Dodge announces 2026 Charger Sixpack

Dodge reveals the 2026 Charger Sixpack, a gas-powered variant priced at $51,990, with performance features that target price-conscious enthusiasts.

Dodge Launches 2026 Charger Sixpack with Gas Power and Drifting Focus

Dodge has finally brought the gas-powered Charger Sixpack to market, aligning a storied badge with a modern performance package. The Sixpack uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 Hurricane engine and comes with all-wheel drive as standard, while a rear-drive mode is offered to support donuts and drifting. The quickest variant is capable of 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and the lineup carries a starting price of $51,990, about $10,000 below the electric Charger Daytona. The electric Daytona and four-door Charger were delayed after the initial announcement last spring, and Dodge accelerated production of the Sixpack after mixed reception to the EV. Cars are expected in U.S. dealerships by the end of the year.

The company framed the move as a practical counterweight to a shift toward electrification, underscoring what it calls a heritage-driven appeal for buyers who want performance without the immediate push to electrify. The Sixpack’s packaging mirrors Dodge’s broader strategy of offering a loud, affordable option for traditional muscle-car fans, even as most automakers push toward battery-electric products.

The Charger Sixpack highlights a larger industry tension between nostalgia and policy pressure. By pricing the car to undercut the EV and packaging it with accessible performance, Dodge signals that a segment of buyers still values gasoline torque and theatrical handling. At the same time, the move sits amid a political and public policy conversation about subsidies, emissions targets, and the pace of electrification. If consumers respond positively, the Sixpack could temper the urgency of a full switch to electric offerings for some buyers and dealers, while critics may question why automakers invest in new gas cars at a time of climate goals. The outcome may hinge on real-world demand, not marketing rhetoric.

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The road ahead will reveal if performance undercuts a broader transition to cleaner power.