Dodge’s first electric Charger Daytona EV struggled to win over enthusiasts, with only about 4,299 units sold in the first half of 2025. To get back their customers, Dodge is preparing a return to classic muscle with a new gas-powered Charger called the Sixpack, that’s set to debut later this year.
This variant abandons the silent EV setup in favor of a genuine 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo Hurricane inline‑six engine, offered in two tunes: roughly 420 horsepower in standard trim, or a high-output version around 550 horsepower. The switch back to a torquey I‑6 powerplant used in Jeep and Ram models signals Dodge’s intent to deliver real performance and excitement after the EV’s lukewarm reception.
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Spied in the Motor City
In mid-2025, hobbyists captured footage of the 2026 Charger Sixpack prototype being driven through a closed street in downtown Detroit during a commercial shoot. The bright-red coupe launched aggressively from a stop and even kicked out its rear wheels as it drifted around a corner, all recorded by a drone under police escort. A Reddit video of the scene confirms Dodge was indeed filming the final Charger Sixpack . This real-world spy clip gives fans one of their first glimpses — and sounds — of the upcoming muscle sedan.
Twin‑Turbo Hurricane Power
Under the Sixpack’s hood is Dodge’s new 3.0L Hurricane twin‑turbo inline‑six engine. In its standard calibration this powertrain churns out about 420 horsepower, and in high-output form it jumps to roughly 550 hp. The same engine is found in the Jeep Wagoneer and Ram 1500 makes similar power. Power is expected to flow through an eight-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive, though Dodge has not yet published full drivetrain specs.
Real Exhaust and Sound
Perhaps most crucially for fans, the 2026 Charger Sixpack will have a genuine exhaust system instead of Dodge’s electric “Fratzonic” sound generator. Early video clips confirm the inline‑six produces an authentic engine note. CarScoops reports that the sound “pretty good,” with an audible six‑cylinder growl, though it naturally isn’t as deep as a classic HEMI V‑8 rumble. In any case, the Sixpack’s real exhaust and dyno-mapping should feel more visceral and satisfying to the traditional Dodge crowd than the synthetic sounds of the EV.
Launch Timing and Pricing
Dodge has not announced a firm launch date or pricing for the Sixpack, but it is expected to reach showrooms later in 2025 as a 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack model. Industry observers note that the electric Charger Daytona started at about $59,595 in 2025, a significant jump over the old Challenger’s entry price (around $32,800 in 2023). The new gas Charger is presumed to be cheaper than the EV, which could give it an easier value proposition.
