2022 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody
The Charger personifies a remarkable area in the American industry: a long-in-the-tooth car that Dodge item and also advertising and marketing departments have changed right into an automobile high up on several muscle car followers’ want checklists. It’s likewise slated to be changed in 2024 with EV power, which may be the death knell with the exception of the truth that Dodge appears bent on preserving the exact same DNA. We can’t picture what that will certainly appear like, but we do like what Dodge presently generates for 2022-23. The 2022 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody I drove has several functions that will break necks while driving around town at breakneck speed. Worry not, as Dodge has opened the gates of Hell and also permitted the well known Hellcat to make room for the Dodge Charger Scat Pack, since you will certainly never ever have to stress over not being seen or listened to.
Dodge has actually remained to bring the tradition of offering vehicle drivers with a thrilling and also powerful rear-wheel drive V8 monster with this release. The 2022 Dodge Charger remains to supply several designs that include the following:
- Charger SXT
- Charger GT RWD
- Charger R/T
- Battery Charger Scat Pack
- Charger Scat Pack Widebody
- Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody
- Charger SRT Jailbreak
Chargers are readily available with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, 5.7-liter Hemi, 6.4-liter 392 Hemi, or supercharged 6.2-liter (376ci) Hemi, with output as much as 807 horse power. All attribute an eight-speed shiftable automated.
The Car
The 2022 Dodge Charger Scat Pack MSRP starts at $47,385 as well as can wind up near $65,000 for the Widebody version like what I drove. Begin with selecting amongst a myriad of exterior paints including White Knuckle, Octane Red, Go Mango or Pitch Black– ours was Smoke Show grey($95 ). If the paint isn’t enough to tempt you, then do not miss the stripe and satin black-painted hood/roof/roof/ trunk/spoiler options. Include the Scat Pack Widebody ($5,995), then spec out the standard five-spoke 20 x 9-inch low-gloss Granite Crystal wheels or select one of two optional 20 x 11-inch wheels, one low-gloss black or the various other seven-spoke Carbon Black work. The latter is only available when the Hemi Orange Package is specified (a lot more on that particular listed below) as well as when coupled with particular shades (black, grey, silver or white). You additionally have the selection to pick the typical 305/35ZR20 all-season performance tires or, for the modest cost fine of $695, upgrade to the three-season version. If you absolutely, positively require more distinction, you can select the red brake calipers for that improved wow factor.
Some plans worthy of note include: the Plus Group ($2,095, consisting of numerous convenience and also benefit functions), Carbon/Suede Interior Package ($1,595), Driver Confidence Group ($890, which includes HID fronts lights and also locking lug nuts), Hemi Orange Package ($1,500), Navigation & & Travel Group ($995, with 8.5-inch touch screen display screen, GPS, Sirius XM Travel Link and Traffic Plus) and Harman Kardon Audio Group ($1,795), which enables you to crank up the surround audio powered by a Harman Kardon GreenEdge amplifier driving 19 Harman Kardon GreenEdge audio speakers.
You may have found out about the “Last Call” series of Dodges that have been announced in a serial fashion as a way for Dodge to end the fuel period with several limited-edition cars. Those vehicles share much of the very same equipment but, as a result of their limited-edition standing, they may be priced in different ways than what’s provided above.
Engine
Coming at you with a 485-horsepower 6.4 L V8 SRT Hemi, the Charger moves … permit me to make clear: it MOVES! No to sixty is gotten to in a little bit over 4 secs. A guy with a badge might also state it will certainly get you from no to jail in a snap. Believe me– you won’t be disappointed if you need to tip on the gas. The 475 lb-ft of torque presses you back into your seat sufficient to provide you that thrill you may be looking for (if not the thrill you might have been missing out on). I was thoroughly amazed (and also somewhat shocked) that a car like this is offered to just any person with a license. As a matter of fact, it made me a little bit curious regarding getting involved in the higher-performing trims like the Hellcat Redeye.
In terms of fuel economy, well, I wish you’re not aiming to save money on gas, though the Multi-Displacement System might aid you achieve better than the mixed city/highway average of 18 MPG (15 City/24 Highway) if you keep an egg in between your foot as well as the gas pedal. Additionally, the “SRT button” provides the ability to adjust presets (Auto/Street, Sport or Track) or individualized customized setups to suit your driving dispositions. My favorite was Track mode, many thanks to engine action and also regarded hostile exhaust noises. Fascinated in doing some burnouts? The line lock attribute that you can activate permits the front brakes to secure individually of the backs using an electrical solenoid that controls a valve that allows the brakes to be managed independently. Super very easy and also reliable! There are many more attributes to cover, which you can see in the video clip to find out first-hand all of what you contend your fingertips.
In terms of safety scores, Dodge succeeded to generate an overall lorry safety and security score of 5 star according to the NHTSA compared to other cars of comparable size as well as weight. I really felt exceptionally secure driving the Charger for the duration it was in my belongings (as did my other half, though I really did not try drifting with her so …!). Safety and security attributes include Blind-Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts as component of the Plus Group.
