more about this model The 2017 Dodge Challenger is pure muscle car, through and through. From the aggressive, retro styling to the range of increasingly big and powerful engines, Dodge has built a rumbling, roaring, tire-smoking beast. Yet the Challenger still has comfortable seats and all the modern features buyers expect.
The real story with the Challenger is the range of available powertrains, which includes a V6 and three V8 engine options. The base 3.6-liter V6 makes a respectable 305 horsepower, and, for the first time ever, is available with all-wheel drive. The V6 is the only engine option that can be paired with AWD, but it means that buyers who live with snow and ice can finally get their hands on a muscle car that's drivable all year round.
Stepping up from the V6, the Dodge Challenger can be had with either a 5.7-liter V8, making 375 horsepower, or a 6.4-liter V8 that makes an impressive 485 horsepower. Optional for both of these engines is another tip of the hat to Chrysler/Dodge muscle cars of the past: the Shaker hood. This adds a cool-air induction scoop that's mounted to the top of the engine and extends through a cutout in the hood. At the top of the Challenger line is the absolutely bonkers 707-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V8 in the Challenger Hellcat. No other new car offers as much power for as little money. Quad exhaust tips and some unique styling cues help set the Hellcat apart.
An extensive list of extra performance options can be added to upgrade the Challenger's brakes, suspension and handling. Four- and six-piston Brembo brakes are available, as well as sport-tuned steering and suspension, and even a shorter rear-axle ratio for buyers chasing even faster acceleration. The trip computer can be upgraded to report 0-60 mph times, g-force loads and other performance numbers.
Of course, the 2017 Dodge Challenger has much more to offer than just the bits that make it go fast. Keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth and a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system come standard. Heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery and upgraded interior trim can be added to make the car more comfortable. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration is available and can be matched with available premium audio systems. The options don't stop there, though: a rearview camera, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and xenon headlights are all also available.
The Challenger is uniquely appealing for anyone after that American muscle-car look and feel, but the extensive list of trims and powertrain, appearance, and interior options come in so many combinations that figuring out exactly which version to buy is a daunting task. Fortunately, Edmunds is here to help you find the right 2017 Dodge Challenger to put some tire smoke in your life.
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SXT 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
Review
I leased a 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT. I wanted a challenger for many reasons but ultimately I was turned on by the 30mpg claim. However, the only time I am able to get 30mpg is on the highway going down a hill. I tried driving like a grandma for a day, super slow take offs and using several miles to accelerate to top speed but the best the computer showed was 25mpg. And, that's terrible to drive like that, its way to slow and people were constantly going around me which indicated it was slower than a normal person would drive. I have the high gloss black 20" rims and the car has the 3.07 gears so maybe that's what's doing it but that's doubtful because at 70mph I'm under 2k RPMs and the instant tells me 22mpg. So I don't know how they made that claim for 550 miles to the tankful but I have 500 miles on the car and have had to fill up twice already. It leaves me wondering if I should of just got the R/T if I am going to get this bad of gas mileage but the dealership I went to didn't have an R/T on the lot. Next gripe was the GPS. Sure it works as it should but its not Google (yes you can hook google up from your phone). The stock GPS sent me on a 4.5 hour drive to get somewhere that's only 1 hour away. I have no idea why it keeps telling me to get off the highway and then immediately get back on, it makes no sense. So now I plug my phone in and only use Google GPS. As far as driving it goes, it rides smooth and you can't feel it shifting which is pleasant. Road nose is at a minimum. Acceleration is what you would expect from a 3.6L, no big surprises there. The trunk is huge, back seats are roomy. As far as looking out of the car for blind-spots and other things, your visibility is great and I don't feel like there are any real danger zones around it. It is a big car but the only time it feels big is when I have to park it in a tight space, other than that it handles great and is a lot of fun to drive. Overall, I wished I would of got the R/T for the extra power but I am happy with the lease and will more than likely turn it in for the R/T at the end of this 3 year lease.
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Available Dodge Challenger 2017 Submodel Types: Coupe, R/T Scat Pack, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker, SRT Hellcat, T/A 392, SRT8, SRT 392, SRT8 392, SRT Hellcat Widebody, R/T Scat Pack Shaker, SRT8 Core
Available Trims: SXT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker, SXT Plus, SRT Hellcat, R/T Plus, SRT8, T/A 392, GT, SRT 392, SE, T/A Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, Base, SRT8 392, T/A, SRT Hellcat Widebody, R/T Scat Pack Shaker, SRT8 Core
Exterior Colors: Pitch Black Clear Coat, Billet Clear Coat, White Knuckle Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Destroyer Grey Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat, Go Mango, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Torred Clear Coat, Granite Pearl Coat, Octane Red Pearl Coat, Yellow Jacket Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Jazz Blue Pearl Coat, Black Clearcoat, Sublime Pearl Coat, Redline Red Tri-Coat Pearl, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, Phantom Black Tri-Coat Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Blackberry Pearlcoat, B5 Blue Pearl Coat, Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl, TorRed, Green Go Clear Coat, Hemi Orange Pearlcoat, Torred, Bright White Clearcoat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Plum Crazy Pearl Coat, Tungsten Metallic Clearcoat, Contusion Blue Pearl Coat, High Octane Red Pearl Coat, Redline 3 Pearlcoat, Toxic Orange Pearlcoat, Header Orange Clearcoat, Phantom Black Tri-Coat Pearl Coat, Plum Crazy Pearlcoat, B5 Blue Pearlcoat, Blue Streak Pearlcoat, Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat, Green with Envy, Header Orange Clearl Coat, Redline 3 Pearl Coat, Stinger Yellow Clearcoat, Billet Metallic Clearcoat, Dark Titanium Metallic Clearcoat, HEMI Orange Pearl Coat, Stone White Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather/suede, Black leather, Dark Slate Gray cloth, Dark Slate Gray premium leather, Black premium leather, Dark Slate Gray leather, Black/Tungsten premium cloth, Black/Ruby Red leather, Black/Ruby Red premium leather, Black/Sepia premium leather, Black/Ruby Red leather/suede, Dark Slate Gray/Radar Red leather, Dark Slate Gray/Radar Red premium leather, Dark Slate Gray/Foundry Black leather, Dark Slate Gray/Molten Red leather, Black/Pearl leather, Dark Slate Gray premium cloth
Popular Features: Aux Audio Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Trip Computer, Auto Climate Control, Bluetooth, Post-collision safety system, USB Inputs, Automatic Emergency Braking, Alarm, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Parking sensors, Keyless Entry/Start, Back-up camera, Heated seats, Navigation, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Remote Start, Cooled Seats, Mobile Internet, Blind Spot Monitoring, Upgraded Stereo, Upgraded Engine, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Lane Departure Warning, AWD/4WD
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive, all wheel drive
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