2027 Dodge Durango: 8 Trims, HEMI V8 Specs and Colors

Eight trims. Three HEMI® V8 engines. All-wheel drive standard on every one. Up to 710 horsepower and 8,700 pounds of towing. The 2027 Dodge Durango is the only three-row SUV with V8 power across its entire lineup, and it is on the ground right now at Jay Malone CDJR in Hutchinson. This guide covers every trim, every engine, what each one tows, the appearance packages, all ten exterior colors including the new Smokescreen, and which configuration actually fits how you drive in central Minnesota.

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Vehicle details for the 2027 Durango come from the most current information Dodge has released and can change as the model year progresses. We update this page as new details are confirmed — what you see here reflects what you can order right now.

What Trim Levels Does the 2027 Dodge Durango Come In?

Eight trims, organized into three families by engine. The simplest way to think about it: pick your engine first, then pick how loaded you want it. Every one of them is a HEMI® V8 with all-wheel drive.

GT, GT Plus and GT Premium carry the 5.7L HEMI® V8 with all-wheel drive standard. This is where most central Minnesota buyers land — V8 power, AWD, seven seats, and 7,200 pounds of towing that stretches to 8,700 with the Tow ’n Go Package. Plus and Premium build on the GT with added comfort and technology rather than a different powertrain.

R/T 392, R/T 392 Plus and R/T 392 Premium bring the 6.4L HEMI V8 at 475 horsepower, wider 20x10-inch wheels on run-flat performance tires, and 8,700 pounds of towing standard. R/T stands for Road and Track, which is Dodge’s performance designation.

SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak sit at the top with the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 at 710 horsepower. SRT stands for Street and Racing Technology, the performance division at Stellantis. The Jailbreak is the personalization build — more on that below.

What Engines Are Available on the 2027 Durango?

Three, all of them HEMI® V8s, running from 360 horsepower to 710 depending on the trim you select.

Every engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission, every Durango carries a 24.6-gallon fuel tank, and all-wheel drive is standard across the lineup. Dodge has confirmed the Durango does not use the Hurricane engine — these three HEMI V8s are the powertrain lineup.

The fuel requirement is worth knowing before you buy. The 5.7L HEMI runs on 87 octane, though Dodge recommends 89. The 6.4L in the R/T 392 recommends premium. The SRT models with the supercharged 6.2L require 91 or higher for optimal performance. That is a real running-cost difference over a few years, and it is the kind of thing we would rather you hear from us up front.

Choosing between them is the biggest decision on this vehicle. Our 2027 Durango engine guide compares all three side by side with output, fuel economy, fuel grade and towing, plus which one fits which buyer.

For a deeper look at what a HEMI V8 delivers that a turbocharged engine does not, see our V8 three-row SUV breakdown.

How Much Can the 2027 Dodge Durango Tow?

Up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped — a Best-in-Class figure per Dodge. How you get there depends on the engine.

The 5.7L HEMI V8 tows 7,200 pounds as configured. Add the Tow ’n Go Package, available on the GT grades, and it reaches the full 8,700. The R/T 392 and both SRT Hellcat trims carry 8,700 pounds without needing the package.

Payload runs 1,350 pounds on the 5.7L trims, 1,410 on the R/T 392, and 1,590 on the SRT Hellcat. Gross vehicle weight rating is 7,100 pounds across the lineup.

For buyers around Hutchinson, that 7,200-versus-8,700 decision usually comes down to one question: what is the heaviest thing you will pull, loaded, on the worst day of the year. A pontoon on a tandem trailer heading to Litchfield is a different ask than a travel trailer going up north in August heat. Come talk it through with us before you decide — that is a ten-minute conversation that saves a lot of second-guessing later. For the full breakdown, see our Durango towing capacity guide.

How Does the 2027 Durango All-Wheel-Drive System Work?

All-wheel drive is standard on every 2027 Durango, across all eight trims. That is worth pausing on if you are cross-shopping — plenty of three-row SUVs treat AWD as an option box, and here it is simply how the vehicle comes.

The system is full-time and active, which means there is nothing to switch on. It sends power to the wheels with the most traction automatically and adjusts continuously in the background without any driver input. The “4” badge on the tailgate indicates an all-wheel-drive system.

In central Minnesota, standard AWD is not a minor detail. Between November and April it is the difference between a vehicle you trust on an unplowed township road and one you think twice about. Paired with Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control, it is a genuinely capable winter setup. Our Durango AWD guide for Minnesota winters goes deeper.

Seating, Cargo and the Third Row

The Durango seats six or seven depending on how you configure the second row. Choose second-row captain’s chairs for six, or a second-row bench for seven. Dodge offers more than 50 seating configurations across the lineup.

The third row has over 33 inches of legroom, which is the number that separates a usable third row from a token one. Behind it you get 15 to 17 cubic feet of cargo space — enough for a grocery run with seven aboard. Fold both rows and that expands to 85.1 cubic feet.

Total passenger volume is roughly 141 cubic feet on the seven-seat configurations. The SRT Hellcat seats six or seven as well, so you get the supercharged engine and still keep a third row.

Second-row seats fold and tumble for third-row access, and the second and third rows split-fold so you can mix passengers and cargo rather than choosing one or the other. See our third row and cargo guide for the details.

2027 Durango Appearance Packages and the Jailbreak

This is where the Durango gets personal. Four appearance packages, each available on specific trims.

