2029 Dodge Durango Killed the Stealth.

Just a couple of years ago, Stellantis was mentioning a new Dodge Stealth “coming soon”. Not as a sports car but as a new sporty SUV (of course). It seemed that back then a new Durango was still planned for later, as a larger model. Since then, nothing. Nothing about that mysterious new Dodge Stealth…

The original idea was to end the Durango production in 2027 and replace it with a new generation called the Stealth, at around the same time. It was, of course, going to be based on the STLA large platform. Just like the Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S. As we know, all these plans have changed since.

Now there is talk about a new Dodge SRT SUV which could be a smaller and cheaper new SUV. With a next-generation Durango being introduced around 2029. It might still use the STLA large platform, However it seems Stellantis is switching to the newer STLA One platform for its future vehicles, including the new 2028 Chrysler Airflow. It will, of course, offer a choice of powertrains and probably even an EV. This will be much better for electric cars in the US in 3 years.

Dodge has officially described the next-generation Durango by saying: “Don’t look for anything revolutionary, let’s say more evolutionary, in design. It’s something that we aim to recreate and hold that special essence of what has made it such a good vehicle for so long.” The illustrations above try to show what an updated, muscular next Dodge Durango could look like.

No one outside of Stellantis has seen the new SRT yet, but it is probably badly needed to keep Dodge dealers happy. As they currently only offer the old Durango and the new Charger. And nothing really affordable. It looks now like what Stellantis was calling the Stealth might have become the SRT. With a “real” Durango coming later.

I personally still really like the Dodge Durango. And I like the crazy and unique idea of still offering a V8 option.

As we all knew from the start, the Dodge Hornet was a terrible mistake. An Alfa-Romeo crossover with a Dodge face didn’t fool anyone. (or maybe just a few). Dodge needs a real Dodge looking small SUV. Whatever that looks like these days, it needs its own design.

Let’s hope the compact SRT is really on its way. Meanwhile, a new Durango is still about 3 years away…