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The editors at TopGear.com chose the all-new, 550-horsepower, SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger as its Car of the Year in the TopGear.com U.S. Car Awards 2026.

The award recognizes the new Charger’s mix of performance, muscle car attitude and everyday usability. The decision was solidified after editors pushed the car to its limits on the legendary Tail of the Dragon in the Great Smoky Mountains, which showcased the Charger Scat Pack’s performance over 318 turns in 11 miles.

“The new SIXPACK Charger is a revelation — flexible enough to be whatever it’s called on to be, from a stout and steady daily driver to a tail-happy drift toy, and everything in between,” said Jack Rix, editor-in-chief, Top Gear.

“This prestigious honor from Top Gear reinforces that the next-generation Dodge Charger with its 550 horsepower, gasoline-burning twin turbo SIXPACK is redefining muscle car performance. All-wheel drive when you need it and rear-wheel drive when you want it, coupled with its ‘hidden hatch’ design, the SIXPACK-powered Charger is the next innovative step forward in Charger’s evolving, 60-year lineage,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “The new Dodge Charger continues to garner awards and recognition even as we continue to roll out the full lineup. We’re just getting started.”

• Car of the Year honor from Top Gear recognizes the new SIXPACK-powered Charger’s mix of performance, muscle car attitude and everyday usability
• SIXPACK-powered Charger Scat Pack features the high-output (H.O.) SIXPACK gasoline engine, delivering 550 horsepower and 531 lb.-ft. of torque
• Award joins recent honors of the all-new Charger lineup, including Wards 10 Best Propulsion Systems, Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX systems and MotorWeek’s Best Sports Coupe
• Multi-energy Dodge Charger lineup is also one of three finalists for the 2026 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) award
• SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack is available at a starting U.S. MSRP of $54,995, delivering the most horsepower under $55,000 (MSRP excludes tax, title and destination fees)

 

Charger Six Packs are starting to show up at dealerships. Here is a black one with an MSRP of $58,285.

In this video, you can hear it cold starting.

 

The Charger Six Pack R/T made its first public appearance at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.



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