2007 Dodge Charger Review (continued)
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Summary

The Dodge Charger delivers pony car excitement and style and recalls a bygone era, all while providing the roomy accommodations of a full-size car. A range of engines and suspension setups allows the buyer to choose between fast and comfortable models.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from North Carolina and southern Virginia; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Michigan.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Dodge Charger SE ($22,800); Charger SXT ($25,905); Charger SXT AWD ($28,155); Charger R/T ($30,215); Charger R/T AWD ($32,215); Charger Daytona R/T ($32,715); Charger SRT8 ($35,920)
Engines:	3.5-liter V6
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic AutoStick
Saftey Equipment (standard):	multi-stage front airbags; antilock brakes with brake assist; electronic stability program; traction control; child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
Saftey Equipment (optional):	front- and rear-passenger side-curtain airbags (for head protection); self-sealing tires
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Dodge Charger SXT ($25,905)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning; cruise control; power outside mirrors, windows and central locking; AM/FM/CD, 6-speaker, 276-watt Boston Acoustics stereo; 8-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar on driver and front passenger seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; tilt and telescope steering wheel; cargo net; carpeted floor mats
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Comfort Seating Group ($1,395) includes leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, power adjustable pedals, 8-way power front passenger seat; Protection Group ($640) includes front and rear side-curtain air bags, air filtration system; 18-inch alloy wheels ($325)
Destination Charge:	675
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	28940
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	250 @ 6400
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	250 @ 3800
Transmission:	5-speed automatic AutoStick
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/27
Wheelbase:	120
Length/width/height:	200.1/74.5/58.2
Track, f/r:	63/63.1
Turning circle:	38.9
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.7/56.2/41.8
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	36.2/55.5/40.2
Cargo volume:	16.2
Payload:
Towing capacity:	2000
Suspension, f:	independent, coil springs over gas pressure shocks, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	multi-link independent, coil springs, gas pressure shocks
Ground clearance:	5.2
Curb weight:	3800
Tires:	P255/60R18
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS and Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	18