2020 Dodge Challenger

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2020 Dodge Challenger
2020 Dodge Challenger

Key specs

Base trim shown

Coupe

Body style

23

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

197.9” x 57.7”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Classic exterior styling
  • Roomy interior
  • All-weather usability (AWD versions)
  • Excellent Uconnect multimedia system
  • Massive power (supercharged V-8)

The bad:

  • No muscle-car burble or engine roar with V-6
  • Lacks steering precision, feels heavy
  • Optional moonroof eats into headroom
  • V-8 gas mileage
  • Visor hinges intrude into sight lines

7 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2020 Dodge Challenger trim comparison will help you decide.

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Notable features

  • Two-door, retro-styled muscle car
  • V-6 or V-8, including supercharged V-8
  • Rear- or all-wheel drive
  • Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic
  • Performance Pages multimedia app
  • SRT Hellcat, R/T Scat Pack Widebody versions available
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2020 Dodge Challenger review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

The Dodge Challenger is a two-door coupe that seats up to five people. It has a standard 305-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Four V-8 engines are also available, including a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that makes 717 or 797 hp, depending on the model. A six-speed manual transmission is available on higher trim levels, and both rear- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered. Competitors include the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

What’s New on the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

Challengers with leather get a stitched dashboard and upper door panels, while V-8 models can have carbon fiber accents and a simulated-suede headliner. Updated wheels are available across the coupe’s range of trims.

What Features in the 2020 Dodge Challenger Are Most Important?

If you want power, you’ve come to the right place as the Challenger lineup is packed with high-powered offerings in the form of the Hellcat models. The Challenger’s looks are already retro, but you can dial up even more retro cues if you want; a Shaker Package with a Mopar Shaker hood and a cold-air intake, among other features, is available. The Challenger offers a lot of modern technology and safety features, too, like standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and available forward collision warning.

2020 Dodge Challenger vs. 2020 Chevrolet Camaro: How Do They Compare?

At first glance, both cars could qualify as biceps on wheels, but the Chevrolet Camaro is really more of a sports car than a muscle car. The Camaro is smaller and lighter than the Challenger, making it better suited to winding roads. The Camaro is also a little lighter on the pocketbook with its lower starting price. Both cars offer incredible amounts of horsepower in high-end trims, but while the Challenger can hold up to five people, the Camaro seats four.

Should I Buy the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

If you’re looking for a powerful, fast muscle car with throwback styling, the Challenger, in its higher trims, is likely to satisfy. We recommend skipping the V-6 for one of the available V-8s, however, because the base engine just doesn’t deliver the experience this car is trying to sell.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.8

Most recent consumer reviews

2.0

Get an Extended Warranty.

I got the 2020 Challenger w/ 5.7 Hemi. Now that that's out of the way, my car has spent more time at the dealership for repairs this year, than I have driving it. A misfire in Cylinder 7 led to replacing the long block and exhaust in February. Then they replaced the lifters in the NEW long block in May. And now they have replaced the catalytic converter and have torn it down again to figure what's still rattling. I've owned this car 7 months. I've been in love with the Challenger since they first brought it back. And I've been trying to seriously acquire this car for the last two years. To say the ownership experience has been less than great would be a severe understatement. Apparently, sometimes what you want is not necessarily what you need. I should have bought an Acura.

5.0

The Marine who waited

I waited 50 plus years to buy this car ! Now l have a Hellraisin Scat Pack with a Shaker hood . I’m very happy ! The car is all l wanted & more ! Semper Fi

5.0

Outstanding Vehicle! None Better.

I have owned a 2020 Dodge Challenger for about a year now. I had to write this review because life is short and this car will bring a big smile to your face. Every. Time. My sincere appreciation to Dodge for making this amazing machine. I am so sad to see them go and so happy I have one while I still can.

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Dodge
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/less than 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 months/3,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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