'A Revelation:' SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger is TopGear.com US Car of the Year
The 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack delivers 550 horsepower and the most horsepower under $55,000, praised for its performance, muscle-car attitude, and everyday usability.
- On Dec. 10, 2025, TopGear.com named the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack its U.S. Car of the Year in Auburn Hills, Mich., recognizing its performance, muscle-car attitude and usability.
- Editors cited the Charger's blend of performance and usability, with Jack Rix, editor-in-chief, Top Gear, calling the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack a `revelation`.
- Under the hood, the SIXPACK 3.0L Twin Turbo H.O. engine delivers 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque, and the Charger Scat Pack starts at a U.S. MSRP of $54,995 while excelling on the Tail of the Dragon, Great Smoky Mountains.
- The honor adds to a string of industry awards as the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger joins Wards 10 Best Propulsion Systems, Interiors and UX systems, and MotorWeek's Best Sports Coupe.
- Dodge is leaning into performance across its lineup, positioning itself as America's performance brand with the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.
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Charger unplugged! Dodge Sixpack muscle car is large and in charge
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — In the early morning light, I rotated my gorgeous red 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack onto empty Huron River Drive. I floored the throttle and awakened the beast. WAAUUUUUGHH! All four paws translated 531 pounds…
'A Revelation:' SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger is TopGear.com US Car of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -
SIXPACK-Powered Dodge Charger Named TopGear U.S. Car of the Year
The all-new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger has been named TopGear.com’s U.S. Car of the Year for 2026, earning recognition for its balance of performance, muscle car character and everyday drivability. The announcement was made Dec. 10, 2025, from Auburn Hills, Michigan, marking another major milestone for Dodge’s next-generation Charger lineup.Editors from TopGear.com selected the Charger after extensive evaluation, including a demanding drive o…
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