Dodge Charger 2022 Review

With news of Toyota discontinuing its Avalon and no real competition on offer from its fellow domestic brands, the Dodge Charger nearly has the whole full-size sedan segment to itself. Despite that, Dodge continues to offer a wide array of engines, performance and personalization options for the Charger and shows no sign of letting up, even though its big sedan is getting a little long in the tooth.

Whether you prefer leisurely or lunacy, the Charger's got you covered. And Dodge has also made sure that all buyers, no matter what kind of driving experience they're after, can tailor the Charger to their needs as well as their personality. We're big fans of the Charger and you can read where we think its strengths and weaknesses lie in our Expert Rating below. Other sedans to consider are the punchy and practical Kia Stinger, the sophisticated BMW 5 Series and the ultra-modern Tesla Model 3.

The 2022 Charger is 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, which has the more powerful engine noted above.

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)