2023 Dodge Charger Interior and Cargo

Dodge relies on comfort more than quality. If you wondered why it can offer you so much bang for the buck, here's your answer. The Charger misses the mark on two fronts. The first is a lack of any sort of design language; it's almost as if all the interior elements were loaded into a blunderbuss and fired into the cabin. At least it was a logical blunderbuss because the significant controls are neatly located within reach.

The second problem is quality - or rather, a lack thereof. Overall, the plastics are hard and scratchy. To save money, Dodge stamps out large panels of the stuff. Cloth upholstery is standard, and premium cloth is standard higher up in the range. Black is the main color option, or a combination of black and Caramel, or black and Ruby Red, with the latter two options available as part of package upgrades. This also unlocks Nappa leather, Alcantara, or suede, depending on which package is added.

To get a semi-decent interior, add the Carbon/Suede Interior Package for an additional $1,595. It's pricey, but it adds real carbon fiber trim and a suede headliner. This package is only available for the V8 models.

The Charger offers 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space - not class-leading, but not terrible either. It's enough for daily errands and the odd weekend away with the family. The Charger's trunk is also oddly shaped, narrowing significantly closer to the rear bench's seatbacks. It's possible to fold the rear seats down in a 60/40 split, but Dodge does not supply a claimed figure for how big the cargo capacity is in this configuration.

Interior storage space is average. Examples include a standard glove compartment, dual cupholders up front, and door pockets for front passengers. There's also a full-length center console with a power supply.

Dodge adds most of the standard features you want from base level. The SXT comes with manual dual-zone air-conditioning, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with four-way lumbar support, a manually tilting/telescoping steering column, and remote keyless entry and engine start. Upgrade to the GT and you get a leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. It also adds houndstooth cloth seats with performance bolsters and performance suspension. As the first V8 in the line-up, the R/T gets an active exhaust and a speedometer that goes up to 160 mph. The V6 models only read up to 140 mph.

The Scat Pack has a lot of power, so the additional kit's focus is on that. Line Lock with launch control is standard, as are Brembo four-piston performance brakes. It adds some luxury in the form of heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

The Scat Pack Widebody is not just a style option. The Brembo's are upgraded to six-piston units, and the Bilstein suspension is adaptive. To add to the interior visual drama, you also get a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

The SXT has a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, via Uconnect 4. There are six speakers as standard. Seven inches seems like enough, but this particular unit just looks sad against the backdrop of a big interior.

Upgrade to the next trim, or add AWD, and you get the bigger 8.4-inch screen with Uconnect 4C, which adds a Wi-Fi hotspot, HD Radio, and an Alpine six-speaker sound system. All other models are equipped with this setup, although a package upgrade can add Uconnect 4C with navigation to any model. A nine-speaker Alpine sound system is available for the lower-rung models optionally, while a 19-speaker Harman Kardon unit can be added to the upper trims.