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2010 Dodge Charger Review Summary For the family man who wants to retain the sporty, muscle car look of his early driving days, but now needs to sacrifice high performance for ample room and comfort, the 2010 Dodge Charger, ranked 7.3 by ACG in the Muscle Cars class, is an affordable option that does almost as well on fuel as any of its competition. The Charger comes available in four trims: SE, SXT, R/T, and the high performance SRT8. Of these four trims, only the R/T and SRT8 come with a HEMI. In every trim other than the SRT8, the Charger really doesn’t qualify as a muscle car when it comes to performance. Indeed, those interested in big time speed and power should really opt either for the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro. That said, reviewers find the Charger still relatively enjoyable and fun to drive. As for engine options, the SE comes standard with a 178-horespower 2.7-liter V6, the SXT boasts a 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, and the R/T offers a 368-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 HEMI with a Multi-Displacement System (MDS). The 368-horsepower offered by the R/T is only outdone by the Charger’s sister, the Challenger, which provides 372-horsepower. The SE and SXT trims come standard with a four-speed automatic transmission, but the R/T offers a five-speed AutoStick transmission. Reviewers find that the AutoStick operates smoothly. On the outside, Dodge aimed for the Charger to evoke the 1960s original, and critics find that, for the most part, they hit the mark. Overall, the exterior design is bold and aggressive. In particular, the angled headlights and large grille give the Charger a distinctive look. If there is one criticism of the 2010 Charger’s design, it would be the rear of the car, which is very plain and boring in comparison with the front. The Charger’s interior is a mixed bag. On the bad side, reviewers are uninspired by low-grade materials used in the cabin. Indeed, cheap plastic dominates the interior. On the good side, the cabin is designed tastefully, and it offers plenty of comfortable room. Front passengers get plenty of elbowroom and legroom, and rear legroom is ample as well. Additionally, critics are extremely impressed with the Charger’s 16.2 cubic-feet of cargo space, which is tied only with the Dodge Challenger for the most in its class. Overall, the Charger is an attractive option for consumers seeking the driving experience and comfort of a sedan, but with much more appealing exterior and interior style.
2010 Dodge Charger Review Handling Reviewers report that for a sedan that weighs nearly two tons, the Charger handles fairly well. However, one should not compare the Charger’s handling with that of, say, the Mustang. Even though the Charger offers both rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrains and generally operates with good composure, its steering lacks feel and rippled pavement can cause annoying jiggling, especially in the V8 models because they have a firmer suspension. As for brake power, the R/T trim comes standard with 4-wheel ABS disc brakes which deliver plenty of stopping power, but some reviewers complain that, like the Charger’s steering, they lack feel.
2010 Dodge Charger Review Safety The 2010 Charger performs well in safety tests. It received five out of five stars in frontal-impacts and four stars in rollover tests from the federal government. Responding to criticism of the 2009 Charger’s side airbags as being only optional, Dodge now makes side curtain airbags standard for all 2010 models. Additional standard safety features offered by the Charger include Advanced Multistage Front airbags, as well as an Anti-lock Braking System. One criticism of the Charger’s safety, common to muscle cars, is hindered visibility from the driver’s seat.
2010 Dodge Charger Noteworthy The 2010 Dodge Charger R/T’s Multi-Displacement System deactivates four cylinders in just 40 milliseconds when full V8 power is not needed. Fuel economy sensitive consumers will be pleased to know that this mechanism can improve fuel economy by as much as 20 percent.
