The Dodge Charger has undergone one of the most significant transformations of any nameplate on sale, moving from a traditional V8-powered sedan to a lineup now built around a twin-turbo inline-six and fully electric power. Here's where the Charger stands for 2026, and what it means for owners of both the current and previous generations.
A New Powertrain Era
The current-generation Dodge Charger has moved away from the naturally aspirated and supercharged V8 engines that defined the nameplate for nearly two decades, now offered with a twin-turbocharged inline-six (badged "Sixpack" in performance trims) alongside a fully electric Charger Daytona variant. This shift places the Charger alongside a small group of former muscle car nameplates - including the Camaro, now discontinued - navigating the transition toward electrification and smaller-displacement turbocharged engines.
2026 and 2027 Model Years Both on Sale
Current dealer inventory shows both 2026 and 2027 Charger model years available simultaneously, starting around $62,390, reflecting the industry's increasingly compressed model year transition timelines as automakers push updated inventory to market faster.
What This Means for the Muscle Car Landscape
With the Camaro discontinued and the Charger's V8 gone, the Ford Mustang - now including the range-topping Dark Horse SC - stands as the sole remaining traditional American V8 rear-wheel-drive muscle car in production. For Charger enthusiasts specifically, that shift has made the previous-generation, V8-powered LX-platform Charger (2011-2023) an increasingly desirable used-market platform for those who want to stick with a naturally aspirated or supercharged combustion engine.
Modifying the Previous-Generation Charger
Because the LX-platform Charger had one of the longest production runs of any modern American sedan, its aftermarket parts ecosystem remains deep and well-supported, even as the model has transitioned out of current production in its previous form.
Popular Previous-Gen Charger Upgrades Right Now
- Custom-fit all-weather floor mats: Available in both AWD and RWD-specific fitments for 2011-2023 Charger and the related Chrysler 300.
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