smart_toy AI Summary
- 22,996 unique Dodge vehicles in Ukraine — niche American brand from grey imports
- Top 3 models: Journey (12,281, 53.4%), Caliber (2,190, 9.5%) and Dart (1,718, 7.5%) — Journey alone holds more than half the fleet
- 89.0% petrol vehicles — the highest share among mainstream brands, legacy of Chrysler's V6/V8 platform
- Engines: 49.7% in 2.1-2.5L class, 31.4% — 3.0+ L (Hemi V6/V8)
- Average price on AUTOMOTO: $13,696. Range from Caliber ($6,896) to Challenger ($23,709) and RAM ($26,227)
- Growth from 645 in 2018 to 7,927 in 2021 — 12-fold spike during mass customs clearance of EU-plated cars
database Data & Methodology
Period: 2018-2025 | Source: Ukraine MVS registry + AUTOMOTO data | Volume: 22,996 unique cars (MVS), 91,945 listings (AUTOMOTO) | Metric: 1 car = 1 unique VIN
info Brand Overview
Dodge is an American brand within Stellantis (formerly Chrysler Group), founded by the Dodge brothers in 1900 in Detroit. In the US, Dodge is muscle-car culture: Challenger, Charger, Durango with Hemi V8 engines. In Ukraine there is no official importer — the entire fleet of 22,996 vehicles arrived via grey imports from the US, mostly through Poland and Lithuania after EU-plate customs clearance.
The Ukrainian Dodge has a completely different face than the American one: 53% of the fleet is Journey, an affordable 7-seat crossover from 2009-2020. Caliber, the compact hatchback, comes second. Only then come Dart, RAM 1500, Challenger and Durango. The brand became popular precisely thanks to budget family cars, not muscle-car heritage. 89% petrol engines and 31% 3.0+ L engines — that's the American DNA remnant on Ukrainian roads.
trending_up Registration Dynamics 2018-2025
Dodge is a classic "EU-plate product": registrations jumped from 645 in 2018 to 7,927 in 2021 — 12-fold growth in three years. The 2021 peak was driven by mass customs clearance of Polish and Lithuanian-plated cars. After the war the market stabilized at 5-7K registrations per year. Journey still dominates the secondary market — old cars change hands repeatedly.
star Top 10 Popular Models
Journey is the absolute leader with 53.4% of the fleet. It's an affordable 7-seat crossover from 2009-2020 that became the ideal family car for moderate money. Caliber (9.5%) is the compact hatchback/crossover. Dart (7.5%) is the compact sedan. RAM (7.0%) is the pickup. Challenger (5.4%) is the only true muscle-car in the top 5. Top 5 models make up 82.8% of the entire Dodge fleet.
| # | Model | Unique cars | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journey | 12 281 | 53.4% |
| 2 | Caliber | 2 190 | 9.5% |
| 3 | Dart | 1 718 | 7.5% |
| 4 | RAM | 1 603 | 7.0% |
| 5 | Challenger | 1 242 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Durango | 1 121 | 4.9% |
| 7 | Caravan | 891 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Avenger | 602 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Charger | 411 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Nitro | 399 | 1.7% |
local_fire_department Muscle Segment: Challenger, Charger and RAM
3,256 muscle cars and pickups on Ukrainian roads
Despite Journey dominance, the iconic American segment is also represented in Ukraine. Challenger (1,242 cars) — two-door coupe with 3.6 Pentastar V6 or 5.7/6.4 Hemi V8 engines. Charger (411) — sedan with the same powertrains. RAM (1,603) — full-size pickup with Hemi V8 5.7 L. Together — 3,256 cars, or 14.2% of the fleet. Average prices on AUTOMOTO: Challenger $23,709, Charger $21,008, RAM $26,227 — the most expensive models of the brand.
bolt Hemi V8 — the heart of Dodge
Hemi (from "hemispherical" combustion chamber) is a signature Chrysler technology since 1951. Modern Challenger, Charger and RAM use 5.7 L Hemi (375 hp) or 6.4 L Hemi 392 (485 hp). SRT Hellcat versions — 6.2 L supercharged Hemi at 717 hp. 31.4% of all Dodge vehicles in Ukraine have a 3.0+ L engine — the second most frequent segment after 2.1-2.5 L (49.7%, mostly Journey 2.4).
