2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Redeye Jailbreak

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No other American sedan has the same combination of performance, comfort and muscle car style as the 2023 Charger. Acceleration is quick and the brakes are reassuringly strong, but the vague steering feel and the suspension's sensitivity to midcorner bumps hamper overall handling. Scores for convenience and utility are also middling.Read full review

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2023 Dodge Charger Review

byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

Pros

Powerful V8 engines available
Trim levels and graphics packages allow for plenty of personalization
Large touchscreen with a user-friendly interface

Cons

V8 engines can be thirsty, especially when driven with enthusiasm
Sloping roofline impedes visibility and backseat access
In fit and finish, it lags behind some competitors

What's new

2023 is the final model year for the Charger in its current form
Jailbreak models are now available on the non-Redeye Hellcats
Last Call models and heritage colors bid the Charger farewell
Part of the seventh Charger generation introduced for 2011

Overview

Dodge's Charger is the last of the iconic muscle cars, and the current version has been with us for more than 10 years now. A number of major refreshes and the addition of Hellcats, Redeyes, Scat Packs and Widebodies have managed to keep the big sedan relevant and engaging, but flared fenders and superchargers can only sustain the aging Charger for so long.

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We're fans of the Charger's old-school driving experience and find the character of the big Dodge, especially when equipped with one of the V8 engines, to be its biggest selling point. But buyers today can choose from a variety of sedans with far more advanced technology, handling and fuel efficiency. Should you be in the market for a performance-oriented sedan, the Acura TLX, Kia Stinger and Tesla Model 3 are all worth a look. The Charger is still a hoot, but as the only full-size V8-powered American sedan on the market, it's also the last of a dying breed.

2023 will be the final model year of the Charger in its current form. To celebrate its retirement, Dodge is giving its iconic muscle cars a big send-off by way of some special editions that call back to its muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. Every 2023 Charger will also have an underhood plaque that reads "Last Call," a way to commemorate the end of an era. Dodge is also expanding its Jailbreak customization program to the regular Hellcat models, not just the Redeye models.

All of this commemorative action sounds like a pretty big party, and while we're sad to see the Charger go, we know it's time to move on. Check out the Expert Rating below for our test team's full evaluation of the 2023 Charger's attributes as it heads out to pasture.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Average

7.4

out of 10

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Performance

8/10

How does the Charger drive? This is a big and heavy car that gets going in a hurry, at least with one of the V8 engines installed. Our Scat Pack test car covered 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. Braking performance is also excellent. In town, the pedal response feels a bit soft at first, but short stopping distances inspire confidence. On our test track, a simulated-panic stop from 60 mph took just 102 feet.

Through high-speed corners, the Charger stays surprisingly flat. Unfortunately, it's not a very engaging experience since you don't feel connected to the car. Notably, midcorner bumps can degrade stability and cause a lot of movement at the rear of the car. The overly sensitive gas pedal is also a problem. Flex your big toe and the Charger bolts off the line. The only remedy is to be super gentle.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the Charger? The Charger's front seats provide plenty of bolstering and lumbar support. They'll keep you comfortable on a long road trip and keep you in place when the road gets twisty. The rear seats are also well contoured with similarly supportive padding.

On the downside, we could feel just about every bump in the city and on the highway from our Scat Pack test car. Base Chargers will ride a little more softly. There's a fair amount of road and tire noise at highway speeds too. Everything is damped down by a lot of sound insulation, but the Charger is no hushed highway cruiser.

Interior

7/10

How’s the interior? The Charger is spacious on the inside, especially in the front. The back seat fits adults well too. There's enough head-, hiproom and shoulder room for at least two adults and one kid in the back. It's much roomier than a two-door muscle car.

The Charger's wide roof pillars impede your view. The small rear window and sloping windshield also affect visibility. You can see out of the car while moving forward relatively well, but it's nearly impossible to truly look through a corner on a curvy road. The sloping rear roofline means you'll have a hard time getting into and out of the back seat without grazing your head.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? Dodge's Uconnect system is one of the best around. It responds quickly to inputs and catalogs music collections with lightning speed. An optional 19-speaker stereo drives up the price quite a bit (we'd skip that option), but the voice controls and navigation are excellent.

