Our Thoughts on Dodge’s Small but Powerful 2021 Lineup
Dodge’s vehicle lineup has gotten smaller, but much more powerful over the years, as the automaker now offers its rowdy supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 in every vehicle it makes.
The 2021 Dodge Lineup
- 2021 Dodge Challenger – Large Coupe
- 2021 Dodge Durango – Midsize SUV
- 2021 Dodge Charger – Full-size sedan
2021 Dodge Challenger
2021 Dodge Challenger Trims
The 2021 Challenger can be ordered as anything from a tame cruiser to a demonic muscle car.
- SXT – $TBD
- GT – $TBD
- R/T – $TBD
- R/T Scat Pack – $TBD
- SRT Hellcat – $TBD
- SRT Hellcat Redeye – $TBD
- SRT Super Stock – $TBD
2021 Dodge Challenger Performance Figures
Be prepared to be shocked about these numbers. They’re almost unbelievable for any car, let alone one as large as the Challenger.
- 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock 0-60 mph – 3.25 Seconds
- 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60 mph – 3.7 seconds
2021 Dodge Challenger Engine and Powertrain
The Challenger is offered with several engines, the availability of which depends on the trim level:
- 2021 Dodge Challenger SXT, GT – 3.6-liter V6 with 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque
- Challenger R/T – 5.7-liter Hemi V8 producing 372 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque
- Challenger R/T Scat Pack – 6.4-liter V8 that makes 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque
- Challenger Hellcat – 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 that makes 717 hp and 656 lb-ft of torque
- Challenger Hellcat Redeye and SRT Super Stock – Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 797/807 hp and 707 lb-ft of torque
The Challenger is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic, depending on trim and engine.
2021 Dodge Challenger Fuel Economy
- Official fuel economy ratings for the 2021 Challenger have not yet been released.
2021 Dodge Challenger Competitors
The Challenger is kind of an oddball in the automotive world, because it’s a large, two-door car. There are a few cross-shop opportunities, though:
- 2021 Dodge Charger
- 2021 Jaguar F-Type
- 2021 Ford Mustang
- 2021 Chevrolet Camaro
2021 Dodge Durango
The 2021 Durango will receive the Hellcat treatment for the first time in the model’s history, but it’ll only be available in limited quantities.
2021 Dodge Durango Trims
Several trims are available for the 2021 model year, both with rear- and all-wheel drive. For simplicity’s sake, we’ll list the entry level prices here, which are typically RWD models:
- Durango SXT RWD – $31,765
- Durango GT RWD – $35,965
- Durango R/T RWD – $45,305
- Durango Citadel RWD – $47,805
- Durango SRT 392 AWD – $62,995
- Durango SRT Hellcat AWD – $80,995
2021 Dodge Durango Engine and Powertrain
Some engines, such as the 5.7-liter Hemi, are available in other trims. We’ve listed the standard powertrain for each trim.
- 2021 Durango SXT, GT, Citadel – 3.6-liter V6 with 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque
- 2021 Durango R/T – 5.7-liter Hemi V8 producing 372 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque
- 2021 Durango SRT 392 – 6.4-liter V8 that makes 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque
- 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat – Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 710 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque
An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard for the entire Durango line.
2021 Dodge Durango Performance Figures
Even the standard Durango can put up some healthy numbers.
- The 2021 Durango V6 can run 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds
- The Durango SRT 392 can make the run in 4.7 seconds
- The Durango SRT Hellcat can do it in just 3.5 seconds
2021 Dodge Durango Fuel Economy
- 2021 Dodge Durango RWD 3.6-liter – 19/26/21 mpg city/hwy/combined
- 2021 Dodge Durango RWD 5.7-liter – 14/22/17 mpg city/hwy/combined
- 2021 Dodge Durango AWD 6.2-liter – 13/19/15 mpg
2021 Dodge Durango Competitors
In its milder forms, the Durango has some heavy competition:
- 2021 Honda Pilot
- 2021 Toyota Highlander
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Dodge Charger
Dodge’s big sedan rolls into the new model year with a new widebody SRT Hellcat Redeye trim and updated tech.
2021 Dodge Charger Trims
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 comes in three configurations:
- 2021 Dodge Charger SXT – $29,995
- 2021 Dodge Charger GT – $31,995
- 2021 Dodge Charger R/T – $36,995
- 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack – $41,095
- 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pacl Wide Body – $46,595
- 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat – $69,995
- 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye – $78,595
The Charger can also be upgraded to all-wheel drive in the SXT and GT trims.
2021 Dodge Charger Engine and Powertrain
- 2021 Dodge Charger SXT, GT – 3.6-liter V6 with 292/300 horsepower and 260/264 lb-ft of torque
- 2021 Dodge Charger R/T – 5.7-liter Hemi V8 producing 370 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque
- 2021 Dodge Charger Scat Pack and Widebody – 6.4-liter V8 that makes 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque
- 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat/Redeye – Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 717/797 hp and 650/707 lb-ft of torque
2021 Dodge Charger Performance Figures
- The 2021 Charger is capable of running from 0-6- mph in just 3.5 seconds in some configurations.
2021 Dodge Charger Fuel Economy
Fuel economy estimates are only available for Charger models equipped with the 5.7-liter V8:
- 2021 Dodge Charger 5.7-liter – 16/25/19 mpg city/hwy/combined
2021 Dodge Charger Competitors
- 2021 Buick LaCrosse
- 2021 Cadillac ATS
- 2021 Genesis G80
Best of the 2021 Dodge Lineup
Because of its propensity to stuff the biggest engine under the hood of everything in its lineup, we’re inclined to give Dodge a big thumbs up on all of its Hellcat models. We won’t do that, however, because they’re outside of many buyers’ budgets, and to be truthful, they’re a total handful. Only the absolute best drivers will ever be able to competently handle what is almost 800 horsepower, in some cases.
Because of that, our pick for the best of the Dodge lineup lands with the Challenger R/T Scat Pack. It’s far faster than anybody truly needs in a car, and when it’s pushed on a track the more reasonable horsepower numbers make it infinitely more manageable than its fire-breathing Hellcat counterparts.
