longer, now with a HEMI
2008Two-mode hybrid, then Newark shuts
2011Unibody return, built in Detroit
2018475 hp and an NHRA-certified 12.9
2021710 hp; 0–60 mph tested in 3.6 seconds
2024AlcHEMI opens the Durango's Last Call
2026R/T gets the 392; HEMIs reach 2027
  1. 1998

    Dakota roots, a third row and V8s

    The Dakota-based debut brings V8 power and an optional third row to a size between Ford's Explorer and Expedition.47

  2. 1999

    Shelby supercharges the family SUV

    The Shelby SP 360 puts a Kenne Bell blower on the 5.9 L Magnum V8 for 360 hp. Just 300 are built, with Viper blue paint and racing stripes.68

  3. 2004

    Seven inches longer, now with a HEMI

    The second generation grows 7 inches longer and gains a 335-hp 5.7 L HEMI V8. From 2006, that HEMI adds MDS to save fuel.6

  4. 2008

    Two-mode hybrid, then Newark shuts

    The 2009 Hybrid borrows GM's two-mode system, but lasts only two months; Newark Assembly stops production on December 19, 2008.69

  5. 2011

    Unibody return, built in Detroit

    The Detroit-built third generation shares a Grand Cherokee-based unibody. Its 3.6 L Pentastar and 5.7 L HEMI make 290/360 hp through five-speed automatics.610

  6. 2018

    475 hp and an NHRA-certified 12.9

    SRT adds the 392 HEMI, AWD, an eight-speed automatic, Bilstein adaptive dampers and Brembo brakes; its quarter-mile is NHRA-certified at 12.9 seconds.11

  7. 2021

    710 hp; 0–60 mph tested in 3.6 seconds

    The SRT Hellcat's supercharged 6.2 L V8 drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic; independent testing clocks a 12.0-second quarter-mile.1

  8. 2024

    AlcHEMI opens the Durango's Last Call

    The SRT 392 AlcHEMI launches the Last Call editions with a 1,000-unit limit, yellow Brembo brakes and yellow-accented stripes.12

  9. 2026

    R/T gets the 392; HEMIs reach 2027

    The R/T gains the 475-hp 6.4 L 392 and a claimed 4.4-second 0–60 mph. For 2027, GT HEMI AWD and Hellcat Jailbreak stay on the menu at 360 and 710 hp.1314

Every generation

  • Dodge Town Panel and Town Wagon
    Dodge Town Panel and Town Wagon1954–1966 (U.S.)
  • Dodge Ramcharger
    Dodge Ramcharger1974–2001
  • Dodge Durango (first generation)
    DN1998–2003
  • Dodge Durango (second generation)
    HB2004–2009
  • Dodge Durango (third generation)
    WD2011–present

Power over the years

From 230 hp to 710 hp in 23 years.

0200400600800 20002005201020152020 hp 1998 · 230 hp · 5.2 L Magnum V81999 · 175 hp · 3.9 L Magnum V61999 · 360 hp · Shelby SP 360, supercharged 5.9 L2000 · 235 hp · 4WD: 4.7 V8 replaces 5.22000 · 250 hp · R/T, 5.9 L Magnum V82004 · 335 hp · 5.7 L HEMI; MDS added for 20062008 · 303 hp · Upgraded 4.7 L V82009 · 356 hp · HEMI V8; cylinder deactivation2011 · 290 hp · 3.6 L Pentastar V62011 · 360 hp · 5.7 L HEMI V82018 · 475 hp · SRT, 392 HEMI V82021 · 710 hp · SRT Hellcat, supercharged V8 710 hp SRT Hellcat, supercharged V8 230 hp 5.2 L Magnum V8
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YearHorsepowerModel
19982305.2 L Magnum V8
19991753.9 L Magnum V6
1999360Shelby SP 360, supercharged 5.9 L
20002354WD: 4.7 V8 replaces 5.2
2000250R/T, 5.9 L Magnum V8
20043355.7 L HEMI; MDS added for 2006
2008303Upgraded 4.7 L V8
2009356HEMI V8; cylinder deactivation
20112903.6 L Pentastar V6
20113605.7 L HEMI V8
2018475SRT, 392 HEMI V8
2021710SRT Hellcat, supercharged V8

