Combustion Powered Dodge Charger Sixpack Will Arrive This Summer
Dodge has confirmed that the new combustion-powered Charger Sixpack will finally reach dealerships by the summer of 2025.
The announcement came during Stellantis’ dealer meeting at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in New Orleans.
The Charger Sixpack will supplement the all-electric Charger Daytona, which is just now beginning to reach dealerships after its own delays. Both models were originally unveiled in March 2024, but initial production was focused on the EV version, which had been scheduled to launch last summer. That timeline slipped, partially due to leadership changes at Stellantis, including the abrupt resignation of former CEO Carlos Tavares.
Details on the combustion-powered Charger remain limited, but Dodge has confirmed it will be available with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six in two outputs, a 420 horsepower base model, or a 550 horsepower high-output version. The Charger Sixpack will also come in both two-door and four-door configurations, mirroring the Charger Daytona EV, and all-wheel-drive will be an option.
Enthusiasts will be hoping for a return of the Hemi V8 to the Charger lineup, but Dodge hasn't made any indication so far that it's considering the play.
The announcement comes as Stellantis executives work to reassure dealers that they are making changes after a difficult 2024. Sales for Dodge and other North American Stellantis brands—Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler—fell significantly last year, with dealers publicly criticizing the company’s leadership for the “rapid degradation” of its brands.
With Dodge finally bringing the Charger Sixpack to market, the company hopes to regain momentum and offer customers a combustion-powered alternative alongside its new electric models. A recent study conducted by AutoGuide across the VerticalScope Fora communities platform indicated Dodge owners are the least likely brand-loyal group to purchase an EV.
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Looks decent. Now forget the turbo 6 and drop in a 440 V8. then, strip out all the useless tech until the price is $35k.
Good. It should have been priority #1 not that EV thing not many want.