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2012 Dodge Challenger consumer reviews

$25,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Challenger Dodge
(131 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8
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Best looking car anywhere

I bought the Red medal flake, I think they call it redline. We have owned the car for about 3 months and the guys and girls at pretty much every drive thru have commented on the car. Everywhere we go people say it is the best looking car they have ever seen and I agree with them. The dealer had a custom strip added to the car so it is a one of a kind. Love the looks, power and handling. Dodge has built my dream car. Oh and those guys who want to a real burn out, turn off the traction control stomp it and hold the brake for a split second to let the tires loose traction and it will smoke the tires all the way thru 1st.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty car

Color was important so I held out to buy the blue streak Challenger. It looks metallic in the sunlight and people have asked if it is purple (I wish I had the Plum Crazy color of the 70's). I did not get all the bells and whistles but overall, nice ride. Since the car sits low, be prepared to scrap a few curbs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Classic Style....For A Price.

I have owned this vehicle for apx. 7 months now @ 10k Miles (I drive apx. 200-500 miles a week) and absolutely love this car, I own the 2012 SXT. First for a V6 (V4 when cruising) The MPG Is amazing, 30+ Highway and 23+ City. My average; thanks to the Average MPG counter in the EVIC is 22MPG and I have a Lead foot. Second, Talk about Power out of a 3800Lb Car with only a 3.6L V6! Puts your head back in the seat, Not as much as a V8 but this is the first V6 that wasnt Super/Turbo Charged that has had me holding my head up! And Sounds like a V8, It starts to roar @4500RPM completely stock and if you add a CAI thats when it gets loud! Third, More space than competitors! Plenty of room for 5 people; I have tested this myself. I have even slept in the back seats fairly comfortably and I'm 5'11. Trunk space galore with a spare tire! Fourth, Its the only car out of the Three ponys (Challenger,Camaro,Mustang) that looks the most classic with the most functionality! I get looks daily and compliments weekly. I have test driven the 2012 V6 Mustang and everything is so cheap looking; Straight out of the late 90's. I also have test driven the 2012 V6 Camaro and they had attempted to make it seem so futuristic at the cost of Space, You cant even check your blind spots without hitting your head on the roof and Zero leg room for passengers in the back. Overall I have not looked back since my purchase of my Challenger, It maybe slightly more expensive than the other V6 Ponys out there but it will be the best investment you can make!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the most reliable but is still brand new.

Expected moe horsepower my old 2002 Camaro with cowl injection and heades on it was faster and had the same size 5.7 engine, perorms well and handles like a Mercedes. Gary

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Car I've Owned

The 2012 Dodge Challenger might look and move like a muscle car, but its ability to double as a grand touring coupe confirms its status as the most livable of the reborn muscle cars

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Looking Modern Muscle

Out of the three recent modern muscle cars, (Camaro, Mustang, Challenger) The Challenger beats all in exterior looks. At a distance, you have to take a second look to tell if it is a modern model or 1970. This can not be said about the others. Interior is nice but could be more vintage looking. I bought the R/T with the 5.7 Hemi. Very good power considering the car is over 2 tons. I like the size and weight. Makes for a great daily driver and comfortable for several hour drives. The other two might beat it slightly in 0-60 and 1/4 mile, but I get so many looks and compliments in my Header Orange R/T that I don't think Mustang or Camaro would bring. Over all very happy and gas mileage compares to my old 2006 Cadillac CTS V-6 which I sold to buy the 2012 R/T

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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good for the money

like this CLASSIC model Challernger, all good, excellent stero and navigation, the only complaint so far after 3000 miles is the seats are seriusly uncomfortable, cant imagine why so little attention was paid to the seats driver and passenger, otherwise very pleasant, Hemi is nice motor, 5 speed automatice is ok, car is larger than I am used to but I can live with it. good value for the money

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Dodge SUPERCAR, SRT-8

I purchased this Blue Streak with silver-white stripes as a gift for my son. The test drive was unbelievable. I have never driven any vehicle this fast, powerful and agile before!! At 470 horses under the hood, Mopar 5 speed auto and Brembro brakes this car would be a bargain at twice the price. I purchased it immediately after the test drive. My son (a law student) is in love with it. It is clear that Dodge decided to build a world class, super high performance sports car that puts to shame all of it's competitors from Ford, Shelby, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Nissan, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and others. To get any real competition you would have to compare it with Ferrari and Bentley at more than twice the price. Dodge hit it out of the park with the 2012Challenger SRT-8!!! Bravo!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Challenger RT

I love this car! It's comfortable, performs great, and is just big enough to have a good presence on the road. The only problem that I have had is the blind spot, but if you use your mirrors you will be fine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The most exciting vehicle I have owneed

The friendliness and assistance of the dealership was great! Salesman was very knowledgeable,and thorough on the presentation of the vehicle. The car is fantastic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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