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  • 4dr Sdn Rallye RWD
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    $25,395
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Rallye Plus RWD
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    $25,395
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas V6
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn SE RWD
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    $25,395
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas V6
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn RT Plus RWD
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    $30,395
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Road/Track RWD
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    $30,395
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas V8
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn RT RWD
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    $30,395
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas V8
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn RT Max RWD
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    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas V8
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Mopar 11 RWD
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    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas V8
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn RT Plus AWD
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    $32,545
    15 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn RT Max AWD
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    15 City / 23 Hwy
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    5
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    Gas V8
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  • 4dr Sdn RT AWD
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    15 City / 23 Hwy
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    5
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Notable features

Redesigned for 2011
V-6 or V-8 power
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Newly optional 8.4-inch touch-screen
Choice of three suspensions

The good & the bad

The good

Aggressive styling
Smooth-shifting automatic (V-6 model)
Interior quality
Better visibility
Comfortable backseat for adults

The bad

Despite RWD layout, not especially dynamic
V-6 lacks low-end oomph
Front seats are too spongy

Expert 2011 Dodge Charger review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Mike Hanley
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our expert's take

The Dodge Charger is the eccentric uncle among large family sedans. It’s a rear-wheel-drive muscle car with an available Hemi V-8 engine, and the updates it gets for 2011 don’t change that. In some ways, they accentuate its personality.

The Charger has always been an aggressive-looking car, but the redesigned 2011 model raises the sedan’s meanness factor. It starts up front with a restyled grille that has a lot more tension in its design — Dodge designer Mark Trostle described it as “Superman’s chest” — and contributes to the furrowed look of the headlights. Much of the sheet metal is new as well, with hood and door scallops that are more visually striking.

Perhaps the biggest change is to the rear, which gets full-width illumination when the headlights are on. It helps make the Charger as distinctive from the rear as it is from the front.

Although a 370-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 and all-wheel drive remain options, the base engine is Chrysler’s new 292-hp, 3.6-liter V-6, and that’s the engine I tested in an SE Rallye Plus trim level.

One of the things I’ve noticed while driving different Chrysler models with this V-6 is the engine feels strongest higher in the rpm range. It takes a little while for the power to build. Once you rev it, though, it pulls pretty well — even in a big car like the Charger. Our test car’s curb weight was nearly 4,000 pounds.

The V-6 teams with a five-speed automatic transmission, and it’s a smooth-shifting unit. Just as important, it kicks down quickly when you need to extract more power from the V-6 for passing. Another editor who tested the V-8-powered R/T trim noted that car’s civility in normal driving — along with its substantial amount of reserve power.

Three suspensions are offered: Touring, Performance and Super Track Pak. Our SE Rallye Plus model had the midlevel Performance setup, and it was fairly sensitive to road imperfections.

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 welcome change is that the leading edge of the roof has been shifted rearward a little, making it easier to see stoplights when you’re first in line. While I wouldn’t say the Charger’s new interior surpasses the Ford Taurus’ cabin, which is pretty good, it definitely matches it.

The Charger’s front bucket seats, which were finished in leather in our test car, are quite soft. They’re a little too spongy for my tastes and didn’t do much to keep me in place when cornering quickly; I easily slid over the limp side bolsters.

Like before, the Charger has a relatively large backseat to accommodate adult passengers. The rear seat has the same soft cushioning as the front buckets. Dodge says the new quarter windows improve visibility for rear passengers, but the fast roofline means taller passengers’ views out the side windows are still limited.

Even though a rear-wheel-drive-based car like the Charger should offer livelier handling, I commend Dodge for sticking with the drivetrain layout and the available V-8, as well as upping the car’s already aggressive styling.

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Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

2011 Dodge Charger review: Our expert's take
By Mike Hanley

The Dodge Charger is the eccentric uncle among large family sedans. It’s a rear-wheel-drive muscle car with an available Hemi V-8 engine, and the updates it gets for 2011 don’t change that. In some ways, they accentuate its personality.

The Charger has always been an aggressive-looking car, but the redesigned 2011 model raises the sedan’s meanness factor. It starts up front with a restyled grille that has a lot more tension in its design — Dodge designer Mark Trostle described it as “Superman’s chest” — and contributes to the furrowed look of the headlights. Much of the sheet metal is new as well, with hood and door scallops that are more visually striking.

Perhaps the biggest change is to the rear, which gets full-width illumination when the headlights are on. It helps make the Charger as distinctive from the rear as it is from the front.

Although a 370-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 and all-wheel drive remain options, the base engine is Chrysler’s new 292-hp, 3.6-liter V-6, and that’s the engine I tested in an SE Rallye Plus trim level.

One of the things I’ve noticed while driving different Chrysler models with this V-6 is the engine feels strongest higher in the rpm range. It takes a little while for the power to build. Once you rev it, though, it pulls pretty well — even in a big car like the Charger. Our test car’s curb weight was nearly 4,000 pounds.

