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Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 29
2026 Dodge Charger Adds Sixpack R/T as 2nd Gas-Engine Option
Updated
Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 29

2026 Dodge Charger Adds Sixpack R/T as 2nd Gas-Engine Option

3 articles · Updated · Car and Driver · Jul 29

Summary

  • The 2026 Dodge Charger expands its combustion lineup with the new Sixpack R/T, giving the model a second gas-engine choice.
  • That addition broadens the Charger range beyond a single gasoline offering and signals Dodge is keeping internal-combustion variants in the lineup alongside newer powertrain strategies.
  • The update centers on product positioning rather than pricing or launch timing, with the Sixpack R/T presented as the latest trim-level expansion for the 2026 model year.

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