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2017 Dodge Charger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Dodge Charger is the return of the Daytona name through new Daytona and Daytona 392 trims. The rest of the lineup receives a light round of tech and equipment updates rather than a major redesign.
About the 2017 Dodge Charger
7th-generation Charger sedan (2011-2023), third model year after the major 2015 styling and interior update.
Dodge positions the Charger as the only four-door muscle car: a roomy sedan that can work as a family car or commuter but still delivers rear-drive attitude and real V8 performance. What sets it apart is the mix of big-sedan space, bold styling, available AWD on V6 trims, and a wide spread of HEMI-powered performance models that no mainstream rival offered in the same way.
The 2017 Charger ranges from the everyday V6-powered SE and better-equipped SXT to several increasingly serious V8 models. The Daytona trims combine heritage graphics with 5.7-liter or 6.4-liter HEMI power, while the SRT 392 adds an adaptive suspension and upscale cabin equipment. At the top, the SRT Hellcat has a 707-horsepower supercharged V8 and heavy-duty Brembo brakes.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The V8 lineup expands with the 5.7-liter Daytona and 6.4-liter Daytona 392. Daytona models add a Mopar cold-air intake, and HEMI V8 Chargers receive standard active exhaust.
Styling
The new Daytona models add heritage-inspired black hood, roof and trunk graphics, performance bodywork and a black rear spoiler. The R/T Road & Track trim leaves the lineup, and the SRT Hellcat receives updated badging.
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring becomes standard rather than optional on the SRT 392.
Tech
The Uconnect touchscreen system is updated across the range, and versions with the 8.4-inch screen gain Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Navigation becomes standard on the SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat, while premium audio changes from standard to optional on both trims.
2017 Dodge Charger specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk | Automatic, 8-Spd | Auto, 8-Spd w/AutoStk |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 13 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 370 hp | 292 hp | 370 hp | 485 hp | 485 hp | 707 hp | 485 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 40.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Dodge Charger?
The biggest change is the addition of the Daytona and Daytona 392 trims. They bring Daytona heritage graphics, upgraded performance hardware and a choice of 5.7-liter or 6.4-liter HEMI V8 power.
How does the 2017 Dodge Charger differ from the 2016 model?
The 2017 Charger adds Daytona and Daytona 392 trims, drops the R/T Road & Track trim and updates its touchscreen technology. HEMI V8 models also gain standard active exhaust, and several SRT features change from optional to standard.
Does the 2017 Dodge Charger have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, 2017 Chargers equipped with the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. That includes the SXT and the featured V8 trims, while the SE has a 5-inch touchscreen without those smartphone systems.
What is the difference between the 2017 Charger Daytona and Daytona 392?
The Daytona uses a 5.7-liter HEMI V8, while the Daytona 392 uses the larger 6.4-liter HEMI V8 and adds stronger six-piston front Brembo brakes. Both have Daytona-specific black graphics, a Mopar cold-air intake and heated and ventilated leather-and-suede front seats.
What equipment became standard on the 2017 Charger SRT models?
Navigation becomes standard on both the 2017 SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat. The SRT 392 also makes blind-spot monitoring standard, while premium audio changes from standard to optional on both SRT trims.
2017 Dodge Charger Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Dodge Charger.
4.4
2017 Dodge Charger
(231 reviews)
“If you have the chance buy this - it seems like an impractical car, but the contrary is true. Equipped with the Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist, it is the safest easiest car to drive that I have ever owned. In other words, the most practical impractical car ever. Plus it is just dang fun to drive, and I get 30 MPG!!”
“It is an excellent vehicle with great features. It gets great gas mileage, but still has a sports car feel. It is very roomy inside and has plenty of space in the trunk as well.”