The V-6 teams with a five-speed automatic transmission, and it’s a smooth-shifting unit. Just as important, it kicks down quickly when you need to extract more power from the V-6 for passing. Another editor who tested the V-8-powered R/T trim noted that car’s civility in normal driving — along with its substantial amount of reserve power.

Three suspensions are offered: Touring, Performance and Super Track Pak. Our SE Rallye Plus model had the midlevel Performance setup, and it was fairly sensitive to road imperfections.

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 welcome change is that the leading edge of the roof has been shifted rearward a little, making it easier to see stoplights when you’re first in line. While I wouldn’t say the Charger’s new interior surpasses the Ford Taurus’ cabin, which is pretty good, it definitely matches it.

The Charger’s front bucket seats, which were finished in leather in our test car, are quite soft. They’re a little too spongy for my tastes and didn’t do much to keep me in place when cornering quickly; I easily slid over the limp side bolsters.

Like before, the Charger has a relatively large backseat to accommodate adult passengers. The rear seat has the same soft cushioning as the front buckets. Dodge says the new quarter windows improve visibility for rear passengers, but the fast roofline means taller passengers’ views out the side windows are still limited.

Even though a rear-wheel-drive-based car like the Charger should offer livelier handling, I commend Dodge for sticking with the drivetrain layout and the available V-8, as well as upping the car’s already aggressive styling.

Send Mike an email  

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3 years / 36,000 miles
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5 years / 100,000 miles
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3 years / 36,000 miles

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6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
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Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 86 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

  • Awesome ride love everything about this vehicle

    I love this vehicle it has every upgrade that the dodge dealer offers. The car is in great condition and in perfect running condition. Thanks for this vehicle absolutely love it
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • GREAT LOOKING CARD VERY ROOMY AND GREAT ON GAS

    GREAT CAR EVEN THOUGH ITS A V6 IT STILL HAS THE POWER I WOULD WANT OUT OF ONE NICE LOOKING BODY I LIKE THE LINES ON THE SIDE AND HOOD
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Fastest yet most reliable car ive owned

    This car met all my needs, it has plenty of room for 5 people, good MPG specially on the freeway, looks good and its definitely a neck breaker.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • I LOVE THIS CAR!

    I have the police charger and WOW! I LOVE IT! If youve never driven a hemi..your missing out! It handles like nothing Ive ever driven and is so dependable!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Vehicle Better Than Expected!

    This car met all my needs. It was roomy, sporty, powerful, and most of all reliable. It was in great mechanical and cosmetic condition for a 2011. Low miles and well maintained.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Drives great

    The car I purchased drives great. I love the horsepower and the acceleration that it provides. The body and engine are in excellent shape. I love all the accessories it has too.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • As the Germans said: The Car

    I had a plenty of nice cars. I needed to have something newer, so I purchased a 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit with V6 engine on it. In terms of acceleration, it is not as fast as my 2006 Infiniti G35 AWD. However, I really liked how it drives, even more than my Infiniti. The gas mileage is incomparably better than the Infiniti (18 ish in city and 32-33 in hwy). You feel really safe when you drive it. It is really roomy and has a huge trunk. The one I have, the pursuit pckg, has better brakes and suspension compared to the civilian pckg. The replacement parts are not expensive at all.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By far the best car EVER!

    Top to bottom this car is beautiful, smooth & will be missed. It felt safe for my family & I would recommend this sedan to anyone.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Wonderful Experience

    love it. Miguel answered all our questions and was super helpful. Run great so far, cant wait to get it home. The Charger is loaded with bells and whistles.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Liked this car so much we purchased a duplicate!

    This car has met all of our needs. We have been so pleased that when it came time to replace it we searched for a duplicate but couple of years newer. Hope to have same experience with the newer car! Mileage has been great (30 hwy) and reliability has been good. The car is comfortable / fun to drive and carries 4 people in comfort.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most reliable car owned

    This car meets my needs very good interior exterior reliable but it does not manage the snow well wish it was an all wheel drive instead of just back wheel drive but good overall
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great car! Cannot wait to make it my own

    This car meets all my needs. It has great storyline, inside and out, with enough room for everybody. Plenty of power to boot. A lot of accessories are included in the car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2011 Dodge Charger?

The 2011 Dodge Charger is available in 8 trim levels:

  • Mopar 11 (1 style)
  • RT (2 styles)
  • RT Max (2 styles)
  • RT Plus (2 styles)
  • Rallye (1 style)
  • Rallye Plus (1 style)
  • Road/Track (1 style)
  • SE (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2011 Dodge Charger?

The 2011 Dodge Charger offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2011 Dodge Charger reliable?

The 2011 Dodge Charger has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Dodge Charger owners.

Is the 2011 Dodge Charger a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Dodge Charger. 94.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 86 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.6

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