“Would have liked daytime running lights & lane change/approaching vehicle warning system.”
Dodge Charger: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Dodge Charger is a large everyday sedan with muscle-car styling and performance. It is known for combining strong power with real passenger and cargo space, while many versions also provide all-wheel drive.
Across generations, the Charger has blended American muscle-car attitude with the usefulness of a large daily driver. Its lineup has traditionally stretched from approachable V6 models to increasingly powerful V8 versions, including Scat Pack and Hellcat cars. The newest generation changes the shape and powertrain mix, but keeps the focus on dramatic styling, serious output, and everyday usability.
Strengths
- It combines muscle-car character with genuine daily usefulness, including seating for five in 2026.
- The newest generation has a useful hatchback layout, with 22.8 cubic feet of cargo space in 2026.
- All-wheel drive gives the current Charger year-round traction, while many older V6 cars also offered it.
- Performance spans a wide range, and the 2026 gas models are rated from 420 to 550 horsepower.
- Its bold shape and Widebody styling give it a clear visual identity without sacrificing a usable back seat.
Who it's for
The Charger fits someone who wants one car to handle commuting, passengers, and road trips without feeling ordinary. It especially suits shoppers who value acceleration, bold looks, and bad-weather traction more than small-car efficiency or easy parking.
Dodge Charger lineup
On older used Chargers, SXT is the straightforward V6 choice, while GT gives the V6 car a sportier identity and was linked with all-wheel drive during parts of the model’s history. R/T is the long-running bridge to traditional muscle-car performance, though the current generation uses the new SIXPACK formula rather than the old HEMI V8 identity. Scat Pack is the step for shoppers who want a more serious performance focus, and 2020-2023 Widebody versions add a broader stance and upgraded handling hardware. Hellcat and Redeye sit at the extreme end of the 2015-2023 range, with supercharged V8 power far beyond the other versions. For 2026 gas models, the range centers on R/T and Scat Pack families, each also represented by a Plus trim.
Dodge Charger generations
From 2009 to 2026, the Charger spans three generations. The current Current Generation arrived for 2025, following the 7th Generation — LD (2011–2023).
Current Generation (2025–Present)
This generation replaces the old sedan formula with a wide body, hatchback-style cargo access and standard AWD. It launched as an EV and expands to gas power for 2026, with a modernized cabin and a broader set of standard safety features.
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2026Trim changes
Gas-powered SIXPACK R/T and Scat Pack trims join the Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV, expanding the range beyond its EV-only launch.
7th Generation — LD (2011–2023)
The 2011 redesign brought a new body, a much better cabin and a new V6 while keeping the Charger's large, rear-drive sedan layout. A major 2015 refresh reworked the styling and interior, made the eight-speed automatic standard and set up the generation's later focus on high-power V8 and widebody models.
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2023Trim changes
Final year for this generation. The Jailbreak designation expands to the 717-hp SRT Hellcat Widebody.
2022Trim changes
The 807-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak Widebody joins the lineup, along with broader security upgrades for Scat Pack and SRT models.
2021Trim changes
The 797-hp SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody joins the range, while the regular Hellcat rises to 717 hp and gets a new hood.
2020Trim changes
The Scat Pack Widebody and GT AWD join the lineup, while widebody hardware becomes standard on the SRT Hellcat.
2019Trim changes
SXT AWD and a rear-wheel-drive GT join a reorganized lineup. GT and R/T also gain standard performance-themed body and suspension upgrades.
2018Trim changes
SE leaves the lineup, SXT becomes the base trim, and SXT Plus, GT AWD and GT Plus AWD join the range.
2017Trim changes
The Daytona name returns with Daytona and Daytona 392 trims. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also reach the 8.4-inch touchscreen system.
2016
Mostly a carryover year, with new appearance and performance packages plus upgraded equipment for SRT models.
2015Mid-cycle update
Nearly every body panel and the cabin are reworked, and the eight-speed automatic becomes standard. R/T Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat models also join the lineup.
2014Trim changes
Core hardware carries over, with a new V6 appearance package and limited 100th Anniversary Editions.
2013Trim changes
Light updates include more power for certain V6 packages, improved navigation graphics and new performance controls for the SRT8.
2012Trim changes
The SRT8 returns and the Super Bee joins the range. V6 models also gain an eight-speed automatic that improves fuel economy.
2011New generation
A full redesign brings a new body, a better cabin, touchscreen controls, full-width LED rear lighting and a new 3.6-liter V6.
6th Generation — LX (2006–2010)
The LX-era Charger used a rear-wheel-drive platform with V6 and V8 engines, while AWD versions were also part of the range. Its final years received light styling, efficiency and safety updates before the full 2011 redesign.
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2010Trim changes
Side-curtain airbags become standard, along with minor exterior tweaks. This is the final year before the 2011 redesign.
2009
New taillights provide a light styling update. AWD models gain efficiency hardware, and the R/T gets a stronger 5.7-liter V8.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Dodge Charger.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dodge Charger a sedan or a hatchback?
It depends on the era. Chargers from 2009 through 2023 are traditional four-door sedans with trunks. The all-new generation keeps a sedan-like shape but uses a large rear hatch, giving it a more useful cargo opening. Newer versions span two- and four-door layouts.
Does the Dodge Charger come as a hybrid?
No Charger hybrid is identified here. The previous generation used gasoline V6 and V8 engines. The all-new Charger launched with the battery-electric Daytona, while newer SIXPACK R/T and Scat Pack models use twin-turbo gasoline inline-six engines.
Does the Dodge Charger have all-wheel drive?
Yes, but the setup depends on the era. On the 2009–2023 sedan, all-wheel drive was mainly associated with certain V6 trims. In the latest gas Charger, all-wheel drive is standard, and a button-activated rear-drive mode changes how the car puts down its power.
What is the Dodge Charger known for?
The Charger is known for muscle-car power and bold styling in a practical passenger-car body. Older versions combined four doors with V6, HEMI V8 and supercharged V8 choices. The all-new generation adds a roomy hatchback layout, standard all-wheel drive and gas or electric power.
Is the Dodge Charger practical enough for daily use?
Yes, if its size and performance suit your routine. The Charger seats five, and its roomy passenger-car layout is more useful than a typical two-seat sports car. The newest version adds a hidden rear hatch and a split-folding rear seat, with as much as 37.4 cubic feet behind the front seats.
Which Dodge Charger generation should I look for?
Start with the experience you want. The 2009–2010 cars belong to the older LX era. The 2011 redesign brought a better cabin and modern V6, while the major 2015 update added an eight-speed automatic throughout the range and later supported Scat Pack and Hellcat models. The all-new generation arrived for 2025 with a hatchback body and new powertrains.
Dodge Charger Reviews
What owners are saying about the Dodge Charger.
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Dodge Charger
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“The only complaint about the vehicle is the method for closing the trunk. The handle to pull the trunk shut doesn't work well... you basically have to jerk it then move your hand really quick so you don't smash it.”
“It has enough get up and go while looking fast. It has enough power to do what I need it for. My kids love it!”
“This Charger is fun to drive. Its style and design sets it apart from other vehicles. It also sounds and runs great.”
“Great car. Wish I had the SRT or bigger engine hp. Super fun to drive. My wife gets mad when I take the car! She was very questionable when I purchased and now she drove it and loves it.”
“Make the old 2014 model chargers smaller, like the Mercedes C300 2015. It's too big! It's kind of intimidating being aggressive with it, specially when making fast turns. Or make it like the 2015 ford fusion body size, with good trunk space. I love the vehicle”
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