The Gas-Powered Dodge Charger Returns for 2026: An Exciting First Look for Omaha Drivers

By Josiah KaufmanBuying Guides Dodge Electric Vehicles Vehicle GuidesOct 1, 2025

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The air at H+H Jeep Dodge Ram is filled with anticipation for the arrival of the completely redesigned 2026 Dodge Charger. This isn’t just a refresh; it’s a revolutionary leap forward that will redefine what a muscle car can be for drivers in our city.

From its heart-pounding new powertrain options to its stunning, retro-futuristic design, the 2026 Dodge Charger is poised to set a new benchmark for performance and style. If you’re a car shopper in Omaha, you’ll want to keep reading to discover why this is one of the most exciting vehicles to ever grace the streets of our city.

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Groundbreaking Powertrain Options: The Power of Choice

For the first time ever, the 2026 Dodge Charger offers a diverse range of powertrain options to suit every type of performance enthusiast in Omaha.

The Hurricane Twin-Turbo Inline-Six: A Storm of Power

For those who love the visceral thrill of a gasoline engine, Dodge introduces the formidable 3.0L Twin-Turbo “Hurricane” inline-six. This engine, available in two states of tune, delivers exhilarating performance and a soundtrack that will make your heart race.

Standard Output (S.O.) in the Charger R/T: This version produces a robust 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque, offering a significant power boost over the previous generation’s V6 and V8 options.

High Output (H.O.) in the Charger Scat Pack: For the ultimate in gasoline-powered performance, the Scat Pack’s High Output Hurricane engine churns out an incredible 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque.

All gasoline-powered 2026 Dodge Charger models will come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, providing exceptional traction and control in all of Omaha’s weather conditions. However, for the purists, a selectable rear-wheel-drive mode will be available, allowing for those classic muscle car burnouts and drifts.

The All-Electric Charger Daytona: The Future of Muscle is Here

Prepare to have your perceptions of electric vehicles shattered. The all-electric 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona models are set to be the new kings of the street, offering instantaneous torque and mind-bending acceleration.

Charger Daytona Scat Pack: This all-wheel-drive beast delivers up to a staggering 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to launch this Charger from 0 to 60 mph in a breathtaking 3.3 seconds, making it the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car. A PowerShot feature provides an extra 40 horsepower for short bursts of adrenaline-pumping speed.

And for those who will miss the iconic roar of a V8, Dodge has engineered the world’s first patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, which produces a sound that rivals its gasoline-powered predecessors in intensity.

New Design with Nods to a Legendary Past

The first thing you’ll notice about the 2026 Dodge Charger is its breathtaking new look, first introduced in late 2024. Dodge has masterfully blended iconic design cues from the legendary 1968 Charger with a futuristic aesthetic.

The result is a car that is both instantly recognizable and completely fresh. The wide, aggressive stance and muscular lines are pure American muscle, while the clean, aerodynamic profile and modern lighting signatures bring it firmly into the 21st century.

The full-width LED lighting, both front and rear, gives the new Charger an unmistakable presence on the road, day or night. Whether you’re cruising down Dodge Street or showing it off at a local car meet, the 2026 Dodge Charger is guaranteed to turn heads all over Omaha.

The revolutionary design doesn’t stop when you open the door. Step inside the 2026 Dodge Charger, and you’ll find a driver-focused cockpit that is a work of art. The interior features a clean, layered design with sweeping lines that wrap the driver in driver controls. This retro-inspired layout is brought firmly into the future with customizable LED lighting that flows from the doors across the dash, allowing you to set the mood with 64 different colors.

A high-backed, fixed-headrest seat design and a flat-bottom steering wheel immediately signal that this car is built for performance driving. High-quality materials and textures are used throughout, with an available “Carbon & Suede” package for those seeking an even more premium feel. At the center of it all is a large, freestanding touchscreen, ensuring that all your controls are right at your fingertips without cluttering the classic design.

A High-Tech Cockpit: Features and Technology for the Modern Drive

At the heart of the tech suite is the Uconnect 5 infotainment system, displayed on a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. This intuitive system offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Amazon Alexa integration, and a host of connected services. You’ll also find a digital instrument cluster, available in either a 10.3-inch or a massive 16.0-inch size, which can be customized to display all your vital performance data.

