Is the 2025 Dodge Charger a DISAPPOINTMENT?

Dodge has officially revealed the new Charger. It now comes as a fully electric Daytona with 670hp and an In-Line 6 with either 420hp or 550hp.
But we'll have to wait until we see them on the road to make a definitive review!
Thanks for watching!
Quick disclaimer: It may not seem like it, but I'm a huge Dodge fan! They know how to make iconic muscle cars and beautiful V8 engines. It's just a shame they are being forced to ditch these things.
00:00 Intro
00:15 The Unveiling
00:57 Funky Engine Noises
01:11 'Mission Control Center'
01:35 Engine Choices and Output
02:00 Challenger Replacement
02:12 Sexy Exterior
02:30 Outro

[@JamesSmith-dn8lb]

You arent supposed to hear a hemi, you are supposed to FEEL it. No speakers can replicate a rumble.

[@jakefarm9697]

Its not speakers it is air blown through air tubes like an instrument. still dumb but calling it speakers isnt accurate

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@jakefarm9697 Still doesn't have the V8 rumble.

[@matthewjames9779]

looks like the only way to feel this car is by having a fat guy sat at size of you ahah

[@EG-ti8cg]

Ridiculous ev shit. Give me a hemi any day..

[@DYIguy]

Then buy a 2023 Hemi there on-sale now since the cannot sell them for the previously super inflated prices.

[@dalemartens2962]

Buy a vintage charger, and enjoy your life.

[@marial8235]

Nobody wants an electric muscle car. Plus it is almost 3 tons of weight.😂😂😂

[@sunnysgreyarea2522]

Not enough ppl can insult this car enough to stop ppl from buying it. Sorry… 😂

[@drivenorthmusicc]

i know, isn’t it sad? people wasting their money

[@sunnysgreyarea2522]

@@drivenorthmusicc how is it a waste to someone who wants it? They gone be having fun while you pouting.

[@user-gm6ti1mf2y]

Body is nice the drive train is garbage! Drop in a HEMI, and you will have one of the best-looking chargers since the 60s.

[@mountainadventures7346]

It’s like a model T making horse noises……🙄

[@jgboys1]

They are done, they just don’t know it yet!

[@stans1058]

Finally a 2 door charger. Stylish outside. It needs a strong V8. Otherwise, MOPAR is dead.

[@MyHandleIsGood]

The worst part is that the vast majority of the car is Fiat/Alfa Romeo. Even the Hurricane engine is an Alfa Romeo derived engine, it's just the 2.0 I4 with a couple of extra cylinders.

[@marcsinan.]

I didn't know that! That would make the new Charger even less American...

[@srtv8or109]

There is nothing like a combustion engine as a few other said in the comments Hit the start button or turn the key in here that engine come to life nothing like it

[@hakeador4000]

im gonna hellcat swap mine and theres nothing the EPA can do to stop me

[@tanside979]

When they bring the Hemi back in a few years they'll act like it was their plan all along...

[@hugopi5656]

2018 scat pack was $40000. its now $15000 for the none wide body version. And remember, its a 20 year old chassis if you count the Magnum. My guess, the EV version is going to be $60000 for the R/T and $70000+ for the Scat Pack.

[@heythere6983]

All previous trims in the lineup look much better

[@bharteshkathuria3542]

Just got the 2023 charger v8.

[@kristolball]

A maxed-out engine that will detonate well within 100,000miles.

[@rogerrussell9544]

It doesn't seem to be popular with customers, every single model Stellantis uses it in isn't selling well. But then again every model they come out with sells slower than the old model it replaces.

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Dodge are going to have to eat this one.

[@scottkrafft6830]

If it didn't have the goofy fake sounds, it'd be kinda neat. If I'm getting an electric car, I want it to be COMPLETELY silent. But hopefully they include an option to turn it off completely

[@anonymous3738]

I guess there can be at least one muscle car that’s electric for those who want new experiences. But as for gasoline engines, most people prefer tradition. Sure, muscle cars don’t have strict requirements but traditionally, they have a V8 and RWD, are usually 2-door but sometimes 4-door and they sometimes have a supercharger for added performance. This car is different from its predecessors in terms of powertrain, drivetrain and body style and almost nobody likes these changes. I don’t think any other car introduced this year will be criticized as much as this one, even though it’s very nice on the exterior. Speaking if that, people usually reveal the inside of something to be better-looking than outside but for this car, it’s the opposite, just like poorly-designed mattresses that may look elegant but the inside can deteriorate posture.

[@dalemartens2962]

4 door will make a good police car, then a yellow cab ,in that order.

[@DYIguy]

Kinda like the Dodge Cornet was back in the 70's

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@DYIguy Not exactly, it weighs 6000 pounds.

