Dodge marks America250

Dodge used the New York International Auto Show to unveil a 2026 Durango America250 edition tied to the nation’s 250th birthday. (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com) The model debuted on April 1 at the show’s media preview in New York City, and Dodge said orders would open in early April. The starting U.S. price is $49,590 for the 2026 Durango GT Plus all-wheel-drive America250 edition, before tax, title and fees. (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com) Dodge said the package will be offered on three trims: GT Plus, GT HEMI Plus and GT HEMI Premium. The V-6 version makes 295 horsepower, while the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 version makes 360 horsepower. (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com) The visual changes are the point. Dodge added star-pattern dual stripes with blue tracer accents, America250 fender decals and badging, 20-inch Black Noise wheels, Black Laguna leather seats, red-and-white stitching and red seat belts. (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com) The timing lines up with a national anniversary campaign already moving into public events. America250 says July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the group is promoting nationwide celebrations and partnerships ahead of that date. (america250.org) Stellantis is making Dodge part of that push. The company said the Durango is the first production vehicle shown at an auto show under Stellantis’ official partnership with America250, the congressionally created commemoration effort’s nonprofit partner. (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com) (america250.org) That matters for Dodge because the Durango is one of the brand’s clearest links to its old formula: a big three-row sport utility vehicle sold with a V-6 or a V-8 and marketed around “American muscle.” Chief Executive Matt McAlear said the edition celebrates “American performance” and “America’s 250th birthday.” (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com) The reveal also fit the broader mood of this year’s New York show, which ran April 3 through April 12 at the Javits Center and mixed mainstream family vehicles with image-heavy debuts and brand statements. The event featured more than 35 manufacturers, according to the show’s organizers. (autoshowny.com) (cars.com) For Dodge, the pitch was simple: take one of its last V-8-friendly nameplates, wrap it in patriotic trim, and put it on stage before July 4. (media.stellantisnorthamerica.com)