The launch of the Dodge Charger Daytona has been met with steep dealer discounts exceeding $12,000, suggesting tepid demand for the electric muscle car. In response, Dodge is emphasizing its status as the “world’s only all-wheel-drive muscle car” as a key selling point.
Unlike the previous-generation Challenger, which offered all-wheel drive as an option, every Charger Daytona model comes standard with the feature. This includes the upcoming Sixpack variants, which will feature a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six engine producing up to 550 horsepower.
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Dodge CEO Matt McAlear framed the all-wheel-drive system as an advantage, particularly for customers in colder regions. The automaker said the system has been extensively tested in locations such as Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to ensure it delivers muscle car performance alongside all-weather capability.
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The Charger Daytona features a Wet/Snow Mode designed to maximize traction by adjusting traction control, electronic stability control, regenerative braking, and torque distribution. It also includes a mechanical limited slip rear differential to enhance grip. For performance enthusiasts, the vehicle offers a Drift/Donut Mode, which switches to rear-wheel drive while reducing stability control intervention.
Pricing remains a factor, as the 2024 Charger Daytona starts at $59,595—significantly higher than the all-wheel-drive Challenger SXT, which previously retailed for $35,140. Even the GT variant, priced at $38,440, presented a more affordable option, though the Charger Daytona offers substantially more power.
Dodge Charger Daytona Winter Test Gallery
