- Next-generation Dodge Durango enters production in 2029.
- Engine option may include V8s and a twin-turbo inline-six.
- Hybrid choices remain possible though an EV seems unlikely.
The next-generation Dodge Durango is officially on the way, with production scheduled to begin in 2029 at Stellantis’ Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. Though we’re still several years out from seeing it on the road, early renderings are starting to sketch out what Dodge’s next full-size SUV might become.
Given that Dodge hasn’t started testing prototypes of the new model out in the wild, let alone released any official teasers, it’s hard to say exactly what design direction the company will pursue. Still, the smart money says it won’t be a dramatic departure.
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A full visual overhaul seems unlikely, but drawing cues from the new Charger? That’s likely a safer bet. These renderings, created by Nikita Chuyko for Kolesa, lean into that idea. They’re not official, of course, but they do hint at a visual direction that seems plausible given Dodge’s recent moves.
Up front, there are rectangular headlights joined by a light bar stretching below the blacked-out upper grille, similar to the Charger. There’s then a second grille positioned further down on the bumper, complemented with two air intakes and a blacked-out splitter. The hood is new as well, sculpted to complement the updated face.
The profile has evolved, though not completely abandoned its roots. Door surfaces still carry over familiar creases, but gloss black B- and C-pillars now join redesigned side windows into a more unified glasshouse. A black side skirt adds contrast below the doors, helping the shape feel more settled and connected than before.
At the rear, the Durango rendering adopts Charger-style taillights and prominent twin exhaust pipes tucked into a blacked-out lower bumper.
Will the V8 Survive?
It’s still too early to say which engines the next-generation Durango will offer. For all we know, the next administration set to take over the White House the same year the SUV is expected could swing back to Biden-era emissions rules, or just as easily double down on the Trump-era rollback.
If the regulatory climate in 2029 leaves room for it, Dodge will probably stick with V8s, even if that means tweaking the current Hemi engines to keep them up to date and legal.
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One strong possibility is the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Hurricane inline-six, already in use across several Jeep models and recently slotted into the new Charger Sixpack. That engine could slot into the Durango without much trouble.
A hybrid powertrain is also on the table, especially if demand keeps climbing in North America. But given the sluggish sales response to the electric Charger so far, a fully electric Durango seems unlikely this side of 2030.
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