What’s New in the Dodge Charger: A Detailed Overview

As part of its “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan, Stellantis introduced the all-new Dodge Charger in March 2024. Under the American brand’s net-zero carbon initiative for its future products, the famed ‘Charger’ nameplate has undergone a serious makeover. Along with a new design and an updated interior with modern features, the all-new Charger sits atop the STLA Large platform.

The all-new Charger will be offered in coupe and sedan body styles, with the former likely replacing the outgoing Challenger. Its global competitors include the BMW i4, Ford Mustang, Hyundai Ioniq 6, etc. There are both ICE and EV versions of this muscle car. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect the ICE version to be launched first in the UAE.

Variants & Price

Stellantis Middle East will reveal details about the all-new Dodge Charger in the near future. Online reports suggest the all-new Dodge Charger sedan could be priced from USD 65,000 to USD 80,000 in the U.S. When converted to our beloved Dirhams, this translates to roughly AED 239,000 and AED 294,000.

 

Expect far higher pricing once the new 2025 Dodge Charger reaches the UAE. The ICE version of the all-new Dodge Charger is known as the “Sixpack”, which is offered in Standard Output and High Output variants. The fully-electric version is the Dodge Charger Daytona – it’s available in R/T and Scat Pack variants in the U.S.

Exterior

Embracing its retro muscle car roots, the all-new Dodge Charger closely resembles an amalgamation of the second-gen & third-gen Charger. The wedge-shaped front of the all-new Charger is reminiscent of the Challenger’s, and it looks like it’s being angry in stealth mode. The shallow opening up front houses suave LED headlights, connected DRLs, and Dodge’s retro-inspired & backlit triangular logo.

The rear design is again inspired by the iconic Charger models from the 1960s and 1970s. The primary LED taillights are similar in design to that of the sleek headlights, though they feature dual-band LED surrounds. There’s a backlit triangular logo here as well, along with an aero-friendly bumper with venting and ‘Daytona’ branding.

Despite the practicality of having four doors, the all-new Charger sedan maintains a sleek & proportionate side profile. The roofline has been steeply raked, while the pronounced haunches and broad shoulders promote a muscular yet well-defined look. There’s gloss black finish on the front lip spoiler, side skirts, and the rear bumper. The optional 20-inch wheels are finished in gloss black, too.

Interior

Given that sloping roof, the rear seats of the all-new Dodge Charger would only be ideal for two adults. It also means that the rear-seat passengers will have to contend with reduced headroom. This feeling of ‘tightness’ is exaggerated by the small rear windows, though there’s a small rear-quarter glass. Otherwise, this interior looks and feels properly modern.

The new squircle steering wheel has stitched and perforated leather wrapping, plus a row of buttons and two flappy paddles. There’s a 10.3-inch customizable digital instrument cluster, which will display either ICE-related data or EV-specific information. The 12.3-inch touchscreen is also a high-definition unit with a plethora of modern features, the least of which is wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.

The all-new Charger will get a wireless charger, dual-zone climate control, a head-up display, plus powered & ventilated front seats. There would also be an Alpine premium audio system, Amazon Alexa, plus Dodge’s Uconnect 5 infotainment system. Some of the other features of this next-generation Charger include adaptive cruise control, LED interior lighting, and multiple drive modes.

The cabin quality and comfort will be better with the all-new Charger, with improvement in sound insulation and overall fit-and-finish. The center console is evidently canted towards the driver, while the chunky gear lever ensures a ‘muscle car’ feel. The sports seats look great and offer plenty of adjustments. Along with split-folding rear seats, there’s also a panoramic glass roof.

Engine and performance

The ICE version of the all-new Dodge Charger uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder Hurricane engine in two states of tune. In its most powerful avatar, the Charger “Sixpack” offers 420 hp, considerably more than the old 5.7-liter Hemi V8. Go up to the High Output version of this engine and you have 550 hp at your disposal.

The transmission offered is an 8-speed automatic, with the engine’s power driving all four wheels. In its most powerful state of tune, the all-new Charger Sixpack should hit 100 kmph in less than 5.5 seconds. Dodge is likely to electronically restrict the top speed to 250 kmph, though. Then there’s the all-new Charger Daytona EV with up to 670 hp!

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV uses a front and rear electric drive module (EDM) powered by a 100.5 kWh battery pack. The whole system is based on a 400-volt electric architecture, with the base power output rated at 496 hp. Dodge has also installed a rear mechanical limited-slip differential that promises great corner-carving abilities and predictable dynamics.

The all-new Charger EV features Drag Mode, Sport Mode, Wet/Snow Mode, Track Mode, and Custom Mode. The optional Track Package includes a built-in dashcam to record your fun moments at the track, too. The Performance Pages on the main screen displays g-forces, lap times, propulsion specifics, and a multitude of performance-related gauges. Meanwhile, the EV Pages display electric-specific information.

Safety

The all-new Dodge Charger gets collision detection with emergency braking, blind-spot alert, lane-departure alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and drowsiness detection. Its other safety systems include 360-degree cameras, curb-view cameras, tire-pressure monitoring, ISOFIX anchors, plus multiple airbags.

Conclusion

In all likelihood, the all-new Dodge Charger will arrive in the UAE in the second half of 2025. It’ll be more expensive than its ICE-only predecessors, though its vast technological and safety features should compensate for that. The next-generation Charger (ICE or EV) will also benefit from better performance. Alas, none of that lovely V8 soundtrack!