Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 dodge charger Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Fuel economy ratings are 17/25/20 mpg with RWD and 17/23/19 mpg with AWD. The Charger R/T is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 making 368 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard. Fuel economy rates 16/25/19 mpg with RWD and 16/23/18 with AWD. The Charger SRT8 is the king of the hill, with a 6.1-liter V8 that produces 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. It, too, gets a five-speed auto. In track testing, the SRT8 went from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Its fuel economy ratings are 13/19/15 mpg. Safety: Antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are standard on all... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 dodge chargerSource: CarGurus
...The 2009 Dodge Charger has power and styling aplenty in its higher-end trims. |
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2009 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash test, the Charger received a Good overall rating, the highest possible score. The Charger was also subjected to the IIHS' side-impact crash test, and a model without the optional side airbags received a Poor overall rating, the worst possible score. As of publication, side-impact test results weren't available for Chargers with the optional side airbags. Charger in the Market Times are difficult, to say the least, for the Detroit Three, but things are especially rough for Chrysler, whose sales were down 30 percent in 2008;... |
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2009 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...automatic dual-zone climate control Perforated leather seats with suede inserts (SRT8) Optional hands-free communication system Remote start Optional voice-activated navigation and/or audio system (including touch-screen, voice commands, 30GB hard drive and navigation radio) Under the Hood For 2009, the engine lineup includes two V-6s and a V-8 Hemi. The next-generation 5.7-liter Hemi engine now has variable valve timing and an expanded multi-displacement system that allows the car to operate on four cylinders when less power is needed. The SRT8 gets its own Hemi V-8, Brembo brakes and a... |
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2009 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Charger's seating position is more than two inches higher than the previous-generation Dodge sedan, and it gives a comfortable command-of-the-road view. The cabin is well conceived, comfortable and cozy. The interior surfaces look rich. The instrument panel is covered with a heavy, low-gloss texture that resembles real leather. The center stack contains large, easy-to-grip climate-control knobs. Fit and finish is outstanding. White-faced gauges are rimmed by brushed silver trim. The gearshift lever, topped by a large shift knob, moves through a notched shift gate like that of a European... |
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Why should I also consider these?
There aren’t any other rear-wheel-drive domestic-brand sedans that directly face off against the 2009 Dodge Charger.
Its closest rival is likely the Pontiac G8; the G8’s performance is excellent, with handling that surpasses that of the Charger, but appearance can mean everything to sport sedan buyers, and the G8’s sheetmetal just doesn’t have that magic.
For those interested in a little more luxury and a more conservative appearance, the Hyundai Genesis is a new and very formidable rival; especially in V-8 form, the Genesis provides respectable overall performance with a feel like luxury-brand cars costing $10,000 more.
The Nissan Maxima is another rival; its styling and interior are eye-catching and sporty, but its more laid-back performance character doesn’t quite match its looks.
The Ford Taurus is another alternative in the V-6 realm, but it’s a different type of vehicle altogether—comfort-oriented and tops for safety.
However, things might get more exciting next year when a new Taurus SHO performance model debuts.
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