Description
The 2026 Dodge Charger R/T has become one of the most controversial new performance cars in years. Much of the online debate centered around the electric Charger Daytona—but there's another side to the story, the 3.0-liter Sixpack.
In this review I test the gas-powered Charger R/T Plus equipped with Dodge's new 420-horsepower twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six, standard all-wheel drive and four-door practicality. Is it a worthy successor to the HEMI V8, or has Dodge lost its way?
I'm covering-
Real-world acceleration and driving impressions
Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six performance
Ride quality and handling
Interior quality and technology
Uconnect infotainment
Passenger and cargo space
Fuel economy (or lack of)
What I like / What I'd change
The 2026 Charger R/T may not have a HEMI under the hood, but it still delivers serious performance while offering something competitors like the Mustang doesn’t: practicality from a muscle car.
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About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting).
00:00 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Review
00:44 It’s Not Just an EV Anymore
1:10 Why This Exists / Pricing
2:00 Powertrain
3:15 Acceleration and Driving Dynamics
7:00 Fuel Economy
7:26 Interior & Technology
9:05 Rear Seating
10:20 Styling
11:00 Cargo
12:00 Final Verdict