Used 2016 Dodge Charger

American 4-door sedans don’t get much more rambunctiously pulse-quickening than the 2016 Dodge Charger. With over a half-dozen trim choices, four engines ranging in output from 292 horsepower with an efficient V6 to a truly incredible 707-horsepower supercharged V8, handling and technology to match, road-warrior styling and a lengthy assortment of options, the 2016 Charger offers a bold motoring statement in a wide variety of flavors. It’s not the only domestic sedan with performance and style but, with its arrogant attitude and generous bang-for-the-buck, the alternatives – Chevrolet Impala, Buick LaCrosse, Ford Fusion – just don’t seem to have the in-your-face appeal.

For a “base” engine the 2016 Charger’s 3.6-liter, 292-horsepower V6 offers plenty of punch with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The standard 8-speed automatic transmission is smooth, aids fuel efficiency and doesn’t annoyingly hunt for gears, and powertrain noise is unobtrusive. The Charger is pretty much about get-up-and-go and, depending upon engine choice, the performance ranges from sprightly to flat-out awesome, with the 707-horsepower Hellcat Charger having to be experienced to be believed. Overall, the Charger’s driving dynamics are smooth and responsive, with an appropriate blend of handling precision and suspension compliance for a comfortable ride, and an interior noise level that’s entirely conversationally quiet.

For 2016 the Dodge Charger’s interior is inviting, comfortable and functional. The instrument panel has all the working stuff angled toward the driver, the gauge cluster is configurable for individual preferences, and there are numerous controls mounted within easy reach 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, a bench in back will handle three adults and the entire well-designed presentation is also easy on the eyes.

While the roofline and general shape retain a familial linkage to previous Chargers, the 2016 is sleek and modern from front to rear. The smoothly rounded nose would seem to make obvious contributions to reduced aerodynamic drag, and the attractive rear includes Dodge’s distinctive layout of the “racetrack” taillight arrangement, which certainly stands out in after-dark traffic. It looks like what it is: an American sedan with performance potential.

UCONNECT
With maps supplied by Garmin, and Bluetooth connectivity, Uconnect is one of the best infotainment systems on the automotive market. The navigation directions come in clear and concise and it’s easy to operate.

6.2-LITER HELLCAT SUPERCHARGED V8
There is no other sedan engine, at anywhere near this price range, that comes close to competing with the 707-horsepower, 6.2-liter, supercharged Hemi in the Hellcat version of the 2016 Charger. Considering the price, this is one of the all-out go-fast deals of all time.

LED daytime running lights, acoustic front glass and windshield, front and rear power windows with express front up/down, and a configurable, full-color, 7-inch driver-information display are all standard features on the 2016 Dodge Charger. With a wide range of trim levels there is, obviously, an equally wide range of standard-equipment listings.

Depending upon how you check the boxes you can have a 2016 Dodge Charger with a base price well under $30 grand or well over 60, and with horsepower just under 300 or way more than twice that. The trim levels are tied closely to the engine choices, with corresponding moves upward not only in performance but also in features and luxury. Major options include a power sunroof, Beats by Dr. Dre and harman/kardon sound systems, and a variety of packages: Super Track Pak, Premium Group, Technology Group, Driver Confidence Group, Navigation/Rear Backup Camera Group, and others.

The 2016 Charger is available with four engine choices. Base, in SE and SXT models, is a very nice 3.6-liter V6 with 292 horsepower and plenty of performance for just about anybody. Next up is a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 of 370 horsepower, in R/T and R/T Road & Track versions. It’s one more step to a 6.4-liter Hemi of 485 horsepower, in R/T Scat Pack 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. Truly, there is something here for just about anyone who likes to stand on the gas.

3.6-liter V6
292 horsepower @ 6,350 rpm
260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/31 mpg (RWD), 18/27 mpg (AWD)

5.7-liter V8
370 horsepower @ 5,250 rpm
395 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25 mpg

6.4-liter V8
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
707 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
650 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/22 mpg