- The 6.4-liter and Hellcat Durango models were banned in 17 states.
- Remaining states include California, New York, Washington, Vermont.
- Dodge still sells a V6 Durango, but only for fleets and agencies.
Dodge made car enthusiasts jump for joy in August when it announced that all 2026 Durango models would come equipped with V8 engines, including its 5.7-liter, 6.4-liter, and 6.2-liter supercharged mills.
However, this announcement came with one important caveat: the 6.4-liter R/T 392 and Hellcat models had only been approved for sale in non-CARB states in the US.
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This meant that eager shoppers living in any of the 17 CARB-regulated states across the country could not order and purchase a 2026 Durango unless they opted for the base 5.7-liter with 360 hp.
Who Gets the Power?
Thankfully, Dodge has been quick to address this, and last month, opened up orders for the new model in 10 CARB states. By the end of this year, it should be approved for sale in the remaining 7 CARB states, meaning the R/T 392 and Hellcat will be available nationwide.
Last month, order books were opened for the model in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Virginia. This now leaves California, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Washington, and Vermont.
Word of the incoming CARB approval for the 6.4-liter and 6.2-liter supercharged V8 models came from a dealer guide recently published by Mopar Insiders. It’s unclear what kind of changes Dodge may have had to make to the Durango to ensure it can be sold in every US state.
Although the 2026 Durango is only available to private customers with one of three V8 engines, Dodge continues to build the SUV with the long-standing 3.6-liter naturally aspirated Pentastar V6. However, this version is only available for government and fleet buyers.
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