The 2018 Dodge Charger R/T is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 5.7L V8 HEMI 16-valve with fuel saver MDS engine which outputs 360 hp @
5150 rpm and is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2018 Dodge Charger R/T has cargo capacity of 467 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1799 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 Dodge Charger R/T has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Park-sense rear park assist system and ParkView rear back-up camera. Safety features also include Driver's front airbag and Passenger's front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Low tire specific pressure warning It has 20-inch Granite Crystal aluminum wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has Remote start. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 393 N.m of torque and a top speed of 261 km/h. The 2018 Dodge Charger R/T accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 14.7 L/100km in the city and 9.4 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 44,145
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 37,702
$ 41,300
$ 45,642
Clean
$ 36,936
$ 40,485
$ 44,677
Average
$ 35,404
$ 38,855
$ 42,746
Rough
$ 33,873
$ 37,224
$ 40,816
The Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 delivers 292 horsepower in the base 2018 Charger SXT sedan, and 300 horsepower in the new GT trim with standard all-wheel drive. The automaker’s notorious 8-speed automatic seems to work well here, delivering smooth gear changes without the annoying gear hunting we’ve experienced in other vehicles. Good as they are, the V6 cars are far less appealing than the Hemi-powered models. A 5.7-liter V8 in the R/T and Daytona delivers a tire-spinning 370 horsepower, while the R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 and SRT 392 trims get a 485-horsepower 6.4-liter Hemi V8. For our money, the R/T Scat Pack is the best combination of power, price and drivability. Of course, if you can lay hands on one, the 707-horsepower Charger SRT Hellcat is the one to buy, drive sparingly and then put into storage for the next 40 years. In general, the entire Charger line is smooth and responsive.
BEATS AUDIOThe Charger’s Uconnect system is widely regarded as one of the best infotainment systems in the industry, but it gets even better when connected to the 10-speaker, 552-watt Beats Audio setup. Need more sound? There’s a 19-speaker GreenEdge harman/kardon system on upper level trims.6.2-LITER HELLCAT SUPERCHARGED V8Befitting its title as the most powerful American sedan ever built, the Charger SRT Hellcat is equipped with a 707-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 that simply puts all other V8 engines to shame, regardless of price and pedigree.
Inviting, comfortable and functional, the interior of the 2018 the Dodge Charger is a pleasant place to spend time. Cockpit-style, the instrument panel angles all the working stuff toward the driver, the gauge cluster is configurable for individual preferences, and there are numerous controls mounted on the steering wheel. In the center is an available 8.4-inch touch screen, and it and the Uconnect infotainment system are a couple of features we recommend. Front seats are comfortable for long trips, the rear bench will handle three adults and the entire well-designed presentation is also easy on the eyes.
This is no wallflower. No shrinking violet. No wolf in sheep’s clothing. No cliché. The Dodge Charger for 2018 looks like what it is: a modern American sedan with plenty of horsepower. It looks tough. It looks mean. It looks you right in the eye. Despite a roofline and overall shape unmistakably linked to previous Chargers built from 1968-1970, this sedan successfully fights being old-fashioned and remains sleek and modern front to rear. Its smoothly rounded nose makes obvious aerodynamic contributions, and the attractive rear includes Dodge’s distinctive layout of the “racetrack” taillight arrangement, which certainly stands out in after-dark traffic.
LED daytime running lights, acoustic front glass and windshield, power windows with express front up/down, rearview camera, rear parking sensors, 7-inch touch screen with Uconnect 4, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all standard features on the base 2018 Dodge Charger SXT. Also standard are chrome exhaust tips, auto headlights that turn themselves on and off, power mirrors, 17-inch wheels and tires and an electronic reconfigurable gauge cluster. The standard powertrain is a very likable 3.6-liter V6 with a strong 292 horsepower backed by an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
Trim levels are tied closely to engine choices, with corresponding moves upward not only in performance but also in features and luxury. Depending on the trim level and options chosen you can have a Charger with a base price well under $ 30 grand or well over $ 60,000, and with horsepower just under 300 or more than twice that. Major options include a power sunroof, Beats by Dr. Dre and harman/kardon sound systems, and several packages: Super Track Pak, Technology Group, Driver Confidence Group, Navigation and others. Forward emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring are available in the Premium Group.
