2007 Dodge Charger Review
Pony car performance in a full-size.
2007 Charger Review Summary & Specifications
The Dodge Charger delivers pony car excitement and style and recalls a bygone era, all while providing the roomy accommodations of a full-size car. A range of engines and suspension setups allows the buyer to choose between fast and comfortable models.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from North Carolina and southern Virginia; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Michigan.
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| Vehicle Category | Fullsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Dodge Charger SE ($22,800); Charger SXT ($25,905); Charger SXT AWD ($28,155); Charger R/T ($30,215); Charger R/T AWD ($32,215); Charger Daytona R/T ($32,715); Charger SRT8 ($35,920) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6; 5.7-liter 16v V8; 6.1-liter 16v V8; 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 (fleet) |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic AutoStick |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with AutoStick; 4-speed automatic (fleet) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | multi-stage front airbags; antilock brakes with brake assist; electronic stability program; traction control; child safety seat anchors (LATCH) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front- and rear-passenger side-curtain airbags (for head protection); self-sealing tires |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-423-6343 (800-4ADODGE) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.dodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22800 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Dodge Charger SXT ($25,905) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cruise control; power outside mirrors, windows and central locking; AM/FM/CD, 6-speaker, 276-watt Boston Acoustics stereo; 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar on driver and front passenger seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; tilt and telescope steering wheel; cargo net; carpeted floor mats |
| Destination Charge | 675 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Comfort Seating Group ($1,395) includes leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, power adjustable pedals, 8-way power front passenger seat; Protection Group ($640) includes front and rear side-curtain air bags, air filtration system; 18-inch alloy wheels ($325) |
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| Price as Tested | 28940 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 250 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/27 |
| Wheelbase | 120 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.1/74.5/58.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/56.2/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.2/55.5/40.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs over gas pressure shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link independent, coil springs, gas pressure shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 5.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3800 |
| Stock Tires | P255/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 |
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