Review: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona (R/T + Scat Pack) - Keeping the Fun Alive
Uploaded 7 months ago by Matt Maran Motoring
Video Summary
- The exterior styling looks cool and impresses. - The R-Wing helps with aerodynamics and range while keeping a squared-off muscle car look. - The launch vehicles come with the Stage 2 package for an 80-horsepower bump. - This has carbon and suede package that gives you mirror caps and other accents. - Dimensions: One inch lower than the old Challenger; It's a lot longer (8 1/2 inches); About 4 inches wider than a non-wide body challenger. - Back looks really cool with race track taillamps; the chambered Fratzonic exhaust is at the back. - This is the "attitude adjustment," 64-color ambient lighting illuminating the doors and dashboard. It can react to reving and people entering/exiting the car. - It took a little bit of inspiration from the ‘68 model; Interior is very modern and impressive. - The high-back seats are optional. They’re Nappa leather with suede inserts and “Demonic red” leather. - The steering wheel is square and good for 9 & 3 grips. The car can be put into custom mode. - The test models have a 16-inch cluster screen for all ScatPack versions. - The 12.3-inch touchscreen has been updated with Connect 5 infotainment software, and has volume and tune knobs. The display has both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The touchscreen is a little slow to load. - The power shot adds 40 horsepower. - Charging: All run 100 kWh+ battery packs, up to 308 miles of range - There's good visibility. - The skid pad feels the most like an old Challenger and the car is happy to do donuts all day. - Skilfull driving allows you to do drifting. - The R/T starts at $61,590, but balloons if adding options. - Scat Packs Start at $71,185 and can also go over $80,000. The HellaCat Red Eye is more expensive, though. - Level 2 hands-on driving assist is offered. - The drive axle has a front axle disconnect for better efficiency when it doesn’t need all four wheels. - The closest competition is the Ionic 5N from Hyundai, which has very similar performance and horsepower. Has better handling and simulated gear and a bit more enjoyable to drive. It all costs just $67,500 (w/ color option being the only extra cost), - The big caveat: the new charger weighs 5,760 pounds (2,613 kg), heavier, as mentioned before. That added heft is felt when tossing the new car around the Radford track.