Dodge Celebrates 20 Years of HEMI Power with Brass Monkey Durango

Dodge throws another party into the mix, adding the 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey to their lineup of special-edition SUVs. This marks the fourth such model released to celebrate two decades of HEMI engines powering the iconic Durango.

“This isn’t the first, and certainly won’t be the last, special edition for the 2025 Durango,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO. “The Durango SRT Hellcat remains king of the American three-row gas SUV segment, offering the most muscle and best-in-class towing capacity of 8,700 lbs.”

The Brass Monkey joins its siblings, the Silver Bullet, Hammerhead, and R/T 20th Anniversary models, as a limited-production offering with unique touches. All these special Durangos can be located through the Dodge Horsepower Locator tool on DodgeGarage.com, which updates dealer inventories weekly.

2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey — Image Credits: Stellantis

Bronze Takes Center Stage

A favorite accent color from previous Dodge models makes a comeback on the Brass Monkey. Dark bronze accents complement the Red Oxide exterior paint job, while other highlights include:

Brass Monkey-branded 20×10-inch wheels
Brass Monkey exterior badges
Sepia Laguna leather SRT seats with silver Hellcat logos on the backrests
Leather and suede steering wheel with silver/sepia stitching
A menacing Satin Black painted hood
Black Brembo brakes and exhaust tips
Dual silver/sepia stitching throughout the interior
Premium wrapped instrument panel
Forged carbon fiber accents with light black chrome details
A luxurious suede headliner

Muscle Under the Hood

The Brass Monkey shares the heart of its special-edition brethren – the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V8. This powerhouse propels the Durango from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 3.5 seconds, conquers the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 180 mph.

Performance and Comfort Combined

Just like its siblings, the Brass Monkey offers a plethora of performance features and premium amenities, including:

SRT Performance Pages for real-time performance data
Customizable Drive Modes to maximize control
Race Options for fine-tuning Launch Control and Shift Light settings
An 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission with paddle shifters
Seven Drive Modes to adapt to any situation
A 10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation and wireless smartphone connectivity
Wireless charging pad
A booming 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
Second-row console with armrest and sunroof
Standard safety features like Blind-spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning with automatic braking, and Adaptive Cruise Control