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2009 Dodge Challenger Overview

Likes:

  • Evocative styling
  • Balanced ride and handling
  • Manual transmission available on V-8s
  • Acceleration of SRT8

Dislikes:

  • Droning V-8 exhaust
  • Power driver's seat does not tilt to provide rear seat access
  • No five-speed automatic transmission for V-6
  • V-6 lacks standard stability control

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy Rex Roy, Editor

Editors from TheCarConnection.com have driven each and every model of the 2009 Dodge Challenger line. Our team has also studied trustworthy reviews of the Challenger to build this thorough review. Based on this research, TheCarConnection.com provides the following to help ...

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By Rex Roy Rex Roy, Editor

Styling trends come and go, but for now, retro is all the rage in Detroit. The expanded 2009 Dodge Challenger lineup competes with the equally retro Ford Mustang and upcoming Chevy Camaro for the crown of king pony car. The latest generation of the Ford Mustang kicked off the...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Dodge Challenger: 2dr Coupe SE $22,220 / $20,890 City: 17
Hwy: 25
2009 Dodge Challenger: 2dr Coupe R/T $30,220 / $28,170 City: 16
Hwy: 25
2009 Dodge Challenger: 2dr Coupe SRT8 $40,220 / $37,270 City: 13
Hwy: 19

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Sporty cars like the 2009 Dodge Challenger invite paper comparisons where horsepower, torque, and available performance options rise to the top of the priorities list. This focus on performance limits the Challenger's competition to its two historical competitors (Mustang and Camaro). Compared to these competitors, the Challenger's trunk is larger at 16.2 cubic feet, and it does have marginally more rear seat room, although none of these cars offers a truly roomy backseat.

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Comments (6 total)

  1. My review on the 2009 challenger SE

    By  Blake Testa | Posted: Jan 30th 2009, 01:41:57 AM

    I just got a 2009 Challenger SE for my first car.
    I love the car, its fun to drive, drive up in, and show friends. having a v6 challenger is still awesome compared to a SRT 8 or R/T challenger. The acceleration is good, its great on gas, and looks just like an SRT 8 & R/T Challenger. I would give it a 9 out of an overall rating for everything.

  2. Mr.

    By Michael | Posted: Mar 12th 2009, 09:41:46 PM

    We just bought the 2009 Dodge R/T Challenger (in Tor Red) and we have not been so inspired since 1993 when we bought our 1968 Camaro. The horse power is unheard of and the torque is insane!! The interior is similar to the Chrysler 300 and very user friendly. We have the slap shift transmission that will snap your head back if you dare to get on it! Highly recommended!! 11 out of 10 easily!!! See you at the stop lights!

  3. car owner

    By matt policano | Posted: Mar 25th 2009, 07:34:29 PM

    I just bought the srt8 in red with the air induction and the spoiler intakes for the brakes. I gotta tell you that they got this one right. Though I haven't been able to do the 0-60 in 4.8 I am still trying. The on board computer which tells what my 1/4 and half mile times can be is fascinating. It can tell me the g-forces and track speeds. I am going to marry this car!

  4. R/T Challenger

    By matt | Posted: May 21st 2009, 04:17:13 PM

    I have a 2009 challenger r/t. The power is crazy i just have a cold air intake and re tuned the computer and the car is amazing 1st, 2nd,and 3rd the car goes sideways. I have a G tech and it reads out 13.5 @107 in the 1/4 mile test. Best bang for your buck is the challenger rt.

  5. By Alma Sam Alma Sam | Posted: Jun 25th 2009, 01:59:09 AM

    I absolutely love this car! We have the 2009 challenger R/T 6 speed in TorRed. It is beautiful. It drives like a dream. It is a heavy car and you can feel the power as you drive it. I dont think Im just being partial but, we may have admired the "other new old thing to come along", but we would not have spent money on it. There is a blind spot so you do have to always be carefull, but then again you should be anyway. The back seat is comfy but hard to get in and out of. Thank goodness my children are of decent size or they would never fit. ha ha! Its a wonderful car and so worth the money.

  6. By patricia | Posted: Jul 3rd 2009, 06:19:26 AM

    im 16 and my mum and dad gave me an black (striped) 2009 SRT8 for my coming bday and i must say, it makes girls look so fine with just the car.drove about 60 one night with the windows down, the rush was so...unexplainable.this car is fantastic and i absolutely love this!this is my 1st car! :) im thinking about changing the mags tho.

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