2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK ICE Models Get Bold New Trim Names

Dodge is charging full speed ahead into the next chapter of American muscle, and this time, it’s doing so with a pair of brand-new nameplates for its internal combustion engine (ICE) variants of the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK lineup. While the spotlight has been on the all-electric Charger Daytona, Dodge hasn’t forgotten its gas-burning faithful, and this week, we learned that the ICE-powered SIXPACK models are officially getting new identities: GT and Outlaw.

According to a recent Stellantis Dealer Connect leak, Dodge dealers can now pre-order 2026 Charger models using these new trim designations. That includes two- and four-door body styles, with all-wheel drive (AWD) across the board. The GT badge will be used for models equipped with the Standard-Output (S/O) version of the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE inline-six engine, while the Outlaw badge will represent the High-Output (H/O) variants.

The move replaces the familiar R/T and Scat Pack names used in the previous HEMI®-powered generation — and it marks a turning point for Dodge performance branding.

GT Trim: A Shift from Daytona to ICE – 

Originally, the GT trim name was expected to launch on the all-electric Charger Daytona lineup, positioned as a new base-level RWD option to slot below the R/T and Scat Pack. Internal product plans and sources close to Dodge confirmed its inclusion in early EV rollouts. But that appears to have changed. Instead, Dodge is now assigning the GT name to its entry-level ICE models with the HURRICANE S/O engine — and pairing them with standard AWD, not rear-wheel drive.

This reshuffling of names signals Dodge’s evolving strategy as it works to balance two very different powertrain approaches under one model name: Charger.

The Power Behind the Names – 

The Charger GT models will feature the S/O HURRICANE engine, producing an impressive 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque. That’s a healthy bump over the outgoing 5.7-liter HEMI V8, giving buyers better performance, fuel economy, and emissions without sacrificing fun.

Meanwhile, the Charger Outlaw will be Dodge’s new muscle car menace. With the HURRICANE H/O punching out 550 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque, it delivers a whopping 65 more horsepower and 51 more lb-ft than the previous 6.4-liter HEMI V8-powered Scat Pack.

Both trims will be paired with Dodge’s fourth-generation 8-speed 880RE automatic transmission, promising quicker shifts and better drivability. And while AWD is standard, Dodge’s new setup allows drivers to toggle into RWD mode on demand — keeping that classic muscle car feel alive.

Outlaw: A Name That Fits the Charger Legacy – 

The Outlaw name might be new to Dodge’s trim ladder, but it feels right at home with the Charger’s rebellious image. It even calls back to Dodge’s late-1960s “Dodge Boys” marketing campaign — except this time, the good guys might be wearing black hats. The name helps position the H/O model as the modern-day antihero of muscle cars, and it fits perfectly into Dodge’s performance-focused identity.

Dealer Buzz and Dodge’s Silence – 

Dealer sources have told us they’ve already placed orders for GT and Outlaw models in all body configurations, suggesting a full lineup launch is coming soon. Production of the ICE models is expected to begin later this month at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, with the first units arriving in showrooms by late June.

We contacted Dodge for comment on the new trim naming strategy and the shift of the GT badge from the Daytona to the ICE lineup. However, Dodge has not responded to this article.

What’s clear is this: Dodge isn’t just reviving muscle — it’s reinventing it, one bold name at a time.