2026 Dodge Charger Multi-energy Lineup Named Finalist for Prestigious North American Car of the Year Award

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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) announced the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup is a finalist for the 2026 North American Car of the Year award. The lineup includes a 550-horsepower twin-turbo SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack and a 670-horsepower all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack.

Key facts:

• Charger Scat Pack (550 hp) starts at $54,995, two-door arrives December 2025, four-door MSRP $56,995 arriving Q1 2026.
• Charger Daytona Scat Pack (670 hp) starts at $59,995 and is available now.
• Performance figures: Scat Pack 0-60 mph in 3.9s; Daytona Scat Pack 0-60 mph in 3.3s.
• Standard features include AWD functionality, advanced driver assists, 16-inch cluster screen, 12.3-inch Uconnect 5, and a day of instruction at Radford Racing School.

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• Named a finalist for 2026 North American Car of the Year
• 670 hp all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack available now at $59,995
• 550 hp SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack priced from $54,995 (most horsepower under $55,000)
• Performance credentials: 3.3s (Daytona) and 3.9s (SIXPACK) 0-60 times

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Automotive product and market strategist

Dodge's multi-energy Charger lineup is a commercially focused finalist showing priced performance and product breadth.

The announcement highlights a diversified product strategy centered on high-output performance across internal combustion and electric variants, led by the 550-horsepower SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack and the 670-horsepower all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack. Key commercial facts include a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995 for the two-door SIXPACK Scat Pack arriving in December 2025, a four-door Scat Pack starting at $56,995 arriving in dealerships in Q1 of 2026, and the Daytona Scat Pack offered now at $59,995. The vehicles come with explicit performance claims (0-60 in 3.9s for the SIXPACK and 3.3s for the Daytona), standard performance and driver-assist features, and an included day at Radford Racing School.

The main dependencies and risks are explicit in the content: finalist status in the North American Car of the Year award is recognition but not a win, and scheduled arrival dates matter for near-term sales cadence. Monitorable items include dealer arrival timing (December 2025 and Q1 of 2026), MSRP thresholds ($54,995, $56,995, $59,995), and feature set claims; these will directly affect initial demand and positioning. The timeframe to watch is the remainder of the 2025 selling season and Q1 of 2026 for wider availability and order intake effects.

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• Panel of esteemed automotive experts select the all-new Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup as a finalist for 2026 North American Car of the Year
• All-new Dodge Charger lineup – both the two- and four-door – includes the 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the turbocharged SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine
• SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack clocks a 3.9-second 0-60 time and includes standard Line Lock, enabling tire-smoking burnouts
• All-electric 2026 Charger Daytona Scat Pack model delivers 670 horsepower, reaching 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds
• SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack is available at a starting MSRP of $54,995, delivering the most horsepower under $55,000, and will arrive at dealerships later this year
• All-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack provides 670 horsepower. delivering the most horsepower under $60,000, and is available now at dealerships

The all-new Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup, including the all-new, 550-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack and the 670-horsepower all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, is one of three finalists for the 2026 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) award.

"Being named a finalist for North American Car of the Year is a testament to Dodge's relentless pursuit of performance and innovation," said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. "The Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup delivers the power of choice to our customers, a 550-horsepower SIXPACK and a 670-horsepower Daytona, with both two doors and four doors, and we're just getting started."

"Once again, these finalists show the wide range of choices that consumers have in the marketplace," said NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert, auto reporter for WWJ Radio. "Our jury of distinguished auto reporters has come up with a great selection of fantastic vehicles that truly reflect the best of the best."

Key standard content for both the internal combustion engine SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack and the electrified Charger Daytona Scat Pack includes:

• Pure heritage-inspired Dodge muscle exterior, with the widest body of any car in the industry
• Driver-focused interior with 16-inch cluster screen and 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 radio, featuring wireless audio, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa
• Full suite of Drive Modes, including Sport and Custom Modes, and performance features, including Launch Control
• All-wheel-drive functionality
• "Hidden hatch" interior with best-in-class rear cargo volume and best-in-class passenger volume
• Standard safety and advanced driving features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, Active Lane Management, Active Driving Assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go and more

For the 2026 model year, Dodge offers the most muscle priced less than $60,000 (all MSRPs exclude tax, title and destination fees):

• The 420-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger R/T will be available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $49,995 in Q1 of 2026
• The 550-horsepower, two-door 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack will be available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995 in December 2025, delivering the most horsepower under $55,000
• The four-door version of the 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack – the most powerful sedan under $60,000 – is now available for order at a starting U.S. MSRP of $56,995, with vehicles arriving in dealerships in Q1 of 2026
• The all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, available in both two- and four-door, delivers 670 horsepower at a starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995, the most horsepower under $60,000, and is available now at dealerships
• Dodge Charger Scat Pack and Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack include a day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School, the official high-performance driving school of Dodge//SRT

For more information on the Dodge Charger lineup, visit Dodge.com.

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year
The awards are intended to recognize the most outstanding new vehicles of the year. These vehicles are benchmarks in their segments based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, user experience and value. The organization gives out three awards. They are: "North American Car of the Year™," "North American Truck of the Year™" and "North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™." The awards are unique because they are given by an independent jury of automotive journalists from the United States and Canada instead of by a single publication, website, radio or television station.

Dodge
For 111 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge, America's performance brand, shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of its segments.

The new, next-generation Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup is led by the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack – the world's quickest and most powerful muscle car. For 2026, the all-new 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine, expands the Charger lineup, powered by the most powerful Hurricane engine in production.

Dodge also keeps its foot on the pedal as a pure performance brand with the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful gas engine SUV ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.

Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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FAQ

What does the NACTOY finalist listing mean for Stellantis (STLA) and the 2026 Dodge Charger lineup?

It recognizes the Charger multi-energy lineup as one of three finalists for the 2026 North American Car of the Year, highlighting design, innovation and performance.

When will the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack (STLA) be available and what is the MSRP?

The two-door SIXPACK Scat Pack starts at $54,995 and arrives in dealerships in December 2025; the four-door starts at $56,995 arriving in Q1 2026.

How much horsepower and what 0-60 times do the 2026 Dodge Charger models deliver?

The SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack delivers 550 hp and 0-60 mph in 3.9s; the all-electric Daytona Scat Pack delivers 670 hp and 0-60 mph in 3.3s.

Is the all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack available now and what is the price?

Yes. The Daytona Scat Pack is available at dealerships now with a starting U.S. MSRP of $59,995.

What standard technology and safety features come with the 2026 Dodge Charger lineup?

Standard content includes a 16-inch cluster screen, 12.3-inch Uconnect 5, wireless Apple CarPlay, AWD functionality, and advanced driver assists like automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Does the Charger Scat Pack include any performance training for buyers?

Yes. Charger Scat Pack and Daytona Scat Pack purchases include a day of performance driving instruction at Radford Racing School.