[3] In the United States, the Charger nameplate has been used on mid-size cars, personal luxury coupes, subcompact hatchbacks, and full-size sedans.

American Motors Corporation (AMC) had already introduced a very similar vehicle in 1965, the Rambler Marlin, which was positioned as a personal car, an emerging market niche.

The first generation Charger included high-trim and comfort features positioned as a luxurious fastback hardtop.

[10] The front fascia introduced hidden headlights behind a full-width grille and a "wall-to-wall" taillamp design.

The cars' front and rear overhang made the fastback design look tall, especially given its relatively narrow track dimensions (the distance between the centerline of two wheels on the same axle).

[6] Adapting a pony car-sized fastback roofline to intermediate-sized cars was not attractive "with pundits pointing to the similar fate of AMC's Marlin to support the theory.

The Dukes of Hazzard television series made the second-generation Dodge Chargers familiar to the American public.

Available in six different packages with cosmetic changes, including a split grill, semi-fastback rear window, and a ducktail spoiler.

The Charger returned in 1981 as a front-wheel drive subcompact hatchback coupe with a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.

of torque by way of the aforementioned intercooler as well as a two-piece intake manifold, larger injectors and throttle body, and Shelby-tuned ECM.

After a twenty-year absence, Dodge reintroduced the Charger in 2005 for the 2006 model year[13] as a Chrysler LX platform-based four-door sedan.

The 3.5 L V6 included an "AutoStick" manual shifting feature, 17-inch (430 mm) wheels, air conditioning, all-speed traction control, as well as ABS and electronic stability control, a CD player, tilt and telescoping steering column, power locks/mirrors/windows, and remote keyless entry.

Additional features and trims were available, including the Charger R/T with a 5.7 L Hemi V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

Performance was the focus of the Charger SRT8 equipped with a 6.1 L Hemi engine mated to a five-speed automatic, as well as conveniences such as an eight-way power front passenger seat, automatic climate control, unique grille and rear spoiler, body-color interior trim, special front fascia and engine cover, larger exhaust tips, performance steering gear, heated front seats with perforated suede inserts, power-adjustable pedals, and unique colors and exterior trim.

This included new side scoops along both front and rear doors, more angular headlights, aggressive new grille styling, and a more defined and aerodynamic shape overall.

Most notably, the back end adopted a more modern wrap-around LED tail light spanning nearly the entire trunk width.

These included a 6.4 L engine rated at 470 hp (350 kW; 477 PS) and had four-piston Brembo calipers, slotted rotors, paddle shifters, SRT launch features - such as 0-60 timing, Live G-Force readings, and 1⁄4 mi (0.40 km) and 1⁄8 m (4.9 in) drag timers, custom seat embroidery, and other features.

The 2014 Pursuit model no longer included chrome exhaust tip extensions, as they often scraped during maneuvers over medians.

In 2022, the Street and Racing Technology team produced the "Jailbreak Edition", based on the 2020 Hellcat Redeye Widebody.

The interior offers different options for the floor mats, the color of the leather seats, logos, sound system, and headliner.

[19] In January 2022, Dodge announced that the Hemi V8 Charger (5.7L, 6.4L, and 6.2L) would be retired at the end of the 2023 model year.