2006 Dodge Charger Review Summary & Specs
SE Sedan
All-new sedan harkens to performance heritage.
Summary & Specs
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The 2006 Dodge Charger is the latest in a remarkably long line of certain hits from the Chrysler Group. The new Charger has all the necessary ingredients, from an impressive line of engines to state-of-the-art electronic technology to the right mix of suspension and wheel-and-tire componentry to stand-out styling. So what if it isn't a two-door coupe? We like it and think Dodge will sell every one it can build.
(New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from North Carolina and southern Virginia.)
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Fullsize Cars |
| Editor |
Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup |
Dodge Charger SE ($22,320); Charger SXT ($25,320); Charger R/T ($29,320); Charger Daytona R/T ($31,820) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.5-liter V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
3.5-liter single overhead cam 24-valve V6; 5.7-liter 16v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic AutoStick |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed AutoStick automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual, multi-stage front airbags; antilock brakes with brake assist; electronic stability program; traction control; child safety seat anchors (LATCH); inside emergency trunk release |
| 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 |
$22,320 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Dodge Charger SXT ($25,320) |
| 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Comfort Seating Group ($1395) includes heated front seats, leather-trimmed seats, power adjustable pedals, 8-way power front passenger seat; Protection Group ($590) includes front and rear side-curtain air bags, air filtration system; 18-inch alloy wheels ($325) |
| Destination Charge |
675 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$28,305 |
| 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 |
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| Turning Radius |
38.9 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.7/56.2/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.2/55.5/40.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
16.2 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| 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 |
2000 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
P255/60R18 |
| Fuel Capacity |
18 |