Dodge’s Passion Fuels the 2026 Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack

Earlier this week, Dodge invited me down to drive the new 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Before we ever spent a single mile behind the wheel of the new gasoline-powered, twin-turbo Charger, Dodge sat us down for an in-depth discussion about how this car came to be. And right away, one thing was impossible to miss—the Dodge executive team is truly passionate about the eighth-generation Charger.

The presentation was led by Dodge CEO Matt McAlear, who wasted no time addressing what this car truly represents: Dodge doubling down on both electrified performance and traditional muscle. While Dodge is charging ahead with EVs like the Charger Daytona, McAlear made it clear that gasoline-powered performance isn’t going anywhere. The new SIXPACK Scat Pack proves that Dodge can modernize without losing its identity.

Dodge knows the Daytona rollout didn’t land the way they wanted, and they didn’t hide from that fact. Instead, they used it as motivation. Listening to the team talk, you could tell the Charger SIXPACK is meant to be the redemption story for the new generation. A chance to show what Dodge can really do when it leans into its heritage while pushing forward with new engineering.

The SIXPACK wasn’t created as a fallback or a quick fix—it’s obvious this car was built with intention. The way the leadership team described the platform development, chassis tuning, design direction, and overall philosophy behind it made it clear this isn’t just another variant added to the lineup. This is the car they wanted to build from day one.

It’s a twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive (AWD), two-door muscle car engineered to handle, respond, and drive like nothing Dodge has ever put on the road. And before anyone gets worked up about it being AWD, Dodge made sure the SIXPACK stays true to its roots. With the press of a button, you can switch the car into rear-wheel-drive (RWD) mode for a full classic muscle experience—yes, including burnouts.

In the presentation video, you’ll hear directly from the people guiding this new era of Dodge performance:

• Matt McAlear – Dodge CEO

• Kevin Hellman – VP of Dodge and SRT Product

• Audrey Moore – VP / Chief Engineer – North America Sedan Programs

• Greg Howell – Head of Dodge Design

• Ryan Nagode – Head of Interior Design

Each one brings their own perspective, but the theme is the same: the 2026 Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack exists because Dodge wasn’t willing to let the Charger legacy fade. They wanted a car that enthusiasts can feel proud of—powerful, modern, better-handling than ever, and unmistakably Dodge.

If the presentation is any indication of what’s ahead, the SIXPACK Scat Pack isn’t just a new model—it’s the moment the eighth-generation Charger finds its footing.