2010 marked the debut of the current Durango. By 2024, it remains in production, now more costly than ever. The base model begins at $39,670, but if you're feeling particularly spendthrift, you could end up paying nearly three times that amount. Much like the Hammerhead introduced last month, the Brass Monkey commands a staggering $113,720 before destination fees. These two variants join the $113,325 Silver Bullet, making for three distinct Durango Hellcat special editions. The super-SUV aims to differentiate itself with Red Oxide paint paired with a Satin Black hood and 20-inch Brass Monkey wheels. Dodge has enhanced the Durango Hellcat with black exhaust tips and dark calipers for the six-piston Brembo brakes. Inside, the seats are wrapped in Sepia Laguna leather, featuring silver/sepia accent stitching and SRT Hellcat logos embroidered on the seatbacks.
To justify the six-figure price, Dodge has equipped the Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey with a suede headliner and forged carbon fiber trim. Additionally, the latest special edition boasts a “premium wrapped” instrument panel and a steering wheel covered in leather and suede. Given the hefty price tag, it's unsurprising that the aging yet robust SUV comes fully loaded. It includes features such as a sunroof, shift paddles, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and seven driving modes. Adaptive cruise control and a second-row console with an armrest are also included.
Under the hood, the flagship Durango retains the Hemi Hellcat V-8, a supercharged 6.2-liter engine delivering 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. This powerhouse propels the SUV from 0 to 60 mph in just three and a half seconds, completes the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds, and tops out at 180 mph. According to recent reports, the Durango isn't planning to retire anytime soon. Automotive News Canada reports that the final vehicle will be assembled as late as mid-2027. When it eventually exits the lineup, its role is expected to be filled by a revival of the Stealth moniker in SUV form. If it indeed lasts until 2027, the Durango will have been in production for 17 years. Another long-standing Stellantis product, the slow-selling Fiat Panda, will also cease production in 2027 after 16 years on the market.
