Dodge is rumored to be changing plans to axe the 5.7-liter V-8 after the 2025 model year. Does that bode well for other future uses of the Hemi?

Sometimes, like the Dodge Journey, it's about keeping a low-cost model available long after it's no longer competitive. This time, though, it's something that brand fans will love. A new report from Mopar Insiders says that Dodge is making a massive turnaround in the engine bay of the Durango.

STLA Large will provide the backbone for future Dodge, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Maserati models. Other Stellantis models are expected to use the platform as well. So far, the new incoming all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S and Jeep Recon EVs utilize STLA Large, along with the inbound Dodge Charger EV.

Dodge’s V8 will reportedly stay in production for at least one more model year. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 is expected to power the 2026 Dodge Durango R/T trim. That SUV is supposedly getting an all-new generation starting in the 2027MY.