The 2018 Charger sedan is available with four engine choices. Standard in the SXT and GT models is a very likable 3.6-liter V6 with 292 horsepower (300 in the SXT Plus w/Super Track Pack, GT and GT Plus) and plenty of performance for just about anybody. Next up is a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 of 370 horsepower, in R/T and Daytona versions. It’s one more step to a 6.4-liter Hemi of 485 horsepower, in R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 and SRT 392 trims. And, if a 485-horsepower Hemi isn’t quite enough, there’s the 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi in the SRT Hellcat, with 707 horsepower. In all cases, the transmission is an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive (RWD). All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the GT trim. 3.6-liter V6 (SXT) 292 horsepower @ 6,350 rpm 260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/30 mpg 3.6-liter V6 (SXT Plus w/ Super Track Pack, GT, GT Plus) 300 horsepower @ 6,350 rpm 264 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/30 mpg (RWD), 18/27 mpg (AWD)5.7-liter V8 (R/T, Daytona) 370 horsepower @ 5,250 rpm 395 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25 mpg6.4-liter V8 (R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392, SRT 392) 485 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 475 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/25 mpg 6.2-liter supercharged V8 (SRT Hellcat) 707 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 650 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/22 mpg
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a 2018 Dodge Charger SXT with RWD is about $ 29,600, including destination of $ 1,095. The AWD Charger GT is about $ 33,600; the R/T, the lowest-priced Hemi V8 Charger, is around $ 36,100; the R/T Scat Pack and R/T Daytona 392 with the 485-horsepower Hemi are around $ 41,000, while the SRT 392 is about $ 52,200. The 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat is right around $ 66,000, and has to be an all-time performance bargain. A “similarly equipped” competitor, such as a Chevrolet Impala, is around $ 28,000 but, when considering the performance levels of Hemi Chargers, “similarly equipped” competitors tend to be things like an $ 80,000 BMW M5. Historically, resale values on Dodges have been below average. Before making your purchase, check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for a 2018 Charger.
In 2014, the seventh generation Dodge Charger got a refresh to make the sedan look more like the model from the second generation.
Dodge practically patented the muscle car. Little did they know they would become one of America's top Automobile manufacturers and that the Charger model, for example, particularly the 66-67 one, would trigger jaw dropping amazement at its sight. John Francis and Horace Elgin Dodge were making bikes in 1901 when they decided to move their company, the Dodge Brothers Bicycle & Machine Factory to Detroit, Michigan.
Before Cadillac would outrun Dodge in engine development years later, the Brothers were supplying car parts for many producers. Their early involvement in the process of making cars lead them to starting their own business, entering the queue for a large order of recognition and notoriety. Setting the Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicle Company in 1914 brought them a step closer to the counter.
The first Dodge automobiles shared some of Ford Model T's features but outran the latter in terms of ignition and other improvements meant to ease driving. One of the major advantages Dodge offered was a smooth, electrical start rather than the sluggishly classic crank start. Built for the middle class, the cars quickly became a commercial success, mainly due the clever blend of reliable ruggedness, engine improvements and style elements.
By 1917, Dodge had produced enough cars to start thinking expanding in other car-manufacturing areas. Trucks seemed like something they could successfully take on and the Dodge truck division came to being. Dodge trucks were used by the US army during the First World War after which they kept being used as commercial vehicles.
The Dodge brothers sold their business to Dillon, Read & company for the astoundingly large sum of $ 146 million, said to be the largest amount in history to have been paid at the time. Dillon helmed Dodge management only for 3 years, passing the new acquisition to the Chrysler Corporation on July 31, 1928.
Due to Chrysler's financial conquests over some European automotive groups, such as the British Rootes group and the French Simca, Dodge is introduced to Europe in the 60's. Lightweight commercial vehicles are sold here under a different badge. The Dodge 50 series is fairly well received in the UK, becoming a favorite for military and utility operations.
1977 brought forth the collapse of Chrysler's European subsidiary and its adjacent Dodge branch altogether. The Dodge factory as well as some rights to use the Dodge name were purchased by Renault who resumed the production of Dodge's commercial vehicles. However, Renault only made use of the Dodge name till the 80's when it gave up control over the name rights. Only the factory was kept.
