Car reviews Charger R / T: Dodge family car updates fiesty

I'ma big fan of the Dodge Charger, and will be on my short list of four-door sedan when I was in the market for one. But the model I recommend is the one that starts at $ 25,395, and comes with an excellent new 3.6-liter, 292-horsepower V-6 Pentastar, best Chrysler V-6 in – well, forever.

And even at that price, Charger looks good, has lots of power, and – with air conditioning, power windows, six-speaker sound system, 17-inch Michelin radial in handsome wheels, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and all the security features you would expect – it's a good buy. Even before you add the current $ 2,000 rebate.

I like the Charger R / T test car is better, but with a base price of $ 32,320, and the list price of $ 39,095, not better. Yes, it has a s, transparent all-wheel-drive system, especially good in snowbelt states. It also has a beautiful 5.7-liter, 370-horsepower Hemi V-8 engine, which adds an old-school charm of the car. And I mean "old school" as a compliment. But the car does not look, or feel like a car drives near-$ 40,000, although the charm.

The biggest problem is the interior. Red leather chair in the "White Clear Coat Bright metallic" Our test car is quite comfor, but surrounded by so many interior plastics and vinyl that just do not have the upscale feel the price indicates. I expect a heck of an upgrade from the basic SE model to model the R / T, and there is absolutely no.

Yes, as part of a $ 5,000 option package "Max", you will get a navigation system, upgraded sound system with nine speakers and 506 watt amplifier; Garmin navigation system with 8.4 inch touch screen display, as well as a backup camera, blind – a sensing and adaptive cruise control that gauges the distance to the car in front of you and adjust your speed, plus lots of other features. At least I could do without, though a fine $ 950 sunroof. But this is the best car as a sedan that is quite expensive, not a luxury car.