Blacktop® Redline Package — available on GT Plus and GT Premium, and on R/T 392 Plus and Premium. Adds SRT front and rear spoilers, 20x8-inch Black Noise wheels, gloss black badges, black roof rails with integrated crossbars, and available dual SRT Redline or black stripes. Inside: Leather and Alcantara® Suede SRT Performance Seats with red accent stitching, laser-etched Crypto Sweep interior inlays, premium leather-wrapped door trim and console, and second-row fold-and-tumble captain’s chairs.

Brass Monkey Package — new for 2027 on the GT grades. Adds premium seating finishes, a 345 fender badge with a bronze tracer, available 20x8-inch Brass Monkey wheels, and available 20x10-inch SRT Brass Monkey wheels when paired with Tow ’n Go.

Blacktop Package — available on the GT grades and R/T 392. Gloss black exterior badging and accents, black grille badge, black roof rail with integrated crossbars, satin black Dodge taillamp badge, and Eclipse Black exhaust tips. Wheels are 20x8-inch Black Noise on the GT grades and 20x10-inch forged Y-spoke on the R/T 392.

Signature Stripes — Mopar® dual racing stripes available for GT Plus, GT Premium, R/T 392 and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak models in Carbon Fiber, Gunmetal Low Gloss, Sterling Silver, Bright Blue and Flame Red. Dual SRT Redline and black stripes are available on the SRT Hellcat Jailbreak and on models with the Blacktop Redline Package.

And then there is the SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, which is less a package than a whole personalization program. It unlocks customization across exterior paint, wheels, fender badges, brake calipers, stripes and seating colors. With Dodge’s October 2026 additions of Smokescreen paint and new Petrol Blue Laguna leather seats — with dual silver stitching and embossed SRT Hellcat logos, offered in a six-passenger layout with captain’s chairs and exclusive to the Jailbreak — Dodge now counts more than 20 million possible combinations. If you want a Durango nobody else in McLeod County has, that is the one. We break down every choice in our 2027 Jailbreak build guide.

Technology and Safety

Every 2027 Durango runs a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with the Uconnect® 5 system. Available upgrades include a Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System with an 825-watt amplifier and 19 speakers, wireless charging, Type A and Type C USB ports, and a 115-volt outlet.

Comfort features worth calling out for Minnesota: available heated front seats, an available heated steering wheel, available 12-way power front seats, and available premium leather-trimmed seating.

On the safety side, the Durango offers available Blind Spot Monitoring with Trailer Tow Detection, available Forward Collision Warning with Full Stop, and available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop. Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control are part of the standard safety and security equipment.

Lighting is all LED — headlights with far-reaching high beams, the full-width LED Racetrack taillight that gives the Durango its signature look from behind, and an available Automatic Headlight Leveling System that adjusts beam height on inclines and uneven roads.

What Colors Does the 2027 Durango Come In?

Ten exterior colors. Three are new this model year: After Dark, Redeye and Smokescreen. The full palette is Smokescreen, After Dark, Redeye, Pitch Black, White Knuckle, Destroyer Grey, Green Machine, Night Moves, Red Oxide and B5 Blue.

Smokescreen is the newest. Dodge announced it on October 5, 2026, calls it a lighter-shade alternative to Destroyer Grey, and opened it for order across the HEMI-powered 2027 Durango lineup. It first appeared on the Durango R/T 392 Smokescreen Concept at Roadkill Nights in August. See it side by side with Destroyer Grey in our Smokescreen and Petrol Blue guide. Redeye is a bright crimson brought over from the Dodge Charger, and After Dark is a deep metallic blue that shifts with the light.

We walk through the full palette in our 2027 Durango colors guide.

Which 2027 Durango Fits Central Minnesota?

Here is how I actually talk this through on the lot.

If you tow and you want winter confidence, the GT family is the answer. V8 power, AWD standard, seven seats, and towing that gets to 8,700 with Tow ’n Go. It handles a boat, a camper, and a February morning without drama.

If running cost matters most, stay in the GT family. The 5.7L HEMI is the only engine in the lineup that runs on 87 octane, and across a few years of ownership that is the biggest practical difference between the trims.

If you want the performance and you are honest about it, the R/T 392 is the sweet spot in the lineup. It carries 475 horsepower and the full 8,700-pound tow rating without stepping into Hellcat territory, and it still seats seven.

If you want the biggest thing Dodge builds, the SRT Hellcat is 710 horsepower in a three-row body. Just know it requires premium fuel. It still seats six or seven, so you keep the third row.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Malone family has owned and operated Jay Malone CDJR since 2005, on a Highway 7 West corner that has been home to a Hutchinson dealership since 1980. Our community has voted us Best Place to Buy a Vehicle, Best Auto Mechanic, Best Place to Buy Tires and Best Auto Body Shop. We serve buyers from Glencoe, Litchfield, Willmar, Winsted, Dassel, Silver Lake, Brownton and Lester Prairie, our service team works on HEMI V8s every day, and we never charge extra to locate the exact vehicle you want.

Keep Reading

• What’s New: Smokescreen and Petrol Blue — Dodge’s October 2026 additions, side by side
• 2027 Durango Colors: the full palette — Smokescreen, Redeye, After Dark and the rest
• 2027 Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak — more than 20 million build combinations and the new Petrol Blue seats
• Third Row and Cargo Space — Six seats or seven, and how the space works
• 2027 Durango Engine Guide — All three HEMI V8 engines compared, with fuel grade and towing
• The V8 three-row SUV story — What the HEMI delivers and who it is for
• Durango Towing Capacity Guide — How to spec it correctly
• Durango AWD for Minnesota Winters — How the system handles snow and ice
• Dodge Durango at Jay Malone CDJR — The full Durango resource

Last reviewed October 2026 by Jordan Malone-Forst, Jay Malone CDJR.