2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak - POV Driving Impressions

Engine: 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
717 horsepower
Base price: $79,555
Fuel economy: 12 MPG city, 21 MPG highway, 15 MPG combined
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 gallons
2.62 axle ratio
Options:
Plum Crazy Exterior Paint $95
Customer Preferred Package 23B $995 (Dual bright exhaust tips, "Jailbreak" instrument panel badge)
Harmon Kardon Audio $1995
Hammerhead gray seat belts $395
Hammerhead gray floor mat binding $99
Black/hammerhead gray seats $295
Brass Monkey SRT E4xterior Badges $199
SRT Alcantara Steering wheel with white LED Logo $199
305/35R20 Front and rear 3-season tires $695
20x11" Devil's Rim Brass Monkey Wheels $1095
Gunmetal Gray Brake Calipers $595
Gas Guzzler Tax $2100
Destination $1595
Price as tested: $89,907
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[@TheTopher]

Correction: This isn’t a redeye, so it’s 717hp, not 807 like I said in the video. Thanks to those who noticed!

[@randomvideosyt5955]

man I'm gonna miss the hellcat supercharger on the channel it sucks that dodge is switching to electric so early I hope the electric don't sell so they go back to that American muscle.

[@kyree5094]

your ready to drive that redeye😂😂

[@SAMPLETEXT285]

​@@randomvideosyt5955dodge confirmed the new charger will come with a gas engine with electric as an option but not a v8. Give it time once it doesn't sell and people start buying the new mustang more they'll put a v8 back in it.

[@joeahronov2554]

Can you review a jeep grand Cherokee srt?

[@user-wm4rt9wk4n]

لق٤ واتعع😮😢😢🎉🎉😮😮😮 ‏‪2:03‬‏

[@bigrunts9768]

"Its really the cultural around these items" He was holding back a lot of words

[@TranceFur]

What’s your user pic showing?

[@VisionCityMayor]

😭😭ur not wrong bro its hard to talk about hellcats without bringing up- THAT aspect

[@Jumpiestbat]

While that does hold some truth. Anyone is capable of stealing so it’s not really fair to ostracize one group or culture of people.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Atlanta.

[@chabweezy9905]

fun and affordable it will attract people plus it's in all the music since 2017

[@ace773]

Every time I watch a hellcat video, im impressed

[@392Reviews]

Topher back in an SRT...here for it! Quick edit...the Redeye Jailbreak has the 807, normal Jailbreak is 717 :)

[@PaulsPlace]

Correct, I had to dig around for like a half hour on the computer to find this info. Went into the car and bam it’s right in the infotainment. Dodge really doesn’t market this version well.

[@392Reviews]

@@PaulsPlace I work at a Ford / CDJR dealership...that's the only real reason I know. I also have a Daytona 392, ordered a Charger Jailbreak, but didn't want to double my payment and then some haha!

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

thats really dumb tbh.

[@MrOnemanop]

If the worst you can say about this car is the fear of it getting stolen, says a lot.

[@reallymentalpig1173]

Transmission issues

[@taureanb7351]

Fast car in a straight line, but can't handle at all

[@MrOnemanop]

Clearly there are better handling vehicles. But for the tens of thousands who bought Challengers, last year alone, ultimate handling, is not the highest priority.@@taureanb7351

[@reallymentalpig1173]

@@taureanb7351 well, yeah that’s what it’s for.

[@dizhavoc2378]

them monkeys

[@miguelmza]

“it definitely brings out the worst in you” love that

[@skizerk5843]

I had a scat pack challenger in Baltimore. I love and miss it. I had one attempted theft and my license plates were stolen twice. The reputation for these cars are true and its sad cause these are just so fun and easy to drive.

[@dylanjutagir3272]

My default answer when asked about my favorite OEM paint color. Just gorgeous.

[@SerPurple51]

The Plum Crazy is really gorgeous. The lighter blue color they have is very nice as well.

[@ATRichard]

Dodge makes some great colors on almost all of their cars!

