We Drive the New Sixpack Scat Pack

For one, its redline is capped at just 6,000 rpm, meaning that you don’t really get enough time to rev out this inline-six as you move through the gears. Remember the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wagoneer I mentioned earlier? This configuration is ideal for those applications, where you want smooth, low-end power. There’s also a noticeable lack of responsiveness as I squeeze the throttle. The Sixpack’s upsized turbochargers take a while to spool, and while there’s plenty of power once they’re up and running, exiting corners isn’t as enjoyable when the power is delayed.

With mixed feelings, I pull over to snap some pictures of my test car and the beautiful scenery. However, as I jump back in, a flurry of warning lights illuminates the dashboard momentarily, with a check engine light remaining. As I head back onto the road, it’s clear that the car is in a protective mode. Even as I press on the accelerator, the Charger struggles to crest 45 mph.

While this test car is a preproduction model, such a failure during a fairly regular twisty road drive is nonetheless concerning. It’s also worth mentioning because it parallels the myriad issues we’ve had with our own Charger Daytona, leading me to further question Dodge’s quality control.