Dodge Challenger is a five-seat large-size vehicle in the Coupe category. For the 2016 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 305 to 375 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,500 to $3,850, which over the course of five years will cost you $8,750 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Challenger has a relatively long wheelbase ( 116.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3885 - 4203 lbs.
2016 Challenger seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Challenger ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 16.2 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Challenger SXT | 2016 Challenger SXT Plus | 2016 Challenger R/T | 2016 Challenger R/T Plus | 2016 Challenger R/T Shaker | 2016 Challenger R/T Plus Shaker |
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Starging MSRP | $26,995 | $29,995 | $31,995 | $34,995 | $35,995 | $38,995 |
Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 |
HP | 305 hp | 305 hp | 375 hp | 375 hp | 375 hp | 375 hp |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
City | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Combined | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 | $2,500 | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
2016 Challenger Coupe comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $3,338 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Challenger
2016 Challenger Coupe has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed sixty-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Dodge, which by itself is a relatively low number.