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2026 Dodge Durango GT: Natick Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Durango GT
GT opens the 2026 Durango lineup at $38,995 MSRP with the 295-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6, rear-wheel drive standard and AWD available for roughly $2,000 more. It's also the only trim where you can skip straight to a V8 without jumping to R/T money: the 5.7L HEMI V8 is available on GT, AWD only, starting around $43,675, and brings 360 hp and 390 lb-ft. Either way you get the full Uconnect 5 NAV 10.1-inch touchscreen, digital gauge cluster and ParkSense/ParkView standard — none of the core tech is held back for the pricier trims.
Two engines under one trim name
GT is really two different Durangos wearing the same badge, and it's worth being clear-eyed about which one you're actually cross-shopping. The V6 GT is the value play: 295 hp, 260 lb-ft, EPA-rated 18 city / 25 highway with rear drive (17/24 with AWD), and a long service history behind the Pentastar engine that makes it the low-drama choice for a mostly-commuting, occasionally-towing family SUV. Step up to the 5.7L HEMI V8 — available on GT but AWD-only — and the number that changes is torque as much as horsepower: 360 hp and 390 lb-ft, with EPA dropping to 14 city / 21 highway. It's roughly $4,500-5,000 over the V6 GT, which puts a HEMI-powered GT within a few thousand dollars of where R/T (392) starts, so the honest comparison isn't "V6 or V8" so much as "GT V8 or step up to R/T's genuinely different chassis." Both GT engines pair with the same 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic and tow 6,200 pounds properly equipped, with the HEMI V8 able to reach 8,700 pounds with the optional Tow N Go package.
What the entry price actually buys
Dodge didn't hold back the touchscreen or safety basics for the pricier trims. GT gets the full Uconnect 5 NAV 10.1-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital gauge cluster, LED lighting, and ParkSense front/rear parking sensors with a ParkView backup camera — standard. Three-row seating comes standard too, in the 2/3/2 seven-passenger bench layout, with six-passenger captain's-chair and five-passenger two-row configurations also available. Against a loaded compact crossover at a similar price, GT simply feels like a size class up: real third-row space, a genuine tow rating, and body-on-unibody stability that a stretched sedan platform doesn't match.
Rear-wheel drive or AWD
The roughly $2,000 question every New England buyer eventually asks. Rear-wheel drive is fine three seasons a year in Natick, but a MetroWest winter can swing from an ice storm to a 50-degree thaw inside a single week, and AWD takes the stress out of the mornings before Route 9 has been fully plowed. Resale around Greater Boston also tends to favor AWD versions. If the budget stretches to exactly one option on a V6 GT, this is usually the one worth it — and it's worth noting AWD is mandatory (not optional) once you move to the HEMI V8 GT.
How buying one here tends to go
Brigham-Gill Village CDJR carries a 4.6-star Google rating across more than 1,200 reviews, and buyers of exactly this trim keep naming the same salesperson: "Left today with my brand new Durango. First time american car owner and have to say had an extremely pleasant car shopping experience. Ali was our Sales Rep and by the time we had come back from our Test Drive - had all the numbers laid out for us. No back and forth as with typical dealerships which saves so much time and aggravation!!!! Very happy with the whole experience and hope to like the car just as much!" — Dina L. Ali shows up by name across several other independent reviews from Durango and Ram buyers too, which is the closest thing to a verified staff reference on a dealership site whose staff directory doesn't render names in a plain fetch.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2026 Durango GT?
$38,995 MSRP with the V6 and RWD, plus destination (about $1,995), taxes and registration. AWD adds roughly $2,000, and the HEMI V8 version starts around $43,675 (AWD only). Current programs are posted on the specials page.
Can I get a V8 on the GT trim?
Yes — the 5.7L HEMI V8 is available on GT, AWD only, making 360 hp and 390 lb-ft versus the V6's 295 hp and 260 lb-ft. It's the way to get real V8 pull without stepping all the way up to R/T's different suspension and brake package.
What gas mileage does the GT get?
EPA rates the V6 at 18 city / 25 highway with RWD (17/24 with AWD, both 20 combined) on regular unleaded. The HEMI V8 GT drops to 14/21 (16 combined) and Dodge recommends midgrade, though regular is acceptable for routine driving.
Is the GT roomy enough for a family of seven?
Yes with the standard 2/3/2 bench configuration — full seven-passenger seating with real adult space in the second row. Six-passenger captain's-chair and five-passenger two-row layouts are also available if a fixed middle seat isn't a priority.
Is the GT usually in stock in Natick?
Entry-price trims tend to move, so check the live new Dodge inventory or call (508) 960-7036 before making the drive over to 817 Worcester Street.
The bottom line
GT is the sensible way into a new Durango — full three-row space, every core tech feature standard, and the choice of a fuel-conscious V6 or a genuine HEMI V8 without committing to R/T's performance-tuned chassis. Add AWD for the winters, and if the V8 pull keeps tugging at you, weigh it honestly against the R/T guide before deciding.
MSRPs exclude destination charge, taxes, title, registration and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; real-world mileage varies. Towing requires proper equipment. Equipment and availability can change with production timing — confirm current specs with Brigham-Gill Village CDJR. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Brigham-Gill Village CDJR.