2022 Dodge Charger Configurations: Trims, Engines, and What Sets Each Apart

The 2022 Dodge Charger is one of the last surviving large rear-wheel-drive American sedans, and it comes in a wide range of configurations — from a relatively approachable V6 daily driver to a supercharged 797-horsepower street machine. Understanding how those configurations are structured helps buyers know what they're actually comparing when they shop.

How the 2022 Charger Lineup Is Organized

Dodge builds the Charger lineup around two major axes: trim level and engine. These aren't always independent choices — certain engines are locked to specific trims or packages — so knowing how they intersect matters before you start comparing prices.

The 2022 Charger is available in the following trim levels:

The Jailbreak edition, introduced in 2022, added a layer on top of this by allowing buyers to mix and match certain options — like putting Hellcat Redeye power into a non-Widebody body — that were previously restricted by trim.

The V6 Configurations: SXT and GT

The SXT is the entry point. It uses the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 producing 292 horsepower and pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It's the only trim available with all-wheel drive, which is notable since every V8 configuration is rear-wheel drive only.

The GT steps up slightly in power (300 hp from the same engine via a different tune) and adds more standard features. It also offers AWD. Both trims serve buyers prioritizing everyday usability, lower running costs, and better fuel economy relative to the V8 options. EPA estimates for the V6 configurations run around 19 mpg city / 30 mpg highway in RWD form, though real-world results vary.

The V8 Configurations: R/T and Scat Pack 🔧

The R/T is the entry point into HEMI V8 territory. Its 5.7-liter engine produces 370 horsepower and represents a meaningful step up in character from the V6. The R/T also introduced the Torque Reserve launch system on the HEMI, which builds boost off the line.

The Scat Pack uses the larger 6.4-liter 392 HEMI, producing 485 horsepower. It also adds Brembo brakes, adaptive damping suspension, and a more aggressive calibration. The Scat Pack Widebody adds flared fenders and wider tracks to accommodate 305-section rear tires — the same body shared by the Hellcat variants.

Both Scat Pack configurations come with a performance-tuned suspension and launch control. Fuel economy drops significantly in V8 trims — expect roughly 13–16 mpg city depending on driving style.

The Hellcat and Redeye Configurations 🏁

The SRT Hellcat uses a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 717 horsepower. The Widebody version adds the wider body kit. These trims include more aggressive cooling, Brembo six-piston front brakes, and SRT-specific tuning.

The SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody pushes output to 797 horsepower through a larger supercharger. The SRT Super Stock — the top of the 2022 lineup at 807 horsepower — adds drag-specific tuning, a stickier tire compound, and launch control calibrated for quarter-mile performance.

Both Redeye and Super Stock variants require premium fuel, and real-world fuel economy is well below the V6 configurations. These trims also carry significantly higher insurance costs for many buyers, though actual premiums depend on the driver's history, location, and insurer.

Key Variables That Shape Which Configuration Makes Sense

Several factors affect how different configurations play out in practice:

• Intended use — daily commuting, weekend driving, and track use each favor different engine and suspension combinations
• Driving environment — AWD is only available on V6 trims, which matters in snowy climates
• Insurance costs — Hellcat-trim vehicles typically carry higher premiums; the exact impact varies by insurer, state, and driving record
• Fuel costs — V8 configurations consume more fuel and require premium octane on the higher-output variants
• Registration fees — some states base fees on horsepower, displacement, or vehicle value, all of which differ significantly across this lineup
• Tire costs — Widebody configurations use wider tires that cost more to replace, and the performance compounds on Super Stock variants wear faster

The Widebody Distinction

The Widebody package isn't purely cosmetic. It adds wider front and rear tracks, flared fenders, and 305/35ZR20 rear tires compared to the standard 245/45ZR20. This improves cornering grip and launch traction but also increases unsprung weight and tire replacement costs. The Widebody body style is available on Scat Pack, Hellcat, Redeye, and Super Stock configurations.

What's Missing From This Picture

The 2022 Charger lineup is structured, but how any specific configuration performs for an individual buyer depends on things this article can't assess — how a specific car was maintained, what options were added, how prior ownership affected the vehicle's condition, and what that buyer's state charges to register a high-horsepower sedan. Those pieces shape the real-world ownership picture in ways that vary person to person.