Dodge Is Set to Release a New Charger, and the Trademarked Name Reveals Everything | Carscoops

      The new king of ICE-powered Chargers is on the way, featuring a name that Dodge has never utilized before.

      Dodge plans to use the Outlaw name for an upcoming variant of the Charger, which will likely be a high-performance version powered by an inline-six engine. It is expected to come with all-wheel drive, along with a rear-wheel drive option.

      Many automakers rely on nostalgia to market their new vehicles, but Dodge has mastered this approach. Over the last two decades, the company has revived several iconic names from its performance history. Now, it seems Dodge is preparing to introduce a new name, the Charger Six Pack Outlaw.

      As the gasoline-powered iteration of the Charger nears production, Dodge is organizing its trim options. It is already known that the Hurricane inline-six, which powers various Stellantis models, will be featured in both the sedan and coupe versions.

      What has remained unclear until now is what name the top-tier variant will adopt. Recent insights from a patent application have shed light on this detail.

      Trademark Application Reveals the New Name

      A recent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, first noted by Mopar Insiders, provides an important clue. The trademark is classified under International Class 012, which relates to “land vehicles, namely, passenger automobiles sold exclusively by authorized dealerships, excluding vehicle wheels.” The key takeaway here is that Dodge is securing the name.

      Additionally, a second trademark application indicates the name “Charger Outlaw,” making it clear which model this name will adorn. Interestingly, searches for Durango Outlaw and Hornet Outlaw show no applications, suggesting that this name may be reserved for the brand’s muscle car. However, since the first filing is simply for the name “Outlaw” without “Charger,” it's difficult to make a definitive conclusion.

      This may also be linked to the engine specifications. Stellantis already produces a high-output version of the Hurricane, which has been tested in the latest generation of Ram trucks. It’s highly likely that the Charger Six-Pack Outlaw will feature the same 540 horsepower (403 kW) and 521 lb-ft (706 Nm) engine. Notably, this engine will not fit in the Hornet or the Durango.

      This could explain why Dodge has not applied the “Outlaw” name to those models, at least currently. Once the Durango undergoes a complete redesign, the name might be reconsidered. While the Hornet is too compact for such high performance, a future Durango could present a different scenario. Whether “Outlaw” could become the new-era Hellcat remains uncertain, but as far as nameplates go, it's a strong contender.