Description
The 2019 Dodge Charger commands attention as a full-size four-door muscle sedan with aggressive, retro-inspired styling and a lineup spanning 10 trims from practical SXT to apex-predator SRT Hellcat, now with a dedicated AWD variant for all-season versatility. Power ranges from a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 delivering 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque in base models (300 hp in GT/AWD) to a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 370 hp, a 6.4-liter 485-hp powerhouse, or the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat’s 707 hp and 650 lb-ft for supercar-shaming thrust. Every variant mates to a refined eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and rear- or all-wheel drive, propelling 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds for V6, under 5 for R/T, and 3.6 for Hellcat, with Brembo brakes, launch control, and adaptive suspension ensuring planted grip. Fuel economy spans 19/30 mpg city/highway for RWD V6 (18/27 AWD) to 13/22 for Hellcat, offset by a cavernous 16.5-cubic-foot trunk and 60/40 split-folding seats accommodating five with 41.8 inches of rear legroom. The cockpit blends sporty ergonomics with available Nappa/Alcantara leather, heated/ventilated seats, and aluminum accents, while Uconnect infotainment excels via 7- or 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and optional 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio. Safety fortifies with standard rearview camera, parking sensors, and stability control, plus available adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning with auto braking, and lane keep assist for NHTSA five-star confidence. At 198.4 inches long on a 120.2-inch wheelbase with curb weights from 3,964 to 4,462 pounds, it starts at $28,495 and upholds a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, embodying unapologetic American excess against tamer rivals like the Nissan Maxima.