A collection of driver safety aids, such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation and lane keeping assist, are part of the optional Technology Group. All work pretty well. The adaptive cruise control's following distance is relatively conservative.

Storage

6.5/10

How’s the storage? The trunk is decently sized, but there's a high liftover height and the space narrows significantly toward the back. Non-performance-oriented competitors in the midsize segment do much better. The door and center console pockets are relatively small, and they're paired with small can-size cupholders. Rear seat storage is limited too.

Car seat anchors are hard to see in all three seating positions. The back seat is wide enough for bulkier child safety seats, and there's generally enough space to fit them behind the front seats, but the Charger's low roof makes it difficult to load a seat and attend to a child.

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Fuel Economy

5.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Charger is definitely not the car you buy for fuel economy. The big 6.4-liter V8 is better than the supercharged Hellcat engine, but only marginally. The EPA estimates 18 mpg combined with the 6.4-liter engine. We averaged 19 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route.

Value

6.5/10

Is the Charger a good value? Most of Dodge's development budget went toward what's under the hood of this car. Build quality is good but not great. Nothing was rattling or squeaking in our test car. But lots of the plastic interior surfaces feel a bit cheap for the price point.

As far as the ownership experience goes, expect to spend a lot of money on gas if you've got a V8-powered Charger. Warranty and roadside assistance coverage is average.

Wildcard

9/10

You'll find fewer brute-force muscle cars on the road these days, and pretty much none are equipped with a big non-turbocharged V8 and four doors. The Charger with its optional engines and many customization options really is in a class of its own.

If your idea of fun is blasting tunnels, chirping the tires, and setting off with eye-watering speed, then this car in this configuration will be right up your alley. It's no sports car, but it handles curvy roads well too. Everywhere you drive the Charger (except the gas pump), you'll be smiling.

Which Charger does Edmunds recommend?

We heartily recommend the Scat Pack for its punchy 6.4-liter V8 engine and huge selection of customization options. Of those, we'd strongly suggest the Widebody package, not only because it just looks cool but because it adds an adaptive suspension, high-performance brakes and wider, grippier tires. Other options to consider are the Navigation and Travel and Driver Convenience packages.

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Dodge Charger models

The 2023 Charger is a five-passenger four-door sedan available in five major trim levels: SXT, GT, R/T, Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat Widebody. All Chargers use an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, though the SXT and GT trims offer all-wheel drive as an option.

The Charger comes with five available engines.

The SXT and GT have a 3.6-liter V6 (292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft, or 300 hp and 264 lb-ft for the rear-wheel-drive GT and all-wheel-drive SXT and GT).
The R/T gets a 5.7-liter V8 (370 hp, 395 lb-ft).
Stepping up to the Scat Pack introduces a 6.4-liter V8, also known as the 392 (485 hp, 475 lb-ft).
SRT Hellcats use a supercharged 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine (717 hp, 650 lb-ft).
The top dog, or cat, is the SRT Hellcat Redeye's even more powerful supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (797 hp, 707 lb-ft).

Trim levels include:

SXT
Starts you off with:

17-inch wheels
Keyless entry and ignition
7-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Dual-zone climate control
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Power-adjustable front seats
Remote start
Cruise control

GT
Has a sportier look and gains:

LED foglights
Heated outside mirrors
Sport suspension
Functional hood scoop
20-inch wheels
8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
Upgraded audio system

R/T
Includes the looks of the GT with V8 power:

Active exhaust
Unique 20-inch wheels

Scat Pack
Ups the power and performance with the 6.4-liter V8 plus:

Specially designed 20-inch wheels
Limited-slip differential
High-performance brakes
More aggressive sport seats
Heated steering wheel and front seats
High-performance suspension
Launch control
Performance drive modes

SRT Hellcat Widebody
Has the supercharged V8 and a bunch of additional features including:

Flared fenders
Unique 20-inch wheels
Ultra-high-performance brakes
Adaptive suspension
Ventilated seats
Heated second-row seats
Driver's seat memory settings
Leather-trimmed interior
Power-adjustable steering wheel
High-performance tires

The SRT Hellcat Widebody is also available as the Hellcat Redeye. It has the more powerful engine noted above plus a few extra unique visual upgrades.

