'A Revelation:' SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger is TopGear.com US Car of the Year

Rhea-AI Summary

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA)-brand Dodge announced its SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack won TopGear.com U.S. Car of the Year on Dec 10, 2025, praised for performance, muscle‑car attitude and everyday usability.

The SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack delivers 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. torque from a 3.0L twin‑turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine, and carries a U.S. starting MSRP of $54,995 (excludes tax, title, destination). It is shipping to dealers now and is one of three finalists for the 2026 North American Car of the Year.

Positive

• TopGear.com Car of the Year award (U.S.)
• 550 hp and 531 lb.-ft torque from SIXPACK H.O. engine
• Starting U.S. MSRP $54,995 — most horsepower under $55,000 claim
• Named a 2026 NACTOY finalist
• SIXPACK Charger shipping to dealers now

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

+3.77%

8 alerts

+3.77% News Effect

+$1.27B Valuation Impact

$35.01B Market Cap

42K Volume

On the day this news was published, STLA gained 3.77%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $1.27B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $35.01B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Charger Scat Pack horsepower: 550 horsepower Charger Scat Pack torque: 531 lb.-ft. Charger Scat Pack MSRP: $54,995 +5 more

8 metrics

Charger Scat Pack horsepower 550 horsepower SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack engine output

Charger Scat Pack torque 531 lb.-ft. SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack engine torque

Charger Scat Pack MSRP $54,995 Starting U.S. MSRP, excludes tax, title, destination

Daytona Scat Pack horsepower 670 horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack output

Durango SRT Hellcat horsepower 710 horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat gas engine output

Engine displacement 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine size

Tail of the Dragon turns 318 turns Number of turns over 11 miles used in testing

Dodge brand age 111 years History of the Dodge brand

Market Reality Check

Price: $7.75 Vol: Volume 11,733,638 is slig...

normal vol

$7.75 Last Close

Volume Volume 11,733,638 is slightly below the 20-day average of 12,724,286. normal

Technical Price at 12.12 is trading above the 200-day MA of 10.24.

Peers on Argus

STLA gained 3.77% while key peers were mixed: F up 1.83%, HMC up 1.09%, and EV p...

STLA gained 3.77% while key peers were mixed: F up 1.83%, HMC up 1.09%, and EV peers LI, XPEV, RIVN down modestly. The move appears more company-specific than sector-driven.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 10	Vehicle award news	Positive	+3.8%	TopGear.com U.S. Car of the Year for SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger.
Dec 09	AV partnership	Positive	-2.2%	Non-binding partnership with Bolt on Level 4 driverless mobility in Europe.
Dec 08	Brand collaboration	Neutral	-0.9%	One-of-a-kind Fiat Topolino art car unveiled with Romero Britto.
Dec 05	Employee share plan	Positive	+1.8%	Shares to Win employee purchase plan reaches 22 million shares subscribed.
Dec 04	Merchandising promo	Neutral	+3.3%	Mopar holiday gift campaign featuring branded accessories and apparel offers.

Pattern Detected

Recent news often saw positive or neutral headlines met with modestly positive price reactions, with one notable divergence on an autonomous driving partnership.

Recent Company History

Over the last week, Stellantis news has focused on brand building, partnerships, and employee engagement. On Dec 10, 2025, Dodge’s SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack winning TopGear.com U.S. Car of the Year coincided with a 3.77% gain. A driverless mobility partnership with Bolt on Dec 9 saw a -2.18% reaction. Earlier items highlighted a FIAT art collaboration, an employee share plan reaching 22 million shares, and a Mopar holiday promotion, generally aligning with modest positive stock moves.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Dodge’s SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack winning TopGear.com’s U.S. Ca...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Dodge’s SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack winning TopGear.com’s U.S. Car of the Year, emphasizing its 550 horsepower, 531 lb.-ft. of torque and a starting MSRP of $54,995. It reinforces Stellantis’ performance-brand positioning alongside other high-output models. In context of recent news on autonomous mobility, brand collaborations and employee share ownership, this award adds marketing strength. Investors may watch how awards, pricing, and dealer shipments translate into demand across the broader Dodge and Stellantis lineups.

