Dodge Charger review

So as you might have guessed, the Charger Daytona isn’t headed for Europe. But in the US, the base model R/T Stage One (496bhp/404lb ft) lists at $59,595, with the Scat Pack Stage 2 like this (670bhp/627lb ft) at $73,190, both (currently) eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when leased.

There’ll be four-door versions in ’25, and the 3.0-litre petrol-powered SixPack cars start production in 2025, too. And they come with high or standard outputs of 550bhp or 420. So all is not lost if you want a gas-powered Charger.

It’s also launched with a full suite of options, which means you can up that base price, although they do seem good value when you’re used to stratospheric European manufacturer options prices. The Plus Group at $4,995 gets you leatherette seats, the frunk, LED headlights, a head-up display, 16-inch display (the R/T gets a smaller one as standard), power hatch, 360-degree camera and the like, with ‘Blacktop’ for $1,950 getting blacked-out badges and dark aluminium wheels.

The Sun&Sound package gets you the panoramic glass roof and 18-speaker Alpine PRO sound system for $2,495, and lastly there’s a Carbon&Suede package that adds... lots of carbon and suede (seats, roof, A-pillars and door panels etc) for just under three grand.

You can get an all-season tyre package if you live in the US’ colder climes for just $695, and a home charger installed for 600 bucks as part of the package for new owners. Which is useful.