The Dodge Charger Sixpack is coming to the UK through an official European importer and a newly appointed primary retailer, but buyers will face prices exceeding $100,000 for the most powerful version.
Dodge Charger Sixpack Arrives Through UK Retailer
Ram and Dodge vehicles are generally available in Europe through specialized official channels and smaller-scale imports rather than mass-market dealership networks. The Dodge Charger Sixpack replaces the outgoing Hemi V8 with a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo straight-six.
Now, the Charger Sixpack is being brought together with KW Automotive, the official European importer of Dodge and RAM products. KW Automotive has appointed UK retailer Unity Automotive as a “primary” UK retailer for the all-new Dodge Charger.
The muscle car will soon be displayed at the Unity Oxford dealership, with the first UK allocations now open to order. Customers will be able to view and drive the car at the Oxford site and configure their “dream spec” with Unity Oxford’s dedicated American-car team.
Charger Sixpack Pricing Exceeds $100,000
The entry price for the 420-horsepower Charger Sixpack R/T 2-door is £70,000, while the 550-hp Charger Sixpack Scat Pack 2-door starts at £76,000.
At £70,000, the Charger Sixpack R/T is equivalent to just over $92,500. The £76,000 Charger Sixpack Scat Pack, meanwhile, crosses the $100,000 mark.
Right-Hand Drive and V8 Comparison
One benefit for UK buyers is that the Chargers are converted to right-hand drive, as the UK drives on the left side of the road.
Unity also continues to list the 485-hp V8-powered Challenger Scat Pack on its website, with a starting price of £81,050. That puts the £76,000 Charger Sixpack Scat Pack 2-door below the Challenger in price while offering 550 hp.
The comparison also highlights the tradeoff between the Charger Sixpack’s greater power and the Hemi V8 engine sound of the Challenger.
Charger Sixpack Performance
The Charger Sixpack Scat Pack combines its turbocharged six-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive. Its performance includes a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 12.2 seconds.
The 420-hp Charger Sixpack R/T reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, giving the less powerful version a strong acceleration figure as well.
The combination of a turbocharged six-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive also raises questions about how the traditional definition of a muscle car applies to the new Charger Sixpack.