[@Long_terms]

you have coolest job ever

[@hossbonaventure]

dream job fr

[@tempestofruin]

my biggest thing on this and the challenger is the interior from 2010. Love the engine and exterior look, its just the ancient interior that gets me.

[@weekends.o4193]

this is NOT the interior from 2010 lmao at least do your research before you say things. 2010 interior changed after they dropped the 2011 charger. then they changed the interior again in 2015 which is the most recent. google 2010 charger interior and then google 2023 charger interior

[@jayjacaty3009]

This is a 2010 interior for most other cars. It may be a 2015 Dodge interior, but it's still a 2010 interior. That said, it is easily forgiven.

[@Peak_Mid]

@@weekends.o4193I think the point he was making is that it LOOKS like it’s from 2010, which is does 🤢

[@lmCIoudz]

Buddy look at the interior its so old@@weekends.o4193

[@LastCallB5ChallengerHellcat]

@@weekends.o4193 people tend to think its outdated as I do agree a tad, but its because it doesnt have an ipad stuck on the dash like every other car out there, so that = old and outdated lmao

[@fb2036]

mentioned this in my only previous post, but love the respect you show other people's vehicles by trying to clean debree from your feet prior to entering the vehicle. Have not noticed any other youtubers showing this courtesy

[@chettylewis]

this car in purple is so amazing if there was one thing i wish they wouldve done during the lifespan of this generation, its that they shouldve updated this interior. just looks so cheap on a car that is so much. not to mention that they shouldve added all wheel drive but with it being a dodge i bet wheelspin would still exist

[@dawsongranger4940]

You buy a dodge for the engine. Everything else is second. Guess a police interceptor challenger is the best way to get awd v8

[@Nestle245]

​@@dawsongranger4940If they can refresh the Durango's interior and make it better they can do the same for the Challenger and Charger.

[@Zach-td5mb]

@@dawsongranger4940as an avid Chrysler hater, the newer Stellantis trucks and SUVs with higher options actually have pretty killer interiors.

[@chabweezy9905]

it's a muscle drag car so awd is dumb. also rwd burnouts are the best and the interior keeps costs low

[@AdrianHernandez-ht3bz]

I like how we respects the interior of the car kicks off his feet really respectful subscribed.❤

[@ChevyS10Blazer]

I just love seeing you driving fast cars! I would never even dare to attempt 1% of the “fun” driving you do. Great video! Makes me want a plum crazy charger hellcat

[@grahamrandle]

As a master auto collision tech I can tell you, way to many people own these cars that just shouldn't. If your not ready for the throttle hang and endless kinetic energy from the weight. Your going to deface this thing.

[@Justin_GFM]

11:28 the wisest mini rant regarding Dodge ever lol

[@russellmuscleatl]

Great video! I got one despite the theft rate here in ATL and been enjoying it over a year now 🏁

[@miranbabic8439]

Absolutely amazing...love it...tnx for the presentation!

[@Drrck11]

OMG. I thought I was the only one who suspected the Charger was prone to thefts. A neighbor of mine had 2 of them stolen. The first Charger, he only had less than a year when it was stolen. The police found it, but it was wrecked. He got a second Charger that he had for about 2 years when that was stolen. That Charger was never found. That was the last time he bought a Dodge. As much as he liked the car, it was too stressful to get another one. As popular and powerful as these cars are, I would think Dodge would have better security for them.

[@DOGO8991]

Should have had a kill switch

[@Srt_jose392]

The charger is literally the most stolen vehicle in the country, so no, you’re not the only one that suspects that😂😂

[@SnickerdoodIe]

🌚🌚🌚🧑🏿‍🦲

[@MidnightDriveToNowhere]

I agree with all your reasoning for not pulling the trigger, and yea it's really unfortunate... what about a Blackwing? And you can opt for a manual 💪 that's a badass ride

[@michaelbuteau4183]

First time running into your channel, now I'm a subscriber. My wife had a 392 charger Daytona She love that car, still loves that car. But it was a 2018 and it was time to trade it in. She bought a 23 Camaro 2 SS Convertible, She's having a real hard time letting that charger go. Once I get the modifications done and she has the top-down, She'll be good with it. I had a 2018 challenger TA 392 I bumped it up to a 23 hellcat Challenger And I loooove that car. The fun never stops. Accept at the gas station and the tire store. Like what I see on your channel. So I'll keep watching. Very entertaining video, thanks for that.

