The 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger will be the last of their kind, and the company has now opened orders for the standard models as well as the Last Call special editions.
Since demand is expected to be high, customers should act quickly to secure their model. However, it’s not exactly business as usual as nearly all 2023 Chargers and Challengers have already been allocated to dealers.
To help customers find the vehicle they want, the company is launching the Dodge Horsepower Locator on DodgeGarage.com. After visiting the site, customers can search dealerships by zip code, model, special edition, and trim level for availability.
The Horsepower Locator will show allocations and not inventory, and it will be updated Monday through Friday for the first few months of ordering. As a result, customers should have “nearly real-time access to the most current list of vehicles still available for ordering at dealerships.”
Once customers find a dealer with an allocation for a model they want, they can place an order. Dodge said the order will be confirmed within 30 days via email and additional emails will follow providing updates on production status.
For Chargers and Challengers that are on dealer lots or in transit, customers can visit Dodge.com and search through New Inventory.
Securing one of the seven special editions will be a tougher task, but Dodge is providing some guidance as they revealed the special editions are being awarded to the 500 dealerships with the best Charger and Challenger sales. The top 200 dealers will receive 12 special editions, while dealers in the 201-300 range will receive 10 special editions. Those in the 301-500 range will receive just six units. Dodge said each of the special editions will be pre-configured and orders for them “must be placed by contacting dealers with inventory of the desired special edition vehicle.”
While that sounds a little complicated, the move should help to ensure the special editions are widely available as one dealer won’t be able to hog orders. Speaking of which, certain special editions, such as the King Daytona and Black Ghost, will only be available at the top 300 dealers and each dealership will only be getting one.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis explained: “We’re making the process as transparent as possible, giving enthusiasts the power to search for each 2023 model and trim level allocated to each dealer.” He went on to acknowledge the process might not be ideal, but “enthusiasts will have every opportunity to locate the Dodge Last Call model they desire.”
Besides opening orders and announcing the Horsepower Locator, Dodge revealed pricing for the 2023 Charger and Challenger. The sedan starts at $32,645 and climbs to $98,420 for the King Daytona. The Challenger begins at $30,545 and hits $99,315 for the Black Ghost special edition.
Note: Prices exclude a $1,595 destination fee
