I guess they are testing to see if people are willing to order. Maybe next year there will be more built.
Hemi V8 Dominates
392 RT/ Launch Edition
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Dodge Durango has always stood out in the three-row SUV segment for its brutish design and high-horsepower engines, and now one of the most appealing models in the lineup has gone on sale. You can finally order the new
Durango R/T 392 in all 50 states, which is available in Launch Edition or Launch Edition Premium variations. The highlight is the iconic 392-cubic-inch Hemi V8, which is standard on the Durango R/T for the first time. At just under $50,000, no other gas-powered three-row SUV comes close in terms of sheer grunt.
Key Points
- The Dodge Durango R/T 392 features a 475-hp Hemi V8 engine under $50,000.
- It outperforms rivals, towing up to 8,700 lbs and accelerating from 0-60 in just 4.4 seconds.
- This marks the first time the 6.4L Hemi V8 is standard on the Durango R/T.
2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition
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The 6.4-liter Hemi V8 delivers 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, which is enough to get this family-friendly vehicle from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. It has an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of only 12.9 seconds. Compared to the 2025 Durango R/T, this 2026 model is 32% more powerful and 21% more torquey.
To complement its incredible power, the R/T 392 Launch Edition adds equipment like an adaptive damping high-performance suspension, Brembo brakes with red calipers, an electronic limited-slip rear axle, and a high-performance exhaust to amplify the legendary exhaust note. Power is routed to all four corners via an eight-speed automatic. It’s not only fast (the top speed is 160 mph), but it’s capable, too—this Dodge SUV can tow up to 8,700 lbs, a 20% improvement over the 2025 R/T.
“The new Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition instantly sets the value‑performance benchmark for three‑row SUVs,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “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.”