[@DYIguy]

@@rogerrussell9544 Yeah the really need to get the battery weight down for all EVs in general.

[@mlbloverock]

Japan is going with hydrogen powered internal combustion engines instead of EVs... no battery weight or waste, real engines, and they emit water vapor. Why aren't we smart enough to ditch electric and go hydrogen?

[@marcsinan.]

Governments here in Europe have already decided to switch to electric cars by the 2030/40s. Changing that will be impossible, because car manufacturers are currently spending billions into RnD. :( Plus governments can control electric cars much easier, but that’s a subject for a different video…

[@rogerrussell9544]

@@marcsinan. Ah, so it's too inconvenient to give customers what they want because unelected paper pushers said so? We in the US vote with our wallets, and Stellantis has a lot of stock sitting rotting on their lots.

[@fishypictures]

As soon as Toyota. Makes a hydrogen available, I’ll buy one of those…. Toyota can make it happen. If my family likes it , I’ll buy each of them a hydrogen car, sell all my cars and keep a couple of Mopar classics for me, and my camp van, and my Silverado.😂

[@mpcinlv]

What a beautiful car! Love the lines.

[@nakabob1930]

Disappointed in the speaker sound effects but guess fits people that doesn't drag race,burn out..people that loved the look and feel but not the speed and noise I guess.they have upgraded the original and use these as optional.

[@ChristopherDillman]

Tip of the cap to Tim Kuniskis. He's making a very bold leap into being the first muscle car EV. He knows Hyundai is breathing down their necks with the 5N, and the imminent 6N - which will be an absolute monster. He's at the very least getting a jump ahead of Chevrolet and Ford, and I applaud him for that. All these dated dinosaur comments about EVs not being muscle.. blah, blah, blah .. continue to be entertainment in these comments. See if you can outrun Croatia's Rimac Nevera. 🐲Those cats were WAAAAAYYYY ahead of the game while we were still obsessing over cubic inches. Time to wake up to the 21st Century. Now.. as for the EV Charger. My comment comes from someone who used to own a 2018 Charger SRT Scat Pack, and I loved that car. And I got so fired up over the Charger concept. But the production model is a major disappointment. The shape is the concept, but the width, ride height, stance, et al is nothing like the concept. No clue what happened in the design production department. They weren't talking to the concept team department. Regardless, Tim needs to clean that up. The 4x4 look of the Charger and skinny-winnie chassis from what looks to be leveraged from a 2015 Charger has got to be trashed. Maybe Dodge will figure out the design by the 2028 model. 🤷‍♂

[@youngsoolee1349]

For me, the 2025 Charger looks waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than any other predecessor Chargers.

[@paulbickley658]

I think 🤔 they could of did away with the electronic sound on it. And I don't like the sound on it.

[@MrTurboRotary]

Well, at least it does sounds like a kiddie cat 🐈 Meow- meow 🐈

[@dougladnelson3274]

Is that a new Camaro?

[@daviddenegre2083]

Time will tell

[@blackwidow3922]

If you don't like a EV that's made to bring some fun like burn outs and doughnuts, drifting then stick to a tesla. Otherwise there are plenty of over priced V8s on dealership lots.

[@deanhill4387]

sorry no way

[@jro-tucsonaz2102]

I have absolutely zero interest in purchasing this car regardless of its trim level. This is the Dodge Hornet 2.0, another flop.

[@miamibitch305fl]

Will be hellcat swapping it

[@darrellpelfrey2370]

Looks more like a Camaro

[@beecnote7742]

2025 Dodge Avenger

[@RodT87]

Terrible. It needs a hemi..and super obvious...why not give the front end the iconic '69 look instead of the thinned out '68? This is just a bad idea. Especially when manufacturers are experiencing a drop off in EV sales.

[@tomasnordin9778]

With an ICE,yes.As an EV regardless make,model,No thanks.

[@josephacevedo8376]

I love the design of the car. I will be looking at a base model for the gas powered Dodge Charger.

[@dutchyjhome]

I really don't know any Gear Head who's getting over the moon with any EV you can come up with: Dodge or any other make... But given the current energy transition, which is a necessity unfortunately, the EV is one of the ways to go to replace the fossil fuel engine vehicle. It most certainly is not the only way... I mean Toyota and other car manufacturers are on par with the transition; with Hydrogen Combustion Engines: they sound like a fossil engine, they behave like a fossil engine and they drive like a fossil engine and the only thing besides a roar is water vape coming from the exhaust! In fact: Toyota asked Yamaha to make their famous 5.0 litre V8 (comes is a lexus and comes in the Toyota Land-Cruiser) to rebuild this engine to run on Hydrogen. Yamaha has succeeded is this quest and so the Hydrogen running Toyota 5.0 V8 is available now. No more electric rendering of what should be the sound of and engine, but instead the real sound of an engine! Porsche and several partners have started production of a climate neutral “e-fuel” aimed at replacing gasoline in vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines. The German automaker, owned by Volkswagen, said Tuesday that a pilot plant in Chile started commercial production of the alternative fuel. By mid-decade, Porsche is planning to produce millions of gallons of the e-fuel. So guys, there is hope for us Gear Heads!

