2010 Dodge Charger: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Dodge Charger sees no major changes. This large car shares its basic design with Chrysler's 300 sedan. Charger comes in four trim levels: base SE, mid-level SXT, sporty R/T, and high-performance SRT8. All are rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available on the SXT and R/T. SE has a 178-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. SXT has a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard with rear-wheel drive while AWD versions have a 5-speed. R/T models have a 368-hp 5.7-liter V8, a 5-speed automatic, and Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System cylinder deactivation. The SRT8 has a 425-hp 6.1-liter V8 and a 5-speed automatic without cylinder deactivation. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Optional on the R/T is the Road/Track Performance Package, which includes 20-inch wheels, performance suspension and brakes, specific exhaust tuning, and a different engine program that increases horsepower to 372. The SRT8 has unique suspension tuning, as well as specific interior and exterior trim. Available is Chrysler's Uconnect multimedia suite, which can include a wireless cell phone link, 30-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital music and picture files, and a navigation system with real-time traffic information.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Cars comprise the biggest passenger sedans. Large inside and out, they offer lots of metal for the money and are dominated by domestic brands.

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