Three Rows, 475 Horsepower, and 4.4 Seconds to 96 km/h: The 2026 Durango R/T 392 Explained

The Dodge Durango R/T has always been a performance-minded choice in the three-row SUV segment. For 2026, Dodge dropped in something it has never put in the R/T before: the legendary 6.4 L 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8. The result is a three-row SUV with 475 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque, and a 0–96 km/h time of just 4.4 seconds — all while still seating up to seven passengers and towing up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lbs).

If you have been watching the Durango lineup and wondering what all the excitement is about, this guide covers everything worth knowing: what changed, what it can do, and why it matters for families in Fredericton who want an SUV that actually performs.

What Is the 2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition?

The 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition is the first time the 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 has ever been standard equipment on the Durango R/T trim. Previously, that kind of power was reserved for the SRT Hellcat and required an upcharge. Now it comes with the R/T territory.

Here is what the R/T 392 Launch Edition delivers as standard:

• 6.4 L 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 — 475 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque
• TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with performance paddle shifters and M-gate manual mode
• Standard all-wheel drive with an active torque-split system
• Adaptive damping high-performance suspension
• Red Brembo six-piston front / four-piston rear brakes
• Electronic limited-slip rear axle
• High-performance exhaust system
• SRT performance Drive Modes

The R/T 392 Launch Edition also carries a top speed of 257 km/h and an NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds. Compared to the 2025 Durango R/T, this model delivers 32% more horsepower (+115 hp), 21% more torque (+80 lb-ft), and drops the 0–96 km/h time from 6.2 seconds to 4.4 seconds.

Towing: The R/T 392 Pulls More Than Any Three-Row SUV

One of the most practical points about the Durango R/T 392 is that the performance upgrade also translated into a towing upgrade. Standard towing capacity on the R/T 392 Launch Edition reaches 3,946 kg (8,700 lbs) — the highest standard towing capacity of any three-row SUV on the road. That capacity was only available with the optional Tow N Go package on the previous model year.

For families in New Brunswick who tow a boat to the Mactaquac reservoir, haul a trailer up to Edmundston, or pull a camper across the province for the summer, that number matters.

How Does the R/T 392 Look?

The exterior gets a treatment to match the power underneath. Body-colour flares reinforce the SUV's aggressive proportions, while red "392" fender badging identifies the new model alongside silver exterior badges. A distinctive rear spoiler adds a functional design note, and the R/T 392 rides on standard 20-by-10-inch Satin Carbon wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero Run-Flat 295 tires.

Colour options for the 2026 Durango lineup include the new Green Machine, plus B5 Blue, Destroyer Gray, Diamond Black, Night Moves, Red Oxide, Triple Nickel, Vapour Gray, and White Knuckle.

Available options include the Blacktop Package (20-inch Lights Out wheels, Eclipse Black exhaust tips, gloss black exterior badges), five stripe options in Bright Blue, Carbon Fibre, Flame Red, Low Gloss Gunmetal, and Sterling Silver, plus Trailer Tow Package and three-season tires.

Inside the R/T 392: A Performance Cabin

The interior was updated to match the R/T 392's character. Nappa leather and suede seating comes with large SRT performance bolsters to keep the driver in place during spirited driving. Heated and ventilated front seats are standard, as are heated second-row captain's chairs.

The R/T 392 Launch Edition Premium

For buyers who want even more interior content, the available R/T 392 Launch Edition Premium adds:

• 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 for improved cooling and braking performance
• Trailer Tow Package
• Full advanced driver assistance suite (adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking)

Where Does the R/T 392 Fit in the 2026 Durango Lineup?

The 2026 Durango family covers a wide range of power levels for different kinds of buyers in Fredericton and across New Brunswick.

The R/T 392 sits in the middle of the lineup by power, but at the top by towing capacity. For buyers who want a three-row SUV that can genuinely handle a trailer while still driving like a performance vehicle on the highway, this is the model to look at.

Key Takeaways

Learn More at Fairview Chrysler in Fredericton

The 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition is available now. If you want to learn more about the model, talk through the option packages, or arrange a visit, the team at Fairview Chrysler in Fredericton is ready to help. Stop by and get the full picture on what the Durango R/T 392 can do.