It finally happened. After giving us an electric Charger Daytona that nobody really asked for — and judging by the sales, nobody really wanted — Dodge is bringing back a gas-powered Charger coupe. And this time, it’s got proper noise, proper drama, and a price that doesn’t make you spit out your coffee.
Is it perfect? Not quite. There’s still no V8, and you can forget about a manual gearbox. But make no mistake — the 2026 Charger Sixpack is a real muscle car that’s here to save Dodge showrooms from the sound of crickets.
The Sixpack: Two Flavors of Fun
Dodge is giving us two versions of the new Charger Sixpack, both available as a two-door or a four-door.
First up is the R/T, packing a 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane straight-six with 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. Dodge hasn’t given us the official acceleration numbers, but we’d bet on around 4.8 seconds to 60 mph. It tops out at 168 mph and starts at $49,995 plus $1,995 destination — that’s nearly ten grand cheaper than the electric Daytona R/T.
Then there’s the Scat Pack, which turns the Hurricane up to 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft. This one hits 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, crushes the quarter mile in 12.2 seconds, and runs out of breath at 177 mph. All that for $54,995. That’s $19,000 less than the electric Scat Pack — and it sounds like a muscle car should.
Both come with all-wheel drive and launch control, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Hit the magic button and you can switch to rear-wheel drive for smoky, tire-killing burnouts. Dodge even gave the Scat Pack a line-lock feature so you can leave your mark on the pavement (and maybe on your neighbor’s nerves).
Muscle Car Looks With Real Exhaust Pipes
Visually, the gas Charger sticks close to the EV’s retro-inspired design — those ‘68 Charger vibes are still strong. But here’s the difference: instead of fake exhaust sounds, you get a real exhaust system with a single round tip on each side, both embossed with “Charger.” It’s a small detail, but it’s exactly the kind of thing muscle car people notice.
The front end has a fixed grille, a wide hood scoop, and a slim cooling slot in the bumper. At the back, it’s all about width — Dodge claims the Charger has the “widest hips” of any passenger car on sale. On the Scat Pack, you get 20-inch diamond-cut wheels that fill the arches perfectly.
Inside the Beast
The Scat Pack gets a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, active sports exhaust, adaptive cruise control, and that AWD/RWD magic switch as standard. Step up to the Scat Pack Plus and you get a bigger 16-inch display, LED lighting upgrades, a powered liftgate, and the option for a panoramic glass roof and Nappa leather seats.
Want more attitude? Add the Blacktop Package for black wheels and badging, or go for the Carbon & Suede Package to make the interior feel like a high-end race car.
When You Can Get One
If you want the two-door Scat Pack, you can place your order starting August 13, 2025, with deliveries happening a few months later. The R/T and four-door Scat Pack will roll into dealerships in the first half of 2026.
At the End
Sure, there’s no V8 (yet) and the purists will still grumble about the lack of a manual gearbox. But let’s be honest — the new Charger Sixpack is the most exciting thing Dodge has done in years. It’s quick, it’s loud, it’s aggressive, and it’s actually affordable compared to its EV cousin.
The electric Charger might win on pure numbers, but in the real world, nobody’s turning their head to watch one drive by. This Sixpack? You’ll hear it coming, you’ll see the smoke from the tires, and you’ll know instantly — the muscle car isn’t dead yet.