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    First-generation SLT, SLT Plus and Sport

  • Second-generation ST/SE, SLT, Limited and Adventurer

    Standard

    Second-generation ST/SE, SLT, Limited and Adventurer

  • Express / Crew / SXT / GT / Citadel

    Standard

    Express / Crew / SXT / GT / Citadel

  • R/T / Tow N Go

    Performance

    R/T / Tow N Go

  • SRT 392

    Performance

    SRT 392

    2018 debut

    475 hp
  • R/T 20th Anniversary and Hellcat special editions

    Special

    R/T 20th Anniversary and Hellcat special editions

    2025

  • Special

    HEMI Hybrid

    2009

    385 hp

  • Limited

    SRT 392 AlcHEMI

    2024

  • Limited

    Shelby SP 360

    1999–2000

    360 hp

    300 built

  • Limited

    R/T Mopar Edition

    2022

    360 hp

    250 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • 1998: Power Wagon-style hood, bull's-eye grille and curvy Coke-bottle flanks.21
  • 1998–2003: the roof rises behind the front seats, with a rack masking the step.6
  • 2004: huge cross-shaped grille, big-eyed headlights and sculpted rings around the wheel arches.4
  • 2018 SRT: wide body and a hood inlet flanked by heat extractors.11
  • 2021: slimmer headlights and a nose styled after the Charger.18

Year by year

  1. 2001

    A new dashboard arrives; the 4WD selector moves from a console lever to a dash switch.6

  2. 2004

    A massive crossbar grille and dramatic fenders replace the first model's smaller truck-like face.22

  3. 2007

    Facelift reshapes the grille, hood, headlights, fenders and wheels.6

  4. 2018

    A driver-oriented electronic T-shifter becomes standard across the range.11

  5. 2027

    Smokescreen light gray joins the HEMI lineup; Hellcat Jailbreak gains exclusive Petrol Blue leather seats.14

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Dodge Durango
    Durango
    Photo of a Dodge Dakota
    Dodge Dakota

    Dodge Dakota

    The 1998–2003 Durango shares the Dakota's nose, but continues rearward as a five-door SUV.6

  • Photo of a Dodge Durango
    Durango
    Photo of a Chrysler Aspen
    Chrysler Aspen

    Chrysler Aspen

    For 2007–2009, check the model name: Chrysler's Aspen is the luxury relative of the second-generation Durango.6

  • Photo of a Dodge Durango
    Durango
    Photo of a Ford Explorer
    Ford Explorer

