Anyone growing up in the 1970′s can remember the way heads turned when a Dodge Charger passed, and the 2009 Dodge Charger may induce wide-spread whiplash. With a number of upgrades in the power department available, the basic 2009 Dodge Charger SE is still one of the better performance cars out there. Classified as a large car, the 2009 Dodge Charger is more than reasonably priced, with a manufacturers suggested retail price starting at ,285. For a car with superior performance, the 2009 Dodge Charger also gets excellent gas mileage – 18 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
The 2009 Dodge Charger owes much of it’s success to it’s 2.7 Liter, 24 valve, DOHC V-6 engine and 4 speed automatic transmission. With independent front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, and power rack-and-pinion steering the 2009 Dodge Charger handles very well. The 4 wheel disc brakes with brake assist allows the Dodge Charger good stopping power.
On the exterior, the 2009 Dodge Charger is especially attractive, with 17 inch aluminum wheels, body color door handles, and a black grille with body color surround. Halogen headlamps, front and rear solar control glass, and power side mirrors give the 2009 Dodge Charger the powerful look it was going after.
The 2009 Dodge Charger has an interior of a sports car, with luxury features. Power windows and door locks, better than average air conditioning, and front and rear climate control outlets are very nice features. A tilt and telescoping steering wheel, an instrument cluster with a tachometer, and illuminated entry should please most drivers. The 2009 Dodge Charger has a full length floor console, a rear window defroster and silver interior accents. The audio system on the 2009 Dodge Charger is excellent, with an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, MP3 capabilities and 4 speakers.
In the area of safety, the 2009 Dodge Charger is better than most in sound safety engineering practices. Advanced multistage front airbags, rear door child protection locks and a tire pressure monitor and warning signal perform their duties well.
From an objective view, the 2009 Dodge Charger is a larger automobile with great design and performance at a more than reasonable sticker price. With the available engine options and the ability to make the base model gain power, the 2009 Dodge Charger is a working person’s sports car, and can be recommended strongly.
Written by twconroy