2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat review

1. Eye-catching and bold styling 

The Dodge Challenger has always been known for bold and evocative looks - and the 2016 Hellcat edition is no different. The retro styling of the standard Challenger is enhanced with swollen wheel arches, muscular body lines, a bulging hood scoop, and those menacing twin-headlight clusters on the SRT-branded front grille. Get ready to turn heads on the street as you cruise past.  

2. Powerhouse supercharged V8 engine 

If the outrageous styling doesn’t attract people’s attention, the rumbling from under the hood definitely will. The source of that noise is a ferocious 6.2L supercharged V8 engine, producing a staggering 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Prepare for serious tire smoke and a mighty roar when you put your foot down, and when paired with the available eight-speed automatic transmission and launch control, you get a zero to 60 mph time of just 4.1 seconds.  

3. Comfortable and feature-rich cabin 

For the times when you want to relax and cruise along the highway, the 2016 Hellcat offers a spacious cabin full of creature comforts to enjoy. There’s seating for five passengers inside, with a generous 42 inches of front seat legroom and 33.1 inches of rear seat legroom. To make every journey more comfortable, features like leather upholstery, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control are also included in 2016 Hellcat models. 

4. Equally generous trunk 

The 2016 Hellcat proves that you absolutely do not have to sacrifice performance for practicality. Behind the rear seats, you get a surprisingly generous 16.2 cu-ft of cargo volume in the trunk. That’s more than plenty for any major luggage you need to transport, and if you need more space, the rear seats are 60/40 split-folding to open up more room in the cabin for large item transportation.   

5. Array of tech and convenience features 

To further add to the well-equipped and comfortable cabin, the Hellcat being positioned at the top of the 2016 Challenger hierarchy means you get a complete range of tech and convenience features. You and your passengers will appreciate driver convenience tech including rear parking sensors, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic wipers. You’ll also enjoy an 18-speaker Harmon Kardon^® sound system, as well as an 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen display with Uconnect Access^™ smartphone integration.