2006-2008 Dodge Charger: Road Test
Updated: 11/23/08
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Our road test for the 2006-2008 Dodge Charger includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 2006-2008 Dodge Charger and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 2006-2008 Dodge Charger is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
Value for the Money
Dodge's 2.7-liter V6 cannot move a car of this size with enough verve, but the 3.5 V6 is an acceptable performer, providing more than adequate power. Ditto the R/T's Hemi V8, while the SRT8 is a true "muscle car." Passenger space, available AWD, and solid construction inside and out make nearly any Charger an outstanding value. Charger trades the Magnum's wagon functionality and rear-seat space for a sedan body and rakish roofline, but the two share basic Best Buy virtues.
Dodge's 2.7-liter V6 cannot move a car of this size with enough verve, but the 3.5 V6 is an acceptable performer, providing more than adequate power. Ditto the R/T's Hemi V8, while the SRT8 is a true "muscle car." Passenger space, available AWD, and solid construction inside and out make nearly any Charger an outstanding value. Charger trades the Magnum's wagon functionality and rear-seat space for a sedan body and rakish roofline, but the two share basic Best Buy virtues.
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Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Dodge Charger SE w/SXT package Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | |
| Ride Quality | 7 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | |
| Quietness | 6 | |
| Controls/Materials | 7 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 5 | |
| Value within Class | 10 | |
| Total Score: | 65 |
Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer
Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering
and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room,
Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle
rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the
ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.
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