What is Dodge doing in 2023?
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Dodge Challenger hasn’t changed too much. But with an avid fan base, many enthusiasts will be sad to see this beloved muscle car go. Check out what the last Dodge Challenger model ever to be produced has to offer, and what the American company has in store for the future. The last Dodge ChallengerA throwback to the golden era of American muscle cars , the base model 2023 Dodge Challenger sports a 3.6-liter V6 engine with an available all-wheel drive. You’ll also get a healthy 303 hp. Starting price for the 2023 model is expected to be around $30,000. Unfortunately, this is the last we’ll see of the supercharged Hellcat engine. Edmunds predicts that “the 2023 Dodge Challenger will be the final model year for the SRT Hellcat's 6.2-liter supercharged V8.” Outlandish and over the top, the Hellcat range starts at $64,000 and easily jumps up into the $80,000 range. The potent motor can crank out between 717 and 807 hp. But, compared to its competitors, the heavy Dodge Challenger is still pretty slow. We miss the mean Challenger Demon (now discontinued) as it could easily get up to 840 hp. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB) , “The Challenger Hellcat lineup is not for the faint of heart—or the stingy of car budget—thanks to its growling engines, wild color palette, and voracious appetite for gasoline.” Drivers that opt for all the bells and whistles will be looking at a price point that triples the price of the base model. Almost as ferocious, the R/T and R/T Scat Pack variants are midrange and work with a 5.7-liter or 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine. Racing stripes, paint schemes, and extrovert graphics are all at your fingertips. These packs start from about $38,000 to $44,000. While the muscle car’s cabin may be a bit outdated, the infotainment system is responsive and super user-friendly. The back seat gives adults plenty of room, and the trunk offers a spacious 16.2 cubic feet. That’s right, Dodge is making an electric carDodge has big plans to shell out an electric muscle car by 2024, the same year that will be the last for the Dodge Challenger. According to KBB, “Dodge is moving its muscle car line into the world of electric vehicles, and what’s being referred to as an “eMuscle” concept car will be shown sometime in 2023.” The four-door Dodge Charger will also be pushed aside during this electric revolution. But don’t lose hope! “There’s a chance the two models could continue for one more model year beyond 2023. At that point, they could get a complete makeover, or be phased out entirely,” KBB notes. As far as Dodge’s electric future, we can expect powerful performance with optimal range. The electric muscle car “will run on Stellantis's new ‘STLA large EV’ platform, one of four electric vehicle platforms the conglomerate is reportedly developing—and one that will purportedly offer up to 500 miles of range,” Gear Patrol notes. By the end of 2022, a plug-in hybrid is rumored to make its debut. A third mysterious vehicle has also been teased by the automaker. Details and specs have yet to be announced. Insuring a bad, bold muscle carIf you’re jumping at the last chance to own a new Dodge Challenger, it's important to double check that the upgrades you desire are within your budget. To make more room in your wallet for fun thrills on the track, make sure you’re not overpaying every month for car insurance. If you’d rather leave the tedious work of gathering quotes to someone else, download Jerry . The Jerry app collects quotes from 50+ top insurance companies, like Nationwide, Safeco, and Progressive, in seconds! Jerry can even help cancel your old policy once you’ve made your selection. Users save an average of $887 a year. Skip to Content
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Dodge killing off Hellcats after 2023 to make room for 2024 EVBut CEO Tim Kuniskis says we'll see that electric muscle car revealed in 2022 Dodge will show off its new electric concept vehicle early in 2022, and discontinue its roaring Hellcat V8 engines, after 2023, the brand’s chief executive recently confirmed to an automotive news outlet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The concept EV muscle car the automaker shows off next year will be a fully operational model capable of high-speed driving, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis told Motor Authority at the L.A. Auto Show mid-November. The automaker will also reveal the EV’s performance specifications once its patents have been finalized. Dodge previously acknowledged plans to transition to electrification earlier this year; a plug-in hybrid and the reveal of a third new model are also expected in 2022. And of course, we now know, too, that Stellantis’ most gasoline-hungry marque plans to send off its popular V8 with a bang, via trims like the new Jailbreak variants for the 2022 Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody models en route. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Jailbreak modifications allow customers to order various previously unavailable option combinations; also, they’ll receive a powertrain recalibration that boosts their output to 807 horsepower.
“For those looking for increased performance, we will launch Direct Connection next month. But for those looking for a unique appearance, we are going to let customers run free through the styling archives,” Kuniskis said. “We’re taking most of the parts and pieces we’ve used over the years, adding a few new ones and letting customers build their own ‘One of One.’ So, if you’re dreaming about owning a Stinger Yellow Challenger with Brass Monkey wheels, Hammerhead Grey seats, Blue Brembos and Red badges: I’m not sure we should, but we’ll build it for you.” The Jailbreak cars are the first volley in Dodge’s “Never Lift” campaign, which will launch a stream of new models and initiatives over the next two years. The automaker also plans to revive its Direct Connection brand for performance upgrades and parts next month. Sign up to receive Driving.ca's Blind-Spot Monitor newsletter on Wednesdays and Saturdays By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300 Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Driving.ca's Blind-Spot Monitor will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Choose Trim
MakeYou can only pick 5 vehicles to compareEdit your picks to remove vehicles if you want to add different ones. You have reached the limit of vehiclesYou can only add up to 5 vehicles to your picks. What Dodge cars are coming out in 2023?2023 Dodge Hornet. - Small crossover sharing a platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale arrives late this year and early next year in GT and R/T models. ... . 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. ... . 2023 Dodge Challenger. ... . 2023 Dodge Charger.. What is the future of Dodge?Dodge has communicated very clearly that the “Challenger and Charger, in the current platform and powertrain as we know it, will be built through 2023. In 2024 we're moving on, and the new Dodge cars will be fully electric,” springing from Stellantis' global STLA Large platform.
Will there be a Dodge Challenger in 2023?The Dodge Challenger and Charger will be no more after the 2023 model year — at least as internal-combustion-engined vehicles — but Dodge is giving the muscle cars a fitting send-off with a series of seven “Last Call” special editions.
Is Dodge discontinuing 2023?MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dodge has announced plans to discontinue its iconic muscle cars— the Charger and Challenger. CBS reports the car company plans to wrap up production on the two gas-powered sedans in 2023 and will begin transitioning into electric vehicles.
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