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2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Arrives at Dealerships Nationwide

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Arrives at Dealerships Nationwide​

New Model Year Arrives at Dealers, Despite 2024 Stock Still Available...​


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The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona is already making it way to dealer lots across the country, despite Dodge still having a large inventory of 2024 “First Call” models available. While the 2025 model remains unchanged from the previous year, its arrival has given enthusiasts and potentials buyers a clearer look at what to expect. Dodge has yet to update its website to include the 2025 models, but with vehicles already in stock, detailed information about trims, features, and pricing is becoming readily available.

 
These were failed from conception especially in the US since we are forced to purchase things we don't want. Dodge should have been making the ICE versions at the same time to minimize the damage and get sells rolling. Until the Hurricane versions are available, they should prepare these things for "lot rot".
 
These were failed from conception especially in the US since we are forced to purchase things we don't want. Dodge should have been making the ICE versions at the same time to minimize the damage and get sells rolling. Until the Hurricane versions are available, they should prepare these things for "lot rot".
Local dealer has had one in the showroom for about a month. Talking to the sales staff, they say not seeing much foot traffic around it. Lots of yawns. 🥱 gas please!
 
I drove the scat trim a couple days ago. I would say the biggest issue with the vehicle was marketing. and it would be a nice vehicle if it was offered for a reasonable price. It's just not worth what they are asking for it. Remove the paywall and collapse the EV trims as a single trim with option packages, and save the R/T (SO) and scat (HO) trims for the ICE vehicles. They marketed this vehicle based on what older ICE vehicles can do not what new EVs can do, which is kind of an embarrassment; it subjects Dodge to a lot of ridicule. They definitely should've released the ICE cars first to build up acceptance and reputation. Don't do paywalls and other nonsense when trying to sell a vehicle to resistant people. which will just piss them off more. Don't market it as a muscle car, which also pisses people off; it feels more like a Personal Luxury Coupe from the 70s that's been blended with some modern muscle and SUV. It is something new and embrace it because there are some good things about it. Does it replace what we lost in the Challenger - Nope. Is it a nice vehicle and fun to drive - yes. Driving experience is the one thing that it has going for it compared to other EV vehicles. I would drive the EV one because that is what I'm interested in going forward, but no way would I pay what they are asking for it. However, the cheap lease deals on it right now are tempting so I gave it a try even though I've been pretty critical about it. The issues I notice include the blind spot visibility wasn't good, which may or may not bother some people, and it doesn't wear light colors very well. It doesn't really have the nostalgic retro look that so many of the modern muscle cars had since 2005. It mostly just looks old and feels heavy, but It looks OK in darker colors. The interior is nice and it is nice to drive....feels solid. I live at high altitude; driving this compared to a naturally aspired ICE vehicle is a huge improvement. I wouldn't buy this vehicle in an ICE configuration even if it was the 6.4. However, I'm sure a lot of people will like them if Dodge can find it within themselves to actually price them reasonably.
 
Was at a local dealer two weeks ago to test drive an R/T - there were two other guys there to drive it. One guy was mad that the R/T had a delay when he put his foot into it and left annoyed. Myself and the other guy loved it but agreed that we didn't like the delay just wasn't a dealbreaker for us. I'm sure Dodge will trickle down launch control and other updates to improve the car further. Love the thought of software upgrades being all I need.
 
Tesla has the bestselling model in the world, they sold 650K vehicles in the USA last year, in a market they sold basically Zero 10 years ago.

So lets Quit the CRAP, there is most definitely a Market in the USA... One as individual cannot push their own preferences on the market any more the crazy regulators can, If anything STLA is way behind and that the existing OEMs as group let an upstart steal so much market share is nearly unforgivable, especially GM that had quite the head start. So the whining is tiresome. Not only is the ICE model behind EVERYTHING IS BEHIND. I blame Pepe and the Merger.... but constant whining at this point solves nothing.

Its tiresome, for sure STLA should very much have EV, REV, and Hybrid offering to go along with ICE. At this point pure ICE likely should only be reserved for performance vehicles like the Charger as the future is REV and STLA cannot continue to sit on the sidelines and fall further behind. Beating GM and Ford with the RAM REV is a good start. A Wrangler REV should be next.
 
Before anyone continues bashing this car because it's an EV, I can say from personal experience, go experience this vehicle for yourself. Yes, it's an EV but this is not a Tesla or anything else. This is not a vehicle that plays in the same EV market where the customers are concerned about range. this car is about fun, this car is about an experience. For people who aren't trapped by tradition, this car is a blast! it's fun. it's loud & it's got Hellcat-rivalling acceleration so trust me it's an experience unlike any other EV. This is a car that just happens to be electric. And Triple T is right there is a serious EV market in the US so for the people who are into the EV life, this car will sell. The biggest problem this car faces is traditionalist and it's price tag. The car needs to be be a good $20K less expensive. I can see this car being in the low to mid $60K range, not nearly $90K. Also, just saw the Wagoneer S in person. Very nice vehicle as well. There is an article from a few days ago about should Dodge have a performance SUV about the size of this vehicle and I would say absolutely YES. I think the STLA LARGE platform is going to be a big help to Mopar moving forward.
 
Before anyone continues bashing this car because it's an EV, I can say from personal experience, go experience this vehicle for yourself. Yes, it's an EV but this is not a Tesla or anything else. This is not a vehicle that plays in the same EV market where the customers are concerned about range. this car is about fun, this car is about an experience. For people who aren't trapped by tradition, this car is a blast! it's fun. it's loud & it's got Hellcat-rivalling acceleration so trust me it's an experience unlike any other EV. This is a car that just happens to be electric. And Triple T is right there is a serious EV market in the US so for the people who are into the EV life, this car will sell. The biggest problem this car faces is traditionalist and it's price tag. The car needs to be be a good $20K less expensive. I can see this car being in the low to mid $60K range, not nearly $90K. Also, just saw the Wagoneer S in person. Very nice vehicle as well. There is an article from a few days ago about should Dodge have a performance SUV about the size of this vehicle and I would say absolutely YES. I think the STLA LARGE platform is going to be a big help to Mopar moving forward.
I agree 100%. I just leased the Scat Pack version and I have to admit - I love this car! The exterior design is 68' Charger come back to life. I can't stop staring at it. The interior is a quantum leap over the previous tired design. I have owned two of the previous generation Hemi chargers and loved them both - but this car is next level in every way. I have never owned a Tesla and never will - but I have come up to a few of them at a red light and been amazed at how fast they are off the line. After driving this new Scat Pack - I now know what I was up against. Instant torque when you step on the gas pedal. This new machine is stupid fast - yet stable in every way due to the all-wheel drive system. I know it's a heavy car but the power makes you forget about the heft you are moving around with it. The tech inside is what everyone always wanted with the previous Charger/Challengers but never got. Yes - I also agree it's just too damn expensive. I realize Tesla's are just as much if not more. But Dodge buyers need an excuse to give this EV experience a try and the price is turning potential buyers away. I do hope the prices on the ICE versions are reasonable because the styling alone with get people interested if the price is right.
 
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