2010 Dodge Charger des Moines

Charger Design for 2010

The Charger will be less boxy, to improve noise and gas mileage; improving aerodynamics are a big priority for the 2010 Charger. The next generation Charger is expected to merge the styling of the current version with a more classic look from the famous 1968 Chargers. So expect the design to be similar to the current Charger, with some slight references to the old Charger. There is an integrated front tail-light but separate rear tail-light on the ?10 Charger.

Driving the Charger

All-around performance for the Charger should go up; the revised V6 and the 2009 Hemi changes will make this possible. Multi-Displacement System switches between four and eight cylinder operation without interrupting power flow. SRT8 models are bona fide muscle cars, reaching 60 mph from a stop in just 5.0 seconds. SRT8 averaged 14.3 mpg in mostly city driving, 16.9 in mostly highway driving. Dodge recommends regular-grade gas for the 2.7 V6, 89-octane for the 3.5-liter V6. Premium-grade gas is recommended for both V8 engines. The Charger features linear steering with good road feel with good stability at highway speeds. On the highway, wind rush is evident but not overwhelming.

Charger Power

The 3.6 liter Phoenix V6 engine is supposed to provide 280 hp with better mileage than the current 250 hp 3.5 liter -  more quietly than the Toyota V6. There are rumors of an eight-speed, but it is more likely that the five-speed gearbox will be driving the 2010 Charger. SRT-8s were expected to eventually use a production version of the 392 (6.4) Hemi with about 450-475 hp and MDS for better gas mileage. This may show up in 2010, or further down the road.

2010 Cabin Features

The inside of the Charger should see some updates and improvements in 2010. The overall quality and comfort is expected to be better. Also, more features will become standard. New entertainment systems and driver comfort options will appear. 2010 Charger is spacious with ample headroom and legroom. Generously sized seats, but flat cushions allow occupants to slide during aggressive cornering. SRT8 and Charger R/T with Road/Track Performance Group address this problem with sport buckets. Charger has easy entry and exit with great room for two. Charger's trunk is usefully sized and shaped, but a relatively small opening complicates loading bulky objects.