[@colin1992]

Can't go wrong with a hellcat!

[@henryi9738]

6:01 Savagegeese approves ! 🦆🦆

[@TurkeyWilliams]

Great spec. The only issue with mopar is how often they are targeted for theft.

[@Thugger1300]

i love watching you cruise through our suburbs, i always know where you are lol

[@RORGAMING11]

Topher can you please do a school bus or a bus video plz

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

Ngl, Topher, Tedward, and Topher Jr doing a camping trip in a school bus would be fukkin SICK. I'd watch a 3 part series of that.

[@9aqua_man282]

Whether you don’t like this car (I don’t know how you couldnt) or love it, we are looking at the last of a breed and an end of an era…. Also the beginning of 200k resale prices loll

[@luckyluciano5523]

Yeah right it’s plenty hellcats sitting lol nobody paying 200k

[@rundatbackturbo2921]

@@luckyluciano5523facts Lmaoo

[@Veyronp87]

totally fair point on the theft rate. it would stop me too from getting one

[@pppcorn]

fun vid i needed this thanks toph

[@swiped4464]

love the color! heard a bit of confusion with the jailbreak, for some reason dodge makes every hellcat a jailbreak this year. the redeye is 807 and normal jailbreak is 717

[@srikrishnavenkatesh5992]

This is my dream car and nice ride man

[@stayzir8081]

We all know why they called it the jailbreak...

[@jjsdjt760]

The best POV and sound I’ve ever watched. From a hellcat owner. 👊🏼

[@robloxfan4271]

The dodge charger is certainly one car i would have in my dream car collection despite the steering wheel being on the wrong side for uk driving, it would still be a fantastic car to import

[@Misterkodfko3003]

BRO LIVING LIFE

[@scuba6797]

Love the sound of v8s!

[@slimshady9522]

Litterally my dream car 🔥🔥🔥

[@nxko1]

Just bought one of these bad boys I pick it up tomorrow! Thanks for the video Topher!

[@matthewthedude146]

Congrats on the purchase!

[@nxko1]

thank you! im glad i was able to find one of these hellcats for a decent price. I wasn't gonna pay any mark up. @@matthewthedude146

[@randomvideosyt5955]

Congrats man it's a good thing I can't afford one because I would probably be lock up 😂

[@drdelirious8899]

Just spend whatever it takes on anti theft stuff

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

Congrats brother!! :D. Hope you enjoy it! I plan on getting a WB challenger hellcat myself in manual sometime next year. Don't care for the last call badges and whatnot. I just want a manual chal HC. Hopefully I join y'all HC boys soon!

[@KeithJohnson-id2ye]

I like how you drive my guy❤💯

[@LeaveBetter]

Used to drive that route from DTW to TOL... Little nostalgic seeing the construction's still going after 2 decades 😂

[@vipermoon_]

Purple and white is perfect. Purple engine bay is also perfect

[@Sebzoobiekill]

I am 12 and I am save up for one it’s my dream car so hopefully I can get one when I get my license

[@yayitsjepoy]

I would love to see more chargers! nice color!

[@winstonbryant5467]

@TheTopher how do you think the hellcat's 8 speed feels dynamically compared to the GT500s 7 speed dual clutch. You seemed to really enjoy it. Just curious which you’d prefer to daily and have as an occasional track car.

[@kyree5094]

I’ve been waiting for this video for the longest, and that’s weird that the screen says 717 hp.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

i would love that car for the 15 minutes that i was still alive

[@ZemzyOseris]

The only thing I would change, is the analog guages. Instead of the red, put the classic looking white/silver guages from the Demon in it. It would be absolutely perfect.