For the true driving enthusiast, the Performance Pages feature allows you to monitor and record a wide range of metrics, including acceleration times, G-forces, and more. And for an even more immersive experience, an available augmented head-up display projects key information directly onto the windshield.

The 2026 Dodge Charger also comes packed with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance systems, including:

Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency Braking
Active Driving Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering
Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
A 360-degree Surround View Camera

The All-New Four-Door Variant: Muscle for the Whole Crew

One of the most exciting developments for the 2026 Dodge Charger is the introduction of a four-door sedan alongside the classic two-door coupe. This means that Omaha families and those who need more practicality no longer have to sacrifice performance. The four-door Charger shares the same aggressive styling and widebody proportions as the coupe, ensuring you don’t lose any of that iconic muscle car presence.

Thanks to a clever hatchback design, the four-door Charger boasts an impressive 38.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down, making it surprisingly versatile for everything from grocery runs to weekend getaways. Now, you can experience the thrill of a Charger with the convenience of a sedan. At H+H Jeep Dodge Ram, we know our Omaha customers will appreciate this blend of performance and practicality.

Trims and Pricing: Your Perfect 2026 Dodge Charger Awaits

At launch, the gasoline-powered 2026 Dodge Charger will be available in two iconic trims in both 2- and 4-door variants, and the all-electric Charger Daytona will continue production but lose the R/T trim while gaining a 4-door variant.

	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Starting MSRP
R/T 2-Door	3.0-L I6 S.O.	420 hp	468 lb-ft	$51,990
R/T 4-Door	↓	↓	↓	$53,990
R/T 2/4-Door Plus	↓	↓	↓	?
Scat Pack 2-Door	3.0-L I6 H.O.	550 hp	531 lb-ft	$56,990
Scat Pack 4-Door	↓	↓	↓	$58,990
Scat Pack 2/4-Door Plus	↓	↓	↓	?

Plus Group Trims

Available on 2026 Charger R/T 2- and 4-door, Scat Pack 2- and 4-door, and Charger Daytona Scat Pack 2- and 4-door, the Plus trim adds:

64-color Attitude Adjustment interior lighting, premium LED headlamps, wireless charging pad, 360-degree surround view camera, power hatch
Pistol-grip shifter and the start/power button packaged close together on the center console, which also incorporates an available wireless phone charger
High-backed fixed headrest seats embellished with a unique pass-through available
Distinctive white LED lighting, available as cross-car full-width lighting

Optional Add-On Packages

Blacktop® Package

Available on all trims/models (R/T, Scat Pack, Charger Daytona Scat Pack)

For those who love a menacing, blacked-out look, the Blacktop® Package takes the exterior of the 2026 Dodge Charger to the dark side. It replaces key exterior elements with dark and black finishes, creating an aggressive, street-ready presence perfect for cruising down Omaha’s Dodge Street at night.

Wheels: Upgrades to unique “Blacknoise” finish wheels (20×9-inch on R/T, 20×10-inch on Scat Pack) or 20×11-inch Luster wheels for the Daytona Scat Pack.

Badging: All exterior badging is swapped for a dark finish, including the grille and decklid badges.

Exhaust: On the gas-powered R/T and Scat Pack models, the package includes Black Dual Exhaust Tips for a cohesive, stealthy look.

Carbon & Suede Package

Available on Plus-equipped models (R/T Plus, Scat Pack Plus, Charger Daytona Scat Pack Plus)

This package elevates the Charger’s interior to a new level of luxury and sportiness. It outfits the cabin with premium materials that you can see and feel, combining the modern look of carbon fiber with the soft touch of suede.

Premium Surfaces: The instrument panel, headliner, and A-pillars are wrapped in rich Suede.

Carbon Fiber Accents: Genuine Carbon Fiber is used for the center console and as inlays within the door panels and instrument panel.

Upgraded Seating: Includes heated and ventilated high-back leather and Suede performance seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment for ultimate comfort.

Panoramic Glass Roof

Available on Plus-equipped models (R/T Plus, Scat Pack Plus, Charger Daytona Scat Pack Plus)

A stunning fixed panoramic glass roof with a power sunshade and UV protection invites beautiful ambient light into the cabin.

Premium Audio

Available on Plus-equipped models (R/T Plus, Scat Pack Plus, Charger Daytona Scat Pack Plus)

Upgrades the sound system to a powerful Alpine® 18-speaker, 900-watt system with a subwoofer for an immersive audio experience.

