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2019 Dodge Challenger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Dodge Challenger is the new 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye, which brings Demon-derived power and launch hardware into the regular lineup. This is not a redesign, but it is a meaningful expansion of the Challenger’s performance trims.
About the 2019 Dodge Challenger
3rd generation Challenger (2008-2023), after the major 2015 interior/technology refresh; 2019 is a performance-lineup expansion year rather than a full redesign.
Dodge positioned the Challenger as the retro-styled muscle coupe with the broadest personality range in the segment: V6 efficiency and available AWD at the low end, multiple HEMI V8 steps in the middle, and outrageous supercharged power at the top. Compared with Mustang and Camaro, the Challenger's identity leaned more on heritage styling, straight-line speed, a roomy cabin, and everyday livability, including a usable back seat and a large trunk for this class.
The 2019 Challenger ranges from the everyday SXT and sportier GT V6 models to increasingly serious V8 trims. Standouts include the 485-hp R/T Scat Pack Widebody with adaptive suspension and stronger brakes, the 717-hp SRT Hellcat, and the 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye with specialized cooling and launch hardware.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Dodge added the 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye and Redeye Widebody with a Demon-derived supercharged 6.2-liter V8, specialized cooling, and launch hardware. The regular Hellcat gained 10 hp for a total of 717 hp, and the V6-powered GT added a rear-wheel-drive version alongside the existing all-wheel-drive model.
Styling
Hellcat models received a new dual-snorkel hood. The R/T Scat Pack gained a Hellcat-style aluminum hood and an illuminated Air Catcher intake, while new Widebody versions extended the wider fenders and related chassis hardware to the Scat Pack and Redeye. The rear spoiler became standard on the R/T and SXT.
Safety
Park assist became standard on the R/T. On the SRT Hellcat and Hellcat Widebody, blind-spot monitoring and automatic high beams changed from standard to optional.
Tech
The R/T Scat Pack gained standard Launch Control, Launch Assist, Line Lock, configurable drive modes, and performance displays. Its heated front seats and heated steering wheel also became standard. Several comfort and convenience features became optional rather than standard on the GT and Hellcat models, including leather upholstery on both, plus navigation on the Hellcat.
2019 Dodge Challenger specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter / V8, HEMI, MDS, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / V8, HEMI, MDS, 6.4 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter / V8, HEMI, MDS, 6.4 Liter | V8, High Output, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd / Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 15–16 mpg | 19 mpg | 13 mpg | 14–15 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 14–15 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 23–25 mpg | 30 mpg | 21 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 372–375 hp | 305 hp | 717 hp | 485 hp | 797 hp | 717 hp | 485 hp | 797 hp |
| Torque | 268 lb-ft | 400–410 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 656 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 656 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | |||||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft | 16.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Power Steering | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Dodge Challenger?
The biggest change is the new SRT Hellcat Redeye. Its Demon-derived supercharged 6.2-liter V8 makes 797 hp, and it uses specialized cooling and launch hardware designed to manage that output.
Is the 2019 Dodge Challenger a redesign?
No, the 2019 Challenger is not a redesign. It remains part of the third generation, with the year’s main updates focused on new performance trims, more Hellcat power, revised hoods, and equipment changes.
Which Dodge Challenger trims were new for 2019?
Three trims were new for 2019: R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT Hellcat Redeye, and SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody. The Scat Pack Widebody pairs the 485-hp V8 with wider body and chassis hardware, while both Redeye versions use the 797-hp supercharged V8.
Did the regular 2019 Challenger SRT Hellcat get more power?
Yes, the regular 2019 SRT Hellcat gained 10 hp, bringing output to 717 hp. It also received a dual-snorkel hood, improved launch hardware, and cloth performance seats as standard, while leather became optional.
Did the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon continue for 2019?
No, the SRT Demon left the Challenger trim lineup after 2018. The new 797-hp Hellcat Redeye used Demon-derived hardware, but it was a distinct regular-production trim rather than a renamed Demon; several other 2018 trim names also left the lineup as Dodge reorganized the range.
2019 Dodge Challenger Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Dodge Challenger.
4.3
2019 Dodge Challenger
(137 reviews)
“It's a very sporty, fun to drive vehicle that has fairly good cargo capacity and seats 5 people.”
“The Challenger is a powerful vehicle whose sleek design and raw muscle under the hood give the driver a feeling of dominance on the road. All the while, not breaking the bank in the fuel department, with an economic MPG. A great car for car enthusiasts.”