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2009 Dodge Challenger |
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Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $21,820 - $39,820
Invoice: $20,418 - $37,053
Vehicle Type: Sporty Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 13-18/18-25 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.5L V6 250HP
5.7L V8 370HP
6.1L V8 425HP
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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.4
Interior: 3.7
Overall: 4.0 Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
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2009 Dodge Challenger Reviews - Consumer Car Reviews
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2009 Dodge Challenger Consumer Car Review Summary |
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Top 5 Pros of 2009 Dodge Challenger
- Retro muscle design
- Engine sound
- Responsive engine and handling
- Comfortable seating
- Fun to drvie around town
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Top 5 Cons of 2009 Dodge Challenger
- Gas mileage
- Side and rear visibility
- More powerful headlight
- Ergonomic design
- Interior material
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Submitted 2009-07-09 17:01:57 | 
climberccm
| Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: |  | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Dodge Challenger?
1. Looks and styling
2. Power and performance
3. Driving Comfort Cons: How would you improve 2009 Dodge Challenger?
1. Brake Dust (Brembro brakes leave lotsa of dust)
2. Could stand a back-up camera 2009 Dodge Challenger Review:
I own the SRT8 and while it is not as fast as a GT500 or the new Camaro it does provide an excellent driving experience and looks better than either the Camaro or Ford. The 6.1L HEMI is responsive and begs to be unleashed. The car handles extremely well with or without the electronic stability package on. The tenths of seconds you give up is more than made up for by the driving experience and ride comfort you get with this massive car. I take exception to those that bash the interior. Yes it doesn't have all the chrome and it would have been nice to have a voice recognition button on the steering wheel but all gauges are clear and easy to see and it is not a real reach to tap the Uconnect or voice recognition button. Finally, I have a real trunk to carry luggage my wife loves to pack on trips. All in all it is a great ride that also looks great. |
| Submitted 2009-10-05 07:56:54 | 
GUEST | Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Dodge Challenger?
I own a lxt challenger and I love it... Of course as soon as I have enough money I'll get the big one (sxt8) but for now it's wonderful. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Base model more powerful. 2009 Dodge Challenger Review:
Everyone would love to have one... |
| Submitted 2009-08-08 11:43:44 |
Randall Weatherford
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Styling, six speed manual, color(Hemi Orange)and it does attract attention whether you like it or not. The Challenger has nice acceleration and a great cruiser for longer trips. As with most people I do like the attention this car attracts and to talk to them about it. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Get rid of the chrome clad wheels.
6.1 engine option for the R/T model.
Relocate parking brake to the console area.
I do not like foot operated pedal. 2009 Dodge Challenger Review:
I enjoy very much the driving experience of this car. The down side was dealership itself, which is no reflection on the car but unpleasant. As an old mopar fan I was very excited when I heard this car was going into production. |
| Submitted 2009-05-17 23:03:20 |
anthony
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Dodge Challenger?
The 6-speed manual transmission has excellent ratios for exhilarating acceleration.
Suspension and handling make the Challenger an excellent daily driver under all road conditions.
Gas mileage is ok.
The insertion of a full-size MOPAR muscle car in today's ever-changing environment was an awesome surprise. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Improve the power to weight ratio to increase acceleration to match the apparent Chevy/Mustang competitor models.
"Ditch" the clad-wheel design and replace with a high quality or premium quality one-piece aluminum design similar to the SRT8.
And for Pete's sake, Manufacturers establish guidelines to restrict dealer add-ons, until after the sale to allow customers leverage to purchase vehicles at or below MSRP. |
| Submitted 2008-12-29 19:08:52 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Miine is the r/t six speed, with 20" wheels, sunroof and leather.
I like the operation of the sunroof.
The six speed is smooth and fun, but the skip shift from 1st to 4th is annoying.
Very quiet, smooth, stable ride
Steers Well
Comfortable seats.
Big Backseat.
Large Trunk.
Smooth brakes.
Looks Mean, Nice Grille. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Dashboard is Blaaah..not retro or different just a Dash!
Lacking gauges! No Oil Pressure or Volt meter (this is an RT)
Only ONE R/T Badge on the Entire Car..in the grille! Not one inside the car, or tail panel or fenders!
Seams a little weak on power..not as responsive as I expected. Maybe it's the cars weight.... or because it's a small block? Maybe it will improve with time..as it breaks in further? 2009 Dodge Challenger Review:
I like the Car but I don't want to be getting beat by the new base v8 400hp Camaro which is probably lighter, or the smaller base v8 hot Mustangs. Maybe the Base R/T should have more horsepower.. after all its bigger than the rivals! Maybe Two R/T engines like the 6.1 in the SRT without hiking the price way up for that whole SRT Package? I went way out on a limb to buy this! If I could do it again for not much more money I would go for a few more ponies! |
| Submitted 2008-08-02 20:53:22 | 
rbinder
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| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Almost everything about the CAR is OK. My major complaint is with the DEALER. The car lists for about $41K. The local dealer has added $20,000 on top of that, so the car is completely out of reach. I'm no closer to getting one of these than I was in the first place, and that was high school. Ugh. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Dodge Challenger?
EASY. The hood has AIR SCOOPS. Would it be too much to ask for these to ACTUALLY SCOOP AIR? WTF? The prototype showed that there were little doors that opened up to let in cold air. Now it is just fake plastic grilles that do NOTHING AT ALL. That's for MUSTANGS - not REAL muscle cars. The most iconic thing, to me, about REAL Mopar muscle cars (1963-74ish), is that most of their hood scoops were functional. Non-functional bling is for idiots. If you show us the prototype with something as cool as FUNCTIONAL air scoops, PUT THEM ON THE PRODUCTION CAR. 2009 Dodge Challenger Review:
How can I get on the list for one of the $30 K race versions? |
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