2017 Dodge Challenger Hellcat review

1. Bold and eye-catching exterior 

The 2017 Hellcat is the kind of vehicle that will turn heads on the street as you drive past, and probably attract a crowd of admirers when it’s parked up. Like any iconic muscle car, the styling is bold and attention-grabbing, from the muscular haunches and swollen wheel arches to the huge hood scoop and sinister front grille arrangement. The ultra-aggressive styling is matched by a selection of eye-popping exterior colors, including Go Mango, Green Go, and Redline Red.  

2. Monster power from supercharged V8 

Under the bulging hood of the 2017 Hellcat lies an absolute beast of an engine - a 6.2L supercharged V8, packing a jaw-dropping 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Get ready to leave others in the dust, especially with a zero to 60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds — when paired with the eight-speed automatic transmission and launch control. Guaranteed thrills every time you put your foot down.  

3. Roomy and comfortable cabin 

Even behind the wheel of such an exciting car, sometimes you just want to relax and cruise. The 2017 Hellcat is ideally suited for doing just that, with a spacious interior allowing you and your passengers to clock up the miles in style. There’s seating for five inside, with 42 inches of front seat legroom and 33.1 inches of rear seat legroom. To top it off, 2017 Hellcat models include leather upholstery and heated/ventilated front seats as standard.   

4. Generous trunk and cargo space 

For when you fancy going on that epic road trip, the 2017 Hellcat also has plenty of cargo space to store your luggage for the journey. The trunk boasts 16.2 cu-ft of cargo volume behind the rear seats, more than adequate for luggage and everyday items. Should you require a bit of extra space, the 60/40 split-folding rear seats can fold flat to open up room for larger items.  

5. Stacked feature list  

With the Hellcat at the top of the 2017 Dodge Challenger trim lineup, you get the absolute maximum amount of tech, performance, and convenience features possible. Standard tech on 2017 Hellcats includes an 18-speaker Harmon Kardon^® sound system, as well as the Uconnect^® infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ integration. Convenience features include rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.