Last week, Dodge released photos showing the new Charger without any camouflage. Now, we see it on I-75 in Michigan, not too far from the automaker's headquarters.
The clip, published on Instagram by user @connor.mink, shows the rear of the Charger, specifically the layout of its taillights. The lights resemble the old-school ones but have a blocky, pixel-like graphic.
The rear glass appears to be sharply angled, and appears to offer good rearward visibility, judging by how much of the rear seat headrests we can see. The small wing on the deck lid appears to be more of a styling feature than a functional part to improve aerodynamics.
While there have been rumors of a combustion-powered Charger, the lack of an exhaust note means this Charger prototype is likely an EV. Unfortunately, there’s no chance to hear the car’s synthetic Fratzonic exhaust note, which was first introduced in 2022, in this video.
Official photos released by Dodge (above) give a better look at the front of the new Charger. The design combines elements from the current Challenger and the 1968-1970 Charger. There are modern touches like the wing at the end of the nose.
So far, we don’t know much about the interior of the new Charger. Renders show the concept with a minimalist cabin (below), a digital instrument cluster, and a hexagonal infotainment screen. There are a few physical buttons below the screen, but otherwise the console is simple, with the gear lever being the most prominent element.
The company is tight-lipped on power figures, but rumors suggest customers will be able to choose between 455 hp and 880 hp. And if a combustion-powered version is available, all signs point to Dodge’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six Hurricane engine, which can produce up to 510 hp in some Jeep trims.
The Charger is expected to debut before the summer, and be available in dealerships before the end of 2024. No pricing details are available yet, though given that test cars are already on the road, more information should be available soon.
