The Charger SRT Hellcat still offers a dated cabin appearance that maintains strong cues that were popular in the last decade. This includes a housing that cascades from the instrument cluster to the infotainment screen and strictly analog climate controls. Plastics are abundant throughout but the addition of leather upholstery and Alcantara highlights add to the premium appeal. It's also well-kitted with dual-zone climate control, front seats with both heating and ventilation, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a user-friendly touchscreen infotainment system.
While not the most spacious sedan inside, the Dodge Charger affords average-sized occupants a decent amount of legroom and headroom, although the middle rear-seat passenger will feel more cramped than the rest. On a positive note, the seats themselves are comfortable and have good cushioning, with four-way power lumbar on front seats with heating and ventilation. The rear seats are heated as standard, too. There are some issues affecting visibility, however, such as the small rear window and wide roof pillars. The sloping roofline also hampers easy access to the back seat for taller folk.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Trims | SRT Hellcat Widebody | SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak | SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak | SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody |
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Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Headroom Front Seat | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. |
Headroom Back Seat | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. |
Legroom Front Seat | 41.8 in. | 41.8 in. | 41.8 in. | 41.8 in. |
Legroom Back Seat | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. | 40.1 in. |
Shoulder Room Front | 59.5 in. | 59.5 in. | 59.5 in. | 59.5 in. |
Shoulder Room Rear | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
Hip Room, Front | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. |
Hip Room, Rear | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
Laguna leather upholstery is standard for the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and is offered in a choice of three colors. The Black and Sepia tones are available at no extra cost, but the Demonic Red shade will add $395 to the price. For a more special touch, you can add the Black Alcantara/Laguna leather upholstery for $995. Demonic Red seatbelts add an element of performance for $395. Available for $1,595 is the Carbon/Suede Interior package with a suede headliner and real carbon fiber interior accents. A premium leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard fare. In the Redeye, things are a lot more limited as only the Black leather upholstery is available without the option of adding the red seatbelts.
In the more customizable Jailbreak models, Black/Hammerhead-Gray seats are available, as is Black/Sepia, and Black/Demonic Red at no cost. Black Alcantara/Laguna leather still goes for $995, while Demonic Red or Hammerhead-Gray seat inserts can be had for $395 and $295, respectively. You can also have the seatbelts in Demonic Red, Hammerhead-Gray, or Sepia for $395. Exlusive to the Jailbreak, custom bezel and console finishes include a set of Hectic mesh or DUB plate accents for $299 or real carbon fiber accents for $599. For $199, you can have your steering wheel finished in Alcantara with a red or white LED logo. A leather-wrapped steering wheel costs the same but is only available with a white LED logo. Hammerhead-Gray, Demonic Red, or Sepia floor mats can be specified for an additional $99.
Areas of the interior may seem cramped for some but the Charger SRT Hellcat makes up for this in the trunk and cargo space department. The manufacturer claims a space of 16.5 cubic feet for the trunk which is more than what other two-door muscle cars currently offer by a large margin. With this, you would easily be able to fit four carry-on bags for a weekend away. Folding the 60:40-split rear bench down will open up additional space which can more than accommodate larger items such as a mountain bike.
For your smaller daily necessities, the Charger's cabin is fitted with plenty of storage facilities including a tray for your smartphone ahead of the gear lever. A pair of illuminated cupholders can be found up-front but the rear bench gets none. Smaller items can be stored in a bin under the center armrest or the glovebox.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Trims | SRT Hellcat Widebody | SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak | SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak | SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody |
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Trunk Volume | 16.5 cu. ft. | 16.5 cu. ft. | 16.5 cu. ft. | 16.5 cu. ft. |
Being the flagship models of the Charger range, the SRT Hellcat models offer the most standard features. Core pieces of kit include an eight-way power driver's seat, heating and cooling for both front seats, heated rear seats, a heated multifunctional steering wheel with power adjustability, dual-zone climate control with air filtration, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. For extra convenience, the muscle car comes standard with keyless entry and push-button ignition, a universal garage door opener, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers, a rearview camera, and two USB ports for smartphone charging.
Safety features across the range include hill-start assist, rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Visually, the Uconnect 4C infotainment system's comparatively small 8.4-inch touchscreen appears dated, but it can't be faulted for user-friendliness. It supports everything from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to HD Radio, Bluetooth, voice control, Wi-Fi capability, and SiriusXM Radio with a six-month trial subscription. While the system is visually dated, it still reacts quickly to inputs and includes some nifty SRT software that displays performance readouts usable for drag racing and track days. Optionally available for the unit is the 19-speaker Harmon Kardon premium audio system for $1,995 and a $995 Navigation and Travel Group package which adds a five-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic Plus services, navigation, and more. As standard, the Charger SRT Hellcat's sound system has six Alpine speakers.