The clock is ticking, literally. As in your only have DAYS to order a "Last Call" HEMI-powered Dodge Challenger or Charger. The final 2023 model year vehicles roll off the line in less than six months. Dodge brand is directing dealers to submit all their orders for the 2023 model year muscle cars by the end of July. You can check CarPro dealer allocation on DodgeGarage.com
Last Call For The 2023 Charger and Challenger
2023 is the last model year for the Charger and Challenger in their current form as Dodge makes way for electrification. Dodge's "Last Call" commemorates the end of the run for these two iconic vehicles, powered as they are today.
2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. Photo: Jerry Reynolds.
There are also seven Dodge "Last Call" Special Edition models. The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 represents the seventh and final Dodge "Last Call" special-edition mode. Six Dodge "Last Call" models were previously introduced: the Dodge Challenger Shakedown, Dodge Charger Super Bee, Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Pack Swinger, Dodge Charger King Daytona and Dodge Challenger Black Ghost.
2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 in Plum Crazy. Credit: Dodge/Stellantis.
For 2023, Dodge is also bringing back three heritage colors: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime Green plus a popular modern color, Destroyer Grey. 2023 R/T models will also feature new "345" fender badging, a callout to the 345-cubic-inch HEMI engine under the hood. All 2023 models also feature a special "Last Call" commemorative underhood plaque.
If you’ve never seen my full-throttle burnout with a Dodge Challenger, take a look, it’s EPIC! - Jerry Reynolds, The Car Pro
Ordering Your Last Call Model
To find a Dodge "Last Call" model — ranging from the entry-level SXT to a special-edition model — head to DodgeGarage.com and use the Dodge Horsepower Locator. The tool will show you what models are allocated to what dealers. You can search by zip code, model, special-edition model and trim level. Once you find the one you want, contact the dealer where it's allocated. To read more about the Last Call models and Special Editions click here.
Production of 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicles will end no later than December 31, 2023.
"For enthusiasts looking to order a Dodge Challenger or Charger, especially a high-horsepower model, such as the Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat or a special-edition model, it's truly the last call for the 'Last Call,'" said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand CEO - Stellantis. "As we transition to an exciting, electrified muscle car future, we're marking the end of an unforgettable era for Dodge, and time is running out for those who want to own a piece of it."
Dodge Hornet R/T
The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T. Credit: Dodge/Stellantis.
Meanwhile, Dodge is getting ready to launch its first electrified performance model, the 2024 Hornet R/T, a plug-in hybrid. It's due to arrive in the U.S. this month, joining the Hornet GT which is already on sale.
Dodge says the Hornet R/T delivers the most powerful compact utility vehicle in the segment with 288 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. It will get you 32 EV miles via a 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery, 77 MPGe and 360 miles of total range. A class-exclusive, on-demand PowerShot feature adds a burst of 30 horsepower, for a 0 to 60 mph time of 5.6 seconds.
Photo Credit: Stellantis.