MSRP: From $84,995
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Overview
The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat performance midsize SUV is the last new vehicle you can buy powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine. Producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque, and with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, it launches the family SUV to 60 mph in a ferocious 3.5 seconds and doesn’t call it quits until 180 mph.
Besides speed, it also offers genuine capability, with up to three seating rows and a towing capacity of up to 8,700 lbs. The 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat comes in three limited editions – Hammerhead, Silver Bullet, and Brass Monkey – with undisclosed production numbers, almost as if Dodge wants to keep a back door open for an additional model year, even though this is supposed to be its last. Rivals include super-SUVs such as the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 and BMW X5 M.
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What’s New for 2025
The 2025 Durango lineup comprises only GT, R/T, and Hellcat trims, with only the latter covered here (we review the regular Durango separately). Three variations of the SRT Hellcat, called the Hammerhead, Silver Bullet, and Brass Monkey, are available to mark 20 years of Hemi Durango production. Each has its own styling details, but they share the same powertrain. The 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat’s price is $84,995, following a huge price reduction of nearly $17K over the 2024 model.
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Exterior
The Durango SRT Hellcat commands attention with its big presence, aggressive wide-body stance, performance exhaust, and functional hood scoop that feeds the supercharger. Some of the extroverted paint options include Octane Red, with stealthier options including Destroyer Gray and DB Black. The optional Black package blacks out the grille, badging, and wheels.
Self-leveling LED headlights and LED DRLs are standard, as are front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring. The standard footwear is composed of 20-inch alloys shod with 295/45ZR performance tires.
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Interior
The cabin seats up to seven people with the second-row bench and the optional third row, or up to six with the dual second-row captain’s chairs. The front and outboard second-row seats are heated, and the front seats come with ventilation and 8-way power adjustment as well. Upholstery is in a leather-and-suede combination, and other standard features include a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, three-zone climate control, a wireless device charger, push-button start, a 10.1-inch Uconnect touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 506-watt, 9-speaker Alpine audio system.
The infotainment incorporates Performance Pages technology, showing drivers real-time vehicle data such as timers, engine output, and g-forces. There is 17.2 cu-ft of cargo space behind the third row, increasing to 43.3 cu-ft with it folded down. With the second row also folded, the maximum is 85.1 cu-ft.
Price Range and Best Value Trim
Price excludes destination.
| Model | Price |
| SRT Hellcat | $84,995 |
The SRT Hellcat comes with AWD only. Optional packages include the $995 3rd Row Seating Group, the $1,195 Trailer Tow Group IV, and the $1,995 Premium Group.
Best Value: There’s only one basic trim, so you have to choose the Silver Bullet, Hammerhead, or Brass Monkey theme, based on your taste and availability. The full 710-hp power experience, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and fully featured 10.1-inch touchscreen are all standard.
2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Key Specs
Powertrain Options
| Spec | Detail |
| Engine | 6.2L Supercharged Hemi V8 |
| Power | 710 hp / 645 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
Fuel Economy (MPG)
| City | Highway | Combined |
| 12 | 17 | 13 |
Requires premium unleaded. Fuel tank: 24.6 gallons.
Dimensions
Length: 201.0 in
Width: 76.4 in
Height: 72.1 in
Wheelbase: 119.8 in
Cargo capacity behind row 1/2/3: 85.1/43.3/17.2 cu-ft
Seats: 5/6/7
Curb weight 5,575 lbs
Max towing capacity: 8,700 lbs
Warranty
| Coverage | Duration |
| Basic | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Complimentary Maintenance | Not included |
| Rust | 5 years / unlimited miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- 710-hp supercharged V8 delivers unforgettable acceleration
- Best-in-class 8,700-lb towing for a three-row performance SUV
- Practical three-row seating with generous cargo space
- Significant 2025 price reduction improves value
- Collectible appeal as the last Hellcat-powered new vehicle
Cons:
- 13 MPG combined demands a serious fuel budget
- Platform dating back to 2011 shows its age
- No 360-degree camera or advanced driver-assist suite
- 5,575-lb curb weight hampers cornering agility
- Premium unleaded required adds to already high running costs
Verdict
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is a brutal muscle car on stilts, in the guise of a family SUV with seats for up to seven. With 710 hp, seating for up to seven, and a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 lbs, nothing blends family hauling and brute force in one practical package quite like this. On the minus side, the platform is really aging, some cabin plastics are well below what we’d expect from an $80K car, and fuel consumption is dismal. But for someone who wants the Hellcat engine, this is the last application it will likely ever be in, and it makes for one heck of a weekend getaway car that can also do the school run.
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About the author
Cobus F. Potgieter
Reviews and Features Editor