Dodge Durango Gt Hemi V8 Plus Blacktop | Hitch 7200lbs | *ARRIVAGE JUILLET*2026 Dodge Durango GT HEMI V8 AWD Blacktop - The Three-Row Muscle SUV That Doesn't Apologize
Some SUVs are content carrying seven people. Then there's the 2026 Dodge Durango GT HEMI V8 AWD Blacktop, which carries them with the soundtrack of an American muscle car. Under its performance hood lives the legendary naturally aspirated 5.7L HEMI V8, paired to a standard all-wheel drive system and finished off with the Blacktop package that pushes the attitude a notch further. It's one of the last real family-sized gasoline SUVs offering a true atmospheric V8 in 2026, and arguably one of the most charismatic on the road.
A HEMI V8 That Doesn't Apologize
The 5.7L HEMI V8, with variable valve timing and the MDS cylinder deactivation system, delivers 360 horsepower and a solid 390 lb-ft of torque. The displacement makes itself felt from the first revs, with that signature rumble that makes every cold start a little more interesting. On the highway, the MDS system quietly cuts to four cylinders during steady cruising to save fuel, never compromising the power on tap when you ask for it.
The TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission shifts quickly and smoothly. The steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters give direct control over gear selection when the road starts climbing, descending or twisting. All of it is held in check by performance-tuned suspension and sport steering - reminders that the Durango has never been just another three-row SUV. It's a chassis built for drivers who still enjoy driving.
All-Wheel Drive and Confidence at Minus Twenty
The standard all-wheel drive system transfers power between the axles based on surface conditions. On a snow-packed road in the Beauce, on icy climbs into the Appalaches, on loose gravel logging roads, the system keeps finding grip. Combined with traction control, electronic stability control and hill-start assist, it's a serious asset for getting through a Quebec winter without drama.
The winter traction of a long-wheelbase V8 chassis, with weight well distributed, genuinely changes how cold feels behind the wheel. You launch with confidence, you stop with confidence, and you tow without nervousness.
Towing Capacity of 7,200 Pounds
Properly equipped, the Durango GT HEMI V8 AWD is rated to tow up to 7,200 pounds, or about 3,266 kilograms. That's more than enough to pull a mid-size travel trailer, a fishing boat, a loaded utility trailer, or a pair of snowmobiles. Trailer Sway Control is standard to stabilize the load on the highway, and the HEMI's low-end torque makes pulling away with a trailer behind surprisingly natural.
This kind of capability covers the vast majority of real-world needs for an active family, without having to step up into the heavier full-size pickup category.
The Blacktop Package - Attitude on Display
The Blacktop package transforms this Durango into a visual statement. Twenty-inch Black Noise wheels on all-season tyres, Eclipse Black exhaust tips, gloss black exterior badging, a satin black Dodge taillamp badge, black roof rails with integrated crossbars. The DB Black Clear Coat paint wraps everything in a deep, even finish that brings out every body line without screaming for attention.
The performance hood with functional air intakes, standard on the HEMI V8 trim, completes the look. It's a Durango you recognize from fifty metres away in a parking lot, and one that doesn't need any showroom add-ons to have real presence.
A Seven-Seat Cabin Built for Real Life
Inside, the front bucket seats in black leather, with an all-black interior treatment, set the tone. The driving position sits high, the heated steering wheel comes standard, and the wide centre console feels solid under the hand. The heated front seats welcome you on cold winter mornings, and the second and third rows accommodate up to five additional passengers.
The three-row layout remains one of the Durango's most underrated strengths. Saturday morning hockey practice, ski trips with the extended family, a weekend camping with friends, a kid moving into a new apartment - it all fits. With the second and third rows folded, cargo space opens up generously, enough for a full family's luggage on a long road trip.
Uconnect 5 on a 10.1-Inch Touchscreen
The 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen is fast, legible, and well-placed on the dashboard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connect automatically as you sit down. The wireless phone charging pad comes standard, along with multiple USB ports distributed across all three rows.
The Alpine nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer - standard on HEMI V8 trims - turns every drive into a concert. And for the data-minded enthusiast, Dodge Performance Pages display live acceleration times, lateral g-forces and brake-pressure readings. It's the muscle car soul, expressed on screen.
Standard Safety That Holds Up
Blind-Spot Monitoring with rear cross-path detection is standard, along with Trailer Sway Control, brake-assist, traction control and electronic stability control. Front, side and curtain airbags, hill-start assist, and a ParkView rear backup camera round out a solid safety package for a family-oriented SUV.
