The 2026 Dodge Charger has a lot of people talking — and for good reason. It's a full redesign that swaps the old V8 formula for a turbocharged inline-six with more horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, and a new electric powertrain option. For anyone who grew up with the nameplate, this generation answers many questions about where muscle cars are headed next.
For buyers just starting their research or already narrowing down trim options, the questions below cover what most people want to know before visiting a showroom.
The 2026 Charger lineup offers two distinct powertrain paths: internal combustion and all-electric.
On the gas side, both models use the 3.0 L twin-turbo inline-six SIXPACK engine in two output levels:
The all-electric option is the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which delivers 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque from a 400-volt dual-motor AWD setup.
Yes. Every 2026 Dodge Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive, regardless of powertrain. SIXPACK-powered models also feature a selectable rear-wheel-drive mode that sends 100% of torque to the rear wheels at the push of a button — useful for everything from high-performance driving to the occasional tire-smoking burnout.
Both. The 2026 Dodge Charger is offered in two-door coupe and four-door sedan configurations across the lineup. This makes it the world's only four-door muscle car, and the hidden-hatch design means rear cargo flexibility without sacrificing the exterior profile.
The SIXPACK H.O.-powered Charger Scat Pack targets a 0–60 mph run of 3.9 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, with a top speed of 284 km/h. The Scat Pack's twin Garrett GT2054 turbochargers spin at up to 185,000 rpm and deliver a peak boost of 30 psi, with 88% of peak torque available at 2,500 rpm.
|
Charger Model |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
0–60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
R/T |
3.0 L SIXPACK S.O. |
420 hp |
468 lb-ft |
4.6 sec |
|
Scat Pack |
3.0 L SIXPACK H.O. |
550 hp |
531 lb-ft |
3.9 sec |
|
Daytona Scat Pack |
All-electric |
670 hp |
627 lb-ft |
3.3 sec |
SIXPACK-powered models include five selectable drive modes: Auto, Eco, Wet/Snow, Sport, and Custom. The Scat Pack adds performance-focused modes, including Line Lock, Launch Control, and a Drift/Donut mode exclusive to that trim that enables sustained rear-wheel-drive operation.
Every Charger model includes a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen running the Uconnect 5 infotainment platform, with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Dodge Connected Services built in. A wide-format 10.25-inch digital cluster comes standard, with an optional 16-inch digital cluster available on Plus trims. The Uconnect 5 system also includes SiriusXM, TomTom navigation, Amazon Alexa integration, and Performance Pages that display live vehicle metrics.
Safety technology is standard across all 2026 Charger models and includes:
With the rear seats folded flat, the four-door 2026 Dodge Charger offers up to 1,059 litres of cargo volume. The hidden-hatch design maintains the muscle-car profile while delivering a level of practicality not available in a traditional trunk-based layout.
The 2026 Dodge Charger is assembled at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario — making it a Canadian-built vehicle across all powertrain variants, including both SIXPACK and Daytona models.
The 2026 Charger lineup launches with nine exterior colour options: After Dark, Bludicrous, Destroyer Grey, Diamond Black, Green Machine, Peel Out, Redeye, Triple Nickel, and White Knuckle.
|
Feature |
Detail |
|---|---|
|
Engine options |
3.0 L SIXPACK S.O., 3.0 L SIXPACK H.O., All-electric |
|
Horsepower range |
420 hp – 670 hp |
|
Drivetrain |
Standard AWD (all models) |
|
Body configs |
2-door coupe, 4-door sedan |
|
Infotainment |
Uconnect 5, 12.3-inch touchscreen |
|
Max cargo (folded) |
1,059 litres |
|
Assembly |
Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
The 2026 Dodge Charger covers a lot of ground — from the entry-level 420 hp R/T with standard AWD to the 670 hp all-electric Daytona Scat Pack. If you have questions that go beyond this list, the team at Cooksville Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Mississauga is ready to walk you through the full lineup. Stop in to explore your options and find the configuration that fits how you drive.
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