Perhaps best known for its adoption by United States law enforcement, making it the bestselling vehicle when it comes to the police force, the Dodge Charger remains one of the most well-known muscle cars on the market. However, 2023 bids the legendary sports car adieu as Dodge makes way for its successor, the Dodge Charger Daytona, Dodge's first all-electric muscle car. Read on for a closer look at 2023's farewell model of the beloved Charger, including its exterior and interior design, power and performance capabilities, and technology and safety features.
Exterior Design and Trim Levels
The 2023 Dodge Charger is a full-size, four-door muscle car — a unique vehicle on the market as it is. In addition to its intimidating presence and instantly recognizable facade, the 2023 model year honors the Charger's legacy by providing previously popular exterior options as a last hurrah. A few special edition heritage models are available, and we also see the return of the crowd-favorite colors B5 Blue, Plum Crazy Purple, Sublime Green, and Destroyer Grey.
In addition, though it may not be visible from the outside, every 2023 Charger features a "Last Call" plaque under its hood, memorializing the muscle car for its years of tearing up the asphalt. In terms of trim levels, the 2023 Charger is available in seven: the standard SXT, GT, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, R/T, Scat Pack Widebody, and SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak. While the standard trim includes basic features, such as automatic headlights and power side mirrors, more premium trims feature three types of sunroofs, a convertible top, and a rear spoiler, just to name a few.
Power and Performance Capabilities
Dodge's priority is undeniably the performance capabilities of its vehicles, and the 2023 Charger, as always, doesn't hold back. Its base trim level features a 3.6L V-6 engine that delivers 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque, with the model capable of accelerating rate from zero to 60 mph in just six seconds. The second engine choice is a 5.7L V-8, notably more powerful, as it delivers up to 375 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. This configuration shaves a full second off the acceleration rate.
There's also a 6.4L V-8 engine option, but the most powerful engine available is the 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine, capable of producing up to an incredible 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque, with an acceleration rate of just 3.8 seconds. In spite of its impressive power, it maintains a decent fuel efficiency rating of up to 26 mpg on the highway, depending on your choice of trim level. Finally, the two lowest trim levels come in all-wheel drive, while the rest feature rear-wheel drive only.
Interior Design, Comfort, and Convenience
As it's more built for power than to provide a luxury driving experience, the interior of the Charger focuses primarily on practicality and durability. With a capacity to seat five, the base trim level features a cloth interior with vinyl floor mats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Higher trim levels offer material upgrades, such as leather seats and trim, carpet flooring, and a cloth headliner, as well as heated and ventilated seats and adjustable pedals. There's the option to choose between a variety of interior color finishes.
When it comes to cargo, surprisingly, the 2023 Charger can fit a significant amount inside with an interior cargo volume of 16.5 cubic feet. In its standard form, there are illuminated cupholders, door bins, a floor console, a locking glove box, and overhead storage. Meanwhile, the higher trims include a cargo net and tie-downs. In each trim level, there are also plenty of slots and spaces around the dash and control center to store your belongings.
Technology and Infotainment Systems
The 2023 Charger features almost as many tech features as it does in cargo space, with its standard trim level offering a six-speaker audio system, speed-sensitive volume, two first-row LCD monitors, a 7-inch touch screen navigation display, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. However, the really impressive technology comes into play in its more premium trim levels, with features including a 120-volt AC power outlet, a nine- or 19-speaker audio system with a subwoofer, remote start and keyless entry, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, and an 8.4-inch touch screen navigation display.
Safety and Driver Assist Features
Great for giving any driver peace of mind, the 2023 Charger offers plenty of safety and driving assistance features, including a deluxe security alarm with an intrusion module, full-speed forward-collision warning with active braking, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, a rear backup camera, a rear park assist system, advanced brake assist, all-speed traction control, hill start assist, electronic stability control, and adaptive cruise control.
In just its build alone, it features a high-strength steel safety frame, side guard door beams, front head restraints, and plenty of airbags throughout, including advanced multistage front airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, pelvic-thoracic side airbags, and a knee blocker airbag on the driver's side. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the 2023 Charger a five-star rating.
Pricing and Warranties
The base trim level of the 2023 Charger has a starting MSRP of $33,200, while the most premium trim level starts at $80,995, providing a wide range of prices to suit different shoppers. Your purchase comes with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Shop the 2023 Dodge Charger at All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
As mentioned, the 2023 model year will be the last chance for fans of the legendary muscle car to get their hands on the Charger as we know it. If you're interested in checking out this last iteration of the Charger or even taking it out for a test drive, we'd love to have you here at All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Oneonta, Alabama. We offer a rotating range of specials and incentives and have an expansive pre-owned inventory, in addition to our brand-new vehicles. We can't wait to serve you and all your automotive needs.