    Ford Explorer

    The 1998 Explorer stays boxy; the Durango has deeply curved Coke-bottle sides.21

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $2.1K–$23.7K7162227

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K$1M 200020052010201520202025 Value today: $2,100–$23,700 1998 · $26,600 · US SLT base estimate2000 · $34,340 · US R/T base2004 · $26,565 · US V6 base, incl. destination2011 · $30,045 · US Express V6 base2018 · $62,995 · US SRT base, excl. destination2021 · $80,995 · US Hellcat base, excl. destination2025 · $66,970 · US R/T 20th Plus, excl. destination2025 · $113,325 · US Hellcat Silver Bullet, excl. dest2026 · $49,995 · US R/T 392 Launch Edition base 1998 · $26,600 (est. ) · US SLT base estimate, 1998 model year 2024 · $6,199 · 1999 SLT 4x4, 107k miles, BaT2025 · $48,160 · 2022 R/T Mopar Edition, 113 miles; incl. premium, The Audrain Auction2025 · $80,000 · 2024 SRT Hellcat AWD, 253 miles, BaT2026 · $50,500 · 2021 SRT Hellcat, 28k miles, BaT post-auction2026 · $8,400 · 2005 Limited 5.7L 4x4, 123k miles, BaT2026 · $31,000 · 2025 GT Blacktop, 78 miles, BaT2026 · $13,750 · 1999 Shelby SP 360 4x4, 75k miles, BaT $80.0K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1998Launch price$26,600US SLT base estimate, 1998 model year
1998Price when new$26,600US SLT base estimate
2000Price when new$34,340US R/T base
2004Price when new$26,565US V6 base, incl. destination
2011Price when new$30,045US Express V6 base
2018Price when new$62,995US SRT base, excl. destination
2021Price when new$80,995US Hellcat base, excl. destination
2025Price when new$66,970US R/T 20th Plus, excl. destination
2025Price when new$113,325US Hellcat Silver Bullet, excl. dest
2026Price when new$49,995US R/T 392 Launch Edition base
2024Auction sale$6,1991999 SLT 4x4, 107k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$48,1602022 R/T Mopar Edition, 113 miles; incl. premium, The Audrain Auction
2025Auction sale$80,0002024 SRT Hellcat AWD, 253 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$50,5002021 SRT Hellcat, 28k miles, BaT post-auction
2026Auction sale$8,4002005 Limited 5.7L 4x4, 123k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$31,0002025 GT Blacktop, 78 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,7501999 Shelby SP 360 4x4, 75k miles, BaT
2026Value today$2,100–$23,700

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “An NHRA-certified 12.9-second quarter-mile”
    • “A tested 12.0-second quarter-mile”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 35 sources
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  2. Diabolical Durango SRT Haunts One Lap hotrod.com
  3. Dodge Durango SRT repeats Truck/SUV class win in One Lap of America | Stellantis Blog blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
  4. 2004 Dodge Durango First Drive caranddriver.com
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  8. This Dodge Durango SP 360 4x4 is a Sweet, Supercharged Shelby SUV thedrive.com
  9. 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid / Chrysler Aspen Hybrid caranddriver.com
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  11. Dodge Announces Pricing for 2018 Dodge Durango SRT: America's Fastest, Most Powerful and Most Capable Three-Row SUV prnewswire.com
  12. Special-edition Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI® Launches Yearlong ‘Last Call’ for HEMI-powered Durango Models | Stellantis Blog blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
  13. The 392 Roars Again: Dodge Brings Back the Legendary Durango R/T With More HEMI® Power Than Ever prnewswire.com
  14. Dodge Durango Concept Shown at Roadkill Nights Comes to Life: Dodge Opens Orders for New Smokescreen Exterior Color and Petrol Blue Seats prnewswire.com
  15. Tested: 2000 Dodge Durango R/T caranddriver.com
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  19. 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey, One More Collectible caranddriver.com
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  22. Pre-owned: 2004-2009 Dodge Durango motortrend.com
  23. Dodge Town Panel and Town Wagon - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  24. Dodge Ramcharger - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  25. Dodge Turns To 'Anchorman' Ron Burgundy For Ad Campaign - Autoblog autoblog.com
  26. Everyday Racers Gather at the Starting Line in High-Performance Dailies forza.net
  27. Top 5 Dodge Durango Problems - 1st Generation (1998 to 2003) - 1A Auto blog.1aauto.com
  28. Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Lawsuit Dismissed | CarComplaints.com carcomplaints.com
  29. 2004 Dodge Durango: Dodge turns engineers, designers and Hemi loose on SUV autoweek.com
  30. No Reserve: 1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,199 on September 27, 2024 (Lot #164,444) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 253-Mile 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $80,000 on June 1, 2025 (Lot #194,263) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $49,710 on October 16, 2026 (Lot #268,839) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2005 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7L 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,400 on March 31, 2026 (Lot #235,838) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 78-Mile 2025 Dodge Durango GT Blacktop for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $31,000 on February 27, 2026 (Lot #231,566) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 1999 Dodge Durango Shelby SP 360 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,750 on February 3, 2026 (Lot #228,697) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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