2026 Dodge Charger

Following a brief hiatus after the discontinuation of the previous generation of the Dodge Charger in 2023, a gas engine option is returning to the Dodge Charger in 2026. After spending a couple of years exclusively available as the Charger Daytona EV (which we review separately), a more affordable Charger with a 6-cylinder gas engine should have more mainstream appeal. Since it will be available in both 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan body styles, it effectively replaces both the Charger and Challenger of yore. We’re expecting two different output ratings for the “SIXPACK” engine and standard all-wheel drive.

On-Sale Date

We expect the gas-powered 2026 Dodge Charger to arrive in U.S. dealerships by the end of 2025. It will be offered alongside the Dodge Charger Daytona EV.

Engine and Transmission

The 2026 Dodge Charger will be powered by the Hurricane 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, available with a standard output and a high output. Although it doesn’t have the same sound or grit as the Hemi V8 options in the old Charger, we’ve been impressed with the Hurricane engine in Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs.

The entry-level engine should produce 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque, while the high-output version should make 550 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque. Those are better performance specs than the old Charger R/T and Charger Scat Pack, respectively. All of the above will use an 8-speed automatic transmission, and we expect all-wheel drive to be standard across the board.

We expect the 2026 Dodge Charger to start at about $40,000 with the base, standard-output engine. The high-output version could start at around $50,000. The rumored trim names for the new ICE-powered Charger are GT for standard-output and Outlaw for high-output, so we’ll go with those cool-sounding names unless Dodge confirms otherwise.

Before buying a Charger, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Dodge Charger resale value historically varies, with higher-performance variants holding their value better than the more mainstream versions. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.