2010 Dodge Charger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2010 Dodge Charger is that front and rear side-curtain airbags became standard across the lineup. Otherwise, this was a light update with minor exterior tweaks and a midyear trim reshuffle.
About the 2010 Dodge Charger
6th generation LX Charger (2006-2010), final year before the all-new 2011 redesign.
For 2010, Dodge positioned the Charger as a four-door muscle sedan: big-sedan space and everyday usefulness mixed with rear-wheel-drive character, bold styling, and available HEMI V8 power. Even in V6 form, the Charger’s appeal was less about luxury polish and more about presence, a roomy cabin, and American performance flavor. The differentiator versus most family sedans was simple: this was one of the few large sedans still built around rear-drive balance, optional AWD, and real V8 performance.
The 2010 Charger ranged from straightforward V6 sedans to two HEMI V8 performance models. The R/T paired a 5.7-liter V8 with heated leather-trimmed seats, while the SRT8 used a 425-hp 6.1-liter V8, Brembo brakes and a lowered performance suspension. The Rallye served as the sportier V6 model, with 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler and a power driver’s seat.
What changed, by category
2010 Dodge Charger specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, HO, 3.5 Liter | V6, 2.7 Liter / V6, HO, 3.5 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.1 Liter | V6, HO, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 17 mpg | 17–18 mpg | 13 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25–26 mpg | 19 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 368 hp | 250 hp | 178–250 hp | 425 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 395 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft | 190–250 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 250 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 1000 lb | 2000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in | 40.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Anti-Lock Brakes | |||||
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Stability Control | |||||
| Traction Control | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Dodge Charger?
The biggest change is standard front and rear side-curtain airbags across the 2010 Charger lineup. Dodge also made minor exterior tweaks and reorganized some V6 trims and packages during the model year.
Was the Dodge Charger Rallye new for 2010?
Yes. The Rallye joined the Charger lineup during 2010 as a sportier V6 model with a 3.5-liter engine, 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler and added convenience features.
Did the 2010 Dodge Charger get new engines?
No major lineup-wide engine change is confirmed for 2010. The Charger continued with familiar V6 and HEMI V8 engines, including the R/T’s 5.7-liter V8 and the SRT8’s 425-hp 6.1-liter V8.
Was the 2010 Dodge Charger redesigned?
No. The 2010 Charger was the final year of the 2006–2010 generation, with the full redesign arriving for 2011.
How are the 2010 Charger R/T and SRT8 different?
The R/T is the more everyday-focused V8 model, with a 5.7-liter HEMI and heated leather-trimmed seats. The SRT8 is the more serious performance version, using a 425-hp 6.1-liter HEMI plus Brembo brakes, a lowered suspension and more supportive sport seats.