The new Dodge Charger arrives with a mix of nostalgia, expectations, and controversy. Many enthusiasts insist that a Charger without a V8 cannot be a Charger. That idea is holding people back from seeing what Dodge actually built. This new generation isn’t trying to re-create the past. It’s trying to move its lineup forward, and once you spend real time with the SIXPACK, the evolution becomes clear. This isn’t a tribute act, it’s a modern grand-touring muscle sedan with stron