payments Price Analytics
Dodge is a brand with average price $13,696 on AUTOMOTO. The range is huge: from Neon ($2,673) and Stratus ($3,865) — old sedans of the 2000s — to RAM ($26,227) and Challenger ($23,709) — premium muscle models. Journey ($13,332) sits exactly in the middle, which explains its popularity as the "sweet spot".
| # | Model | Listings | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journey | 35 166 | $13 332 |
| 2 | Caliber | 8 945 | $6 896 |
| 3 | Challenger | 7 517 | $23 709 |
| 4 | Dart | 6 811 | $8 241 |
| 5 | RAM | 6 335 | $26 227 |
| 6 | Durango | 4 572 | $21 319 |
| 7 | Avenger | 3 619 | $7 025 |
| 8 | Charger | 3 410 | $21 008 |
| 9 | Grand Caravan | 2 704 | $11 392 |
| 10 | Nitro | 1 735 | $11 043 |
⚠️ Important: RAM ($26,227) and Challenger ($23,709) are the most expensive models. The cheapest Dodge — Neon ($2,673) and Stratus ($3,865), sedans from the 1990s/2000s. Grand Caravan ($11,392) — practical 7-seat minivan. Caliber ($6,896) — the most budget option among popular models.
timeline Price Dynamics by Production Year
Dodge prices on AUTOMOTO rise from $9,051 (2005) to $44,015 (2021) and beyond. The notable jump in 2015 (+47%) is linked to the launch of the new Challenger SRT and updated Charger. Cars from 2014-2018 model years are the optimum for buying used Dodge ($12,606–$17,355), mostly Journey and Caliber.
local_gas_station Fuel Types
Petrol — 89.0%, diesel — 11.0%. Electric and LPG — less than 0.05% combined. This is the highest "petrol" share among all mainstream brands in Ukraine. The reason is simple: the entire Chrysler-Dodge platform in the 2000s and 2010s was built on naturally aspirated petrol engines (Pentastar V6, Hemi V8, World Engine 2.4). Diesel Dodges are mostly RAM 1500 EcoDiesel 3.0 and European Caliber/Avenger CRDs with VW 2.0 TDI engines.
directions_car Body Types
SUV/Crossover — 60.3% (Journey, Durango, Nitro, Hornet), Sedan — 13.0% (Dart, Charger, Avenger, Neon), Pickup — 8.3% (RAM 1500/2500, Dakota), Hatchback — 6.7% (Caliber), Coupe — 5.6% (Challenger, Viper, Stealth), Minivan — 5.1% (Caravan, Grand Caravan). The Dodge fleet is mostly crossovers and pickups, reflecting the American approach to family transport.
analytics Body Type Methodology
In the MVS database, Dodge SUV models (Journey, Durango, Nitro, Hornet) are recorded as "wagon". We reclassified them based on manufacturer catalog data. RAM pickups are partially recorded as a separate "Pickup" type, partially as "wagon" — we consolidated them into the "Pickup" category. Caravan and Grand Caravan are tagged as "Passenger" — these are minivans.
speed Engine Displacement
2.1-2.5 L engines (49.7%) — most popular segment: Journey 2.4 World Engine, Caliber 2.4, Avenger 2.4, Dart 2.4. The 3.0+ L segment (31.4%) — Hemi V8 5.7/6.4 (RAM, Challenger, Durango), Pentastar V6 3.6 (Dart, Charger). Diesel 1.7-2.0 L (15.4%) — Caliber/Avenger CRD. Larger 2.6-3.0 L (2.7%) — old Pentastar 3.0 and Mitsubishi V6 in Stratus. Small engines are virtually absent in Dodge — the brand has historically focused on mid and large engines.
map Regional Distribution
Kyiv is the absolute leader with 5,438 Dodge (23.7%), plus Kyiv oblast (15.9%) — together the capital region holds 39.6% of the entire fleet. This is the highest Kyiv concentration among mainstream brands. Dnipropetrovsk (9.0%) and Kharkiv (8.0%) follow. Lviv (7.8%) and Odesa (6.9%) are the western and southern poles. Dodge is a "big-city brand" of central and eastern Ukraine.
