Cons: Too large and heavy to feel as agile as it looks; fuel economy in V8 models; low roofline and high door sills cause a closed-in feel[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2019 Dodge Challenger replaces last year’s limited-production, 840-horsepower SRT Demon with a 797-hp Hellcat Redeye model that inherits some of the Demon’s hardware. There is also a new drag-focused 1320 Package for the R/T Scat Pack that Dodge says delivers a quarter-mile (1320 feet) elapsed time of 11.7 seconds at 115 mph. Plus, the SRT Hellcat’s Widebody Package is newly available on the R/T Scat Pack. Challenger is an interesting player in the sporty/performance car segment. The big coupe is too big and heavy to be truly agile, but this is still a more-than-capable performance machine. That size does pay dividends in the form of a surprisingly smooth ride and excellent passenger and cargo room. Admittedly, these might not be the first things buyers of these cars put on their wish lists, but this is a good choice if you want something fun that you can also take on a cross-country road trip. Safety features include forward-collision warning, blind-spot alert, and adaptive cruise control. The base engine is a 3.6-liter V6. A 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is the next step up. A 6.4-liter V8 is optional on the R/T Scat Pack. The ferocious Hellcat model has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that puts out a jaw-dropping 717 horsepower—up 10 from last year. The 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter V8s, along with Hellcat offer a choice of 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. The V6 models are only offered with the 8-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available with the V6. The Hellcat and Hellcat Redeye aren’t cheap, but they’re actually bargains when measured against other ultra-performance cars. There are plenty of sporty coupes that feel more modern and nimble than the Challenger lineup, but few that can match its retro-muscle-car attitude and broad range of performance and appearance options.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Dodge |
| Nation of Manufacture | Canada |
| Base Prices | SXT: $28,690 AWD SXT: $31,690 GT: $31,390 AWD GT: $34,390 R/T: $35,495 R/T Scat Pack: $41,390 SRT Hellcat: $61,745 SRT Hellcat Redeye: $72,745 |
| Base Engine 3.6-liter V6 (SXT, GT) |
| Horsepower 305 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 27-30 |
| Optional Engine 5.7-liter V8 (R/T, R/T Scat Pack) |
| Horsepower 375 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15-16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23-25 |
| Optional Engine 6.4-liter (Optional R/T Scat Pack) |
| Horsepower 485 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 14-15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23-24 |
| Optional Engine supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye) |
| Horsepower 717 (797 Hellcat Redeye) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 13 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 21-22 |
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