At the 2026 New York International Auto Show, Dodge pulled the covers off something worth talking about: the 2026 Durango GT America250 Edition — a limited-run SUV that fuses Dodge’s signature muscle with a full-throttle salute to America’s 250th birthday. This isn’t a rebadge or a sticker package. It’s the first production vehicle to debut at a major auto show under Stellantis’ official partnership with America250, the organization tasked by Congress to lead the nation’s semiquincentennial commemoration. Starting at $49,590, the GT A250 brings premium interior touches to the GT trim for the first time — and offers the choice of a 360-horsepower HEMI V-8 if the standard V-6 doesn’t cut it.
Key Takeaways
- Three GT A250 trim levels: GT Plus AWD ($49,590), GT HEMI Plus AWD ($51,270), GT HEMI Premium AWD ($54,270)
- Engine options: Pentastar V-6 (295 hp) or 5.7L HEMI V-8 (360 hp)
- Interior upgrade: Black Laguna leather seats with blue perforation and American flag embossment — first time on a Durango GT
- Exterior: Star-pattern dual stripes (White Knuckle only), America250 fender badging, 20-inch Black Noise wheels
- Best-in-class towing: 8,700 lbs with the optional Tow N Go package on HEMI trims
- Built in Detroit — limited production run tied to America’s 250th anniversary
What Makes the America250 Edition Stand Out Visually
The A250’s exterior is unmistakable — and intentionally so. Dodge and the America250 organization designed this edition to be seen. The star-pattern dual stripes, which run the length of the vehicle with blue tracer accents, are exclusive to White Knuckle-painted models. Pair that with the America250 fender decals and badging, and you have an SUV that doesn’t need to announce itself — it just shows up. The 20-inch Black Noise wheels complete the look with an aggressive dark contrast against five available colors: Red Oxide, White Knuckle, Night Moves (dark blue), Destroyer Gray, and Diamond Black. Each color echoes the red, white, and blue America250 theme while still working across different tastes and garages.
Three Trims, Two Engines — Which One Is Right for You
The GT Plus AWD is the entry point, and it delivers more than the price suggests. Power comes from Dodge’s proven Pentastar V-6, making 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque — enough for daily driving and highway pulls, with AWD standard across the board. Step up to the GT HEMI Plus AWD at $51,270 and you gain the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with 360 horsepower — the same engine Dodge calls “the most affordable AWD V-8 in the industry.” The GT HEMI Premium AWD tops out at $54,270 with top-shelf convenience features added to the HEMI package. The Tow N Go package is optional on HEMI trims, pushing towing capacity to a best-in-class 8,700 lbs. For families who need the SUV to work as hard as it looks, the HEMI trims are the clear choice.
The Interior Gets a First-Time Premium Treatment on the GT
Dodge brought interior upgrades typically reserved for higher-performance trims all the way down to the GT level — and that’s the real story here. Black Laguna leather seats get exclusive blue accent perforation and an American flag embossment pressed into the front seat inserts. The stitching throughout is red and white, the steering wheel gets a tricolor braid, and the seat belts run in Demonic Red — a detail that usually lives on SRT models. Forged carbon-fiber appliques on the interior trim add a performance-grade feel at a GT price. Dodge also included a custom leather key tag embossed with both the America250 and Dodge logos on one side and an American flag cloth graphic on the other. The optional 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system rounds out the package. None of this was available on a standard Durango GT before this edition.
Detroit-Built, HEMI-Powered, and Made for American Roads
The Durango GT A250 is assembled in Detroit — and Dodge made sure to say it, because it matters to this audience. At a time when American automakers face pressure from every direction, Dodge is doubling down on what has made them relevant for 112 years: raw horsepower, American identity, and a refusal to be subtle. The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 in the GT HEMI trims is the same engine behind Dodge’s claim to the most affordable AWD V-8 SUV in the segment — a real differentiator in a market full of turbocharged fours and hybrid assists. With the optional Tow N Go package, HEMI trims pull 8,700 lbs — class-leading numbers wrapped inside a three-row family hauler with patriotic stitching. Orders opened in April, and limited production means these won’t fill every lot for long.
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See DetailsYour turn: Would you go V-6 GT Plus to keep it under $50K, or step up to the HEMI for that extra 65 horsepower and best-in-class towing? And would you spec it in White Knuckle to get the dual stripes, or go all-in on Night Moves? Drop your build in the comments.