| # | Region | Unique cars | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyiv city | 5 438 | 23.7% |
| 2 | Kyiv obl. | 3 648 | 15.9% |
| 3 | Dnipropetrovsk obl. | 2 064 | 9.0% |
| 4 | Kharkiv obl. | 1 836 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Lviv obl. | 1 794 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Odesa obl. | 1 576 | 6.9% |
| 7 | Vinnytsia obl. | 1 417 | 6.2% |
| 8 | Zhytomyr obl. | 1 213 | 5.3% |
| 9 | Cherkasy obl. | 1 182 | 5.1% |
storefront Grey Import Instead of Official Dealer
Dodge is one of the few mainstream brands without an official importer in Ukraine. Over 8 years (2018-2025) only ~80 cars have "new" signatures (single registration + production year matches registration year). That's 0.35% of the total — essentially statistical noise. The remaining 22,916 Dodges are all grey imports from the US via intermediaries in Poland, Lithuania, Germany. The peak of imports came in 2021 during mass EU-plate customs clearance.
trending_up Distribution by Production Year
The most popular production years are 2014-2018 (12,412 cars, 54% of the fleet). Peak — 2018 (2,938 cars). This is the period of the last production years of Journey (discontinued in 2020) and updates of other models. After 2020 the flow of new Dodges practically disappeared — the lineup shrunk to Challenger/Charger/Durango, which are not imported to Ukraine en masse.
leaderboard Competitor Comparison
Among American brands in Ukraine Dodge holds 4th place (22,996) after Ford (317K), Chevrolet (219K) and Jeep (60K). Ahead of Chrysler (8,984), Lincoln (5,502), Cadillac (2,522) and GMC (1,357). Dodge and Chrysler are parts of the same Stellantis group, but Dodge is 2.5× more popular. Ford and Chevrolet are leaders thanks to grey imports of used sedans and crossovers from the US.
business Business Use Cases
storefront Marketplaces
Dodge — 92K listings on AUTOMOTO. Journey (35K) and Caliber (9K) are the most active models. Average price $13,696 — mid-segment. Muscle models (Challenger, RAM) — niche premium segment with higher margins for resellers.
directions_car Dealers & Importers
No official representation — 0.35% of new cars. The whole market is grey supply from the US via Poland and Lithuania. The highest margins are on Challenger, RAM, Durango — rare models with limited market supply.
shield Insurance Companies
60% SUV/crossovers (Journey, Durango, Nitro) — moderate risk. Muscle segment (Challenger, Charger, RAM with V8) — elevated risk: speed, high parts cost, service shortage. Hemi engines need specialized maintenance.
account_balance Banks & Leasing
A complex segment for classic auto loans — no official dealer, mostly used cars from 2014-2018. Journey ($13K) is the main candidate for consumer credit. Challenger and RAM ($23-26K) — niche leasing offers for businesses with a specialized target audience.
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How many Dodge vehicles are registered in Ukraine?
22,996 unique Dodge vehicles according to MVS data (metric: unique VIN = unique car) for the period 2018-2025.
What is the most popular Dodge model in Ukraine?
Journey with 12,281 cars (53.4%) — more than half of the entire Dodge fleet. Followed by Caliber (2,190, 9.5%) and Dart (1,718, 7.5%).
How much does a used Dodge cost in Ukraine?
Average Dodge price on AUTOMOTO — $13,696. RAM — $26,227, Challenger — $23,709, Durango — $21,319, Journey — $13,332, Caliber — $6,896.
What is the most common fuel type for Dodge?
Petrol 89.0%, diesel 11.0%. Electric/LPG — less than 0.05%. Dodge is the most "petrol-focused" mainstream brand in Ukraine, due to its V6/V8 platform.
Where are most Dodge vehicles in Ukraine?
Kyiv (23.7%) and Kyiv region (15.9%) together hold 40% of the entire fleet. Dnipropetrovsk (9.0%), Kharkiv (8.0%) and Lviv (7.8%) are the next most popular regions.
Is Dodge sold officially in Ukraine?
No. There is no official Dodge importer in Ukraine — for the period 2018-2025 we see only ~80 cars with "new" signatures (single registration + production year = registration year). The entire fleet is grey imports from the US via intermediaries, mostly through Poland and Lithuania.
Why is the Dodge Journey so popular in Ukraine?
Journey from 2009-2020 model years is an affordable 7-seat crossover with a 2.4L petrol engine (~$13K on AUTOMOTO). Big family for moderate money, simple repairs, cheap consumables — a formula that fit perfectly into the Ukrainian market after 2020.
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