2012 Dodge Charger - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 dodge charger Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...R/T versions get a 5.7-liter V8 that puts out 370 hp and 395 lb-ft. Both engines are backed by a five-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift feature that sends power to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is offered for the V8-powered R/T. Safety: Standard safety features for the Charger include electronic stability/traction control, antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for front seat passengers, a driver-side knee airbag, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. There are also a number of safety-related options available, including adaptive cruise control with forward... |
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2012 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...We tested those claims at Michigan's Milan Dragway, pitting the SRT8's standard on-board telemetry against the drag strip's timing system. The SRT8's Performance Pages — accessed through the 8.4-inch touch-screen — track zero to 60 mph as well as eighth- and quarter-mile times and mph. Along with elapsed time, the system measures distance via the antilock brakes' wheel-speed sensors. I was skeptical of the accuracy at first, but our car's numbers were within a tenth of a second of the drag strip's timing system. The car's display spat out a best time of a blistering 12.9 seconds... |
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2011 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...This engine is genius. It combines the dual overhead cam with variable valve timing to create a flat torque curve. All of that means there's great power no matter where you are on the tachometer something many engines lack as they put all of their power at the top end of the tach to save fuel. But it's the Hemi that will get your heart racing. The 5.7-liter V-8 mashes out 370 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. It will make you squeal with laughter when those back tires chirp just a little and the engine lets out a beautiful, deep-throated roar. Really, this Hemi has two personalities... |
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2012 Dodge Charger OverviewSource: CarGurus...The SRT8 gets the upgraded, 14.2-inch front and 13.8-inch rear brake discs as well as an adaptive suspension that automatically adjusts from plush to performance depending on conditions. While a rear spoiler, aggressive stance and 20-inch tires might be most immediately evident from the outside, sit in the driver’s seat and you’ll notice the chunky, flat-bottomed steering wheel that is exclusive to the SRT8 trim. It’s a heated power unit, but its tilt and telescoping features are sadly not integrated into the SRT8-only memory system. That unit controls power-adjustable pedals, the... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 dodge chargerSource: CarGurus
...It handles and stops much better than a 4,000-pound car should, offers 4 usable doors, is powered by a V8 Hemi and is surprisingly affordable – but it has a boring, slow 5-speed automatic. |
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2012 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The optional 370-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 features cylinder deactivation to save fuel under a light load. Mechanical features include: Both engines can run on regular gas Standard five-speed automatic transmission; eight-speed automatic available for V-6 models Rear-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive optional Three suspensions available: Touring, Performance and Super Track Pak R/T Road & Track Package includes a 3.06 rear axle ratio and performance calibration for the engine and transmission Safety Safety features include: Standard antilock brakes Standard side-impact airbags for the front seats... |
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2011 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Charger feels like a big car, and it's more at home cruising than carving corners. The steering tuning reinforces this, as there's plenty of power assistance so it only takes light effort to turn the wheel, which provides some feedback. The Charger has had one of Dodge's better interiors of recent memory, and the changes for 2011 are still welcome. From the tall dashboard to the steering wheel to the newly available 8.4-inch touch-screen, much has been updated. One welcome change is that the leading edge of the roof has been shifted rearward a little, making it easier to see stoplights... |
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2012 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Despite the Charger's rear-wheel-drive layout, it has never felt as dynamic and tossable as the dearly departed Pontiac G8. The Charger feels like a big car, and it's more at home cruising than carving corners. The steering tuning reinforces this, as there's plenty of power assistance so it only takes light effort to turn the wheel, which provides some feedback. The Charger has had one of Dodge's better interiors of recent memory, and the changes for 2011 are still welcome. From the tall dashboard to the steering wheel to the newly available 8.4-inch touch-screen, much has been updated. One... |
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2011 Dodge Charger Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...adaptive cruise control optional Standard 4.3-inch touch-screen CD audio system with USB and auxiliary ports Optional 8.4-inch touch-screen system with SD card reader Optional Garmin-based navigation system Optional Alpine premium audio Optional heated and cooled cupholders Optional front and rear heated seats Optional heated steering wheel Optional Bluetooth connectivity Under the Hood The base engine is Chrysler's new 3.6-liter V-6, which is rated at 292 horsepower. The optional 370-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 features cylinder deactivation to save fuel under light load. Both engines team with a... |
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Why should I also consider these?
One of the few rear-drivers in the big four-door segment, the Dodge Charger has its most direct competitor in its own family--the Chrysler 300 shares almost all its running gear.
It's also pitched as more elegant than the Charger, and it carries off the black-suit look effortlessly.
Ford's Taurus is another big boy with big power, courtesy its SHO turbocharged V-6, but the rear seat is somewhat cramped for a car of its size.
The Hyundai Genesis is a softer alternative to a base Charger: it's less assertive in looks and handling, but has a more luxurious feel in its cabin and much stronger performance in V-6 base form.
Nissan's Maxima cuts a sharp figure but its CVT drivetrain is lackluster, and there's no all-wheel-drive option.
Lastly, the Chevrolet Impala has a new V-6 engine this year, but it's a dated design that's due to be replaced in the 2014 model year.
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