Dodge Challenger

Interior

Inside the Challenger, the modern style and quality level of the equipments under use. The texture matches to a good extent with that of Charger, but the flavor of coupe is still roaming there. The newer car has inherited few things from the last generation model, but a big amount of stuff is new for the current iteration. The steering is better and looks more rigid than before with a smart cockpit design dashboard. Nappa leather seats are 6 way adjustable for driver with 4 way lumber support making it a true inspiration for track runners. At the rear bench also, one would find good space for stretching legs. The UConnect 6.5 inch touch screen is boasted with this car which supports AM, FM, Radio, Bluetooth, USB, SD Card and Aux port and getting the sound output on the 18 Harman Kardon high performance speakers and 900 watt amplifier. The trunk is also well suited for big luggage worth 455 liters.

Exterior

The car is loaded with muscles and it denies being dead or lowing down at any point of the body work. The manufacturer has done a commendable to retain the beauty of the vintage styled Challenger and giving it a proper face with respect to the changing era. The round headlight cluster, sturdy bumpers and full trunk tail light structure are unique and serve the signature purpose to this car. The challenger measures its dimensions with 5020 mm of length, 1920 mm of width and 1450 mm of height. The wheelbase of this car is 2950 mm which makes the car quite spacious inside. Challenger comes employed with 18 to 20 inch alloy rims and different tyre sizes as per requirement.

Engine, Mileage and Variants

The Dodge Challenger is available with four engine options; the base engine is the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 with variable valve timing. This engine delivers 305 hp of power coupled with 363 Nm of torque. The next engine in the lineup is the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 machine with fuel saver technology. This engine churns out 375 hp of power with 555 Nm of torque. The next one here is the 6.4 liter HEMI V8 with SRT badge. This motor can generate 485 hp of power and 644 Nm of torque. The biggest of the lot as a power churner is the 6.2 liter twin Supercharged HEMI Hellcat V8 which churns out 707 hp of power and 881 Nm of torque. With the Dodge challenger, long distances simply become a sprint. 4.8 seconds is the time taken by this car to reach 100 kmph from zero with 285 kmph of top speed. When it comes to fuel economy, the car doesn't disappoint. The 3.6 litre V6 engine can deliver a mileage of 12.75 kmpl on highways which is praiseworthy.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

The Challenger is heavily equipped with various safety aspects. The rigid and robust frame of the car is a great innovation from technology which helps a lot during severe collisions. It carries multistage airbags for all occupants, anti lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control, hill start assist, back up camera, reactive front head restraint and enhanced accident response system. There are a number of other features regarding safety in this car, but the bulky nature may feel a bit tough in hands, especially if the driver is from Ford or Chevrolet.

Verdict:

The Dodge Challenger is a great muscle car which had a great past and now a wise anticipated future. The engine’s on offer are roaring beast and performs as per the driver’s commands. Muscle car lovers are in for a treat !