Tracy's Auto Blog

May 20, 2008

The Stylist 2008 Dodge Charger

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In October of 2007, the 2008 Dodge Charger based on the 1970 models was shown in a Mopar magazine. The 2008 Charger is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in 6 trims, ranging from the SE to the SRT8. The 2008 Charger is a power performer, with commanding exterior styling and a roomy, comfortable interior. The Charger competes with other revived muscle cars, including the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Impala and Pontiac Grand Prix.

"The SE is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 190-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The SRT8 is equipped with a standard 6.1-liter, V8, 425-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard."

Dodge developed an original exterior that is fresh. The Washington Post says that it's an "aggressive, hell-bent-for-speed exterior. The Auto Channel continues to say that the Charger is a "handsome beast".

Dodge has upgraded the Charger's interior for 2008. The new interior additions include cabin air filtration, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The package also includes air filtration, power-adjustable pedals and satellite radio. But some says that it doesn't offer the luxury of some of its competition.

It performs well in federal government crash tests, and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gives the 2008 Dodge Charger a rating of "good" for frontal offset test results.

The 2008 Charger is a carryover from 2007.