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2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat review

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Pros

  • Powerhouse engine
  • Generous well-equipped interior
  • Infotainment system is easy to use

Cons

  • Engine is understandably thirsty
  • Fastback roofline reduces rear visibility
  • Interior materials can feel a bit cheap

Mileage (EPA estimate)

12 city, 21 highway, 15 combined

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Muscle car thrills in a sports sedan body

Instead of having a versatile family sedan for day-to-day driving, and a spectacular muscle car to play with on the weekends, why not have both in one vehicle? The 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat is exactly that. It has all the brash styling and rumbling V8 power of any classic muscle car, combined with a spacious five-seater cabin and tech-forward feature list that’s ideally suited for everyday duties. Get ready to bring some serious excitement to your daily driving!

All Dodge Charger Hellcat years

What is new for the 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat?

  • The Charger Hellcat is available in a variety of new trims, including the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody and SRT Hellcat Widebody.
  • The SRT Hellcat trim has been discontinued for 2021.
  • Automated Cruise Control features are now available as options on select trims.

2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat trims

Curious how Dodge Charger Hellcat trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

SRT Hellcat Widebody:

  • 717-hp, 650-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
  • Power Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Memory Seats
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Remote Start

SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody:

  • Includes all features available on the SRT Hellcat Widebody
  • 717-hp, 707-lb-ft of torque 6.2L

5 reasons to buy the 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat

1. Aggressive, eye-catching styling 

From the wide haunches to the rear spoiler, the front SRT grille to the sculpted body lines, the 2021 Charger Hellcat is designed to be anything but subtle. That’s backed up by the various appearance packages available, and 13 exterior colors on offer including Go Mango, Tor Red, and Frostbite. Get ready to enjoy being the center of attention wherever you go. 

2. Epic supercharged engine 

If people don’t see you coming, they’ll certainly hear you. The beating heart of the 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat is a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine producing, somehow, even more horsepower than in previous years. Power output is up to 717 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, and when you nail your launch, you’ll go from zero to 60 mph in a stunning 3.6 seconds.  

3. Generous and well-apportioned cabin 

The 2021 Charger Hellcat being a sedan at heart means it’s ideally suited for both supreme performance and a comfortable ride/driving experience. There are five seats in the cabin, with 41.8 inches of front seat legroom and 40.1 inches of rear seat legroom. While you and your friends and family make themselves comfortable, they’ll also love the creature comforts included, like Laguna® leather upholstery, heated seats front and rear, and dual-zone automatic climate control. 

4. Roomy and useful trunk space 

To match the spacious cabin, the 2021 Charger Hellcat also provides an equally generous cargo space behind the rear seats. Open up the trunk, and you get 16.5 cu-ft of cargo volume, suitable for everything from weekly groceries to road trip luggage. Additionally, the rear seats are 60/40 split-folding to open up more cargo space if you need to transport large items.  

5. Wealth of tech features included 

Where the Hellcat model is positioned as the very pinnacle of the 2021 Dodge Charger lineup, this also means it gets the vast majority of available tech and convenience features as standard. These include the Uconnect® infotainment system, with an 8.4-inch touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto integration, as well as dual remote charging USB ports, and available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot.

2021 Hellcats can also be found with the available 19-speaker Harmon Kardon® sound system.

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Dodge Charger Hellcat features and specs

SRT Hellcat Widebody 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Alpine Sound System
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Supercharged Engine
  • Traction Control
  • Alpine Sound System
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.2L

Horsepower

717

Torque (ft-lbs)

650

Engine type

Supercharged Gas

Fuel capacity

18.5

Wheelbase

120"

Overall length

201"

Width

78.3"

Height

57.6"

Leg room

F 41.8"/R 40.1"

Head room

F 38.6"/R 36.6"

Front tires

P305/35YR20

Rear tires

P305/35YR20

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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