2017 Dodge Challenger SXT 3.6L V6 | A detailed rental car review.
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- This is my review of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT. There's more details below, but I just wanted to quickly say thank you for watching this video. Please comment below and share your thoughts on the new Challenger or just take a second and say 'Hey!'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers.
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► About this car:
+ MSRP: $26,995, but Dodge's site lists an "estimated selling price" of $23,031 after $2,250 of promotions.
+ Year: 2017
+ Make: Dodge
+ Model: Challenger
+ Configuration: SXT
+ Color: Go Mango Exterior Paint
+ Powertrain: 3.6-Liter V6 24-Valve VVT with the TorqueFlite 8-Speed Automatic Transmission.
+ Horsepower: 305
+ MPG: 19 city / 30 highway
+ Tank Size: 18.5 gallons
+ Wheels: 18-Inch Satin Carbon Aluminum Wheels
+ Seats: 2 (Dodge claims you can get three people in the back, but that's only true if they don't have legs.)
+ Towing Capacity: Please don't tow something with your challenger.
+Touch Screen: Standard UConnect 5.0. You can get a larger touch screen (8.4 inches) for an extra $,1095. I'd do it. The standard touch screen is garbage.
► Additional Info:
Go to: www.dodge.com. A word of warning, the site was incredibly slow for me. It look forever to "build" a car.
+ Blindside detection is available if you pay an additional $1,295 for the "driver convenience group" package. That's a bit pricey in my opinion. You can do it yourself using a kit for about $200 plus installation.
+ A sunroof is also available for an additional $1,195. I think I'd add it. This car feels like it should be a convertible so, at the very least, it should have a sunroof.
+ A "compact spare tire" is an additional $295. Come on Dodge, that ain't cool.
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►About this Rental:
Rental Car Number: 41
Company: Enterprise
Days Driven: 2
Miles Driven: 142
►Other Reviews ("the critics"):
Edmunds: 5/5
Motor Trend: 4/5
The Car Connection: 3.4/5
►Safety Ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety: 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash: 4 out of 5
Side Crash: 5 out of 5
Rollover: 4 out of 5
* Honestly, all the cars I've driven in the last 3 months have nearly the exact same score. I've only seen on 3 out of 5 and that was for rollover on the Ford Expedition. Everything else has been 4s or 5s...no matter how crappy the car.
Available Recommended Safety Technology (either standard, optional, or not available):
+ Rearview Video System: Optional
+ Forward Collision Warning: Optional
+ Lane Departure Warning: Not available
►Safety Ratings from the Insurance Institute on Highway Safety (www.iihs.org)
(1) Crashworthiness (scores are good, acceptable, marginal and poor):
+ Small overlap front: Marginal (worst rating I've seen in a while)
+ Moderate overlap front: Good
+ Side: Good
+ Roof strength: Acceptable
+ Head restraints & seats: Acceptable
(2) Crash Avoidance & Mitigation:
+ Front crash prevention: Basic with optional equipment (worst I've seen in a while)
+ Headlights: not rated.
(3) Child Seat Anchors Ease of Use: Acceptable. (Honestly, I didn't even check the child seat anchors on this car. The back seat is so small I wouldn't even both trying to load my kid in the back. This is NOT a kid friendly car. Grow up and by a minivan...the Chrysler Pacifica is super nice, btw. 
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I just bought the SXT Plus and it addresses most of the issues you brought up. It is very fun to drive. I have the Silver with Black Racing stripe, 20" wheels.
+Tom's Test Kitchen Ooooh that sounds like a beautiful car. Take a quick video and share it here. I'd love to see it.
That fuel door is reminiscent of the 70's Charger/Challenger cars. Very cool and retro.
+Neighborhood Car Reviews I usually agree with you, but not on this. Why call attention to the fuel door? I think I'd prefer something more symmetrical.
100 Rental Cars I think it just recalls nostalgia more than anything. I honestly would rather have an electric car and it worry about fuel!!
