CLASSIC Muscle car love that evil looking front! !!

I don't get why critics are getting so upset over the shifter, it's made to be given a quick tap, not a grab and push/pull, it's supposed to simplify the process. I drove one of these and I had absolutely had no problems with the change between park, reverse, drive, neutral, back to drive, reverse, and then park. Plus, you get paddle shifters and a 2-mode sport setting when you get one of the two sport packages w/ 8-speed transmission.

There's my dream car with the AWD option. And at around $39k fully loaded, really nice.

I love my charger its the most beautiful and fun to drive car I've ever owned. Only problem I've ever had is the alternator issue they have recalled now. If you have this vehicle make sure you take care of the alternator issue as soon as possible it could leave you on the side of the road if not taken care of.

@SuperWatson63

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Lt Dan no worries either 70000 on my 13 se alternator,oil cooler. repaired under warranty no other problems.

"...weighing in at over 4,150 lbs *despite* its aluminum hood" - would a hood really make that much of a difference?

Nice review Steve. I ask always enjoy your reviews. Keep it up

1:12 Whoa, chill out there Steve :)

Great review Steve! The interior looks really nice, good to see Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep kicking it up a notch.

@MaliciousSRT You're right, the shifters looks like its from the Audi A8. I'm not exactly sure how to "shift" this, similar to most conventional shifters or similar to BMWs.

Steve you do great videos!

THX for your answer my friend. !

btw- thanks steve for another great test- we watch you in Europe too. I'm seriously considering importing a Charger AWD SXT- it's now economical enough for us here in rip-off land

Great review and what a beautiful car !

good choice!

Nice videos! I just subscribed. What was the 0-60 for the V6?

love the LEDs!!!

I like the back tail lights and car for that matter MUCH MUCH better than the old gen!!! Good review

BEAST!

Hey Steve i always wondered if it rained does that hood retain any water?? it looks like it has two deep areas i don't know what they're called but they look like they can hold water.

Nice car, but I saw a V8 Dodge Charger for $36,000 here in Utah with AWD and basically the same equipment. I assume if was heavily discounted because that is one killer deal.

I am very impressed with the improvements Ford, GM, and Chrysler have made. It's about time our domestic vehicles stepped up their game. The only Japanese companies that I find that are still doing a great job, are Nissan and Honda. Toyota has really messed on their designs. I love the new 7th gen Maxima's, but I'm not too fired up about the CVT. I really think they need to take the Maxima back to it's roots, and make it a RWD. Torque-steer in the Maxima is overwhelming.

Charger for sure I ran into the same problem also, but i decided on a charger because of the styling and its also more practical with the size. I am happy with my decision and i also test drove the avenger which wasn't as smooth as the charger.

dude the location is beautiful , where do u live?

This model that was tested didn't have paddle-shifters, but does have it in other models; including SXT. When will the Grand Cherokee SRT8 test coming?

Steve mentions in the video that if you're in a hurry, the shifter might become confusing to operate. My suggestion is to take time on your days off and go out and learn it. Most people operate complicated computer systems all day. I'm sure this will be a breeze to learn. I love the new transmission and shifter. Dodge,Chrysler and Jeep are my new favorite car brands.

Wow! I'm speechless.

Автомобиль - мечта! A car is a dream!

@FXSwissTrader Shifter works the same but it doesnt have anything to do with Mercedes. It might however be the same as the shifter in the Audi A8 or BMW 7-series that use the same transmission though. Shifter looks the exact same in pictures

Welcome to New York.

@DualofChaos What Steve tested was based on the MSRP; we often don't pay the MSRP on a car.

@mercracer24 any car in its highest trim level loaded with options seems pricey for the car

@TopGear759 It's not an Audi shifter, it's the standard ZF shifter in the 8HP transmissions.

The creases in the doors just don't seem to go far enough forward.

anyone mind telling me how much roughly a charger 2012 sxt out the door would be?

I like it.

I saw something about a 9-speed ZF with Chrysler .. The new 2013 Ram 1500 has a 8-speed ZF .. so I think that for the SRT-8 vehicles an 8-9 speed ZF will be able for the next gen :) But I hope they'll also offer manual transmissions !! ;)

@hajimekishi SRT8 signatures are the 5speed auto/6manual and the RWD, however Jeep SRT8 4WD is an exception to Jeep signatures

this is the only exception.... Im taking this over the Mazda 6 and Nissan Maxima.. I really like all 3

can you do the new Chrysler 300 or 300c

$39K!! OUCH!! I seriously consider a Charger RWD with a sport package but like you said the shifter was poorly executed. I waited and wait for this 8 spped tranny and was left with a blah feeling. The VW CC was a much better choice in the $30K range. Im a happy camper. Would be even happier, Steve, if you would review a CC. Maybe the Refreshed 2013??