Why Buy Your Durango at Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler
The Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler team has been serving buyers in the Beauce and Chaudière-Appalaches region for decades, with service locations in Ste-Marie and St-Malachie. You get genuine product knowledge across the Dodge, RAM, Jeep and Chrysler lineups, an after-sales department equipped to look after V8 HEMI engines properly, and a straightforward approach without artificial pressure.
The Durango isn't an SUV you choose by default. It's a vehicle you choose because you genuinely like character. The sales team is used to those buyers, and adapts the process to your pace - whether that means a full test drive, a trade-in appraisal on your current vehicle, or a financing plan tailored to your budget.
Good Reasons to Choose This Durango GT HEMI V8 Blacktop 2026
- A real naturally aspirated 5.7L HEMI V8, in a category where true V8 SUVs are quickly disappearing
- 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, ready for the road, the trailer or simply the pleasure of listening to the engine work
- Standard all-wheel drive, perfectly suited to all four Quebec seasons
- 7,200-pound towing capacity for trailers, boats, utility loads or snowmobiles
- Blacktop appearance package for a fully realized monochrome look, without ordering it piece by piece
- Versatile three-row cabin for up to seven occupants, with flexible cargo space
- Uconnect 5 with 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a nine-speaker Alpine audio system
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Dodge Durango GT HEMI V8 AWD Blacktop
How much power does the 5.7L HEMI V8 produce ?
The naturally aspirated 5.7L HEMI V8 produces 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. It uses variable valve timing and the MDS cylinder deactivation system, which switches to four-cylinder operation during steady highway cruising to save fuel - without ever compromising the immediate power response when you press the accelerator.
What is the towing capacity of the Durango GT HEMI V8 AWD ?
When properly equipped, this Durango is rated to tow up to 7,200 pounds, or approximately 3,266 kilograms. That covers most single- or dual-axle travel trailers, aluminium fishing boats, enclosed tool trailers, and snowmobile trailers carrying two sleds.
How does the Durango behave in snow and on ice ?
The standard all-wheel drive system transfers power between the axles in real time based on traction. Combined with electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and a well-balanced chassis, the Durango handles deep snow, icy patches and the kind of secondary roads that often aren't fully plowed across the Beauce and Appalaches regions with composure.
How many people can it carry ?
The Durango accommodates up to seven occupants thanks to its three-row layout. The second and third rows fold independently, which lets you reconfigure the interior on the fly - for people, for cargo, or for both in a single day.
What's the real-world fuel consumption ?
Official EnerGuide ratings for the Durango HEMI V8 AWD come in around 17.0 L/100 km in the city and 11.0 L/100 km on the highway. In mixed real-world driving, getting close to the published combined average is realistic, especially since the MDS system makes a noticeable difference on long stretches of steady highway speed.
What's the difference between the Durango GT V6 and the Durango GT HEMI V8 ?
The biggest difference is under the hood. The GT V6 uses the 3.6L Pentastar engine producing 295 horsepower, while the GT HEMI V8 receives the naturally aspirated 5.7L HEMI delivering 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. The HEMI V8 trim also adds a performance hood, performance-tuned steering and suspension, the nine-speaker Alpine audio system with subwoofer, standard all-wheel drive, and a substantially higher towing rating.
What exactly does the Blacktop package include ?
The Blacktop package bundles the blacked-out exterior elements that give the vehicle its monochrome signature. It includes 20-inch Black Noise wheels, gloss black exterior badging, a satin black Dodge taillamp badge, black roof rails with integrated crossbars, Eclipse Black exhaust tips and all-season tyres.
Is the Durango HEMI V8 a good fit for a Beauce family ?
Yes - and it's a particularly coherent choice for an active regional family. It combines winter capability through all-wheel drive, room for seven passengers, the ability to pull a trailer or a boat, and the personality of a HEMI V8 for the driver's own enjoyment. For many owners, it ends up replacing two or three different vehicles, and it's one of the last of its kind still available new.
Why buy at Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler in Ste-Marie or St-Malachie rather than somewhere else ?
Daniel Paré Dodge Chrysler has been established in Chaudière-Appalaches for decades, with two service locations in Ste-Marie and St-Malachie. The team knows the Dodge HEMI V8 product line in depth, the service department is equipped to look after these engines properly, and the sales approach stays direct, without manufactured urgency. For buyers across the Beauce and Appalaches looking at a Durango GT HEMI V8 in stock or available to order, it's a practical, dependable point of contact.
