Peter Lyon
December 11, 2025
Calling it a “revelation,” the editors at TopGear.com chose the all-new, 550-horsepower, SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger as its Car of the Year in the TopGear.com U.S. Car Awards 2026.
The award from TopGear.com, the official website of the globally recognized Top Gear brand, recognizes the new Charger’s mix of performance, muscle-car attitude, and everyday usability. The decision was solidified after editors pushed the car to its limits on the legendary Tail of the Dragon in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the Charger Scat Pack’s performance was showcased over 318 turns in 11 miles.
“The new SIXPACK Charger is a revelation — flexible enough to be whatever it’s called on to be, from a stout and steady daily driver to a tail-happy drift toy, and everything in between,” said Jack Rix, editor-in-chief, Top Gear.
“This prestigious honor from Top Gear reinforces that the next-generation Dodge Charger with its 550 horsepower, gasoline-burning twin turbo SIXPACK is redefining muscle car performance. All-wheel drive when you need it and rear-wheel drive when you want it, coupled with its ‘hidden hatch’ design, the SIXPACK-powered Charger is the next innovative step forward in Charger’s evolving, 60-year lineage,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO. “The new Dodge Charger continues to garner awards and recognition even as we continue to roll out the full lineup. We’re just getting started.”
The award-winning SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger is shipping to dealers now. For more information on the Dodge brand multi-energy lineup, visit www.Dodge.com.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
The new, next-generation Dodge Charger lineup is led by the 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack – the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, according to the company. For 2026, the all-new 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK H.O. engine, expands the Charger lineup. Dodge also offered the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, one of the most powerful gas engine SUVs ever, and best-in-class standard performance in the compact-utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet.
