Hi mikey1,
The new Challenger is due to be out 2009, maybe late 2008, according to sources. It will be based on the new LX platform, not the current one that the current 300/Charger is based on. Only time will tell if it's retro themed or not. Lots of rumors but no drawings yet. It'll get more interesting as the long thought dead Camaro may possibly be given the green light also for 2008.
The new Charger is great for what it is. A nice RWD, V8, 4 door family sedan. I'll have to agree with Andrew that I like the car but not the name. I've seen some in dealer lots, but so far none on the road. (Boston, MA). The car definately would be a more viable option to people if DC offered a true manual transmission for it. For $30K, it'll be hard to find another new car that fits that catagory with the same attributes: RWD, 4door, V8, performance oriented.