There’s been some online chatter about Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack models popping up in test fleets around Italy, and naturally, the rumor mill kicked into overdrive. Some are speculating that the cars might be test mules for the upcoming next-gen Alfa Romeo Giulia, which is expected to launch around 2027. But let’s pump the brakes on that theory for a second.
The Charger Daytona rides on the new STLA Large platform, the same architecture that will underpin future Alfa and Maserati models. So sure, there’s a connection. But there’s a key difference here—the Giulia is a D-segment sport sedan (think BMW 3 Series size), while the Charger Daytona is a bigger E-segment bruiser (more like a 5 Series). So from a packaging and size standpoint, it just doesn’t line up.
If this were a serious Giulia mule, the body would be chopped, narrowed, and shortened to fit the dimensions of the next-gen Giulia. Instead, we see complete, production-spec Charger Daytona Scat Pack models—nothing cut up, no Frankenstein bodywork, and no camouflage to hide new sheet metal. That alone tells us this isn’t a Giulia in disguise.
What’s more likely? These aren’t test mules for Alfa at all—they’re exactly what they look like: Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Packs doing routine testing ahead of their European debut. We’ve been hearing whispers for months from our sources that Dodge Europe plans to launch the Charger Daytona in select markets across the continent in 2026. The timing checks out.
Helping fuel the speculation, our friend Walter Vayr (@GabetzSPYUnit) recently caught a Diamond Black Charger Daytona Scat Pack parked outside the Maserati Modena Assembly Plant. That raised some eyebrows, since Maserati also uses the STLA Large platform. But again, this looks more like fleet testing or regional calibration work than a secret Alfa mule project.
Need more proof? Head over to the Dodge Europe website. The Charger Daytona has been on the homepage and featured prominently in marketing efforts throughout 2024, especially at major car events overseas. That tells us Dodge is serious about bringing this all-electric muscle car to European streets—and they’re putting in the miles to make sure it’s ready.
Whether it’s being tuned for different road conditions or quietly shown to dealers and media behind closed doors, this looks like business as usual for a global rollout. And honestly, it’s about time Europe got a proper taste of American muscle—electric or not. The outgoing Challenger was only offered in limited configurations overseas, so here’s hoping the new Dodge Charger—whether it’s the Daytona or the upcoming SIXPACK models—will broaden the brand’s presence and give European enthusiasts more to choose from.
So, no Alfa Giulia mule here. Just Dodge doing what Dodge does best: shaking things up.
