Stellantis subsidiary Dutch Automobile announced the full model change of its new muscle car “Charger” as the fifth generation on March 5, 2024 (current time). It will effectively replace both the Charger and Challenger, making it two cars in one.
The new Charger four-door sedan will replace the Challenger. The four-door sedan will also be available in early 2025 with two 3.0L inline-six engines producing 420 horsepower (426 PS) and 550 horsepower (558 PS).
About the new Dodge Charger
The car will be built on Stellantis’ new STLA Large platform, which is compatible with EV powertrains and will also be available with a conventional V8 engine.
The EV model, named “Daytona,” is called the “Dutch Charger Daytona EV” and is equipped with a 400V battery and two electric motors. Two power output configurations are available: 496hp for the R/T and 670hp for the Scat Pack. The ICE (internal combustion engine) model is equipped with a 3.0L inline 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine. Two power output configurations are also available: 420hp for the Charger Six Pack SO and 550hp for the Charger Six Pack HO.
About the exterior of the new Dodge Charger
The 2024 Charger will be available in two body styles: a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. The coupe, called the Daytona, offers a sportier look and driving performance.
2025 Dodge Charger
The two-door coupe is called “Charger Daytona” and has a unique design with two large holes in the hood. The four-door sedan retains the image of the traditional Charger while evolving into a more modern design. Both models are 206.6 inches long, more than eight inches longer than the previous model. The width is also nearly five inches wider than the previous model, giving them a more imposing presence.
The 2024 Charger will be available in two body styles: a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. The coupe will be available only as the Charger Daytona R/T and Charger Daytona Scat Pack, while the sedan will be available as the Charger R/T, Charger Scat Pack, Charger Six-Pack SO, and Charger Six-Pack HO.
2025 Dodge Charger
It effectively replaces both the Charger and Challenger, making it two cars in one.
About the new Dodge Charger interior
The interior is similar to the design unveiled in the SRT concept. It features a 12.3-inch center touchscreen with Uconnect 5, a 10.25-inch display on the R/T model, and a 16-inch digital gauge cluster on the Scat Pack model. Optional features include wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, and nappa leather seats.
Dodge’s new “Charger” powertrain: a fusion of EV and ICE
The EV model, named “Daytona,” is equipped with a 400V battery and two electric motors. Two power output settings are available: the R/T with 496 horsepower and the Scat Pack with 670 horsepower. The EV model R/T accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 137 mph. The Scat Pack accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 134 mph.
The ICE (internal combustion engine) model is equipped with a 3.0L inline-six twin-turbo engine. Two power output configurations are available: the Charger Six-Pack SO with 420 hp and the Charger Six-Pack HO with 550 hp. The ICE (internal combustion engine) model Charger Six-Pack SO accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. The Charger Six-Pack HO accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph.
About the specs of the new Dodge Charger
| Specifications | R/T | Scat Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum power | 496hp (370kW) | 670hp (500kW) |
| Maximum torque | 404 ft. lb. | 627 ft. lb. |
| 0-96 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 216km/h |
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