2023 Dodge Charger review
Dodge Charger highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Cabin comfort, passenger space
- Plentiful options and features throughout lineup
- Optional AWD with V6, wild acceleration with V8s
Cons
- Big and heavy
- No AWD with the V8s
- Huge thirst for fuel with HEMI® engines
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 24 highway, 18 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2023 model year marks the end of the road for Dodge’s four-door muscle sedan
The 2023 Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan with models ranging from a polite everyday commuter car to a hold-on-tight muscle machine. This model year marks the end of the road for the Charger as we know it, ending a run that’s lasted more than a decade.
Headlining the changes is a swan-song Charger SRT® Redeye Jailbreak, with more than 800 horsepower. However, the rest of the lineup, while considerably tamer, has multiple charms, such as available all-wheel drive for V6 models, and the EPA-estimated 25 mpg highway fuel economy isn’t bad for R/T models with the 5.7-liter V8. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
Inside the Charger has roomy seats and plenty of space in back for adults. The ride is comfortable, although it’s firmer in performance models with sport suspensions and larger wheels. After more than a decade, the interior materials feel behind the times, but the seven-inch and available 8.4-inch infotainment screens deserve praise for their clarity and ease of use.
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What is new for the 2023 Dodge Charger?
- The Charger is available in a new trim called the Police.
- Charger trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
- The SXT trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
- The R/T trim now comes with Rear Spoiler and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Scat Pack Widebody trim now comes with Android Auto as standard equipment.
2023 Dodge Charger trims
Scat Pack Widebody:
- 485-hp, 475-lb-ft of torque 6.4L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- View our Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Dodge Charger
What We Like
Performance: An American sedan with a top speed in excess of 200 mph? You'd better believe it. When fitted with its optional supercharged HEMI® V8, the Charger is a road rocket with ferocious acceleration.
Retro design: The Charger can be kept relatively understated, though where's the fun in that? Racing stripes, funky exterior graphics, large alloy wheels, and eye-searing paint choices with fun names like Plum Crazy (purple) are part of the throwback appeal of the Charger.
Cabin comfort, cargo volume: With all the talk about performance, it’s easy to forget how livable the Charger is on a daily basis. The front and rear seats are amply cushioned, the trunk is large, and the suspension takes the edge off bumps and potholes.
What Needs Improvement
Overdue for replacement: Don’t get us wrong, we love the Charger for being a large, old-school performance sedan. But this generation has been around more than 10 years and is due for a complete overhaul.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Dodge Charger an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Dodge Charger 12th out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Dodge Charger is $592, compared to an average of $495 for Fullsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Dodge Charger owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Fullsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 16% for the Dodge Charger, compared to an average of 14% for Fullsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Dodge Charger features and specs
SXT 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- Alpine Sound System
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
292
Torque (ft-lbs)
260
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
120"
Overall length
198.4"
Width
75"
Height
57.8"
Leg room
F 41.8"/R 40.1"
Head room
F 38.6"/R 36.6"
Front tires
P215/65TR17
Rear tires
P215/65TR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
100/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Dodge Charger FAQ
The 2023 Dodge Charger is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SXT : 19 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- GT : 19 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- R/T : 16 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Scat Pack : 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Scat Pack Widebody : 15 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Police : 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Dodge Charger received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Dodge Charger as 11 out of 13 among Fullsize Car
The 2023 Dodge Charger has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2023 Dodge Charger, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2023 Dodge Charger Reviews.
The 2023 Dodge Charger has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2023 Dodge Charger:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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