Pitch Black Clearcoat

Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl

Jazz Blue Pearlcoat

Plum Crazy Pearlcoat

Torred Clearcoat

Go Mango

Granite Pearlcoat

B5 Blue Pearlcoat

Maximum Steel Metallic Clearcoat

Billet Clearcoat

Bright White Clearcoat

Redline Red Tricoat Pearl

Pearl/Black

Black

Black/Ruby Red

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Ready to leave most other cars in a thick cloud of white smoke? We love the 2016 Dodge Challenger's authentic muscle car persona and how Dodge backs it up with real performance and surprising practicality. Read on to find out what else the Challenger has up its sleeve.

Trunk Volume (ft?)

Rear Wheel Drive

8 Cylinder Engine

Gasoline Fuel

6-Speed Manual

Manual

8-Speed Automatic

Automatic

Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Climate Control

Keyless Start

Leather Steering Wheel

Cruise Control

Driver Adjustable Lumbar

Power Driver Seat

Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Driver Vanity Mirror

Multi-Zone A/C

Floor Mats

Pass-Through Rear Seat

Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror

Passenger Vanity Mirror

Rear Bench Seat

Trip Computer

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Leather Seats

Cooled Seats

Heated Front Seats

Heated Steering Wheel

Premium Synthetic Seats

Bucket Seats

Automatic Headlights

Heated Mirrors

Fog Lights

Premium Wheels

Intermittent Wipers

Keyless Entry

Power Door Locks

Power Mirrors

Power Windows

Rear Defrost

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

Sun Roof

Rear Spoiler

HID headlights

Rain Sensing Wipers

Front Head Air Bag

Front Side Air Bag

Daytime Running Lights

Driver Air Bag

Security System

Passenger Air Bag

Rear Head Air Bag

Engine Immobilizer

Blind Spot Monitor

Cross-Traffic Alert

Auxiliary Audio Input

MP3 Player

Bluetooth Connection

Satellite Radio

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

AM/FM Stereo

Back-Up Camera

Rear Parking Aid

HD Radio

Navigation System

Premium Sound System

WiFi Hotspot

Telematics

Smartphone Integration

Universal Garage Door Opener

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Brake Assist

Locking/Limited Slip Differential

Power Steering

Stability Control

Temporary Spare Tire

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tires - Front Performance

Tires - Rear Performance

Traction Control

8 Cylinder

I am updating this review after having owned my R/T Plus A8 for just over two years.  My rating has dropped from five to three and a half stars (Edmunds doesn't allow half-star ratings so my rating looks like four stars, but it's really three and a half).  I've put my edits right below my original comments so that you can see how my opinion of the car has changed (along with my enthusiasm).  Is it a fun and comfortable retro-styled muscle car with modern features?  Yes.  Is it a good buy for the money?  Well. . .

The edited review begins below:

ORIGINAL: Dodge knocked one out of the park with this car!  Is it perfect?  No.  Is it a comfortable, easy to enjoy, good daily driver--and a kick in the pants when you stomp the pedal?  Hell, yes!

EDIT: Definitely not a home run.  More like a double with the runner reaching third on an error.

I rented a 6-cylinder version of this car when mine was in the shop.  I had the six for a week and was surprised by how often I was pleased with the car so, when I got my car back, I traded it in and picked up a Challenger with a little more pep, a 2016 R/T Plus (which has the 5.7L (345 cid) motor).  What surprised me most (after the yee-haw! acceleration) was how thoughtfully laid out and tastefully appointed the interior was.  The center console is decidedly non-egalitarian--it's slanted towards the driver (as it should be, this is a driver's car, not a minivan), the cup holders have soft lighting around the rims to help you see them at night, the information center is a snap to learn how to use, and the Driver Information Display cluster (between the tach and the speedometer) is similarly easy to use.  And when you're resting your hand on the gear shift lever, the center console controls are literally at your fingertips--brilliant!  

EDIT: All of the above still holds true, but I also learned that the build quality is average--at best.  My car has 37,000 miles on it and, so far, the inner panel on the driver's side door has come partially loose, there is significant wind noise on the driver's side (this may be the result of the loose panel), and there is a slight wheeze behind the passenger air vent when I run the heater.  Also, the sheet metal and paint on the car are both razor thin.  I was really surprised (and somewhat concerned) when I took my car through a car wash and saw how much the hood flexes underneath the hot air blowers, and I find that the paint is subject to chipping rather easily.  Finally, I noticed that the passenger side tail lights do not line up.  The inner part is higher than the outer part by about an eighth of an inch to a quarter of an inch.  It doesn't sound like much, but you see it immediately and it looks really cheap.  Dodge's quality in certain areas really is subpar because there is no reason for any of the above to be issues on a $40,000 automobile.

ORIGINAL: The torque (which most of us drive) and the horsepower (which some of us drive) are both a seriously legitimate kick in the pants.  And I have the SMALLEST and least powerful V-8.  Zero to 60 in less than six seconds, zero to 100 in about 12, and zero to goofy grin in nothing flat.  

EDIT: I have since learned that newer Accords (and many other modern sedans, coupes, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans (!), i.e., virtually all cars on the road) can hit 60 mph from a dead stop in about six seconds.  If I hadn't had a supercharger installed in my car, there would be no grin, goofy or otherwise.  Relative to its image and reputation, this car is sloooow.

ORIGINAL: The steering is surprisingly responsive and the car feels more nimble than it looks, which is good--because the car is big.  Really big.  And the hood feels a mile long.  I could go on and on about this car but, for someone like me, who learned how to drive on land yachts and grew up driving V-8s, this car is a delicious throwback.  It's not without its faults (the gas mileage is just plain bad and the rear pillars make changing lanes an adventure) and it's not for everyone, certainly, but if you've ever had even a secret liking for muscle cars, you owe it to yourself to check out the Challenger.  Especially if you're a middle-aged driver who also wants some creature comforts like heated seats, honest to goodness back seats, a usable trunk, and a comfy ride.

EDIT: After two years, I would say that responsiveness is in the eye of the beholder.  My Infiniti Q60S is responsive.  The Challenger?  Meh.  Not so much.
This car will turn when I ask it to, but it has just too much bulk to call it responsive.  

ORIGINAL: I'm actually a little embarrassed by how much I wound up loving this car--but, boy, do I!  Well done, Dodge-FCA!  Well done!

EDIT: I'm no longer embarrassed--well, maybe a little, but only by how much I gushed over this car in my original review.  Would I buy it again?  Maybe.  Maybe not.

My 2016 R/T Plus A8: two years later.

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I bought the R/T plus in redline red tri coat pearl with the flat black stripe and chrome mags.  It looks like a 1971 inside and out.  My car has the navigation, heated and cooled seats, auto trans, blind spot detection and backing camera.  I have added the front and rear strut tower braces and a cold air intake.  Wish the car came with these as they make it sound and handle so much better.  Consider the upgraded paint like I did.  It looks great in the sunshine!

Looks like a 1971 but is very reliable

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