A New Era of American Muscle: The Performance of the 2026 Charger

At its heart, the Dodge Charger has always been about one thing: performance. For the 2026 Dodge Charger, that legacy is supercharged with groundbreaking new engine technology, a revolutionary drivetrain, and race-bred systems designed to deliver an unforgettable driving experience on the roads of Omaha and beyond.

The All-New “SIXPACK” Twin-Turbo Engine

For those who love the visceral roar and raw power of a gasoline engine, Dodge introduces the all-new 3.0L Twin-Turbo “SIXPACK” engine. This formidable inline-six uses low-inertia, high-flow turbochargers that spin up incredibly fast, virtually eliminating lag and delivering a tidal wave of torque across the power band.

Charger R/T (Standard-Output): The R/T is powered by the Standard-Output SIXPACK engine, producing a robust 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. This represents a significant leap in power over previous V6 and V8 models, delivering thrilling acceleration and a top speed of 168 mph.

Charger Scat Pack (High-Output): For the ultimate thrill, the Scat Pack unleashes the High-Output SIXPACK engine. Pushing more air into the combustion chamber with a peak boost of 30 psi, this engine churns out an incredible 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. The result? A blistering 0-60 mph time of just 3.9 seconds and a quarter-mile pass in a mere 12.2 seconds, on its way to a 177 mph top speed.

The World’s Only All-Wheel Drive Muscle Car

A true game-changer for drivers in Omaha is that all 2026 Dodge Charger models now come standard with the confidence of all-wheel drive. This system provides superior traction and control in all weather conditions, from summer storms to icy winter mornings.

But for the purists, Dodge has engineered the ultimate feature: the ability to instantly switch from all-wheel drive to 100% rear-wheel drive at your command. This delivers the best of both worlds—all-weather security when you need it and the tire-smoking, classic muscle car feel you crave.

Race-Ready Technology

The 2026 Dodge Charger comes equipped with a suite of aggressively-engineered racing options that put this muscle car in a lane of its own.

Drift & Donut Modes: Standard on the electric Daytona Scat Pack, these modes unlock the ultimate driving thrill. With tailored suspension settings and rear-axle-biased torque, you can choose from multiple slip angles to perform controlled drifts and epic donuts.

Line Lock: Standard on the Scat Pack, Line Lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently, letting you perform a perfect, crowd-pleasing burnout to clean and warm the rear tires before launch.

Launch Control: Get a perfect start every time. Standard on Scat Pack models, Launch Control modulates engine torque to minimize wheel slip and provide explosive, straight-line acceleration right off the line.

Engineered for the Corners

Raw power is nothing without control. The 2026 Charger features a highly rigid chassis and expertly crafted suspension to help you handle even the tightest curves like a pro.

Advanced Suspension: A multilink front suspension and a fully-independent integral link rear suspension work together to maximize grip, enhance steering feel, and provide superior body control at high cornering speeds. The available Dual-Valve Adaptive Damping System offers both a plush, comfortable ride and a firm, connected feeling through tight turns.

Brembo® High-Performance Brakes: To rein in all that power, an available High-Performance Braking System features massive six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo® calipers. With a 31% increase in swept brake area, this system provides incredible stopping power and resists brake fade during spirited driving.

Staggered Tire Setup: The Charger’s widebody stance supports an available staggered tire setup, with wider tires in the rear for stability and front tires tuned for maximum lateral acceleration and cornering grip.

Experience the Future of Muscle at H+H Jeep Dodge Ram in Omaha

The 2026 Dodge Charger is more than just a new car; it’s a statement. It proves that American muscle is not only alive and well but is evolving to be more powerful, more technologically advanced, and more versatile than ever before. We at H+H Jeep Dodge Ram, your trusted Omaha dealership, are incredibly excited to bring this next-generation icon to our community.

We invite you to visit our showroom in Omaha to learn more about the revolutionary 2026 Dodge Charger. Our knowledgeable team is here to answer all your questions and help you be one of the first in Omaha to experience the future of American muscle.

And if you’re considering the electric route, our “Controversial Dodge Charger Daytona—and 5 Reasons to Love It” post is a must-read.

For more content to satisfy your horsepower sweet tooth, be sure to check out our in-depth overview of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.

The legendary Dodge Charger is back in internal combustion form, Omaha, and it’s better than ever. Are you ready to take the wheel?