[@HIDHIFDB]

You first worlders are weird in a bad way in latin america we have decades runing our american sized v8 on alternative fuels like ethanol or gases like methane from garbage seriusly guys you only want to create more problems instead of just using gas from sewer also you overengineer everything to the point that it became useless.

[@christocr]

I really do not like the look of this new Charger--even the two-door. And the four door looks like something my great grandpa would have driven. EV is a definite no-go for me. Not interested in the least. And with the Challenger going away, I won't really be caring much about Dodge. Guess it's down to the Mustang GT and C8 Corvette. Or one of the various Japanese import ICE sports cars. Considering the type of driver that has been buying the Dodge Challenger over the past 15 years, I question the execs at Dodge. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I really think they are letting "politics" make them completely tone deaf/blind to their customer base. IMO they are taking a huge gamble and likely making a huge mistake. The way I see it, most car enthusiasts, at least those who have been into the Challenger/Corvette/Mustang/Camaro/etc, have absolutely zero interest in EVs AND the sorts of drivers who are interested in EVs (mostly) have zero interest in the "muscle car" look or performance. If I were making the decisions for Dodge, I certainly would NOT be making the replacement to the Challenger BIGGER and HEAVIER. If I were doing the designing, I'd actually make something that looked very close to the current Challengers, except for smaller, tighter on the suspension, sleeker, and racier. It would still be obviously a Challenger, but a Challenger that went on a diet and lost a few pounds and inches. Certainly not a Challenger that got fat, lazy, and developed some ugly curves.

[@marcsinan.]

Interesting insights. Thank you for sharing

[@NathanHartfield]

Love it bad to the bone 🍖😎👍🏾coooool wow they thought when the new Dodge truck came on the scene people thought that was ugly, but boy was it bad to the bone also go dodge look ahead set a trend 😎👍🏾

[@ricardodelacruz7522]

A solid NO

[@joshblank1]

I’m not a fan. Looks like a Mustang. Bring back a he Challenger

[@richardhagyari4164]

Nope !!!

[@laqutis]

Swing and a miss.

[@ChrisPBacon198]

That's Sad Looking and Sounding

[@mannyrosado9887]

"You can hear it" (blender noise enter the room). It's disgraceful, heavy, and electric; all against the population that cares about this car.

[@cabforwardooo9983]

I drive a Model 3, so I know how good EVs can be. It's going to be tough going back to an ICE vehicle, so the EV Charger is something I'm interested in. The design of the exterior and interior looks great, but I do think the exterior could have been a bit more aggressive. Also, it's a big car, probably too big for a two door. I'll wait to see it in person to decide on it.

[@martsmarts]

Interior sucks as well..

[@dank5015]

F this car.

[@martsmarts]

Lol... Dodge wasted the time of the audience. Woke business 👎

[@gregmorris2022]

Great video. Car is 🤮

[@marcsinan.]

Thank you so much! I agree, a muscle car without a V8 is like alcohol free beer...

[@emdfilms5785]

Absolutely hate it. It sucks…

[@marcsinan.]

It definitely won't be the same without a V8...

[@jamesdavis6036]

I'd rather buy a bicycle

[@TADA13]

Looks like Dodge, Sound like a Dodge Drive like a Dodge... If u have to put "like" in the sentence, *Then it's NOT a Dodge.* It's an adult sized toy. Can I hack into the speakers and make it sound like a Honda?

[@Vette4life]

Major Let Down

[@perjess1969]

Garbage….EV nonsense.

[@evanvieira7391]

The V6s are crap.......good look w that

[@bpettet86]

It looks like a Camaro smashed into an AMX! Ugly!

[@DEMOCRACY-pd5nk]

LOL! I'm scared of that growl...LAUGHABLE. However, it is the best for curing our planet's health for future generations to live.

[@gregorykern9679]

What a turd, a swing and a miss for certain. This is pathetic. No way in hell I'd ever buy one. My 2015 Challenger is the last new Dodge I'll own.

[@poopy69poopy17]

Im ok with the ev shit bkz we are forced, due to earth's low hp, but what i dont understand is why they made the combustion one look like an ev from 2027 It just dosent fit🤷‍♂️ Also didnt dodge confirm this is actual noise and not speakers?🤨