Dodge Charger Market Index1966-2026

About the Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger, an automotive icon since 1966, has undergone a radical transformation for the 2026 model year, moving from the beloved HEMI V8 era to the all-new "STLA Large" platform which offers both the all-electric Daytona and the twin-turbocharged SIXPACK petrol variants. In the current 2026 Australian market, market values for these new models remain premium due to the requirement for specialist right-hand-drive conversion, with factory-ordered SIXPACK R/T models starting at approximately $145,000 AUD and the 550hp Scat Pack pushing towards $195,000 AUD. Vintage Chargers continue to see steady growth, with 1968–1970 "Coke-bottle" models remaining blue-chip assets valued between $95,000 and $250,000 AUD depending on their powertrain provenance. The desirability of the 2026 model is driven by its "multi-energy" versatility and its return to a two-door fastback silhouette that pays homage to the second generation, though the high weight of the new chassis (approx. 2.2 tonnes) has made the lighter, twin-turbo petrol versions more attractive to driving purists. The buyer pool is a competitive mix of tech-forward early adopters drawn to the 670hp electric Scat Pack and die-hard Mopar traditionalists who view the high-output Hurricane inline-six as a more tuneable, "modern-analogue" alternative to the retiring V8s.