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Because it's a RETRO car, and that's what they looked like back then.
You have a very pleasant voice. You sound like an english professor. Nice review and yeah the head unit sux but you have a base SXT without the frills. The SXT plus has the larger 8 inch unit that is waaaay better. Challengers are cruisers. Its made for a comfortable drive in a straight line. Its not meant for going fast into turns. The camaro and mustang does that better. I prefer the appearance of the challenger. The road presence it has is unmatched by other performance cars.
Thanks for the kinds words and the great comment. I hadn't thought about this being a "cruiser". Makes sense though, since it really does feel like a car that you want to be seen it. It's beautiful. I hope I wasn't too critical in this review, I do tend to like smaller cars that corner well and the Challenger....well it just doesn't fit that mold.
I love sports cars. I learned to drive in a 94 camaro and I've been hooked since. My parents love gm but I'm into challengers chargers and 300s. I own a 300c and a challenger and will eventually get a charger. Long story short from a guy that enjoys his vehicles I think you did a good unbiased job. That little screen is a no go though. 8 in should be standard.
saaaaame. my mom had me driving around in here camaro as teen. I got a 300 in 09, loved the comfort it brought and it looked like a old 20s gangster mobile. now I have challenger and a 300. Mopar may not be fast compared to it american brethren; ford or GM. but mopar builds tough
+Houndoom A Camero as a teen? Wow, your mom is awesome. I drove a ten year old Toyota minivan, it was not fun.
Nice! Keep it up!
+MisterBassBoost Thanks!
Nice review!
Thanks Chris!
What are the three blank buttons on the right side of the steering wheel?
Love it, if only it came in MANUAL transmission.
You forgot the buttons behind the steering wheel.
Wow you are soooo not a muscle car guy, makes your review subjective. At least you liked the key fob smh
+Wally World Oh I have no intention of being objective. My videos are 100% opinion. Sorry if you were misled. And yes, I am not a muscle car guy. I'm much more into practically and fuel efficiency. So that's me. How about you? What's your thoughts on the Challenger?
I own one and love it. I am a muscle car guy and have been since the mid 70's. In my experience muscle car guys or even car enthusiasts in general do not buy their cars for practicality or fuel efficiency. People who buy for these reasons usually view a car as a vehicle for getting from A to B as inexpensive/efficient as possible. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that and it is probably the wiser decision in the long run. The first group I mentioned view cars as an extension of their personalities,investments,childhood dream realized,etc and some to an obsessive amount (leno.seinfeld). Practicality and mpg do not even enter the first groups mind, possibly blocked by a blinding passion for a car. I think dodge did a great job with the modern challenger, enough tech to keep it modern, brute power, vintage aesthetics. People complain about the size but all cars from the 70's are huge, being over 50 helps you appreciate the retro design. Nostalgia is a hell of drug
+Wally World I think you're absolutely right, I do view these cars as "transport" and I don't have much of an emotional connection to the them. I'm not sure why, but I think your "nostalgia is a hell of a drug" has something to do with it. I was never exposed to muscle cars as a kid. Anyway, sorry my video disappointed you. I'll try and put a little more love into things in the future. And thanks for the great response, you really got me thinking about all this.
Thank you for your honesty, at the end of the day you enjoyed the challenger and that's all that matters. Keep up the great work!
It needs at least the 5.7 Hemi just from the look of this car.
Just so you know the 2017 Camaro V6 you tested and said wasn't really fast will blow this car away in a race!
You called it a charger at the end,please
Did I? Uggg, I'm such an idiot sometimes. Thanks for pointing this out. I can't fix it now, but I'll try to be more careful in future videos. 👍
What a fking shame! Such a great looking car yet the center console looks like absolute shit!
you were negative the whole video
Meh the 3.6L V6 in the Challenger, crysler 300, dodge charger, Durango and jeep grand Cherokee is pretty old and could use a new engine IMHO. The engine is only naturally aspirated with variable valve timing. No turbo charging and forgive me if I'm wrong but no direct injection as well. The acceleration is OK but with all that weight and the torque is under 260 it's OK. Honestly my favorite of the pony cars is the camaro and than the Mustang.
