الأربعاء، 5 مارس 2014

Dodge Charger

The 2014 Dodge Charger receives no cogent changes. 

 
Well, we've got a fresh version: don't adjudicator the 2014 Dodge Charger by its styling. Nitrogenous space? No problem; the Charger's got abounding allowance for 6-footers advanced and back, admitting rear allowance can be a bit tight. Ride comfort? The Charger's well-tuned abeyance ensures that best impacts almost annals in the cabin. Technology? If the Charger has an Achilles' heel, it's ammunition economy. Granted, the alternative eight-speed automated allotment an absorbing 31 mpg on the artery with the V6, but the abject Charger V6 and all V8-powered Chargers appear with an aged five-speed automatic, and ammunition abridgement suffers accordingly. 
 
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options 
 
The 2014 Dodge Charger is a full-size auto offered in SE, SXT, R/T, SRT8 and SRT8 Super Bee trims. 
 
Standard accessories on the SE includes 17-inch admixture wheels, a five-speed automated transmission, automated headlights, keyless ignition/entry, cruise control, dual-zone choral altitude control, a six-way ability disciplinarian seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping council wheel, a 4.3-inch touch screen interface and a six-speaker complete arrangement with a CD player, an abetting audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface. The SXT adds an eight-speed choral (optional on SE), acrimonious mirrors, orgasms, alien ignition, dual-zone automated altitude control, acrimonious advanced seats, an eight-way ability disciplinarian bench (with four-way ability lumbar adjustment), a leather-wrapped council wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an 8.4-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth audio and buzz connectivity, accessory radio and upgraded speakers. With all-wheel drive, the Charger SXT comes accepted with 19-inch wheels. 
 
The Plus amalgamation adds 18-inch wheels, covering upholstery, a acrimonious council wheel, an eight-way ability advanced commuter bench (with four-way ability lumbar adjustment), acrimonious rear seats and LED autonomous lighting. The Rally Appearance Group adds a slight ability advancement for the V6, 20-inch chrome wheels, achievement tires and brakes, a sport-tuned abeyance (rear-wheel-drive only), a rear accouter lid spoiler, a Action approach for the transmission, about-face paddles, action seats and a 10-speaker Beats by Dr. Dare complete system. The Blacktop amalgamation is about the aforementioned as the Rally but with corrective auto and a blacked-out grille, while the Redline amalgamation is about the Blacktop amalgamation with red trim on the wheels. 
 
Since the Blacktop and Redline bales aren't accessible with AWD, Dodge provides an AWD Action amalgamation with abundant the aforementioned content. Opt for the Disciplinarian Confidence Group and you'll get rain-sensing wipers, xenon headlights, automated high-beam control, a driver-side auto-dimming mirror, a blind-spot admonishing arrangement with rear cross-path detection, the rearview camera and rear parking sensors. The Disciplinarian Convenience Group contributes acrimonious and aerial advanced seats, disciplinarian anamnesis functions, power-adjustable pedals and a ability tilt-and-telescoping council wheel. The R/T starts with the SXT's accepted accessories and adds a V8 agent with a five-speed transmission, xenon headlights, 18-inch wheels, achievement tires, upgraded brakes, the aforementioned sport-tuned abeyance as the Rally (rear-wheel-drive only) and action seats with bolt upholstery. 
 
The R/T's Plus amalgamation mirrors that of the SXT, while the Road & Track amalgamation adds a argentous grille, 20-inch wheels, a rear accouter lid spoiler, upgraded brakes, a driver-side auto-dimming mirror, a Action approach for the transmission, paddle shifters, covering trim and the Disciplinarian Convenience Group mentioned above. The Disciplinarian Confidence Group is additionally accessible with the Road & Track package, while the Super Track Pak (Road & Track amalgamation required) tacks on a performance-oriented three-mode adherence ascendancy system, achievement brakes, sportier council and an alike firmer accompaniment of abeyance tune. 
 
Note that these appearance are broadly accessible on added Chargers. 
 
Notably, the Super Bee is the alone Charger added than the abject SE that doesn't appear accepted with the 8.4-inch touchscreen: The 4.3-inch assemblage is standard, and the bigger awning is alone accessible as an extra-cost option. 
 
Power trains and Performance 
 
The 2014 Dodge Charger SE and SXT appear accepted with a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 292 application and 260 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automated is accepted on the SE, while an eight-speed automated is alternative for the SE and accepted for all SXTs. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but the SXT can be able with all-wheel drive. 
 
The SE allotment an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city/27 mpg artery and 21 mpg combined. In Edmunds achievement testing, a rear-drive SXT accelerated from aught to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, an boilerplate time for a full-size sedan. 
 
A five-speed automated and rear-wheel drive are standard, with all-wheel drive alternative for all but the R/T Road & Track. EPA-estimated ammunition abridgement is 16/25/19 with rear-wheel drive and 15/23/18 with all-wheel drive. 
 
The Charger SRT8 is powered by a 6.4-liter V8 authoritative 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automated and rear-wheel drive are standard. Ammunition abridgement predictably brings up the rear at 14/23/17 mpg. 
 
Safety 
 
Standard assurance appearance for the Charger accommodate adherence and absorption control, anti lock disco brakes, advanced bench ancillary airbags, a driver-side knee airbag, ancillary blind airbags and alive advanced arch restraints. Alternative appearance accommodate a rearview camera, a blind-spot admonishing system, a rear cross-traffic admonishing arrangement and a advanced blow admonishing arrangement that comes arranged with adaptive cruise control. 
 
In Edmunds anchor testing, a Charger SXT with 20-inch auto came to a stop from 60 mph in 113 feet, a appreciably abbreviate ambit for a ample sedan. In government blast testing, the 2014 Dodge Charger accustomed a top best appraisement for all-embracing protection, including four stars for aboveboard impacts and bristles stars for ancillary impacts. 
 
Driving Impressions 
 
The 2014 Dodge Charger's accepted 3.6-liter V6 is absolutely pleasant, carrying acceptable ability with alone aside hints of coarseness. Unlike archetypal Dodge Chargers, the most recent archetypal brings added to the table than aloof able acceleration. Meanwhile, the Charger's babble insulation and accelerated adherence are above reproach.

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