[@NDEEZMiata]

These look like such a blast but man there’s zero chance I wouldn’t drive this with full big chimp energy every second. Be such a fun car to own if you had enough money to not worry about tires and fuel lol Got rid of my SS 1LE for the same reason and this sounds even better and is way faster. Enjoying ND2 Miata life, but man do V8s still pull at my heart strings. These are definitely going to be future classics….shame Altima owners with higher credit scores ruin these things for everyone lol

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

It's honestly HILARIOUS how easy it is to just burn through tire rubber with these hellcats by just stepping on the gas. Idc what anyone says, I LOVE it. The hellcats are just straight up brutish, fat, and angry cars. I'm hoping to get a WB Challenger Hellcat in manual sometime next year as my "fun" car. The runner up would be a manual chall scat pack, but I REALLY want that hellcat.

[@uPilot]

beautiful!

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

The best security for these cars is to make electrical connections to outside doors and hood when not in use. Or turn on in dangerous areas. 🎃 👻 Happy Halloween 👻🎃

[@MATRIX9905]

its so easy to prevent these from getting stolen u can add multiple kill switches and a pin to the car so no matter what if the pin doesnt get put in correctly the car wont start theres a shifter lock you can get so the shifter literally will not move theirs a plate u can get to cover the nutral lock regardless you shouldn't need to do any of this but sadly if you want one its better to do this than have it ripped away friend of mine had his durango stolen rest in peace

[@fastcars514]

All that just to get towed by a tow truck

[@dominikfichtner8973]

I absolutly love the hellcat or jailbreak charger or challenger. So i am from Germany. And my dram car is a e39 m5 with the 5.0 V8. But if someone offer my the choice between These two, i dont know how to choose. There both sick on there one way. Just take the Sound... the hellcat or jailbreak Sound absolutly sick. No question. But its compressor charged and had 1.2 litre more engine. The e39 m5 had only 5 litre. And Sounds absolutely amazing if you have the right exhaust setup!

[@maqibafzal5]

I Love It. 6:40 To 7:10 Was Amazing

[@KeithJohnson-id2ye]

I love this car❤

[@guillermopacheco5005]

I’ve owned many Mustangs and a C7 Z06. However none of them check all the boxes for me like my WB HC Charger

[@jamesbutterfield9260]

Now for anyone that never got a chance to buy one new we will just have to wait for thr prices to drop tremendously before buying one. Hoping it's a one owner well taken care of as well

[@KyloZach]

Really sick car! I heard those cars are becoming very popular, even camaros and corvettes. Might wanna get one someday!

[@a1zephyr]

the last of its kind

[@angelabov3n]

I don't really look at these types of cars, but damn bruh these are FAST!

[@yandryreyes3730]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nineninesixteensixteen2386]

I’d love to get a used scat but you have to install multiple things just so no one can steal it, i don’t find it worth it

[@drunkinmaster1]

I have a question, are the side bolsters adjustable? I rented a non Hellcat Charger and the side bolsters where much too narrow for my back

[@radamessantoscosta1103]

Dodge challenger monster. Super charge. 💥💥🚀

[@christopherwalker6056]

Topher I think you need to click your feet together just a couple more times, I don't think you got all the dirt off!! 😄😁

[@RealNameNeverUsed]

He got it all off but then he touched the ground and picked some of it up again😂

[@chettylewis]

also, thoughts on this vs the ct5v blackwing?

[@hern5427]

wow the Best !! My dream

[@marcasswellbmd6922]

That is a nice looking car.. I gotta get my GT Super charged, I am going to keep my miles low and keep saving.

[@rodriexe]

my dream car. its perfect!

[@Sergesedd22]

Lmao

[@bassfan71]

Never expected this cameo from @Savagegeese at 6:02.

[@brianpresto1446]

Yeah my cluster speed is slow on my 2016 Hemi pursuit. Is there something I can do to speed it up?

[@Ahmed_1177]

Good 💪🏼🔥

[@Tikbalang5.0]

Honestly want to be like all cars should only come in purple but then that would make them far less special. Definitely do appreciate Dodge putting out all the purples though 😤

[@HemiSRT8]

I love this Car, my dream 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@dryver1408]

Great!

