Interior

The interior of the new Charger has an abundance of space. Even drivers and vehicle occupants of considerable size will find the Charger to be quite roomy. The R/T, SXT and SE rims offer houndstooth cloth upholstery. It is even possible to heat these retro-style seats for the ultimate comfort. Upper trims also provide the option of adding lovely Nappa leather. The rear seats provide ample room for riders to stretch out, giving even the tallest individuals plenty of space. This is a luxury vehicle in every sense of the word.

Technology

The '17 Charger has an 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen that presents vivid visuals accessed through an intuitive user experience design. This system operates without flaw. You'll zoom right through the menus and options without delay thanks to this year's upgraded software. Additional features include Android auto, Apple CarPlay, two USB ports, heated seats, keyless ignition, remote start, power accessories as well as a power driver's seat. The SXT trim offers a WiFi hotspot, a system with 9-1-1 assistance and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Performance

The SE and SXT trims have an amazingly powerful 6-cylinder engine with 292 horses and 3.6 liters. It is also possible to upgrade to 300 horses and dual exhaust with the Charger Rallye package. The R/T provides an 8-cylinder engine with 370 horses and 5.7 liters. The SRT392 has an 8-cylinder engine with 6.4 liters and 485 horses. At the very top of the lineup is the SRT Hellcat. It provides 707 horses through a supercharged 8-cylinder engine with 6.2 liters. Buyers can choose between all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. An 8-speed automatic serves as the '17 Charger transmission.

Chargers with the 6-cylinder engine achieve 19 mpg in cities and 30 mpg on highways. Opt for all-wheel drive and the Charger provides 18 mpg in cities and 27 mpg on highways. The 8-cylinder engine features cylinder deactivation to preserve fuel. The result is a combined 19 mpg. Those who opt for the incredibly powerful Hellcat will enjoy a combined 16 mpg. Considering the fact that the Hellcat has 707 horses, this fuel efficiency really isn't that bad.

Safety

The Charger earned the best possible 5-star rating from the NHTSA. The IIHS awarded the new Charger with "Good" ratings in each category save for the front-overlap crash test. Charger safeguards include forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors, lane departure warning along with lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control. The Technology package adds automatic emergency braking that stops the vehicle in emergency situations for collision prevention.

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