2010 Dodge Charger Review

With attractive invoice pricing between $23,584 and $36,271, the 2010 Dodge Charger is a fullsized 4-door bold sedan that be customized to meet the personality and style of any buyer. You can go from wild all the way to mild with a long list of both standard and optional features for safety, comfort, appearance, power and more. 6 trims are available and base models feature a2.7L DOHC V6 engine that generates 178 horses at 5500 RPM and 190 lb-ft of twist at 4000. A 4-speed automatic gearbox jumps in to complete this rear-wheel drive powertrain setup. Other engine options include a 3.5L 250hp 250 lb-ft V6, a 5.7L 368hp 395 lb-ft V8 and a super-beefy 6.1L 425hp 420 lb-ft V8 (SRT8 trims only). AWD is available only on Base, R/T and SXT trims.

Standard safety features for the new 2010 Charger from Dodge include 4-wheel anti-lock braking, brake assist, electronic stability control, electronic traction control, tire pressure monitoring and more. A very nicely-placed array of airbags also helps to earn double 5-star frontal crash test safety ratings from the NHTSA. Competitors including the Acura TL, Buick LaCrosse, BMW 328 and the Cadillac CTS all have their eyes on this newly-styled, super-tough Charger.

With awesome power potential to back up its size, the Dodge Charger 2010 is not a small unit. It measures over 200 inches long and features a width of 74.5 inches. It also sits 58.2 inches above the ground and rides on a 120.0-inch wheelbase. Further, a 5.1-inch step up is required to enter any trim selected. Trim-dependent, gross vehicular weights range from 4950 pounds up to 5500. Curb weights vary between 3727 pounds and 4160.

On the inside of the sleek, directly-appointed cabin of the new Dodge Charger, you and your guests will be treated to:

• 39 inches head room (36 rear);
• 59 inches shoulder room (58 rear);
• 56 inches of hip room (58 rear);
• 41.8 inches leg room (40.2 rear);
• Standard seating for 5;
• 16.2 cubic feet of luggage space in the trunk;

The 2010 Dodge Charger comes with a 18.0-gallon fuel tank and delivers 18/26 MPG city/highway. You'll be able to travel roughly 400 miles between fuel stops. Base models have a reported $46,047 5-year Total Cost to Own rating. Included in that are $16,942 in depreciation, $8000 in fuel, $5000 in financing, $9000 in insurance and $2300 in maintenance. From the first visually-striking sighting, to the thrills of sitting behind its wheel, the new Charger from Dodge is over-delivering on what people want in a sportscar.