2018 Dodge Charger review
Dodge Charger highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Three powerful V8 engine options
- Large and user-friendly touchscreen
- 10 great trims
Cons
- Difficult to access the back seats
- Unimpressive small-item storage
- Low-end interior surfaces
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 23 highway, 18 combined
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What is new for the 2018 Dodge Charger?
- The Charger is available in a variety of new trims, including the GT, R/T Plus, SXT Plus, and SXT Plus Premium.
- The SE trim has been discontinued for 2018.
- Charger trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment this year.
- The Daytona trim now comes with Memory Seat(s), Rear Seat Heaters, A/C Seat(s), and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
- The Daytona 392 trim now comes with Memory Seat(s), Rear Seat Heaters, and A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The R/T trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The SXT trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
2018 Dodge Charger trims
Curious how Dodge Charger trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesSXT:
- 292-hp, 260-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- View our Dodge Charger SXT inventory
SXT Plus:
- Includes all features available on the SXT
- Front Seat Heaters
- Alpine Sound System
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SXT Plus Premium:
- Includes all features available on the SXT Plus
- 3.6L
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
GT:
- Includes all features available on the SXT Plus Premium
- 300-hp, 264-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
- Rear Spoiler
- 4WD/AWD
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R/T:
- Includes all features available on the GT
- 370-hp, 395-lb-ft of torque 5.7L
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R/T Plus:
- Includes all features available on the R/T
- 5.7L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- A/C Seats
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Daytona:
- Includes all features available on the R/T Plus
- 120.2 inch wheelbase
R/T Scat Pack:
- Includes all features available on the Daytona
- 485-hp, 475-lb-ft of torque 6.4L
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Daytona 392:
- Includes all features available on the R/T Scat Pack
- No significant upgrades found on the Daytona 392
SRT 392:
- Includes all features available on the Daytona 392
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Dodge Charger
1. Bold styling and colors
Since the original model was introduced in 1966, the Dodge Charger has always been known for its brash and eye-catching styling. The 2018 model more than lives up to that legacy in style. The menacing front end and big side scallops in the doors give the 2018 Dodge Charger real presence and curb appeal. Complementing this bold style is a selection of fifteen available exterior colors, including ultra-distinctive tones like Plum Crazy Pearl, Redline Red Tricoat Pearl and Go Mango. Get ready to be the center of attention wherever you go behind the wheel of your 2018 Dodge Charger.
2. Lengthy list of features
With a total of ten trim levels across a jam-packed feature list, there is guaranteed to be a 2018 Dodge Charger model to suit your specific needs. Even the base SXT trim includes features like rear parking sensors and the Dodge Uconnect® infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen. Elsewhere on the mid-range R/T trim, two option packages can be found: the Plus Group, including xenon headlights and a heated steering wheel, and the Premium Group which includes the Plus Group's options as well as automatic wipers and navigation software.
3. Choice of three powerful V8 options
If you're in the market for a muscle car, you'll likely be looking for a fire-breathing V8 engine under the hood. The 2018 Dodge Charger offers a choice of not one, not two, but three powerful V8 options. The first is a 5.7L V8 offered on R/T trims upwards, packing 370 horsepower. Not bad, but how about more power? There's the 6.4L V8 on R/T Scat Pack trims upwards, with 485 hp. Still not enough? You'll want the Hellcat model, which packs a 6.2L supercharged V8 producing a mind-blowing 707 hp. Yes, you read that right. For sheer high-octane muscle car thrills, the 2018 Dodge Charger really is hard to beat.
4. Roomy sedan cabin
The 2018 Dodge Charger is a muscle car wrapped up in a midsize sedan body, and as such, has much more room inside for you and your passengers than you might expect from a high-output performance car. There's seating for five inside, with 104.7 cu-ft of passenger volume, and a generous 41.8 inches of front seat legroom and 40.1 inches of rear seat legroom. And not only is it spacious inside, but it's supremely comfortable too. R/T Scat Pack trims upwards offer heated front and rear seats, and SRT 392 trims upwards offer all-leather upholstery.
5. Driver convenience features for peace of mind
Alongside the spacious cabin, the 2018 Dodge Charger also includes a range of driver convenience technologies to make everyday driving an absolute breeze. The Technology Group package can be added from SXT Plus to SRT 392 trims and includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams and wipers, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. GT trims also add blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, just for that extra bit of peace of mind. A ferocious muscle car and a practical everyday sedan all in one? The 2018 Dodge Charger can do it all.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.5 out of 5
15 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 11 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 1 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Dodge Charger an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Dodge Charger 12th out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Dodge ChargerDodge Charger features and specs
Police 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Vinyl Seats
- Alloy Wheels
- Cloth Seats
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
300
Torque (ft-lbs)
264
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
120.2"
Overall length
198.4"
Width
75"
Height
58.4"
Leg room
F 41.8"/R 40.1"
Head room
F 38.6"/R 36.6"
Front tires
P225/60WR18
Rear tires
P225/60WR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
100/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Dodge Charger FAQ
The 2018 Dodge Charger is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Police: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Daytona: 16 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SXT: 19 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- R/T: 16 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- R/T Scat Pack: 15 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- GT: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SRT 392: 15 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SXT Plus: 19 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Daytona 392: 15 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Dodge Charger received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Dodge Charger as 11 out of 13 among Fullsize Car
The 2018 Dodge Charger has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Dodge Charger, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Dodge Charger Reviews.
The 2018 Dodge Charger has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Dodge Charger:
- GT
- R/T Plus
- SXT Plus
- Vinyl Seats
- Automated Cruise Control
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