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Edmunds
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Marks the Return of the Gas-Powered Muscle Car
Regarding the looks, Dodge designers didn't want to go retro. It, of course, used inspiration from its past, both Chargers, Challengers and others, but with a light touch. Amazingly, the new Charger is wider than the last, "basically one millimeter from needing cab lights," with wide air inlets to cool the engine. The major differences between the Sixpack and the Daytona are the lack of the air-sculpting R wing, along with a Power Dome hood to cover the gas-fed engine. Dodge cut off any Hemi talk by inviting us up to measure the engine bay to see if one would fit — it does. New 20-inch wheels give the vehicle a square setup and feature a diamond-cut pattern, though Dodge notes several other wheel choices are available. All Chargers get white LED lighting and red "ring of fire" LED rear taillights surrounding an illuminated Fratzog logo. A new color called Green Machine joins the other cheekily named hues like After Dark, Bludicrous, Diamond Black, Peel Out, Redeye, Triple Nickel and White Knuckle. The cabin looks similar to the Daytona with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster screen and 12.3-inch center display angled toward the driver. Ambient lighting adds to the ambiance while a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel and pistol grip shifter provide the main touch points. Seats are available in heated black Nappa leather or Demonic Red Nappa leather. High-backed, fixed headrest seats are available on Plus trims. That option pack also includes eight-way power-adjustable seating, illuminated door handles, proximity wake-up with a Dodge welcome light, 64-color interior lighting, LED lights, wireless charging, a 16-inch digital cluster, surround-view camera system and a head-up display.
Car and Driver
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Interior Photos of the 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack
You won't find a classic wood-rimmed tiller in the Sixpack, but plenty of controls prevent the need to take your hands off the wheel for much.
The Drive
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Don't Expect to Buy a Gas-Powered Dodge Charger for Under $40,000
The latest car news, reviews, and features. The new Dodge Charger didn't exactly have an intrepid start out of the gate, but the muscle car will have an opportunity to reset with the arrival of the long-awaited gas-powered Sixpack model. The Charger has historically been an inexpensive path to power for those who want it, but the R/T Sixpack is slated to start at $51,990 delivered—exactly $15,070 higher than the cheapest last-gen one. It's possible that Dodge lowers the floor with a future trim, but based on comments from CEO Matt McAlear, we wouldn't hold our breath for a return to the sub-$40K realm. McAlear reflected on the new Charger's higher starting price during a roundtable chat with journalists attended by The Drive . The chief executive argued that if you tally up everything the R/T coupe offers as standard and compare that against the discontinued Challenger, the Sixpack is the better value. 'If you look at where we exited the market with a 375-horsepower Challenger two-door, it was just under $41,000,' McAlear said. 'Now, you take what we were charging at the time for all-wheel drive, which was $3,000, and you look at what we were charging for a widebody package at the time, which was $6,000, and you add that up—41+9, right there at 50. We're at $49,995 [without the $1,995 destination charge] and we still have 45 more horsepower. You got more rear-seat leg room, you've got more technology, more safety, more cargo room, better handling. From an outgoing to an entry, I'd say we're actually as competitive as we can be,' McAlear summed up. The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack in two- and four-door forms. Stellantis Like for like, purely based on equipment, the CEO is right—sort of. Standard all-wheel drive and more power should be accounted for in any value comparison, though the widebody point feels a little flimsy, as if the new Charger is so wide that Dodge couldn't possibly blow out those fenders even further in a future special edition. (And remember—this is from the same brand that is playing coy about whether or not a Hemi fits in the new car.) But McAlear's final qualifier there—'as competitive as we can be'—is a little tricky. Dodge evidently believes this formula is competitive in the low-$50K range, and that could be argued. But Dodge can go lower; it could offer rear-wheel drive, for starters. And that's well before you get into strategically cutting options and trim to hit, say, a $45K base. The question is, as ever, whether Dodge wants to go lower. Right now, it doesn't seem to. That makes sense, considering how many folks have been pining for a gas-powered, next-gen Charger. Those early adopters will pay the premium. (And if $52,000 is too rich for your blood, just imagine the premium when the Hemi finally makes its return.) My guess is only after that point will Dodge see about lowering the barrier of entry for the new Charger. But even if it does, the days of $30K Pentastar muscle are likely well behind us. Blame it on inflation, not to mention the economies of scale of those ancient LX cars. Today, Dodge starts over from scratch—for better and worse. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
