History / Overview
Since 2006, the Charger has served Dodge's full-size sedan customers. It shares its platform with the Chrysler 300, and is mechanically similar to the Challenger coupe.
What's New / Key Changes from Last Year
For 2020, Dodge has revised the Hellcat and Scat Pack 392 variants with a Widebody kit that lends the car a more aggressive appearance. Both cars also add a three-mode adaptive suspension.
The base SXT trim also gets the option of AWD, and there are a variety of new wheel designs across the range.
Available Trims
Dodge offers the Charger in SXT, GT, R/T, Scat Pack 392 and Hellcat. SXT and GT use a 3.6L V6; R/T is powered by a 5.7L V8; Scat Pack 392 uses a 6.4L V8; and the Hellcat gets a 6.2L supercharged V8. All engines are matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. All Charger models are RWD, and the SXT can be optioned with AWD.
Standard Features
SXT trim comes with 17-inch wheels and tires, capless fuel filling, auto on/off headlights, dual exhaust tips, power-adjustable side mirrors, air conditioning, a 7.0-inch gauge cluster display, a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12-way power driver's seat with lumbar, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a six-speaker stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and power windows.
GT trim adds a sport mode, performance suspension, 20-inch wheels, a hood scoop, LED fog lights, a rear spoiler, automatic climate control, a Wi-Fi hotspot, performance seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an upgraded stereo, paddle shifters, bright pedals, LED interior lighting, and satellite radio.
R/T brings an active exhaust and upgraded LED interior lighting.
Scat Pack 392 trim gains upgraded engine cooling, trim-specific badging, heated front seats and steering wheel, red brake calipers, and a 300-km/h speedometer.
Finally, Hellcat trim gets side mirrors with courtesy lights with tilt-down-in-reverse functionality, HID headlights, an auto-dimming driver's side mirror, blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert, trim-specific seating, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a soft-touch dash panel, and a 340-km/h speedometer.
Key Options
Options include an Alpine audio system; a driver convenience group; and a Plus group that adds items like heated seats, blind spot monitoring, a heated steering wheel, leather seating, ventilated front seats, four-way front seat lumbar, a power steering column, and heated side mirrors.
A Technology group is where you'll find adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and rain-sensing wipers.
Fuel Economy
Dodge's fuel consumption estimates for the Charger are 12.4/7.8 L/100 km (city/highway) with the 3.6L engine and RWD, and 12.8/8.7 with AWD.
The 5.7L engine is rated at 14.7/9.4 L/100 km; the 6.4L's estimates are 15.8/9.6; and the Hellcat's 6.2L is rated 19.0/11.5.
Competition
The Charger competes for sedan buyers with the Chevrolet Impala, the Toyota Avalon, the Kia Cadenza, and the Chrysler 300.
