Next-Gen Dodge Durango Confirmed for 2029 With Big U.S. Investment

After nearly two decades on the same platform, Dodge has confirmed that an all-new Durango will debut in 2029. Stellantis announced the next-generation SUV as part of its recent $13 billion U.S. investment plan, which includes major plant retooling and five new model launches.

Production will stay at the Detroit Assembly Complex, Jefferson, where the current Durango has been built since 2010. Stellantis will spend about $130 million to modernize the facility ahead of the model’s arrival. The investment ensures that the Durango, long a mainstay of Dodge’s lineup, will continue to be built in America.

Power, Not Retirement

While many automakers are trimming performance SUVs in favor of electrification, Dodge is doing the opposite. The company has doubled down on traditional power and muscle. Recent sales trends show the strategy is working; as an example the Dodge Durango has had its best Q3 Sales in 20 Years. This shows how the brand’s decision to go all-V8 for 2026 has delivered its strongest quarter in two decades.

The upcoming Durango will likely build on that success while evolving to meet new emissions standards. Stellantis says its next-gen large SUVs will feature a mix of internal combustion and hybrid powertrains, potentially incorporating range-extended technology similar to what’s coming in the company’s Ram lineup.

In true Dodge fashion, it’s safe to expect big displacement, aggressive styling, and serious towing ability, but with improved efficiency and refinement over the current version.

Muscle Remains at Dodge’s Core

Even as Dodge prepares for a new generation of SUVs, its engine lineup remains central to its identity. The brand continues to nurture enthusiast demand with crate motors like the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat. For buyers and builders, the ability to drop 707 horsepower into virtually anything reinforces why Dodge still commands loyalty among muscle fans.

And that loyalty runs deep. Despite the brand’s aging lineup, even discontinued models continue to find buyers years after production ends. Vehicles like the Dodge Dart somehow remain in demand nearly a decade later, proof that the Dodge name still resonates in unexpected corners of the market.

Why It Matters

The new Durango’s 2029 arrival signals Dodge’s intent to stay relevant in a fast-changing industry. Rather than abandoning its performance roots, the brand is evolving them, combining muscle-car character with updated technology and broader appeal.

By keeping the Durango domestic and injecting it with new engineering investment, Stellantis is betting that American buyers still crave big power, bold styling, and the unmistakable sound of a V8, even as the market edges toward electrification.

If Dodge gets the mix right, the next Durango could bridge two eras, one defined by raw horsepower, the other by smart performance. Either way, it’ll be one of the longest-awaited SUV redesigns in the business.