Dodge Charger - Overview

The Charger name has been used on many Dodge automobiles, most famously on iconic muscle cars of the 1960's and '70's, though the name also adorned an oft-derided subcompact hatchback in the mid 1980s. The current Charger is a family sedan meant to evoke the classic muscle-car Chargers. An aggressive shoulder bulge behind the C-pillars and a tilted front fascia visually recall the classic seen in the Dukes of Hazzard and Bullitt, but today's Charger is a four-door family hauler built on the same chassis as the Chrysler 300. Dodge is betting on retro-nostalgia with the Charger, hoping to attract family car buyers who fondly recall the powerful coupes that used to carry the Charger name. The current Dodge Charger is a full-size, rear-wheel drive sedan that sits at the top of Dodge's current model lineup. Introduced in the 2006 model year, the Charger is built in Ontario, Canada.

The Charger is seen as a power performer in the Affordable Large Car class, with four engine options topping out with a powerful 6.1-liter Hemi V8 putting out 425 horsepower. Reviews generally say it handles nimbly for its large size. Reviews generally find the cabin spacious and comfortable but sparsely-appointed. The Charger does well in frontal crash tests but not as well in side-impact tests, and its low-sloping roofline provides for poor rearward visibility. Like many Chrysler products in recent years, reliability is a concern with the Charger. With record gas prices now spreading across much of the country, a full-size sedan with a powerful V8 may not be a practical choice for many buyers today.

You can research the Dodge Charger by model year using the reviews below.