Dodge is a true American success story with a history stretching back more than 100 years. Today, Dodge offers a small yet diverse selection of high-quality vehicles to suit everyone. The team at Gerry Lane is proud to bring these iconic vehicles to the people of Louisiana. We invite our customers to discover why we’re so passionate about Dodge’s legacy, its current offerings, and its future.
Auto manufacturers don’t stay in business for more than a century by accident. The following are just some of the reasons why Dodge’s legacy has endured so long and why generations of motorists have fallen in love with its vehicles:
Dodge’s range aims to appeal to motorists with different lifestyles, tastes, and budgets. Careful research can help people discover which Dodge and 2024 model features suit them best. The Dodge Challenger and Charger are the brand’s muscle cars. These vehicles boast powerful engines and classic styling, so they’re great fun to drive. The Challenger is a two-door coupe, so it’s an excellent choice for singles and couples enjoying their independence. As the Charger is a larger four-door sedan, it works well for parents who want a vehicle capable of managing the school run but cutting loose on the weekends.
For a more traditional family vehicle, parents might consider one of Dodge’s SUVs. The Hornet is a subcompact vehicle for easy city driving, while the Durango is a midsized SUV for growing families. Both offer a good amount of cargo space and comfortable interiors for drivers and passengers alike. Visibility from the driver’s seats is also excellent, and Dodge puts plenty of driver-assistance features on board for ultimate peace of mind.
Dodge also offers sporty SRT, or Street and Racing Technology, versions of its Charger, Challenger, and Durango. They’re the ultimate performance vehicles, with impressive powertrains, finely tuned brakes, and handling capabilities and aggressive styling to match. Most motorists don’t need all that power unless they’re regulars on the racetrack, but of course, that doesn’t mean they won’t want to get behind the wheel.
The Charger and Challenger are some of Dodge’s most popular vehicles. For the second year running, the Challenger was the country’s top-selling muscle car in 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, the Charger outsold all the competition in this segment. So it might surprise some to learn that the 2023 model year will be the last time these iconic vehicles are part of the Dodge lineup.
Never afraid to take risks, Dodge will stop producing the Charger and Challenger by the end of the year. This signals what the company’s chief executive officer Tim Kuniskis has called “the start of a bright new electrified future.” By 2030, Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, hopes that electric vehicles will account for half its American passenger car and light-duty truck sales. The decision has likely fueled the recent strong sales, as muscle car fans flock to dealerships to purchase these vehicles while they can.
Dodge resurrected the legendary Hornet name this year. This subcompact SUV should appeal to anyone who feels the brand’s midsize Durango is too large for easy parking and navigating stop-start city traffic. The 2023 GT model’s 268-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder motor helps it outperform many of its subcompact rivals.
The basic trim is well appointed, with 17-inch aluminum wheels, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, a large 10.3-inch infotainment touch screen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto all standard. Upgrading to the GT Plus brings more creature comforts, such as leather upholstery, a wireless device-charging pad, and a premium 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
Next year, Dodge will introduce the Dodge 2024 Hornet R/T, its first plug-in hybrid model. This vehicle is a key part of Dodge’s transition to a more sustainable auto brand. Dodge understands what its loyal customers want and promises the Hornet R/T to be the most powerful crossover utility vehicle on the market. It can produce 288 horsepower and has a special PowerShot mode for brief periods of powerful acceleration. The battery will also give motorists more than 30 miles of electric driving.
With easy online financing, special customer perks such as free oil changes for life, and an excellent range of new and used vehicles, we make purchasing a Dodge easy. To learn more about the latest vehicles from Dodge, give us a call or contact us online. We can answer any questions and organize a test drive so prospective buyers can discover what it’s like to get behind the wheel of these iconic American vehicles.