Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Takes On Its First Michigan Snow

Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Takes On Its First Michigan Snow​

A Late-Night Run Down Woodward Avenue Proves This eMuscle Car Is Ready For Winter​

Winter finally arrived in Metro Detroit this weekend, and with it came the perfect excuse to test something I’ve been itching to do since May — put my 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack through real Michigan snow. With 670 horsepower on tap and standard all-wheel drive (AWD), there’s been plenty of conversation — and controversy — around how the first-ever electric Charger would handle the kind of winter weather we battle every year here in Michigan. Well, we finally have answers.

Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Takes On Its First Michigan Snow

See how the Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack performs in its first Michigan snow. Can 670 horsepower conquer winter conditions?

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[The Mopar Junkie]

 

[bill burke]

You rang my bell with this report, here is why.
My wonderful wife is intimidated by my Hemi Challenger, especially in the rain. She only drives our 4X4 Jeep Cherokee. What’s the problem ? Well it’s the unpredictable and my desire to drive my self identifying muscle car, fast and loud, whenever.
This Saturday we had dinner at our Club and I passed out and was transported to the hospital by fire department emergency service. My shaken wife was driven in the Jeep to the hospital by our friend. A last minute decision to take the Jeep saved the moment in this story. Our biggest concern became reality.
Saturday convinced me that the Challenger has to go, but I need something cool to replace it. My efforts now focus on educating my wife on the fact that this Charger Six Pack R/T is broadly, an SUV 4X4 in muscle car dress. It is dear, with a big hatch, a practical six engine that performs safely in rain or snow. Your video/article will make my tutorial easier to sell
I get my muscle car and the worries about an emergency drive for her are abated. Yea honey, the Charger is nothing more than a muscle car looking SUV. You know, in fact, it really is and you proved that point for us. She has agreed to drive the R/T, it’s a start.

 

[patfromigh]

Bill, I hope you're doing better and it's nothing serious.

 

[vbondjr1]

Dodge did a great job with this car in all trim levels. I'm looking forward to owning this car in the near future. Would be nice if Dodge made a GT version with the new 2.0L Hurricane powertrain and an HEV ZF HP8 EVO 8-speed transmission. A car like that at a lower price point than the R/T Six Pack that could have slightly better than 5.7L Hemi power (395hp) and better than 6.1L Hemi torque (450lb-ft) with electric drive modes. Something like that (to me) would be a great car, especially if it's tunable. (Direct connection Cold air intake, intercooler upgrades, blow off valve, catback exhaust, tune, brake upgrades, suspension upgrades, cosmetic upgrades, etc. Not insanely fast but fast enough to be fun.

 

[bill burke]

Bill, I hope you're doing better and it's nothing serious.

How kind of you, a caring good guy in our Mopar Brotherhood. I’m home and on some meds.
I so love interacting with my Mopar friends and I remain amazed at their knowledge and common sense.
Again, thank you and Merry Christmas.

 

[bill burke]

Dodge did a great job with this car in all trim levels. I'm looking forward to owning this car in the near future. Would be nice if Dodge made a GT version with the new 2.0L Hurricane powertrain and an HEV ZF HP8 EVO 8-speed transmission. A car like that at a lower price point than the R/T Six Pack that could have slightly better than 5.7L Hemi power (395hp) and better than 6.1L Hemi torque (450lb-ft) with electric drive modes. Something like that (to me) would be a great car, especially if it's tunable. (Direct connection Cold air intake, intercooler upgrades, blow off valve, catback exhaust, tune, brake upgrades, suspension upgrades, cosmetic upgrades, etc. Not insanely fast but fast enough to be fun.

Right on! Dodge needs to build traction with the Charger, as I agree, it clearly is a great product that can be a game changer for Dodge. Especially in four door configuration, price point is critical and this newest Hurricane 4 is just perfect. I honestly see a wide range of product appeal with the Charger from family sedan, to electric goodie two shoes green machine to a Hemi beast muscle car, to what I want, a performance styled upscale coupe that delivers, performance, comfort and convenience depending on one’s mood and needs.
The Daytona launch was a disaster but the package has so much potential, it just needs to offer something for everyone. Your suggestion adds to that formula. We need to be patient with Dodge, they have gotten the message and so far, they are building back better.