2023 Dodge Charger Overview What’s new? In 2023, the current Charger will no longer be made. The Charger’s heritage colours are no longer available, and jailbreak models can now be found on Last Call models that aren’t Redeye Hellcats. A Charger from the 7th generation that was made in 2011 The current model of the Dodge Charger has been available to consumers for over a decade. It is the last of the muscle cars that have been around for a long time. The flared fenders and superchargers can only hold up the old Charger for so long. Adding Hellcats, Redeyes, Scat Packs, and Widebodies, among other notable changes, has kept the big sedan exciting and fun. We like how the Charger drives like an old car, and the big Dodge has the most character, especially with a V8 engine. Consumers can now choose from a wide range of sedans with much better technology, handling, and gas mileage. If you want a fast sedan, you can choose between the Tesla Model 3, the Kia Stinger, and the Acura TLX. The Charger is still funny, but as the last American full-size sedan with a V8 engine, it is a dying breed. The Charger will look like it does now until 2023. Dodge is retiring, and to celebrate, it is making a limited number of cars that look like its famous muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s. Under the hood of every 2023 Charger will be a “Last Call” plaque to mark the end of an era. Dodge’s Jailbreak customization program now includes the standard Hellcats and the Redeye versions. We’ll miss the Charger, but we know it’s time to move on. All of these activities to mark the anniversary look like one big party. Pros vs Cons Pros Trim levels and graphics packages give you a lot of ways to make your car your own. A giant touchscreen with an easy-to-use layout Cons V8 engines can be thirsty, especially when they are being driven hard. The roof’s slope makes it harder to see and get into the back seat. Fit and finish-wise, it could be better than some of its competitors. Performance This big, heavy car moves quickly, at least when one of its V8 engines is in it. In less than 4.6 seconds, our Scat Pack test car went from 0 to 60 mph. Also, the brakes worked very well. Even if the pedal feels a little soft in town, drivers feel more confident when they can stop quickly. It only took 102 feet on our test track to halt rapidly from 60 miles per hour. The Charger turns at high speeds and stays surprisingly flat. The experience could be more exciting because you need to know the car. Mid-corner bumps, in particular, can make the vehicle less stable and cause a lot of movement toward the back. Another problem is that the gas pedal is too sensitive. When your big toe is bent, the Charger goes faster. Being very gentle is the only way out. Comfort The front seats of the Charger have a lot of lumbar support and back support. They will keep you warm on long trips and steady when the road turns. The back seats are well-shaped and have supportive padding like the front seats. Our Scat Pack test car was susceptible to bumps on the road and in the city, which was not good. Base Chargers will have a smoother ride. At highway speeds, there is also a lot of noise from the tires and the road. Even though it has thick soundproofing, the Charger is not a quiet car for driving on the highway. Interior There is much room inside the Charger, especially in the front. Adults can also sit in the back seat. With enough room for the head, hips, and shoulders, two adults and one child can fit in the back. It has much more space than a muscle car with only two doors. In the Charger, your view is blocked by the massive pillars in the ceiling. The slant of the windscreen and the small size of the back window makes it even harder to see. Even though you can see out the window of a moving car, it is almost impossible to see around a curve on a winding road. Because the back roof slopes, it will be hard to get into or out of the back seat without hitting your head. Technology The Uconnect system from Dodge is one of the best available. It responds quickly to what you type in and fast catalogues music libraries. The voice controls and navigation is excellent, but the price goes up significantly with the extra 19-speaker stereo, so we don’t recommend it. The optional Technology Group has several drivers’ vehicle safety systems, including an adaptive cruise control system, a forward collision warning system, and lane-keeping assist. All of them work well. The adaptive cruise control keeps a close distance behind the car. Storage The trunk is about average in size but has a high liftover height and gets much smaller toward the back. In the midsize class, competitors who don’t put performance first do better than those who do. Cupholders about the size of a can go with the small door and centre console pockets. In any case, the back seat is a little small. In all three seating positions, it’s hard to see the car seat anchors. Even though the Charger’s low roof makes it hard to pack a seat and care for a child, the back seat is wide enough for larger child safety seats, and there is usually enough room behind the front seats to install them. Fuel Economy Want to cut your gas costs in half? It would help if you didn’t buy a Charger. The 6.4-liter V8 engine is much more potent than the supercharged Hellcat engine. The EPA says that the 6.4-liter engine gets 18 mpg on the highway. We got an average of 19 mpg on the 115-mile test drive. Value Most of Dodge’s money on making this car went to what’s under the hood. The quality of the build is fine, but nothing special. Nothing shook or squeaked in the vehicle we tested. But for the price, many of the inside plastic surfaces feel cheap. If you own a V8-powered Charger, you should expect to spend a lot of money on gas. The coverage for roadside assistance and warranties could be better. Wildcard There aren’t as many powerful muscle cars on the road as there used to be, and almost none have four doors and a big V8 engine that isn’t turbocharged. The Charger stands out from other cars because it can be customised in many ways and has more than one engine. If your idea of fun is crashing through tunnels, making the tires screech, and driving off at dizzying speeds, this car is for you. Even though it’s not a sports car, it does pretty well on curves. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation? We like the Scat Pack because it has a powerful 6.4-liter V8 engine and many ways to customise it. We recommend the Widebody option. It has a great appearance and a wealth of valuable features. Adjustable suspension, high-performance brakes, and wider tires that grip the road better. Goods that help with navigation, travel, and driver comfort should also be considered. Dodge Charger variants The 2023 Charger is a four-door sedan with room for five people. It comes in the SXT, GT, R/T, Scat Pack, and SRT Hellcat Widebody trim levels. The automatic transmission in every Charger has eight different speeds. An all-wheel drive is an option for both the SXT and GT models, but the standard configuration is rear-wheel drive. 2023 Dodge Charger Video Review
