2026 Dodge Durango GT Plus AWD

The Durango continues to be one of the last surviving species of SUV that still remembers trucks exist.While half the market turned into rounded egg-shaped transportation pods, the Durango kept its muscle-car DNA, squared shoulders, and I can tow something heavy energy.And in B5 Blue with the Blacktop Package?This thing looks like it drinks gasoline straight from the pump and argues with Mustangs at stoplights.B5 BlueB5 Blue is legendary Mopar paint.Not sorta blue.Not ocean mist metallic sunrise pearl.Just loud, unapologetic, old-school performance blue.Its the kind of color that makes parking lot cameras suddenly interested in your vehicle.Combined with:black wheels,black badging,performance hood,and the Blacktop Packageit gives this Durango serious street presence without needing fake vents the size of toaster ovens.The Pentastar V63.6L Pentastar V6AWD8-speed automaticThe Pentastar is basically the small-block Chevy of modern Mopar vehicles at this point. Its everywhere because it works.Reliable, smooth, surprisingly capable, and strong enough to move a full-size SUV around confidently without acting overworked.No, its not a Hellcat.But your insurance agent wont need oxygen after quoting it either.InteriorLeather-trimmed seatsHeated and ventilated front seatsHeated second-row seatsHeated steering wheelWireless chargingAlpine premium audioThe Durango interior still feels refreshingly driver-focused compared to newer SUVs that look like somebody mounted an iPad inside a dentist office waiting room.Physical buttons still exist. Human civilization narrowly survives again.Tech & SafetyAdaptive cruise controlLane departure warningBlind spot monitoring with trailer detectionFront and rear park assistFull-speed collision warningRain-sensitive wipersPower sunroofThe tech is there when you want it, but it doesnt constantly feel like the vehicle is trying to emotionally parent you.A rare achievement in 2026.Driving PersonalityThis is where the Durango separates itself from most three-row SUVs.It feels:heavier in a good way,planted,confident,and surprisingly athletic for its size.The steering modes and AWD setup help it feel more connected than the average family hauler. It still has that old-school Dodge attitude underneath everything.Translation:Itll carry the family but it also kinda wants to do burnouts behind the Dairy Queen.Blacktop PackageThis package absolutely changes the personality of the vehicle:gloss-black wheels,black exterior accents,performance hood,aggressive stance,larger tires.Without it, the Durango is nice.With it?It looks like the parent who still listens to heavy metal and has suspiciously strong opinions about octane ratings.Who This Durango FitsPerfect for somebody who:needs SUV practicality,wants AWD confidence,likes aggressive styling,still appreciates real horsepower culture,and refuses to drive something that looks like an appliance.The Durango GT sits in a sweet spot:comfortable enough for road trips, roomy enough for family life, and still mean enough to make crossovers nervous at red lights. *May include conditional rebates. Price includes: $1000 - 2026 National Engine Retail Bonus Cash . Exp. 08/03/2026