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2008 Dodge Challenger
Date Published: 8/19/08

2008 Dodge Challenger
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MSRP:
$37,320 -

Invoice:
$34,803 -

Class:
Sporty/performance Car
2008 Dodge Challenger
Expert Rating Summary
Category SRT8 Rating (See All
Ratings)
Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 9 6.6
Fuel Economy 3 5.5
Ride Quality 4 4.1
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 8
Quietness 5 3.3
Controls 7 5.6
Details 6 5
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 5.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3 1.4
Cargo Room 4 2.9
Value within Class 5 6
Total Score: 61 53.8
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Dodge Challenger Review
The 2008 Dodge Challenger is a revival of a classic Chrysler Corporation name, meant to compete with Ford's Mustang and the soon-to-be reborn Chevrolet Camaro. This sporty/performance car will initially be available in SRT8 trim, which features a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift gate. A 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with an available manual transmission is due in late calendar 2008 as a 2009 model. A V6 model is scheduled to arrive shortly after that. The retro-styled Challenger is rear-wheel drive and seats five. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. A navigation system and keyless access and engine start are available, as is Chrysler's MyGIG Multimedia system with a 20-gigabyte hard drive for storing pictures and digital music files.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The Sporty/Performance Car class consists of two-seat roadsters, 4-cylinder hatchbacks, and V8 muscle cars. Regardless of configuration, all have an emphasis on affordable performance.

Our Best Buys include the Mazda MX-5 and Scion tC. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Mustang and Mini Cooper. New this year is the Mini Cooper Clubman.

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