2020 Dodge Challenger Review

Name: 2020 Dodge Challenger Review
Brand: Dodge

Price Range: $18,998 - $73,990

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 50th Anniversary Widebody Coupe Exterior Shown

The 2020 Challenger concedes points to rivals when it comes to interior refinement and sporty driving dynamics. But drivers who value comfort and utility will likely prefer the Dodge.

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2020 Dodge Challenger Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

New limited-edition 50th Anniversary package available
New 807-horsepower SRT Super Stock trim
Part of the third Challenger generation introduced for 2008

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Dodge Challenger SXT 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa

$154/mo

$184/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#25 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Dodge Challenger from 2008-2022.}

$534/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.83x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

16.4%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

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Dodge Challenger Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.7

35 reviews

5(85%)

4(6%)

3(2%)

2(2%)

1(5%)

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Its better than they say it is

Drew Burt, 01/29/2020

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)

Bought my new R/T Scat pack last week and I am very pleased. I have read reviews saying that this car is bulky and poor handling but I strongly disagree with this and contend that the problem lies in the lack of a driver with extensive experience driving these types of cars. It feels just as light and maneuverable as a heavily modified 1968 Barracuda (10 grand in the suspension alone) I …

built for comfort and for speed

Red Mopar, 06/16/2020

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)

traded in my 300 c luxury edition for a loaded 2020 50th wide body scat pack still have all the comforts had to give up heated and cooled cup holders I'll suffer for speed , power ,and handling very few people are cornering at over .9g and with 305 Pirelli summer tires it holds the road with the SRT pages set the car how you like to drive ,hit the gas and smile not coughing like the …

Big! Comfortable! Perfect!

Jimi Mack, 02/29/2020

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)

Reviews are usually done by idiots. This car handles much better than it is given credit for, especially in the models with a stiffer or adjustable suspension. Yeah, it's big. Like we all haven't heard THAT before. "It's a boat" "It's a tank". Yeah, and it's more comfortable than any other coupe in it's class. I have a 2017 T/A 392 (choice not available in the drop downs) with a manual …

Amazing car

Chip, 08/23/2020

2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 2dr Coupe (6.4L 8cyl 6M)

UPDATE: Over the course of a year, I bought several small mods (none the void the warranty) and have taken it to the drag strip several times. With just a cold air intake, exhaust, and some drag radials, this is a mid-11 second car on Great weather, and a high 11 low 12 in the summer heat and humidity. No issues with the car, despite being pushed hard. What a monster. 30,000 miles and 2 …

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Is the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Worth an Extra $10K? | First Drive

Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr travels to New Hampshire to answer this all-important question: Is the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye worth a $10,000-plus premium over the regular Hellcat? You can get a fully loaded Hellcat, boasting 717 horsepower for 2019, for the same money as an entry Redeye. Watch to find out her verdict on the most powerful…

2020 Challenger Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

SXT

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$28,095
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$154/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Challenger models:

Blind-Spot Monitoring: Illuminates a light on either of the Challenger's side mirrors when a vehicle enters its blind spot.
Forward Collision Warning: Helps prevent collisions by sounding an alert when the Challenger detects an imminent collision.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Sounds a warning if a vehicle is approaching the Challenger from the side while it's backing into traffic.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover11.1%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Marginal
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Acceptable
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable

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2020 Dodge Challenger Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Dodge Challenger SXT 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.}

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2020 Dodge Challenger Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Dodge Challenger SXT 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.

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built for comfort and for speed

Big! Comfortable! Perfect!

Amazing car

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Dodge Challenger SXT 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Iowa.}