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2022 Dodge Charger: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Dodge Charger is mostly a carryover, but it gains the SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Widebody, an 807-hp range-topping model with many more factory appearance combinations.
About the 2022 Dodge Charger
7th generation LD Charger sedan (2011-2023), late-cycle year after the major 2015 update.
Dodge positioned the Charger as America’s only four-door muscle car: a roomy full-size sedan that mixes everyday usefulness with rear-drive muscle-car character and a huge power spread, from a practical V6 with available AWD to supercharged V8 flagship models. Its core appeal is simple and unusually broad: bold heritage styling, straight-line performance, real back-seat space, and trim levels that let the same model range serve as commuter, family sedan, or serious performance car.
The SXT is the everyday V6 Charger, while the GT adds performance-style bodywork, paddle shifters, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen. The R/T brings a 5.7-liter V8, and the 485-hp Scat Pack adds stronger brakes and performance driving tools. At the top, the widebody Hellcat models pair supercharged V8 power with an adjustable performance suspension, while the new Jailbreak raises output to 807 horsepower.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Widebody uses a revised version of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 producing 807 horsepower, 10 more than the regular Redeye Widebody.
Styling
The Jailbreak opens up many more factory interior and exterior appearance combinations and adds a unique Jailbreak dashboard badge.
Safety
The Deluxe Security alarm becomes standard on Scat Pack and SRT models.
2022 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, 6.4 Liter | V8, HEMI, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HO, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, HO, 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick | Automatic, 8-Spd w/AutoStick |
| 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 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 370 hp | 292 hp | 485 hp | 485 hp | 717 hp | 797 hp | 797 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 475 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 707 lb-ft | 707 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| 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
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Dodge Charger?
The biggest change is the addition of the SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Widebody. It produces 807 horsepower and offers many more factory appearance combinations than the regular Redeye Widebody.
How is the 2022 Charger Jailbreak different from the regular Redeye Widebody?
The Jailbreak has 807 horsepower, which is 10 more than the regular Redeye Widebody, along with broader factory interior and exterior combinations and a unique dashboard badge. Both use a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and widebody bodywork.
Did the 2022 Dodge Charger receive a full redesign?
No. The 2022 Charger remains part of the same generation and is mostly carried over from 2021; the new Jailbreak performance model is the headline update.
Which 2022 Charger trims gained a standard security alarm?
The Deluxe Security alarm became standard on Scat Pack and SRT models for 2022. That includes the Scat Pack, Scat Pack Widebody, and the supercharged SRT variants.
Is the 2022 Charger worth considering over the 2021 model?
The 2022 model is most compelling if you want the 807-hp Jailbreak or a Scat Pack or SRT model with the upgraded standard security alarm. Otherwise, the lineup changed very little from 2021.
2022 Dodge Charger Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Dodge Charger.
4.4
2022 Dodge Charger
(66 reviews)
“it's plain and simple, gas mileage is not quite what I think it should be..It's got a good wide wheel base and is heavy enough to feel safe even in moderate winds. Front lights aren't the quality they should be.”
“Im very disappointed the charger is being retired before i had the chance to upgrade to the v8. I will not buy the electric banshe.”