Key Terms

msrp, horsepower, torque, twin turbo

4 terms

msrp financial

"is available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995"

MSRP is the price a manufacturer recommends retailers charge for a product, like a suggested sticker price on a car or appliance. For investors it signals pricing strategy and potential profit margins: if retailers sell above it demand may be strong or supply tight, while deep discounts below it can indicate weak sales or margin pressure. Comparing MSPR to actual selling prices helps assess revenue realism and competitive dynamics.

horsepower technical

"delivering 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque"

Horsepower is a unit that measures how much work an engine, motor, or machine can do over time—think of it as how fast a vehicle or piece of equipment can lift or move weight. For investors, horsepower signals product performance and capability, which influence customer demand, operating costs, efficiency and regulatory compliance, all of which can affect sales, margins and competitive position.

torque technical

"delivering 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque"

Torque is the twisting force that makes something spin or turn—think of the push you apply when opening a jar or using a wrench. For investors, torque matters because it directly affects how well engines, motors, drills and other machinery perform and handle loads; higher or more reliable torque can mean better product performance, fewer failures, stronger sales, and clearer competitive advantages or cost implications for manufacturers and suppliers.

twin turbo technical

"550 horsepower, gasoline-burning twin turbo SIXPACK"

A twin turbo setup uses two turbochargers to force extra air into an internal combustion engine, boosting power and often improving fuel efficiency much like two fans pushing more air into a fireplace to make it burn hotter. For investors, it signals a product’s performance positioning and can affect manufacturing cost, dealer pricing, fuel-economy ratings and emissions compliance—factors that influence sales, margins and regulatory risk.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 

• Car of the Year honor from Top Gear recognizes the new SIXPACK-powered Charger's mix of performance, muscle car attitude and everyday usability
• SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack features the high-output (H.O.) SIXPACK gasoline engine, delivering 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque
• Award joins recent honors of the all-new Charger lineup, including Wards 10 Best Propulsion Systems, Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX systems and MotorWeek's Best Sports Coupe
• Multi-energy Dodge Charger lineup is also one of three finalists for the 2026 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) award
• SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack is available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995, delivering the most horsepower under $55,000 (MSRP excludes tax, title and destination fees)

Calling it a "revelation," the editors at TopGear.com chose the all-new, 550-horsepower, SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger as its Car of the Year in the TopGear.com U.S. Car Awards 2026.

The award from TopGear.com, the official website for the globally recognized Top Gear brand, recognizes the new Charger's mix of performance, muscle car attitude and everyday usability. The decision was solidified after editors pushed the car to its limits on the legendary Tail of the Dragon in the Great Smoky Mountains, which showcased the Charger Scat Pack's performance over 318 turns in 11 miles.

"The new SIXPACK Charger is a revelation — flexible enough to be whatever it's called on to be, from a stout and steady daily driver to a tail-happy drift toy, and everything in between," said Jack Rix, editor-in-chief, Top Gear.

"This prestigious honor from Top Gear reinforces that the next-generation Dodge Charger with its 550 horsepower, gasoline-burning twin turbo SIXPACK is redefining muscle car performance. All-wheel drive when you need it and rear-wheel drive when you want it, coupled with its 'hidden hatch' design, the SIXPACK-powered Charger is the next innovative step forward in Charger's evolving, 60-year lineage," said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. "The new Dodge Charger continues to garner awards and recognition even as we continue to roll out the full lineup. We're just getting started."

The award-winning SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger is shipping to dealers now. For more information on the Dodge brand multi-energy lineup, visit www.Dodge.com.

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 did Stellantis announce about the Dodge Charger (STLA) on December 10, 2025?

Dodge announced the SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack won TopGear.com U.S. Car of the Year and is shipping to dealers.

How much horsepower and torque does the 2026 SIXPACK Dodge Charger Scat Pack (STLA) have?

The SIXPACK Charger Scat Pack delivers 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque from a 3.0L twin‑turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine.

What is the starting U.S. MSRP for the SIXPACK Dodge Charger Scat Pack (STLA)?

The starting U.S. MSRP is listed at $54,995 (MSRP excludes tax, title and destination fees).

Is the SIXPACK Dodge Charger Scat Pack (STLA) eligible for other awards in 2026?

Yes, the multi-energy Charger lineup is one of three finalists for the 2026 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY).

When will buyers be able to purchase the SIXPACK Dodge Charger Scat Pack (STLA)?

The announcement states the SIXPACK-powered Charger is shipping to dealers now, making it available through Dodge dealers.