2010 Dodge Charger Review
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The 2010 Dodge Charger will be made in Brampton alongside the 300C and possibly the Challenger or 200C. Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The Charger, based loosely on a muscle car of the past will carry a retro theme with modern styling and features.
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 t is more likely that the five-speed gearbox will be driving the 2010 Ch
arger. 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.
Chrysler’s Future
Ending speculation about what new products Chrysler will be rolling out in 2010, Chrysler has confirmed redesigned full-size sedans in the form of a new Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 as well as a new Jeep. While none of these vehicles is likely to be particularly fuel efficient, fuel-saving models are on their way by me
ans of the automaker's recent partnership with Nissan. The redesigned 300 from Chrysler and the Charger from Dodge will be extremely important launches. A hybrid drivetrain for the Charger and 300, though, seems like a real possibility in the near future. Whatever the exact details on the newest Dodge Charger turn out to be, their will certainly be a long list of muscle car enthusiast waiting to get their hands on a nostalgic vehicle with a modern twist. Read a Design Study of the 2010 Charger for more research.