CNBC
4 days ago
- Automotive
- CNBC
Dodge unveils additions to 2026 muscle car lineup: 'It's about choice'
Stellantis subsidiary Dodge announced two new muscle cars on Friday, flexing its 2026 model year lineup and touting customization options for its customers. The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak is a new three-row muscle SUV featuring a 710-horsepower Hemi V-8 engine. According to Dodge, it provides more than 6 million potential combinations for customization through multiple wheel choices, interior seat colors, seat belt colors, and exterior colors and designs. It can also be customized to include seating for five, six or seven passengers. The second new vehicle is the 2026 Charger Scat Pack, featuring a Sixpack twin-turbo inline-six engine. The Charger will be available in a high-output, 550-horsepower option, as well as a standard-output, 420-horsepower variant — called the Charger R/T. It will also be available as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. "This next generation Charger lineup delivers the most horsepower and most torque of any muscle car in its class, the widest body of any car in the industry, an award-winning interior, and, perhaps most important, what our customers have told us they want: the power to choose what fuels them," said Dodge CEO Matt McAlear in a statement. The launches come as Stellantis has been trying to recover from financial issues. New CEO Antonio Filosa last week on the automaker's earnings call teased that the company would be bringing back popular nameplates that had been discontinued in the U.S. and launching new products in an effort to reconnect with customers. The announcement adds the Jailbreak customization feature to Dodge's previously announced 2026 model year Durango lineup. It also builds on the existing Charger lineup, which includes all-electric offerings through the Charger Daytona. The new muscle cars join Dodge's offerings one day before the 10th anniversary of the automaker's "Roadkill Nights" drag racing event, which attracts tens of thousands of people in Pontiac, Michigan. McAlear said during the media event that U.S. sales for the existing Durango rose more than 50% from the first quarter of 2025 to the second quarter. Retail sales for the Durango were up 47% over the first half of 2024, he added. McAlear told reporters last week that the 2026 lineup is meant to meet customers where they are and meet the demands of the market at large. "It's all about options and giving every customer what they need and a configuration they want. It's about choice," McAlear said at a media event last week. Dodge's lineup build-out comes as automakers are grappling with changing policies surrounding electric vehicles under the Trump administration. McAlear said several months ago, he believed there would be about a 30% industry-wide EV mix. But now, given changing EV policies, he said he doesn't see that number being higher than 20% for a while. "While regulatory standards will always move and attitudes around EVs will continue to evolve, we know one thing that doesn't change: people's desire for performance," McAlear said during the media event. In terms of pricing, the 420-horsepower Charger R/T will be available starting at $49,995. The 550-horsepower Charger Scat Pack will cost $54,995, while the all-electric two-door Charger Scat Pack has a price tag of $59,995. Dodge is putting together pricing for the SRT Hellcat and the Jailbreak customization access, McAlear said. Ordering will open this month for some options, but Dodge said other customizations will become available in the first half of 2026.
Motor 1
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
You'll Have To Wait Longer for the Dodge Charger Sixpack
Dodge is slowly filling out the Charger's lineup. The two-door electric Daytona began reaching dealers earlier this year, and the automaker just revealed the Daytona sedan that'll go on sale in a few weeks. However, those wanting a combustion-powered Charger will have to wait longer than expected. In January, Dodge told dealers that the Charger Sixpack would reach showrooms " by summer 2025 ," but that is no longer the case. Buried in the Daytona sedan's announcement was this tidbit: "Dodge Charger Sixpack-powered models will launch in the second half of 2025." Photo by: Dodge Summer begins on June 20, so maybe Dodge is planning for a brief delay that'll push Charger deliveries to early July, but the verbiage gives the brand the rest of the year to put the final touches on the Sixpack before it goes on sale, and it likely can't arrive soon enough. Demand for EVs isn't growing as fast as expected, and Dodge even postponed the Charger Daytona R/T , the 496-horsepower entry-level EV, as the automaker continues to assess "the effects of US tariff policies." There were rumors last year that demand for the gas-powered version had prompted the automaker to move up the model's launch from late 2025 to early summer 2025 . However, a lot has changed since then, and the threat of tariffs and political uncertainty has made it challenging for automakers. Motor1 reached out to Dodge about the Sixpack's tweaked launch timeline. Check Out More Dodge Charger News: The Dodge Charger EV Is Already Outselling the Supra in 2025 Dodge Already Has Huge Discounts On the Charger EV Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Dodge Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
