2025 Dodge Charger: What We Know So Far (2024)

Overview

The Charger muscle car returns to the Dodge lineup for 2025, but it's more than new from the tires up: this time it comes in two in two body styles. Like the previous generation, there'll be a four-door sedan, but this time there will also be a two-door fastback coupe in the lineup. The outgoing model's HEMI V-8 engine is history and in its place is a twin-turbo inline-six with either 420 or 550 horsepower feeding standard all-wheel drive. The 2025 Charger's styling pulls heavily from Dodge muscle cars of the 1960s and 70s, and its designers have included retro themes inside the cabin too. The dashboard inherits its layered look from the 1968 Charger, and there's an old-school pistol-grip shifter sprouting from the center console. The tech inside the cabin, of course, is light years ahead of anything the engineers of the 1960s could have dreamed of and includes a 10.3- or 16.0-inch digital gauge display and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen. The 2025 Charger comes standard with driver-assistance features that would have seemed like sci-fi in the '60s, including adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and lane-keeping assist. The new Charger is heading for production in early 2025 and should grace Dodge showrooms with its sleek new look shortly after.

What's New for 2025?

In short: Everything. The Charger has been redesigned from the ground up and despite its vintage aesthetic, it's very much a modern muscle car. So modern, in fact, that an electric variant called Charger Daytona will be sold alongside this gas-powered model. We review the Charger Daytona separately.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

At launch, the Charger will be offered in either Standard Output (S.O.) or High Output (H.O.) configurations. We don't have all the information yet, but the Sixpack H.O.'s 550 horsepower is a tempting 130-hp upgrade. Dodge will likely offer trims such as Scat Pack, GT, and R/T when the 2025 Charger officially launches, but we haven't heard specifics yet.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Charger comes exclusively with a twin-turbocharged inline-six called Hurricane, a version of which has already been available in the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. The Sixpack S.O. makes a healthy 420 horsepower. Going for the Sixpack H.O. model boosts horsepower to 550 ponies. The H.O. isn't the most powerful Charger model though. That title belongs to the electric Charger Daytona, which can be had with up to 670 horsepower; we review that model separately. The gasoline-powered Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. When we get a chance, we'll take the Charger to our test track and report back with acceleration test results.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The Charger's interior is a mix of old and new themes. The layered dash design is borrowed from the Charger of the late 1960s, and the pistol-grip shift lever for the automatic transmission is too. Elsewhere, digital displays and adjustable ambient lighting tell you this is a Charger for the modern age. Bucket seats up front look spacious and comfortable, but if you're planning to regularly haul more than one other passenger, we'd suggest considering the four-door as its rear seat appears to be more spacious than the coupe's. Cargo room should be generous though, as both the two- and four-door models feature a rear liftback design rather than a standard trunk. It should provide easy access to the storage compartment behind the rear seat.

Infotainment and Connectivity

All models will ship with a 12.3-inch infotainment display that will feature Dodge's Uconnect 5 software interface. A 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster is also standard but can be upgraded to a larger 16.0-inch unit on some models. SiriusXM satellite radio, in-dash navigation, and Amazon's Alexa voice assistant are all included. Dodge hasn't said so, but we expect to see wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well. Two different Alpine stereo systems will be optional, including one with 18 speakers.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

A host of driver-assistance features are standard, including blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking. More advanced features, including a curb-side camera system to aid with parallel parking, are optional. For more information about the Charger's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering feature

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The Charger comes with warranty policies that are average for the class. Neither the Dodge nor its main rival, the Ford Mustang, offer any complimentary scheduled maintenance plan as standard.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• No complimentary scheduled maintenance

As more information becomes available, we'll update this story with more details about:

• 0–60-MPH Times
• Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG