For those curious, here's the list of packages for the 2024 Charger:
Plus Group ($4,995)
- Leatherette low back bucket seats with ventilation (R/T)
- Leather high-back bucket seats with ventilation (Scat Pack)
- Optional Demonic Red seat color ($495)
- Premium IP and door trim panels
- 16-inch color driver display (R/T, standard on Scat Pack)
- Deluxe security alarm (R/T, standard on Scat Pack)
- Power hatch
- Attitude Adjustment lighting
- Head-up Display (R/T, standard on Scat Pack)
- 360-degree surround view camera
- Frunk
- Wireless charging pad
- Premium LED headlamps
- Exterior mirrors with Dodge logo puddle lamp
- 20-by-9-inch aluminum wheels (on R/T)
- Much more additional content
Blacktop - R/T ($1,095)
- Dark exterior badges
- 20-by-9-inch Dark Aluminum wheels with 255/45R20XL Nexen tires
- 20-by-10-inch Dark Aluminum wheels with 275/40ZR20XL Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season tires (with Plus Package)
Sun & Sound ($2,495)
- Full glass roof
- 18-speaker Alpine PRO audio system with subwoofer
Carbon & Suede - Scat Pack ($2,995)
- Leather/suede high-back performance seats
- Door panel with carbon-fiber insert
- Instrument panel with carbon fiber and suede
- Suede headliner and A-pillars
- Carbon-fiber exterior mirrors
- Dark exterior badging
- 20-by-11-inch Dark Aluminum wheels
- Much more additional content
3-Season Tires $695 (Scat Pack)
- 305/35ZR20XL Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 – front tires
- 325/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 – rear tires
Just as I was reading that and thinking "boy, the future is sure going to be an expensive place to live" I also saw a lot of what is included that I wouldn't even want, but helps drive up the price.
If Chrysler can sell every last one of them, good for Chrysler, its shareholders, employees, and the suppliers.
Cars like this make me really want to see what VW finally does with that EV GTI concept that GRM and others reported on some months ago and hopefully it won't be completely berkleyed up.
Elsewhere they announced the only colors available would be black, silver, and white. This is not starting off on the right foot.
DavyZ
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8/8/24 2:41 p.m.
I am less than thrilled about an EV version of this car. My daughter has a 6 cyl version and I am unimpressed with respect to the steering which feels numb and 'detached' from the road for me. The one redeeming quality about the car is the engine. Take away any sounds and vibrations and you have a really cheap Tesla. Not for me.
In reply to DavyZ :
While the focus has definitely been on the electric Charger (heh, electric charger), I'm eager to see more of the gas-powered models later next year.
Yeah, it's an inline-six, but 550 horsepower (a 420-horsepower model is also planned) seems like plenty to have fun.
Side note: I think I prefer the looks of the four-door model over the two-door.
Of course, the prices don't include the 'dealer adjustment' markups that will be added.
I remember all of the angst about ruining the brand and disrespecting the legacy when the four door Chargers came out. I was as upset as some by that but I was one of those who questioned the decision. Now, I'm with Colin in preferring the four door. Of course I'm 18 years older now than I was then so my tastes have um, matured so that may be a factor.
stuart in mn said:
Of course, the prices don't include the 'dealer adjustment' markups that will be added.
its an EV, EVs usually get blown out... Look at the i4, Mach E, Lucid Air... If the powers that be are smart they will offer short term leases that pack the rebates in up front to lower lease payments. It'll allow the dealerships to back in extra profit with the public none the wiser.
Colin Wood said:
In reply to DavyZ :
While the focus has definitely been on the electric Charger (heh, electric charger), I'm eager to see more of the gas-powered models later next year.
Yeah, it's an inline-six, but 550 horsepower (a 420-horsepower model is also planned) seems like plenty to have fun.
Side note: I think I prefer the looks of the four-door model over the two-door.
Most cars available in recent years in both 2-door and 4-door configuration are designed as 4-doors first and 2-doors second in contrast to the past where the 4-door often looked a little goofy (say the roof seemed too high in the rear for example). I'm talking about same models rather than just shared platforms. Take '90s Civics vs. 10th Gens. The 2-doors IMO look a lot better on the old car but I might as well get the 4-door when it comes to the 10th Gen since the 2-door doesn't really look that much sportier and is harder to deal with on a daily basis.
Styling looks good. Pricing looks pretty bad - base price more than a Model 3 performance. Not sure how they justify that.
