While crossovers are popular, there are some cars that are just too cool to keep down. The Dodge Charger is one sedan that seems to stay relevant in the land of tall, lumbering SUVs.
The Charger is a large sedan that has plenty of space for a family, but you can also do big smoky burnouts with its big V-8 engine.
The Charger has power to spare, and it sounds mean too, due to a 6.4L V-8 that has plenty of grunt.
Keeping up with traffic isn’t a problem at all with 485hp. If that’s not enough power for you, there are models with up to 797hp.
The Charger I drove gets the power to the ground easier with the optional wide body package, which comes with wheels and tires that are larger and wider than before.
Inside this big brute, there is space for five, and you aren’t roughing it either. The Nappa/Alcantara seats are heated and ventilated. Back seat riders have heated rear seats and ride in plenty of comfort.
The easy-to-use NAV system, with large 8.4″ touch screen, and the loud Harman Kardon 19-speaker surround system can even drown out the mighty V-8.
While most sedans try to hide and fit in, that’s not so with the Charger R/T Scat Pack Plus. It looks menacing and demands attention with its flared fenders and satin black hood with a large scoop. Sweet blacked-out 20″ wheels also show off some serious Brembo brakes. With brakes that big, this has to be a fast ride.
Cost: $40,495; as tested $63,840
MPG: 15 MPG City; 24 MPG Highway. I managed 18 mpg in 630 miles of mixed driving
Options: $6,000 Scat Pack Widebody; $1,995 Plus group; $1,895 Technology group; $1,585 Carbon/Suede interior package; $795 Driver Convenience package; $995 Navigation & Travel group; $1,795 Harman & Kardon audio group; $1,295 power sunroof; $3,495 Satin black hood/roof/trunk and spoiler; $695 305/35/ZR20 3-season tires; 20″ carbon black aluminum wheels
Safety: Full speed forward collision warn plus; adaptive cruise control with stop & go; lane departure alert warning plus; automatic high beams; ParkSense front and rear with stop; advanced brake assist; blind spot and cross-path detection
Things to know: The Charger R/T Scat Pack Plus is a sedan with an attitude, big V-8 power and bold style standout. It coddles with comfortable seats and technology that can help you forget the SUV.
Pros:
- Big fun with plenty of power; A sedan that has Line Lock to help with big burn outs
- Spacious and luxurious interior for the entire family
- With the pricey widebody kit, you get improved performance and better handling
Cons:
- Has a big thirst for gas when you push the gas pedal
- Gets pricey when you check off option packages
- No AWD offered with the big V-8 engine Charger models
