2022 Dodge Challenger on location Military AutoSource Lakenheath
2023 will be the final model year of the Charger and Challenger in their current forms, and Dodge is giving its iconic muscle cars a big send-off. The company plans to release seven special editions throughout the year, with the last one being reserved for the SEMA show in November.
Each 2023 Challenger will feature an underhood plaque that reads “Last Call,” a way to commemorate the end of an era. Dodge is also expanding its Jailbreak customization program to the regular Hellcat models and releasing its entire 2023 inventory to dealerships all at once, so everyone has a fair chance at getting the Challenger of his or her dreams. It sounds like a pretty big party, and while we’re sad to see the Challenger go, we know it’s time to move on.
Dodge sells the Challenger in five main trim levels: SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat. (it’s possible the SRT Hellcat will be discontinued for 2023.) But within those trims you have numerous choices to make. For example, all-wheel drive is available on the SXT and GT trims, while the R/T Scat Pack and the SRT Hellcats are available in a wide-body configuration.
SXT The base SXT trim equips the Challenger with:
3.6-liter V6 engine (303 horsepower, 268 lb-ft of torque)
Eight-speed automatic transmission
18-inch wheels (19-inch on AWD models)
Keyless entry with push-button start
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Cloth upholstery
Power-adjustable driver’s seat
60/40-split folding rear seats
Uconnect infotainment system with 7-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Six-speaker audio system
GT Adds a sportier look and feel thanks to:
20-inch wheels
Foglights
Functional hood scoop
Performance steering
Performance suspension
Performance brakes
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Remote engine start (with automatic transmission)
Cloth performance seats
Rear parking sensors
R/T Similarly equipped as the GT but more powerful thanks to:
5.7-liter V8 engine (372 hp, 400 lb-ft with the eight-speed automatic transmission or 375 hp, 410 lb-ft with the six-speed manual)
Standard six-speed manual transmission or optional eight-speed automatic
Active performance exhaust system
R/T Scat Pack Bumps performance to the next level with:
6.4-liter V8 engine (485 hp, 475 lb-ft)
Upgraded engine cooling system
Line Lock tire-warming system for drag racing
Launch control system
Brembo performance brake system
High-performance suspension
Configurable drive modes
Scat Pack-specific exterior styling details
Heated steering wheel and heated front seats
8.4-inch touchscreen
Premium six-speaker audio system
SRT Hellcat is just as aggressive as it sounds, adding:
Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine (717 hp, 656 lb-ft of torque)
Eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission (limited availability)
Dual-snorkel hood with performance engine cooling system
Larger six-piston Brembo brakes with red calipers
Competition suspension with adaptive damping
Wider performance tires
SRT-specific styling cues
SRT Hellcat exterior and interior badges
Flat-bottom steering wheel
The SRT Hellcat Redeye pushes further into the world of ludicrous power with:
Upgraded 6.2-liter V8 engine (797 hp, 707 lb-ft)
Eight-speed automatic transmission only
Upgraded SRT Power Chiller engine cooling
Exterior and interior SRT Hellcat Redeye badges
The SRT Super Stock takes the street-legal drag racer theme even further with:
Further upgraded 6.2-liter V8 engine (807 hp, 707 lb-ft)
18-inch wheels
Nitto street-legal drag racing tires
Brakes from the R/T Scat Pack
Wide-body styling
Exterior and interior SRT Super Stock badges
A Widebody package is available for the R/T Scat Pack and Hellcat models. It adds:
Wider wheels and tires
Fender flares
Widebody-specific suspension (with adaptive damping on R/T Scat Pack)
Larger six-piston Brembo brakes (R/T Scat Pack)
The Jailbreak package can be specified for the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody.
It includes the 807-hp engine and unique exterior and interior badging and visual upgrades.
After choosing the Challenger that meets your budget requirements and performance expectations, you can customize the car through an array of options and packages. Besides many performance, exterior appearance and interior trim packages, the highlights include:
Technology Group (adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning)
Driver Convenience Group (blind-spot monitoring, among other features)
Cold Weather Group (heated seats and steering wheel)
Plus package (more convenience, performance and tech features for the lower trim levels)
Leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Integrated navigation system
Six-speaker Alpine and 18-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound systems