It's nice to see Dodge producing such a great large car, but $39k is really steep for a V6.

American muscle baby!!!!

Once Dodge/Chrysler builds up a better reputation for reliability I'll consider visiting a dealership. That said this is a very nice looking car inside and out and stacks up nice on paper.

As always Steve, *golf clap.

The interior looks great and the exterior is not to bad either. However, I am already hearing of the new Grand Cherokee"s reliablitiy issues and tat would keep me from recommending it.

@cm18cam Don't know where you're getting your info from, but people are just raving about the new Grand Cherokees. Every new first model year has some issues.

yes it is a 4WD or AWD

@TopGear759 The shifter is more BMW-esque.

The price isn't so far apart with the R/T. It is about 26 to 27 grand.

Looks like a very solid car. American cars are stepping up it! ^_~

no 0 to 60 time ?

@VIRAJ818 Everyone IS loving the new Grand cherokee. Its interior, styling, and off road performance, but the problem comes in reliability. Many owner forums have people complaining about its electrical system being fried when the remote start is activated.

not to mention that there are some euro cars owned by american car companies

The R/T is about 31.

@LioneLMoon I would. 290 HP is too much for the Maximas front wheel drive. I had an older Maxima with 255 HP and it was too much...nail the gas and hang onto that steering wheel, it would try to dart a 1/4 turn. Not fun...plus the transmission in the Charger is far..FAR superior to the CVT in the Maxima. The Maxima is very bad on fuel for a V6...there are V8's that do better

At sea level it's about 7 seconds (realistically).

They need to work on that rear end. They need to make a 2 door

MUITO LOCO

i tho this car competes with the Accord, Altima, Camry, Sonata and so on.. but 39K ? just bc the AWD? no wayyy

Need's a spoiler

@SweetHubby82 I wouldn't think of the 06-10 Charger SRT8's as "crap". FAR from it...those are actually still very much a niche product. In the fact that they are in a sense the last true raucous American Muscle Cars...all go, no BS. The new SRT8's are straight up value oriented versions of brand new M5's and E63 AMG's. Muscle cars with every option and luxury.

@jvrdlc It doesn't. If you compare this Charger in its class -- it would be Toyota Avalon, Ford Taurus (has AWD option), Buick LaCrosse (another AWD option), Nissan Maxima, and perhaps Hyundai Genesis sedan. It's a much larger car. If you compared a Dodge car with that group, it would be the Avenger.

A 2 door charger is out of the question because it's existence would canniblize the sales of the dodge challenger

I'll still take the SRT8

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Why did they copy the Audi shifter?

Made in canada

Well, that may be, but FORD and GM have not been taken over by ANY european company. Their improvements have shown that they are much more reliable now. Again each to their own.... we've owned American cars, and have had great experiences with them. People are just ignorant and don't realize that there is a thing called maintenance.

can't due to the AWD.

@volkswagenaustin03 People are always criticizing American cars..... "They're too cheap, if not that....then they're copying Euro vehicles." People can't accept the fact that they're stepping up their game.

Good job Chrysler

Then buy a viper

It's a shame a muscle car like the charger doesn't have more pronounced wheel arches. Aside from the front end it still looks too cheap to me.

Excuse me, my english sucks, and I wanna ask ya users, is that ta 4WD?

ya, the silver, not a good color on the car

I would take a powerful diesel engine over a petrol one anyday!

People are just stupid as hell! They are not cheap! Sure, the materials may be hard to the touch but that stuff is very durable and can last a really long time. Even if they are copying European body styles it actually makes American cars look better. People need to start giving American cars a chance!

@vwmatt33 Im Sorry but the CC is hideous.

Buy a challenger or viper....

WTF is going on with that shifter!??

I got no reasons to say Euro cars sucks!

Come on, it may have an american engine (sort of) and styling but this car was engineered in Italy, by Fiat/Lancia. It also has a GERMAN 8-spedd 'box. So your point is largely mute, lets be honest since Fiat took over Chrysler products have been completely overhauled and awful models dropped. Even before under Mercedes, the charger was the better for having w201 underpinnings rather tha cont US crap.

@Futuregohan14 yo im from albany!

Lower the car a lil bit, dodge