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VERDICTSEngine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Transmission Major
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Drive System
Fuel System
Electrical
Climate System
Suspension
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Exhaust
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USED CAR
VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 91Dodge Charger
Like its cousin, the Chrysler 300, the Charger is a big, comfortable
cruiser with an array of sophisticated technology on tap. It delivers
a comfortable ride, and the quiet cabin is well-equipped, making
the Charger a bargain luxury sedan. The 3.6-liter V6 and eight-speed
automatic work well, and the 370-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V8 packs more
punch at the expense of fuel economy. The power-mad can have a
485-hp, 6.4-liter or the Hellcat’s 707-hp, supercharged V8. All-wheel
drive is optional on mainstream versions. Automatic emergency
braking and lane keeping assist are available. The well-designed
Uconnect touch-screen infotainment system is optional. Rear vis-
ibility is wanting and the lift-up door handles are an outdated incon-
venienceOverall Score 66-68
Predicted Reliability 20
Owner Satisfaction 50
Road-Test Score 82-85
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $29,220-$65,545
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: GT, R/T, SRT Hellcat, SXT
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 3.6-liter V6 (292 hp); 3.6-liter
V6 (300 hp); 5.7-liter V8 (370 hp);
6.2-liter V8 supercharged (707 hp);
6.4-liter V8 (485 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 198
Width (in.) ......................75
Height (in.) ......................58
Wheelbase (in.) .................120
Weight (lb.) ..................4,335
% weight front/rear ...........54/46Max. Load (lb.) ................ 865
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........1,000Regular or premium
CR overall mpg ...............20-2216 17 18(^0505)
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Dodge Challenger
The look may be old-school, yet the Challenger is a modern, thrilling
barnstormer. It’s too heavy and wide for pinpoint handling on nar-
row roads, but it’s balanced and enjoyable on an open track. Its V8
sound is heartwarming. Ride comfort, noise isolation, and the stiff
shifter and clutch from the manual transmission detract. The view
out to any direction is dreadful. The rear seat is relatively roomy,
but getting in and out is awkward. Performance packages include a
6.4-liter V8; a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 in the Hellcat. A six-speed
manual and an eight-speed automatic are available. We prefer the
5.7-liter V8 over the base V6. Safety tech includes blind spot warning,
rear cross traffic warning, and forward collision warning. All-wheel
drive is available with the V6 engine.
Overall Score 59
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 05
Road-Test Score 70
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.
Base Price: $27,845-$58,995
Body Styles: coupe
Trim Lines: 392, GT, R/T, SRT Hellcat,
SRT Hellcat Redeye, SXT
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp); 5.7-liter
V8 (372 hp); 6.2-liter V8 supercharged
(717 hpl 797 hp); 6.4-liter V8 (392 hp);
6.4-liter V8 (485 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automatic;
6-speed manual
Length (in.)..................... 198
Width (in.) ......................76
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................116
Weight (lb.) .................. 4,190
% weight front/rear ...........54/46
Max. Load (lb.) ................ 865
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........1,000
Regular or premium
CR overall mpg ..................20 Average
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