Preview By Veeno Dewan
One of the most long-awaited automotive icons is back and no longer just teasing concept car or rumor but as a full-fledged production model. It’s slated for an early 2025 release. Parent company Stellantis introduces the new 2025 Dodge Charger as either a two-door or four model with an entire electric EV powertrain or a gasoline engine with all-wheel-drive, which is standard across all models. The new Charger is undoubtedly a beauty with a broad, muscular stance, swooping roofline, and assertive character lines enhanced by slim LED headlights and a white LED light bar that spans the car’s width. An illuminated Fratzog logo is in the center of a rectangular grille influenced by the 1968 Dodge Charger.
The Charger Daytona is launching as a two-door coupe; a four-door version is coming later. The new Charger features a big backseat, a sizeable liftback-style tailgate, and even bigger dimensions than the popular outgoing cars. Additional exterior features include the R Wing, which improves throughflow downforce at the front. The rear fascia mimics the same rectangular shape as the grille, enhanced by Dodge’s LED Ring of Fire taillights and a red Fratzog logo. The standard for all Charger models is that distinctive white LED cross-car full-width front lighting, plus illuminated new Dodge logos front and rear.
The 100.5-kWh battery in the EV model provides 93.9-kWh of power and enough charge for 416 kilometers (258 miles) of All-Electric range in the Scat Pack version and 507 km in the R/T model. The Charger Ev will charge from near zero to 80 percent in about half an hour from a level 2 charger and even less from a 350-kW fast charger.
The gasoline-powered Chargers known as “Six packs” will not have a V8 engine option. Instead, buyers will gain an inline 6, 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane engine with an impressive 420 or 550 horsepower, depending on trim. Both figures exceed the outgoing Chargers 5.7 and 6.4L Hemi V8 engines. A multi-link suspension up front and a fully independent rear set-up are standard.
Muscle car fans needn’t fear. Dodge says the Charger will sound like a muscle car with a particular Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system on Charger Daytona models. This system uses two passive radiators to create a unique exhaust profile, and a stealth mode is also available.
Inside, the new Charger will boast a tablet-style infotainment system with a 12.3-inch display enhanced up to 16 inches in Scat Pack trim—and Uconnect 5 infotainment software. The cool- retro “pistol-grip” gear selector is a nice touch. The 1968 Challenger inspires the cockpit dash but is thoroughly modern in execution. The two-door model has about (643 liters) of cargo space, with the rear seat folded.
In addition, every Charger will have an extensive list of standard and available advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), including Active Driving Assist, a semi-autonomous system combining adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assistance. Upgrades to improve outward visibility include a distance warning system and tire-to-curb camera views. Immersive new Attitude Adjustment interior lighting with 64 colors and intensity adjustability reacts to vehicle events, such as opening the door and pressing the ignition button.
Cloth and leatherette seats are standard, with premium options including heated Black Nappa leather and Demonic Red Nappa leather seats. High-backed fixed headrest seats embellished with a unique pass-through are available with the Plus Package, Track Package, and Carbon & Suede Package.
