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2018 Dodge Charger

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$28,995

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

23

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

198.4” x 58.4”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(204 reviews)

The good:

  • Powerful V-6 and V-8 engines
  • V-6 gas mileage
  • Uconnect multimedia system
  • SRT Hellcat performance

The bad:

  • Fake-looking interior metal trim
  • V-8 fuel economy
  • Heated seat controls on multimedia screen

10 trims

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Notable features

  • Backup camera, rear parking sensors now standard
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard
  • V-6 or V-8 power, including 707-hp supercharged V-8 (SRT Hellcat)
  • AWD available
  • Eight-speed automatic standard
  • Performance Pages feature available

2018 Dodge Charger review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that's available with rear- or all-wheel drive. It has standard V-6 power and offers a choice of V-8 engines including a supercharged V-8 in the SRT Hellcat model that makes 707 horsepower. Competitors include the Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus.


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New standard features include a backup camera, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Red Brembo-brand brake calipers are available for the R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 models.

Charger SRT
Dodge made headlines in 2015 with the introduction of a new supercharged V-8 engine dubbed Hellcat. The optional engine makes 707 hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque.

What’s Special

  • New grille and fender badges (SRT Hellcat)
  • Black, orange and gunmetal Brembo-brand brake calipers now available (SRT Hellcat)
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Functional heat extractors on Hellcat-powered cars

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Consumer reviews

(204 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most recent consumer reviews

Great Car

Great car. Mine got stolen though, but it’s great otherwise. I have the 5.7 Hemi and it’s pretty quick, responsive, and fast. Overall fun car

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Hot And Sexy Car

The car is great and has good power for V6. The interior is also great with the SXT Plus that has leather interior Overall value, price, comfort , and very defendable are great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beware the “FREE CARWASH”

Has had issues since drivin off the lot, actually upon “free car wash” offer at purchase, the in-house car wash proceeded to put scratches (1000’s of scratches, some down to metal) on every exposed painted surfaces.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2018 Dodge Charger base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
4
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4
Overall rating
5
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
10.1%
Rollover rating
5
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
4
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Dodge CPO Go
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
6-10 MY and/or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification required
125 point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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