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Dodge Delivers Year-round Performance With Intelligent AWD Systems for 2026 Charger and Durango Models
Dodge equips all 2026 Chargers with intelligent all-wheel drive and selectable modes to enhance traction and maintain muscle-car performance, CEO says AWD broadens appeal nationwide.
- Dodge announced on March 9, 2026, that all 2026 Charger models with AWD, including R/T, Scat Pack, Daytona Scat Pack, and SRT variants, come standard, from unspecified locations.
- To deliver year-round traction, engineers validated AWD drivetrains to allocate torque and said Wet/Snow mode locks the 50/50 torque split.
- Select drive modes alter torque splits—Auto/Eco, Wet/Snow, 30/70, and RWD/Line Lock—while Sport Mode sends 100% torque to the rear with a mechanical limited-slip differential.
- A lower entry price means the Charger R/T drops below $50,000, and Dodge says standard AWD broadens appeal to northern U.S. buyers, with Matt McAlear calling it a daily driver.
- To reinforce capability, Matt McAlear said all-wheel drive makes Dodge performance vehicles suitable for all seasons, with select buyers receiving instruction at Radford Racing School.
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Dodge Delivers Year-round Performance With Intelligent AWD Systems for 2026 Charger and Durango Models
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