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Order Books Open: Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK Arrives
Dodge has started taking orders in the United States for the 2026 Charger Scat Pack equipped with the new SIXPACK twin-turbo inline-six. The four-door model goes on sale with deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 and an MSRP of $56,995 before destination charges. For buyers who assumed the era of gasoline-powered performance sedans was over, this is a clear counterpunch: a mainstream, factory-built, all-wheel-drive muscle sedan delivering 550 horsepower for under $60,000.
Headline figures that matter
The headline performance numbers are striking for the price:
- 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque
- 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds
- Top speed of 177 mph
- MSRP $56,995 (before destination)
Put plainly, the 2026 Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK is objectively the most powerful sedan you can buy in the U.S. for under $60K — a statement that reorients expectations for what a modern, gasoline-powered muscle sedan can be.
What powers the SIXPACK?
The SIXPACK High Output is the most aggressive tune in Stellantis’ new twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six family. Dodge carried the same high-output calibration used in the two-door Scat Pack over to the four-door without compromise. That means identical power delivery and the same advanced drivetrain hardware.
The car comes standard with an AWD system, but includes a selectable rear-drive mode so drivers can recreate the rear-wheel-drive character of a classic muscle car. Performance aids include Launch Control, Line Lock, dual-mode active exhaust, Brembo brakes, and comprehensive electronic safety nets — useful when you equip a sedan with 550 horsepower and hand it to everyday drivers.
Design and interior: muscular, modern, purposeful
Dodge’s latest Charger design avoids retro mimicry. The lines are muscular and contemporary rather than nostalgic cosplay. The car retains a planted, wide-shouldered stance scaled into a four-door profile, resisting the temptation to slim down for a premium badge or conform to European aesthetics.
Inside, the cabin is shared across body styles: leather and suede performance seats, a 12.3-inch Uconnect touchscreen, and the Carbon & Suede package that finally makes the Charger cockpit feel like a modern performance interior — not an afterthought bolted onto a rental-fleet chassis.
Standard equipment highlights
- 12.3-inch Uconnect infotainment
- Leather and suede performance seats
- Brembo brakes and performance suspension
- Driver-selectable AWD with rear-drive mode
- Performance electronics and safety systems
Trim strategy and pricing logic
Dodge’s lineup logic is straightforward and aggressive. If you want the most accessible gasoline entry point, the 420-hp Charger R/T will start at $49,995 and arrive in early 2026. For maximum gasoline power under $60K, the two-door Scat Pack is priced at $54,995 while the four-door SIXPACK Scat Pack sits at $56,995.
Dodge also offers an all-electric Daytona Scat Pack rated at 670 horsepower for $59,995 — which the brand markets as the world’s most powerful muscle car, despite competing high-output offerings elsewhere in the industry.
Every configuration except the R/T includes a day at Radford Racing School to help owners learn how to use the car’s performance hardware safely and effectively.
Where this Charger fits in the market
Major rivals have largely ceded this price-performance niche. Ford and GM aren’t offering mainstream ICE sedans at this power-to-price ratio, and mainstream Korean players aren’t delivering 550-hp ICE sedans, either. The market shifted toward trucks, crossovers, and EVs — and Dodge saw a rare opening to claim the remaining meaningful American muscle sedan slot.
This is not a half-hearted refresh. Dodge engineered a new powertrain architecture, developed a proper AWD system with a true rear-drive mode, and priced the car with intent: to move significant volume instead of remaining a boutique halo model.
Quick comparison
- Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK (2026): 550 hp, AWD with rear-drive mode, $56,995
- Charger Daytona Scat Pack (EV): 670 hp, $59,995
- Two-door Scat Pack: 550 hp, $54,995
- Charger R/T: 420 hp, $49,995 (expected Q1 2026)
Why this matters
The 2026 Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK four-door could be the most consequential Dodge since the Hemi era — not purely because of the peak numbers, but because it reframes what a modern gas-powered sedan can be in the mid-2020s. It’s big, genuinely fast, and priced so that normal buyers (not just collectors) can consider ownership. In an era when manufacturers often push buyers toward SUVs and EVs, that alone feels radical.
Dodge is also signaling that HEMI heritage isn’t dead. The brand showcased a HEMI-powered Charger at SEMA 2025 in the form of a Hustle Stuff Drag Pak, hinting that a new-generation Charger with a HEMI could still arrive down the line. The question is shifting from 'if' to 'when.'
Bottom line
For enthusiasts who mourned the decline of large, gasoline-powered sedans, the 2026 Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK is tangible proof that the genre still has life. It combines retro muscle character with modern engineering: a high-output twin-turbo inline-six, robust AWD with rear-drive capability, serious stopping power, and a competitive price. Dodge isn’t just selling nostalgia — it’s offering a practical, high-performance package aimed at real buyers.
Quote to remember: 'In 2026, delivering 550 horsepower in a four-door for under $60K is more than a marketing stunt — it’s a strategic takeover of a gap the market left open.'
Expect dealers to begin receiving inventory soon, and deposits are now being accepted. If you want a modern muscle sedan that drives like a throwback but lives in the present, the Charger SIXPACK is worth a hard look.
Source: autoevolution
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