This is a great vehicle for the family – it offers the style and stance to intimidate more mainstream sedans. The Dodge Charger rear-wheel-drive sedan is about the closest thing America has to an old-school muscle car, while now being comfortable and user friendly, with modern technology.
Engine specifications
The sport-tuned suspension and accurate steering lend a decidedly agile feel for such a big car, without compromising a compliant ride. Base engine is a responsive 3.6-liter V6 making 292 horsepower, followed by a 5.7-liter V8 making 370 horsepower, a 6.4-liter V8 making 485 hp, and last but clearly not least is the horsepower king, the SRT Hellcat, a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making 707 humongous horsepower. It will go 204 miles per hour. Charger V6 models use an 8-speed automatic and have available all-wheel drive. Acceleration is quick enough to stay ahead of traffic. Charger V8 versions, also with an 8-speed automatic, bring enough acceleration to enable relaxed passing at just half throttle.
Changes and fuel economy
For 2015, it was refreshed at every body panel except the roof and rear doors, but its design remains retro as intended. The 2017 Charger upgrades the infotainment system with an improved touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. New wheels and retro hounds-tooth upholstery are also available on 2017 Dodge Chargers. Fuel economy for the Charger V6 with rear-wheel drive is an EPA-estimated 19/30 miles per gallon City/Highway, or 23 mpg Combined.V8 models with cylinder deactivation get 19 mpg EPA Combined, while the Hellcat gets 16 mpg Combined.
Safety parameters
The Charger gets five stars in safety from NHTSA, while the IIHS gives it the highest score in every category, including rollover and side impact, but a Marginal in the small front-overlap crash test. Standard safety features include airbags for the driver's knee and full-length curtain airbags, as well as active head restrains in front. But a rearview camera isn't standard on the base model, only upper trim levels. Features including rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors, lane departure warning with lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking are optional, or come with packages and higher trims. This car is totally safe for your family to ride in.
This car certainly has a lot of going for it and feedback has been excellent too. A sturdy family car with sophisticated features – what more could you want? Browse through the features and specs thoroughly before making up your mind.
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