Dodge is currently part of the DaimlerChrysler group and has been lately been know for its trucks rather than retro-future stylized muscle cars as it used to be know for during the 60's and 70's. Much like any other American car builder, Dodge garnered huge amounts of success at the time with the launch of the Charger and Coronet models, to name only a few.
As far as the company's current status is concerned, trucks make the most sales, representing 78% of the division's venue. Still undergoing intensive promotion in Europe, Dodge have sought to reach the same type of customer it did back in the 70's by launching a series of mean-looking, rowdy road-tamers such as the Nitro and Caliber.
2018 Dodge Charger Consumer Reviews
casuallythinning,
I love it!
This car is amazing! For the longest I wanted a challenger but when I saw my charger the love was instant. It’s smooth and a lot better on gas than I thought if you don’t drive too crazy. Also a female with a V8 is hot so that’s a plus lol
radiationhig,
Very well maintained wash the car 3–5 times a week
Car is wonderful . Very thrilling not the best with gas but the power of the car makes it worth it with an exile rating feeling
hinnisdalteith,
Very well maintained wash the car 3–5 times a week
Car is wonderful . Very thrilling not the best with gas but the power of the car makes it worth it with an exile rating feeling
crumpetenclose,
It’s a great car
The car is in excellent condition.it has no problems at all.
blinksinternal,
It is a great car
This is my 4th charger and each one has been outstanding, the MPG I have gotten on the highway is over 34 MPH, the ride is outstanding, the handling is outstanding, the interior is well laid out and easy to access, the sound when driving in city or highway is very good
tamarinpersevere,
Fantastic muscle car/ family car
It's the best vehicle that I have ever owned! I'm 64 years old and have owned many vehicles!
ejectionspinach,
4 door super car
Excellent car for the money 485 horses for under 50k great deal
keroseneengorge,
Home run with the Charger R/T
A fully loaded Charger R/T the only thing missing is the Scat Pak engine. Exceptional driveability and handling. Switching on the 'Sport Track' mode really wakes it up. Super fun to drive and yet still gets great gas mileage.
The interior is very comfortable and is made for big people too. I've never fit into a vehicle with a sunroof until this model of Charger. Plenty of leg room and head room. Everything is well laid out and easy to reach. The only drawback is if you have a drink with you and a large cell phone (Galaxy9) with a case there's no convenient place to securely put it. The provided 'cell phone' holder won't hold a cell phone with a case on it and you can't use it if you have a drink in the cup holder. So put it in the glove box and use UConnect, works great.
It's an outstanding vehicle.
seventeeninternet,
Great Car
Just bought this car and really loving it!
murreletrapunzel,
Hellcat is an awesome machine that I love to driv
Im 6/6 and this car fits me comfortably. I was looking for the best engine, transmission, brakes, sound system/infotainment system and comfort for the best price....the Charger HC kills it....Home Run!
appraisersquash, 11/04/2019
"Love this car."
Bought my 2013 Dodge Charger RT Hemi AWD brand new.
I have driven this vehicle 77,000 miles with practically no problems whatsoever...Just routine maintenance...
The hemi V-8 engine is the reason i purchased it and the quality and reliability is impeccable...
effortcreamy, 10/29/2019
"All American Muscle"
After so many years of German and Japanese family and sports sedans, I decided to go All American this year. Our family stable now consists of a Chevy Equinox, a Shelby Cobra, and this Daytona 392 Charger. This Charger is definitely powerful. The suspension is not, but the interior and exterior trim looks and feels good. I like the growling exhaust but my wife does not. It's quieter than my Cobra. :-) Mileage sucks at an average of 16 MPG. I was very surprised and quite impressed with the technology built into this car. Touch screen display is nice and the CarPlay feature is great with my iPhone.
Overall, I'm quite happy with this car. We shall see how it handles winter here in Long Island, NY.
pickwickwidespread, 09/23/2019
"Very sporty and fun to drive"
The car transmission is very impressive. The roar is nice when in sport. Breaks very good and runs even better.
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