+Ben Dunn Thanks for the info on the VVT. So, in the last 12 months I've driven the 2016 mustang, 2017 camaro, 2017 charger, and now the 2017 challenger. I think my order would be: (1) challenger, (2) camero, (3) mustang, (4) charger. But...I don't think I'd buy any of them. The Fiat 500x is more fun to drive and the crappy electric car I drove last year (I can't remember the name at the moment) accelerates much faster than all of them. I guess what I'm saying is, yeah I agree with your "meh". But this was still a fun experience.
100 Rental Cars if you tried a Ford Mustang GT or even the Shelby or even a Camaro SS which you can all rent ( Shelby at Hertz) I think you might change your order lol. I think of between the rental cars I agree though. In terms of comfort I would make the Mustang second though. The V6 in the Challenger and camaro males some nice exhaust noise unlike the Mustang since it's only an inline 4 turbo. In terms of looks I love the camaro but I prefer more comfortable cars over these pony or muscle cars IMHO.
Electric cars in the rental fleets and enterprise and it's other companies is usually the Ford Fusion hybrid, and priuis? I've never seen any other type of electric car but who knows.
+Ben Dunn I will try to get a GT or Shelby in the next few months. No doubt it'll be fun. Honestly though, I'm not a huge fan of the muscle cars. They're fun, but besides the acceleration there's not much too them. Then again, I still know so little, so I guess I need to drive a bunch more.
+Ben Dunn Yeah, I've never seen a full electric on the lot. Only Hybrids. But Enterprise's exotic cars location in downtown chicago is getting Teslas "soon". Right now they're only available in a few select cities...none near me.
This dude crys to much like my x wife.
Reviewer doesn't like the "spartan control cluster", or push pedal parking break or the chrome fuel cap cover??? I think it's pretty common knowledge that this car is styled/designed based on the 1971 Dodge Challenger, and all those touches are a nod to that iconic car. I love that fuel cap, the head and tail lights, the cockpit...basically everything. I can't wait to get this car in my garage!
+Jonsey 1969 I guess I want classic styling AND modern amenities. Although I admit I was a bit too critical of this car. It wasn't intentional. Sometimes I'm a bit tired from work and it comes through in my reviews. Anyway, if/when you buy this car, let me know. I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've driven it for a while. Cheers!
100 Rental Cars what do you do for a living?
Haha. Exactly how I got my Challenger rental. Enterprise service may not be insanely fabulous but they know how to treat their loyal customers.
Excellent job......maybe the V6 is all I need and not a V8.
+eddie brown Thanks! Be sure to test drive both and let me know what you choose. I've never driven the V8, but I bet it's super fun
if u get v6, u might as well get the gt, its awd
+David Gregorye I agree. Go all the way if you're going to buy a car like this.
eddie brown i heared that you can put a turbo on the v6 block
Hey Eddie, I bought the 2016 V6, and its fine. You buy according to how you feel. I bought it because I wanted the best MPG, the style of the car to turn heads, the lower price of a car so I wasn't losing too much, AND I didn't want temptation to push the accelerator because I plan to treasure the car, NOT beat it up. There's nothing wrong with the V6 versions, I know you'll love them.
Nearly a year and 10,000 miles with my 2016 Challenger SXT and I still get a big grin on my face every time I get behind the wheel. Fit and finish are exceptional on this head turner, and it gobbles up the miles effortlessly with its boulevard ride, quiet comfy interior, 305 hp V6, and smooth shifting 8 speed auto trans. Absolutely thee best long distance runner I've ever owned. It's pretty darn sweet around town too.
