All 2009 Dodge Challenger Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 25,995 - 46,295
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (66%) |
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| Space and Access (66%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (65%) |
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| Safety (65%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (100%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Visibility
Hard-to-access rear seats
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No yellow lights
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Great 1970s look
Powerful engine
Good value
Transmission
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (100%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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Tight rear-seat accommodations
Small trunk
Some minor build quality issues
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Explosive acceleration
Killer looks
Surprising handling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (87%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (100%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Not radar proof
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No trunk closer handle
Gets real thirsty
Rear visibility
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Killer powertrain
Killer looks
Roomy for a coupe
Draws crowds everywhere
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (100%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Come on now, bang for the buck, it's the best car produced this decade, so there's nothing to put here.
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Drive all the models and weigh them up before you decide. What you first think might not be your final choice.
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Performance per dollar, it's hard to beat, and there is a model to suit everyone's taste and pocketbook.
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