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2019 Dodge Charger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Dodge Charger is a reshuffled trim lineup that separates the V6 models more clearly and gives the GT and R/T a standard performance look and chassis tune. This is a substantial trim update, not a redesign.
About the 2019 Dodge Charger
7th generation Charger (2011-2023), later-cycle update year after the major 2015 redesign.
Dodge positions the Charger as America’s only four-door muscle car: a roomy full-size sedan with rear-drive proportions, bold styling and a very wide performance spread, from a practical V6 to a supercharged Hellcat. The core appeal is not luxury-car polish. It is everyday usability mixed with straight-line speed, a big back seat and trunk, simple physical controls, and unmistakable muscle-car attitude that competitors in the large-sedan class largely abandoned.
The SXT serves as the everyday V6 Charger, with an AWD version for drivers who want better traction in poor weather. The 300-hp GT adds an 8.4-inch touchscreen, sportier bodywork and handling upgrades, while the R/T steps up to a 5.7-liter V8. Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat sit at the performance end with 485-hp and 707-hp V8s, respectively, plus drag-strip-focused launch tools.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
SXT AWD and a rear-wheel-drive GT joined the lineup. Daytona, Daytona 392, GT Plus, SRT 392 and SXT Plus were dropped, while R/T Scat Pack continued under the shorter Scat Pack name.
Powertrain and chassis
The rear-wheel-drive GT uses a 300-hp 3.6-liter V6. GT and R/T made their sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, paddle shifters and Performance Pages display standard.
Styling
GT and R/T made the SRT-inspired hood, front end, side sills and rear spoiler standard. Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat received a dual-inlet performance grille, and non-SRT trims gained Dark Dub Plate interior trim.
Tech and equipment
Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat gained standard Launch Assist and Line Lock. Hellcat also added Torque Reserve and After-Run Chiller technology. Heated front seats changed from standard to optional on GT and R/T, while navigation changed from standard to optional on Hellcat.
2019 Dodge Charger specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 370 hp | 292 hp | 485 hp | 707 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | ||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 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 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2019 Dodge Charger redesigned?
No. The 2019 Charger remained part of the same generation and received a lineup and equipment update rather than a full redesign.
Does the 2019 Dodge Charger have AWD?
Yes. For 2019, the SXT became the AWD branch of the Charger lineup, while the GT shifted to a rear-wheel-drive performance-oriented role.
What changed on the 2019 Charger GT and R/T?
The GT and R/T made their aggressive bodywork and handling upgrades standard for 2019. These included the performance hood, front end, side sills, rear spoiler, sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, paddle shifters and Performance Pages display.
What performance features were added to the 2019 Charger Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat?
Both trims added a dual-inlet grille, standard Launch Assist and standard Line Lock. The SRT Hellcat also gained Torque Reserve for stronger launches and After-Run Chiller technology to keep cooling the supercharger after the engine is shut off.
Which 2018 Charger trims changed or disappeared for 2019?
The R/T Scat Pack continued under the shorter Scat Pack name. Daytona, Daytona 392, GT Plus, SRT 392 and SXT Plus were dropped from the 2019 lineup.
2019 Dodge Charger Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Dodge Charger.
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