Dodge also offers the SRT Hellcat Jailbreak. It's the same as the regular Hellcat and Hellcat Redeye but offers expanded customization option combinations for colors, wheels, interior trim and more. The Redeye version also gets a slight power boost to 807 hp.

Various option packages (Dodge refers to them as groups) can be had across multiple trim levels and can include technology, luxury, styling and performance features. Significant ones to look for include:

Plus Group (additional convenience and premium-oriented features)
Daytona Edition Group (special styling details and a few extra features)
Technology Group (adds some advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control)
Blacktop package (blacked-out wheels and exterior trim)
Performance Handling Group (upgraded brakes and suspension)
Driver Convenience Group (more convenience features)
Navigation and Travel Group (upgraded touchscreen with integrated navigation)

There are also three Last Call special-edition models — named so to celebrate the final year of production for this Charger generation. These are:

King Daytona
Only 300 King Daytonas will be produced and are based on the Hellcat Redeye. Features include:

Orange Go Mango paint
807 hp
Hood pins
Sunroof
Suede headliner
Orange interior stitching
Harman Kardon premium audio
Navigation and Travel Group package

Super Bee
The Super Bee will be limited to 500 examples each in Scat Pack and Scat Pack Widebody trims. It adds:

20-inch wheels (18-inch for Widebody)
Drag radial tires
Adaptive suspension
Hood pins
Various Super Bee logos and badges

Scat Pack Swinger
Based on Scat Pack with the Plus Group, 1,000 of these variants will be offered with:

Gold trim elements
Unique badging and graphics
Woodgrain interior trim
Premium leather and faux suede upholstery

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2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody Review ― Cost, Interior, Specs, 0-60, Burnouts & More

NOTE: This video is about the 2020 Dodge Charger, but since the 2023 Dodge Charger is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

The Dodge Charger carries on the long and wonderfully American tradition of rear-wheel-drive V8-powered family sedans. In this video, Kurt Niebuhr reviews the 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody and explains why it remains one of the best of its kind.

2023 Dodge Charger Features & Specs

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SRT Hellcat Widebody Redeye Jailbreak

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$86,940
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$294/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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The Acura TLX is smaller than the Charger but offers a more sophisticated interior and far better handling than the aging Dodge. While buyers will love the TLX's optional ELS audio system, not everyone will like its frustrating touchpad interface. The Charger does have the clear advantage when it comes to acceleration, and it offers more interior space as well.

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Dodge Charger vs. Kia Stinger

When equipped with the powerful turbocharged V6 engine, the Stinger is very much a sport sedan. Playful handling and a large hatchback are clear advantages for the Stinger, as is its longer warranty. But the Charger offers more powerful engines, loads more options for customization, and presence the Kia can't match.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Charger safety features:

Blind-Spot Monitoring: Illuminates a light on either of the Charger's side mirrors when a vehicle enters its blind spot.
Forward Collision Warning: Helps prevent collisions by sounding an alert when the Charger detects an imminent collision.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Sounds a warning if a vehicle is approaching the Charger from the side while it's traveling in reverse.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Marginal
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Dodge Charger a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 Charger both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.4 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Charger has 16.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Dodge Charger. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Dodge Charger?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Dodge Charger:

2023 is the final model year for the Charger in its current form
Jailbreak models are now available on the non-Redeye Hellcats
Last Call models and heritage colors bid the Charger farewell
Part of the seventh Charger generation introduced for 2011

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Is the Dodge Charger reliable?

To determine whether the Dodge Charger is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Charger. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Charger's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Dodge Charger a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Dodge Charger is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 Charger and gave it a 7.4 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 Charger is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Dodge Charger?

The least-expensive 2023 Dodge Charger is the 2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Redeye Jailbreak 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/23 (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $86,940.

Other versions include:

SRT Hellcat Widebody Redeye Jailbreak 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/23 (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A) which starts at $86,940

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What are the different models of Dodge Charger?

If you're interested in the Dodge Charger, the next question is, which Charger model is right for you? Charger variants include SRT Hellcat Widebody Redeye Jailbreak 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/23 (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A). For a full list of Charger models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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