[@AliRazaiamaliraza]

Sounds like a locomotive. Loving it :)

[@user-hc5fw2kx5z]

Thats so beautiful 😍 🤩 👌

[@RS3NDIT]

these cars have always had the driving experience down - one of the best stock exhaust systems on any car, fantastic transmission programming, and surprisingly capable handling - but the interior is where they fall down IMO. At the scat pack trim level you can get away with it but up here on these top trims I really wish they'd step it up on these interiors with some nicer materials (real carbon fiber would be nice for a start...) as well as USB-C ports, and perhaps take away some of those fisher price plastics on the bottom of the doors and glovebox, etc. Also it is truly STUPID how the theft problem hasn't been fixed on these cars. Still, regardless of their reputation on the roads (largely due to the fact that, as you said, they bring out the worst in you lol), these cars have been really fun to have around. And really, that trans tuning is super impressive. Made my S5 sportback and RS3 I've had since both feel laggy and unresponsive in comparison, and only now with a Stage 2 TCU tune on my RS3's DCT does it feel properly responsive. Pretty impressive vehicles all in all and I for one will miss them.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

These cars also have interchangable parts its so crazy. a dirt cheap 2008 v6 challenger can use the same parts as a 200k 2023 demon. and they all sit on a chassis design from a 90s Mercedes e class. they put in very little effort outside of the 6.2 hemi development which happened in 2015

[@RS3NDIT]

@@ISLAMICSTORIES13 yeah that’s definitely something I wish was different. Would be nice to have noticeably better interior materials on higher grind but that’s not always the case

[@juanvera911]

Like for the Hellcat! 💪🔥

[@tigerhoods7927]

You can car reviewers really like driving these hellcats the most

[@mikeyletsc]

“say hello to the savage geese!!!” IYKYK

[@RainbowKidd]

I'm considering purchasing this, but after learning they're being discontinued I'm not sure.

[@tbaxt3r]

i see you switched up to the moonswatch

[@bdontop6511]

My dream car

[@INCREASEROX-bz2cl]

My favorite car

[@matthewlupton1539]

I have a 2018 charger 392 and it literally has the same interior as this one lmao I wish dodge would've stepped it up on the interior especially now that these are closing in on $100k

[@kennethglover3915]

Bring those hands up a bit on the wheel and you'll be even better through curves and twisties.

[@Okju19]

닷지가 한국시장 너무 일찍 철수했다 플럼 퍼플 색 너무이쁘고 차저 디자인 너무좋고 무엇보다 슈퍼차저 돌아가는 소리는 이루말할수없다 닷지는 지구가 아닌 도로를 찢기위해 하루 빨리 V8을 만들필요가 있다

[@buliny1438]

its my dream car and im moving to the usa in 1 to 2 years

[@Turgineer]

Cool car.

[@Jazc-mp889]

The last of the V8 muscle cars.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan68]

Now my first new Dodge Charger I can buy.

[@reallymentalpig1173]

It’s over 80 grand

[@DOGO8991]

It's hard to adequately convey just how badly I want a Charger. It's a tragedy Dodge did away with the Hellraisin color. Also, plenty of Atlanta car content creators that have stories about theft

[@nick0164]

my mom and stepdad just got a 2023 challenger jailbreak. its a really nice car and i even got to drive it, but one thing i hate is the turn signal noise😂its so loud and cheap sounding imo

[@JoexJoestar]

Man I want this car

[@vipermoon_]

Was it you that gave my aunt a thrill ride at M1 in a Viper a little before covid?

[@mattymatte6289]

9:21 You didn't show us the crash footage of the semi in front of you lol

[@sonofagun5305]

Surprised no one stole it while you were recording

[@Aurablade77]

Would you say this is the polar opposite of the type of driving fun to Miata? Well non-suv of course lol

[@andrew_glzroman]

What about this vs the ct5 blackwing

[@ramrock388]

Extremely bad idea to park this beast on the leaves🍁🔥