The 2025 Dodge Charger: What We Know So Far

As your friendly local Dodge dealer, we consider it our job to stay informed not only about the current Dodge lineup but also about the exciting new models that are coming soon. After all, it’s good to know what you have to look forward to if you have a lease ending soon or are deciding whether to get a new car now or wait for something that’s coming down the pike. We also know that plenty of our customers are enthusiasts who are excited to learn about the future of the brand.

Those who have been following the latest offerings from Dodge may have noticed that the latest versions of the Charger and the Challenger are both 2023 model years. In a time when so many other automakers have dropped cars from their lineup entirely to focus on SUVs, we would understand if this news had some of you worried—but there’s no need to panic; Dodge is skipping the 2024 model year for its muscle cars not because it’s phasing them out but because they’re being completely re-imagined for the 2025 model year. 

Today, we’re going to take a look at what we know so far about the 2025 Dodge Charger…

Charger Sixpack

News about the EV version of the Dodge Charger hit the headlines back in early 2024, but some outlets weren’t sure if that spelled the end for the traditional gas-powered Charger. Since there’s been some confusion on that point, we’re going to start out by letting you know that you don’t have to go electric to get behind the wheel of a 2025 Charger. 

If you’re looking for internal combustion, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the term “Sixpack” behind the Charger nameplate since these cars will be powered by twin-turbo “Hurricane” inline-six engines. The Charger Sixpack SO has a standard-output Hurricane engine that produces up to 420 hp, while the Charger Sixpack HO has a high-output version that delivers up to 550 hp. Both come standard with all-wheel drive, unlike the 2023 Charger, which offers RWD as well.

Charger Daytona

If you think that electric motors have no place in muscle cars, think again! The 2025 Charger Daytona is sure to change some minds with its sky-high stats and unique advantages. Like the Sixpack, the Daytona will be available in two trims. Both will be powered by a pair of electric motors, and since one will power the front wheels and one the rear wheels, the electric Charger will also come standard with AWD. Even more exciting is the near-instant torque you can expect since electric motors hit peak torque at a lower RPM than traditional gas engines.

The Charger Daytona R/T will have the best range figures for daily driving, targeting 317 miles, and produce up to 496 hp and 404 lb-ft of torque. The Charger Daytona Scat Pack provides a lower but still respectable 260-mile range, putting much more of a focus on raw power. The Scat Pack’s motors will work together to produce 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, targeting a zero-to-sixty time of just 3.3 seconds. Not only is that just as good as the outgoing gas-powered Charger, but it’s slightly faster than the 2023’s zero-to-sixty time of 3.6 seconds. 

And it’s not just impressive right out of the gate either; it can tear through a quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 seconds, making it a fierce competitor against muscle cars of all stripes. And don’t think that you’ll have to settle for silence or a mere recording of a revving engine if you go electric; Dodge has designed an exhaust system for the Daytona that uses a pair of passive radiators to create the roar you’ve come to expect from a muscle car. But unlike models with a traditional engine, the Daytona’s sound can be turned down in Stealth mode, so you can travel quietly when it’s more convenient. 

Two- and Four-Door Options

In Dodge’s 2023 lineup, the Charger was available only as a four-door sedan, while the Challenger handled the role of coupe. For the 2025 model year, the Challenger nameplate is expected to take a hiatus, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get a lightning-quick Dodge coupe. Instead of splitting the body styles up into two different nameplates, both will bear the Charger badge. Both Daytona and Sixpack Chargers will be available with either two or four doors, so you can decide for yourself whether you prefer a practical sedan or a sporty coupe.

High-Tech Features

Not all tech features are here to help you play music or get around town. The 2025 Charger will have plenty of tech features on board that are focused on improving your performance and enhancing your experience behind the wheel. For instance, the car will have new Race Options to help you optimize your settings for your situation at the push of a button. The new options will include Donut and Drift modes, which are exclusive to the Daytona Scat Pack. 

The former mode lets you spin only the rear wheels, and the latter lets you choose between three levels of slip angle, softening the front dampers and stiffening the rear ones and preventing the traction control system from stepping in to synchronize the speed of all the wheels. There are also two Race Prep variants: one for drag racing and one for track racing. These new modes join returning favorites like Line Lock and Launch Control. The graphics in the digital cluster and head-up display also change depending on which drive mode you choose, which puts the data you need within view and changes the personality of the cabin to match your situation.

If you want to keep track of your stats or learn from your experience to improve your performance next time, you’ll appreciate the Drive Experience Recorder. This feature doesn’t just record your vehicle stats during a set time; it also syncs that data with video and audio recordings so you can get a full picture of your performance at a drag or circuit race. With the dashcam function, you can either manually start and stop recording or configure triggers. The 1080p camera captures sixty frames per second, so you can see everything in perfect detail, and you can play back your recordings either in the vehicle or on another device.

Style Inside and Out

These cars don’t just go fast; they do so in style. Both the Daytona and the Sixpack will have bold exterior styling that fits in perfectly with the classic Dodge look we all know and love. The front face of the Daytona features a patent-pending R-Wing pass-through that enhances its aerodynamics and adds a sense of depth to the design. All Chargers will be available with the all-new Attitude Adjustment lighting. With 64 different colors to choose from, you can customize the look and feel of the cockpit to match your mood.

The Next-Gen Muscle Car Is Coming Soon

There are still some details yet to be revealed about the 2025 Charger, so keep checking back to learn more. As for when you can get behind the wheel, we do have some projected details about the timeline. The two-door versions of the Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Charger Daytona R/T are set to begin production in mid-2024, with four-door models of the Daytona trims to follow in the first quarter of 2025, which will also be when the coupe model of the Charger Sixpack HO and sedan model of the Charger Sixpack SO start production. 

If you have your heart set on a standard-output coupe or a high-output sedan, check back for more information as we get it. No matter which version of the new Charger you’re most excited about, 2025 is sure to be a thrilling year for you and for muscle car fans everywhere.

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