New Dodge Charger Misses Out On Durango’s Coolest Option originally appeared on Autoblog.
Dodge’s wild customization program will remain exclusive
Last week, Dodge announced the 2026 Durango with two changes that will please enthusiasts. One, the enduring SUV will still be available with the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making 710 horsepower. The other relates to customization, as the Durango Hellcat will be available with the Jailbreak package, which the company says allows for six million possible customization options.
Unfortunately, the Jailbreak customization pack isn’t being extended to the new Charger—at least, not yet. So, why does a family-sized SUV get access to more colors, materials, and options than the supposedly more enthusiast-oriented Charger?
More Options, Higher Costs
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Speaking to The Drive, a Dodge executive was asked why the Jailbreak program hasn’t been rolled out to more models.
“Limiting combinations, limiting those type of options is extremely important as you are in a ramp curve and you are launching and you’re bringing a vehicle to market,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “You’ll notice we’re not bringing Jailbreak on the LB [Charger]. It would not be the right situation or the right solution for a vehicle like this now.”
Unlike the still-fresh Charger, the Durango has been in production for several years. The manufacturing team simply has more experience with this model, making it easier to introduce more customization options for the SUV. McAlear didn’t go as far as ruling out a Charger Jailbreak pack entirely, but we won’t see one anytime soon.
Sky Is The Limit For Durango Jailbreak
Customers who opt for the Dodge Durango with the Jailbreak pack can create a truly bespoke vehicle. The options include six wheel designs, four brake caliper colors, six exterior colors, six exterior badges, five interior seat colors, and four seat belt colors. Furthermore, every interior on these models gets a Jailbreak IP badge that has been stamped into the carbon-fiber trim. From orange and yellow fender badges to Demonic Red Laguna leather, customers have the option to dream up some truly wild combinations.
The standard Charger—which has just returned in gas form with the SixPack models—isn’t nearly as customizable. Take the Charger Daytona, for instance. While it does have quite a few cool exterior colors, such as a vivid orange, it only comes with two wheel designs and one optional interior color upgrade. However, you can’t individually customize seat belts or brake calipers the way you can on the Durango Jailbreak.
Ultra-luxury brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley (with its successful Mulliner program) are better able to offer an unlimited scope for customization, as they’re less affected by the costs associated with this practice and already specialize in bespoke handcrafted models.
For now, if you want a unique Dodge performance car, you’ll have to settle for a Durango.
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New Dodge Charger Misses Out On Durango’s Coolest Option first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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