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Dodge has emerged as the Olive Garden of the automotive industry, where current lending practices allow almost anyone with a heartbeat and some spare change to indulge in V8 vehicles like they’re unlimited breadsticks. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Hemi-powered Durango, and to celebrate, Dodge is introducing two special-edition R/T models and another Last Call-style variant for 2025—the Hellcat Silver Bullet, priced at $113,325 plus destination charges.
Initially, I was taken aback by the concept of a six-figure Durango, but then I remembered that the 2024 model year already includes the Durango Hellcat Plus (around $102,000) and the Durango Hellcat Premium (approximately $107,000). There’s also a base Durango Hellcat priced at roughly $96,000, along with three versions of the non-supercharged V8 R/T and two SRT 392 trims. This totals to 15 Durango variants, and with the addition of two commemorative R/T models and the new Silver Bullet, the count rises to 18.
While I often tease Dodge for its indulgent approach to automotive design, I have to commend the brand for its savvy marketing. If people are willing to shell out cash for special editions and powerful engines, why stop? As an online writer, I can’t criticize a business model centered on “milking a good idea”—after all, maximizing user engagement is a key aspect of the job in 2024.
That said, the Durango R/T appeals to me as a bit of a guilty pleasure. It’s an impressive SUV that accommodates many passengers and cargo, boasts a stylish look, delivers a satisfying sound, and ensures enjoyable highway merging. However, I believe the Hellcat might be excessively powerful to the point where it loses its fun factor, although I’m not the intended audience. For those interested, the Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet can currently be ordered from a Dodge dealer, with a price tag of $113,325 and a destination fee of about $1,600, making it approximately $115,000. While this is a hefty sum for any vehicle, it represents a substantial increase over a standard Durango Hellcat.
The upgrades over the standard version are predominantly aesthetic, meaning you need to be a dedicated fan of Coors Light, Bob Seger’s band, or special edition cars (perhaps all three?) to rationalize this financial commitment. According to Dodge’s press release, both the Hellcat Silver Bullet and the R/T Anniversary SUVs will be produced in limited numbers, although an exact count hasn’t been disclosed—this reminds me of a classic Seinfeld joke: “Yes, they’re limited to the number we can sell.” Nevertheless, here are the highlights of the vehicle’s unique features:
2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet Special Features
- Satin Black painted hood, a first for the Durango
- SRT Hellcat badging in grey metallic
- Satin Black Dodge taillamp badge
- Black SRT exhaust tips
- Red six-piston Brembo brake system
- 20-by-10-inch Lights Out finished wheels
- Ebony Red Nappa leather seats, unique to the Durango SRT
- SRT Hellcat logo with sepia stitching on seatbacks
- Premium wrapped instrument panel with forged carbon-fiber interior accents
- Suede steering wheel with silver and sepia stitching
- Suede headliner
- Dual silver and sepia stitching throughout the interior
For those interested but not quite ready to splurge on a 700-horsepower SUV, Dodge offers two other special editions of the 2025 Durango. The 2025 Dodge Durango R/T 20th Anniversary Plus is priced around $68,000, while a Premium version with additional features costs about $72,000. Here’s what sets that model apart:
2025 Durango R/T 20th Anniversary Special Features
- Black HEMI hood graphic
- “345” fender badging with Brass Monkey accents
- 20-by-10-inch Y-spoke forged lightweight Brass Monkey wheels
- SRT seats with distinctive Tupelo bronze-like stitching and “345” embroidery on seatbacks
- Black exterior badging
- Tow N Go package featuring performance-tuned steering, adaptive damping suspension, Brembo brakes, active exhaust, and 8,700 lbs. of towing capacity
- Black six-piston Brembo brake system
- Premium wrapped instrument panel with forged carbon-fiber interior accents
- Second-row captain’s chairs
- SRT Track Experience, making its debut on a Durango R/T and exclusive to the 20th Anniversary Edition
Technologically, these models may not introduce groundbreaking features, but they sure look appealing. This situation has certainly shaken my confidence in the concept of a “last edition” Durango—who can forget when the Durango Hellcat was marketed as a one-year collector’s wonder?
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