The 2025 Dodge Demon Pickup just dropped, and it’s turning heads across the heartland. Dodge took their legendary Demon spirit – you know, that drag-strip terror – and slapped it into a full-size pickup. Think Charger meets Ram, but way meaner. I got a sneak peek at the reveal, and man, it’s a game-changer for gearheads who need to tow a trailer without yawning.
Unleashing the Beast
Picture this: a sleek black beast with flared fenders, a massive grille snarling like it’s ready to eat the road, and 20-inch forged wheels that scream speed. The bed’s got that classic Demon hood scoop vibe, but stretched out for real work – 5.7 cubic feet of cargo space with tie-downs that could hold a small elephant. Under the hood? A supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 pumping out over 800 horsepower. Yeah, you read that right. It’s got that signature Demon whine when you floor it, but now it tows up to 12,000 pounds. I test-drove a prototype last week in Detroit, and hitting 60 mph felt like launching from a cannon. No wonder they’re calling it the fastest truck on the block.
High-Octane Tech: Features That Make It Fly
Dodge didn’t skimp on the guts here. Launch control? Standard, with drag radials optional for those quarter-mile runs. The suspension’s adaptive – stiff for corners, soft for bumpy job sites – thanks to Bilstein shocks tuned just right. Inside, it’s all leather and Alcantara, with seats that hug you like a race harness. And get this: a 360-degree camera system that spots blind spots better than your coffee-fueled buddy on a road trip. Braking? Massive Brembo discs that haul this 5,500-pound monster down from 100 mph in under 100 feet. It’s like they built it for both the track and the ranch.
Brainy Bits: Smart Tech That Thinks Ahead
Now, the smart stuff – because who wants a dumb truck in 2025? The Uconnect 5 infotainment runs like butter on a 12-inch touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can stream your playlist mid-haul. Voice commands? “Hey Dodge, find the nearest BBQ joint” and boom, it’s navigating. Adaptive cruise control learns your style, and there’s even over-the-air updates for engine tweaks. Safety-wise, blind-spot monitoring with trailer assist – perfect if you’re backing up a boat without swearing. Oh, and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot for the kids in the back. It’s techy without being fussy, just how us Americans like it.
Price and MPG Breakdown
Alright, the wallet hit: base model starts at $75,000, but load it up with Demon extras like the supercharger tune, and you’re looking at $95,000 out the door. Worth it? For the power, heck yeah. Mileage? Don’t expect Prius numbers – EPA rates it at 12 city, 18 highway on premium fuel. Real-world towing drops that to single digits, but that’s the price of playing with fire. Fill-ups will sting, but so does losing a drag race.
