With the 2011 Dodge Charger, Dodge has gone even more overboard. Not all the change in the Dodge Charger is quite so graphic, but the Charger's new flares and filigrees "pop" on camera and strike a deep masculine nerve, like finding out Catholic girls'-school uniforms are suddenly back in style. While the V-8 engines in the R/T and SRT8 remain the most desired models, much of the 2011 Dodge Charger model line is V-6-powered. Upgraded shocks, control arms and bushings don't seem to release any road feel while touching up the Charger's ride quality lightly. Despite the highly emotional styling of the 2011 Dodge Charger, which might just turn off some sensible, comfort-minded shoppers, the Charger doesn't fare too badly as a stock American-issue sedan. Big door cut-outs, a tall roofline, wide and lightly bolstered front seats and fairly spacious back seat put the Dodge Charger near the front of the line for all sorts of pedestrian uses, from police duty to real-estate caravanning. Feature-happy Chrysler is following hotly on Ford's heels, if a step or two behind.
The 2011 Dodge Charger receives a number of significant upgrades, including freshened styling, higher-quality interior materials, an all-new and more powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine, a retuned suspension, electric-assist power steering, more standard features and a new electronic interface.
The 2011 Dodge Charger is a good example. The most noticeable change regards the Charger's new exterior styling. The "2011 Dodge Charger" is a large sedan that's offered in two basic trim levels: SE and R/T. Entry-level SE models are rear-wheel-drive only, while the R/T can be had with a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive.
The R/T model comes with a V8 engine, a performance-tuned suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch on AWD models), xenon headlights, fog lights and a rear spoiler (RWD models only). Inside, available options include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled cup holders and power-adjustable pedals. Other options include adaptive cruise control with front collision warning, a blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert, a Garmin-sourced navigation system with Sirius Travel Link service, and a nine-speaker Alpine surround-sound audio system.
The 2011 Dodge Charger's power train choices have been greatly simplified. All-wheel drive is offered for the V8-powered R/T.
Standard safety features for the Dodge Charger include electronic stability/traction control, antilock brakes, and side-impact airbags for front seat passengers, a driver-side knee airbag, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.
Power and interior accommodations have improved on the 2011 Dodge Charger, making it an exciting alternative to affordable large cars. Reviewers generally dislike the Charger’s five-speed automatic gearbox, which is the only transmission available. If you need affordable large car practicality, but want muscle car performance, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a car that walks the line better than the Dodge Charger.
The 2011 Dodge Charger poses an interesting option to consumers, straddling the line between muscle cars and affordable large cars. Muscle car shoppers who don’t need the Charger’s extra interior space should check out the Chevrolet Camaro.