Your right about it being a head turner. Especially in this color. It actually took me a few hours to get used to. I kept thinking, "why is everyone looking at me?" Then it finally dawned on me, oh yeah, I'm driving a bright orange Dukes of Hazzard car.
@@100RentalCars id get in black. looks a bit smaller and the high door sills(and body panels) doesn`t stand out so much. same with the camaro
I have a 2016 Challenger SXT. After a year of driving it 7 days a week, the fun hasn't stopped. Really dig this car.
+Harris Montevallo Really? That makes me think that I may need to drive this one again. Because, although I love the Challenger, I thought of it more as a weekend car more than an everyday driver. I don't even think I fully realized that while I was reviewing it. Anyway, sorry to ramble. But thanks, you gave me something to think about.
Had my 2017 sxt for over a year as well still love driving it!!
Yeah that center display would be a game breaker for me. The 8" is far better.
Agreed. I think paying the extra money would be well worth it.
That's a very nice apology!
Oh I love the Challengers!
Love the classic muscle car inspired styling and everything about them!
If the base models for these came in a bit cheaper......
I could easily see my self getting stupid and buying one in 2014 rather then the Mitsubishi Mirage I purchased.
If I did purchase one of them the bright side is in my area these cars hold their value!
(I know this because I went to a local classified website to check what they go for now)
I still remain very impressed how well equipped base model cars are now!
Chrysler is not even known for keeping up with the market and for a base model I gotta admit I'm impressed with that Challenger still!
But these days I've just been getting shocked on what's included in some base model cars!
I just got mine yesterday, it is white right now, doesn't look bad but go mango orange is my dream color, someday i will change it! Then from there i will get a hellcat
I drove a 2018 Challenger SXT this week and the base touch screen is way better now. Bigger and much more functional. All they need now is Apple CarPlay. If I was to buy one I'd get the SXT Plus. Way more luxurious. I noticed the parking brake too. Should be a handbrake in my opinion since this is a muscle car. Nice video.
Like the chrome gas cap. Yes the Dukes of hazzard would be it.
I love my 2018 challenger.
Got mine last week! Enjoying it very much!
Congratulations! I'm super jealous. Did you get it in Mango Orange?
100 Rental Cars Actually got it Midnight blue. But mango orange was on top of my list as well.
Nice. To be honest, I'd prefer the blue. At times I felt a bit ridiculous driving around in a bright orange car.
Quit complaining
Everyone:But its a muscle car
Me:You’re paying a lot of money and they can’t even give you a freaking 7 inch touch screen which you do get of a flipping 18,00 dollar Kia Forte for the love of the universe
I got the 2016 model. The touch screen is much smaller on the one you are reviewing and I'm guessing because it is not the plus model. The rental car is the 26,000 dollar one instead of the 29,000 dollar model. Also, I realize there is a traction button missing. This is not the plus model and that is why.
They didn't include Sirius/XM on all the SXT's. The door handles are a huge pain, would prefer the handles on the 300's. It's no slouch, but could have been given some more features.
Could you fit a small stick on convex mirror on the Challenger door mirror? They worked on my Yaris Hatchback which also had severe blind spots.
The SXT is the base, base , car. I say, price this car to what you can buy for the same price then compare. Also do some research as to what a classic car Challenger looks like.
Terrible visibility and massive dashboard. I couldn’t see anything in this car. Like how it looks. Fit & finish felt very hollow
Awesome video,Keep it up!
My 15 model was a POS, 5 trips b to the dealership in 18 months for electronic problems. Mechanic said this is typical Dodge in the last 5 years, looks good but a money pit. Traded at 38000 miles for a new mustang, twice the car.
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully your mustang is working out.
Did u really expect a big display on a "Base" model car? Most cars have the option to go bigger.
Fair point. I guess I view this car as a "luxury vehicle", because of how the exterior looks. But you're right, I should have kept in mind that this is the base model. Thanks for the constructive criticism.
Excellent video. Keep it up!
+MisterBassBoost Will do!
@@100RentalCars very good