Stellantis Media Site Canada: The 392 Roars Again - Dodge Brings Back the Legendary Durango R/T With More HEMI® Power Than Ever                                                Contact:                                                             Bradley                         Horn                                                                                                LouAnn                         Gosselin                                                                                                                                                                                   Canada: The 392 Roars Again - Dodge Brings Back the Legendary Durango R/T With More HEMI® Power Than Ever                                           For the first time, the legendary 392-cubic-inch V‑8 HEMI® engine is standard on Durango R/T  New 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition pumps out 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque from its proven 6.4L HEMI V‑8  Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition covers 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has an NHRA‑certified 12.9‑second quarter‑mile time  Compared to 2025 model-year Durango R/T, the Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition adds 32% more horsepower, 21% more torque and lowers 0-60 time from 6.2 to 4.4 seconds  Standard performance features of the Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition include adaptive damping high-performance suspension, red Brembo six-piston front/four-piston rear brakes, electronic limited slip rear axle, high-performance exhaust and more  Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition interior upgrades elevating the cabin include Nappa leather and suede seating with SRT performance bolsters and heated/ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs and more  The 392 V-8 HEMI-powered Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition outhauls every three-row SUV on the road, increasing standard towing capability to a best-in-class 3,946 kilograms (8,700 pounds), only available with Tow N Go on the previous model year  Available R/T 392 Launch Edition Premium model adds carbon-fibre interior accents, 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, premium leather-wrapped instrument panel/door panels, suede headliner, sunroof, upgraded two-piece rotors that deliver improved braking performance and cooling, Trailer Tow Package and more  Canadian pricing for the Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition will be announced at a later date                                                                                                                                                             March 24, 2026,                                                                                                                      Windsor, Ontario                                                       -                                               The Brotherhood of Muscle asks, and Dodge continues to deliver. For the first time, the legendary 392-cubic-inch V-8 HEMI® engine is now standard on the Durango R/T model, delivering 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. “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.” Compared to the 2025 Durango R/T, the 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition delivers:  32% more horsepower (+115 horsepower)  21% more torque (+80 lb.-ft. of torque)  Quicker 0-60 time, lowered from 6.2 seconds to 4.4 seconds   20% more standard towing capacity The new 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition comes loaded with standard performance features, including adaptive damping high-performance suspension, red Brembo six-piston front/four-piston rear brakes, electronic limited slip rear axle, high-performance exhaust, SRT performance Drive Modes and more.   Adding even more capability, the Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition delivers best‑in‑class 3,946 kg (8,700 lb.) towing capacity paired with a top speed of 257 km/h.  Canadian pricing for the the 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition will be announced at a later date A Big HEMI First: 6.4L 392 Arrives in the Durango R/T For the first time in Durango history, Dodge drops the iconic 392-cubic-inch HEMI V‑8 into the R/T. Engineered with a relentless focus on driver engagement, the powerplant sends 475 horsepower through a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.  The transmission automatically adapts to engine load, traction, gradient and driving style. It can also be manually shifted via performance steering‑wheel paddle shifters or through the “M-gate” manual shifter located on the centre console, allowing the driver to select and change gears much like a sequential shifter.  A rear-wheel-drive-based architecture provides ideal balance, and standard all-wheel drive on the R/T 392 maximizes traction for all-weather confidence and full power delivery. All-wheel drive in the R/T 392 features an active system that continuously varies the torque split between the front and rear axles based on performance driving demands.  Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition: Performance‑charged Inside and Out The new Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition’s muscle exterior pops with body-colour flares that enhance the SUV’s aggressive muscle character. Red “392” fender badging IDs the new Durango along with silver exterior badging, and a distinctive rear spoiler reinforces the Launch Edition’s balance of style and functional capability. The newest addition to the Durango lineup rides on standard 20-by-10-inch Satin Carbon wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero Run-Flat 295 tires.  Exterior colour options for Durango R/T, as well as the full 2026 Durango lineup, include new Green Machine alongside B5 Blue, Destroyer Gray, Diamond Black, Night Moves, Red Oxide, Triple Nickel, Vapour Gray and White Knuckle.  The Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition debuts with Nappa leather and suede seats delivering premium muscle luxury and featuring large, driver-centric SRT seat bolsters, providing both support and sophistication while keeping the driver secure in the cockpit. Second‑row captain’s chairs add space and comfort, and additional interior features include heated/ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats and more.  Behind the wheel, drivers experience a true performance cockpit — one that enhances control and confidence without compromising everyday usability. The result is an interior that accommodates spirited driving, family fun and everything in between, offering comfort, space and utility in equal measure.  Options for the Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition include the popular Blacktop Package, bringing a sporty, darkened aesthetic to the SUV's exterior with 20-inch Lights Out wheels, Eclipse Black exhaust tips, gloss black exterior badges and more.  Five stripe options for the R/T 392 include Bright Blue, Carbon Fibre, Flame Red, Low Gloss Gunmetal and Sterling Silver. Trailer Tow Package and three-season tires are also optional for the R/T.  Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition Premium Model: Elevated Power For customers seeking HEMI 392 power loaded with even more standard content, the Durango R/T 392 Premium model includes features such as:  19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system  Leather-wrapped instrument panel and door trim  Carbon-fibre interior accents  Suede headliner  Power sunroof  Upgraded two-piece rotors deliver improved performance and cooling  Trailer Tow Package  Full ADAS suite, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking Canadian pricing for the Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition Premium model will be announced at a later date.  2026 Dodge Durango Lineup The 2026 Durango family offers a range of powertrains and price points:  Durango GT (V‑6): 295 horsepower, 260 lb‑ft; starts at $64,890 ($62,595 MSRP, plus additional fees)   Durango GT HEMI AWD: 360 horsepower; start at $77,690 ($75,395 MSRP, plus additional fees)  Durango R/T 392: 475 horsepower; Canadian pricing to be announced at a later date Durango SRT Hellcat: 710 horsepower; starts at $140,390 ($134,495 MSRP, plus additional fees) as the quickest, fastest and most powerful three-row gas SUV  Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak: more than 13 million customization options, offering ultimate personalization                        Canada Dodge For 112 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Today, that legacy roars louder than ever in the next-generation lineup of Dodge, North America’s performance brand.  The new Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup features:  The SIXPACK-powered standard-output (S.O.) 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T with standard all-wheel drive and the highest entry-level horsepower of any muscle car  The 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine — the most powerful Hurricane engine in production The world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car in the all-electric 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Every Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers two-door coupe or four-door sedan configurations — because muscle should never be one size fits all.  The Dodge lineup is also fueled by the fastest American gas-powered SUV ever, the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, powered by the legendary supercharged HEMI V-8 engine. The new Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak opens up a can of crazy on the three-row SUV, unlocking millions of potential customization combinations.  Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.  Follow Dodge//SRT and company news and video on:  Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com  Media website: stellantismedia.ca  Dodge brand: dodge.ca  DodgeGarage: www.dodgegarage.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/dodgecanada/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/dodgecanada/   X: @dodge_canada and @StellantisNA  YouTube: youtube.com/dodgecanada, youtube.com/StellantisNA