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By William Maley
I’ve driven my fair share of Challengers on both extremes - from the standard V6 to the high-performance SRT and Hellcat models. But I never had any time behind the wheel of the R/T with its 5.7 V8. That changed in the summer when a bright orange Charger R/T Shaker was dropped off for a week. This allowed me to ask a question that has been sitting in my head for some time: Is the R/T the best bang for your buck in the Challenger family?
The Shaker sets itself apart from other Challenger models with the use of a ‘Shaker’ scoop that prominently pops up from the hood. There is also a blackout treatment on several trim pieces and wheels that make it look even more imposing on the road. Along with the scoop, the Shaker package does add a new cold-air intake seated right in front of the driver’s side corner. This addition should boost the output of the 5.7L HEMI V8 (372 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque when paired with the eight-speed automatic. But FCA’s spec sheet doesn’t say anything about the Shaker Package adding more oomph or not. When you first start up the R/T Shaker, it makes presence known with a deep and loud exhaust note. I had to do a double-take the first time as I was wondering if I was given either an R/T Scat Pack or a Hellcat by mistake. While it may lack the high power numbers of the 6.4 and supercharged 6.2 V8s, the 5.7 is no slouch. 60 mph comes in at just over five seconds and power is seemingly available at any speed. My tester came with the optional Performance Handling Group that adds upgraded springs, sway bars, and a set of Bilstein shocks. This does improve the handling by a fair amount with less body roll. But it doesn’t feel nimble due to a curb weight of around 4,158 pounds. The steering has a quick response, but there is a noticeable lack of road feedback. If you want your muscle car to have some handling, consider the Camaro or Mustang. Nothing new to report on the Challenger’s interior. It still has the angled center stack, retro-inspired gauges, and easy to use UConnect infotainment system. The seats are where the Challenger loses some points as it feels like you’re sitting on top of cinderblocks. The Shaker package is surprisingly good value, adding $2,500 to the base price of the R/T which begins at $34,295. But you’ll need to be careful on the option sheet, or you’ll end up with something quite expensive. My tester came with an as-tested price of $46,555, which is $300 more than an R/T Scat Pack Widebody with the 6.4 HEMI V8. The Dodge Challenger is getting up there in age and sadly cannot compete with the likes of the Camaro and Mustang in terms of handling. But Dodge is still able to offer a lot of performance in the form of the R/T. With a potent V8 engine, old school styling, and different packages like the Shaker to make your Challenger stand out, the R/T is possibly the best value and well-rounded model in the lineup. Disclaimer: Dodge Provided the Challenger, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas
Year: 2019
Make: Dodge
Model: Challenger
Trim: R/T
Engine: 5.7 HEMI VVT V8 Engine
Driveline: Eight-Speed Automatic, Rear-Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 372 @ 5,200
Torque @ RPM: 400 @ 4,400
Fuel Economy: City/Highway/Combined - 16/25/19
Curb Weight: 4,158 lbs
Location of Manufacture: Brampton, Ontario
Base Price: $34,295
As Tested Price: $46,555 (Includes $1,495.00 Destination Charge)
Options:
"Shaker" Package - $2,500.00
TorqueFlite Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - $1,595.00
Performance Handling Group - $1,495.00
Driver Convenience Group - $1,295.00
Power Sunroof - $1,295.00
UConnect 4C Nav with 8.4-inch Display - $1,095.00
Alpine Sound Group with Subwoofer - $995.00
Shakedown Graphics - $495.00
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By William Maley
I’ve driven my fair share of Challengers on both extremes - from the standard V6 to the high-performance SRT and Hellcat models. But I never had any time behind the wheel of the R/T with its 5.7 V8. That changed in the summer when a bright orange Charger R/T Shaker was dropped off for a week. This allowed me to ask a question that has been sitting in my head for some time: Is the R/T the best bang for your buck in the Challenger family?
The Shaker sets itself apart from other Challenger models with the use of a ‘Shaker’ scoop that prominently pops up from the hood. There is also a blackout treatment on several trim pieces and wheels that make it look even more imposing on the road. Along with the scoop, the Shaker package does add a new cold-air intake seated right in front of the driver’s side corner. This addition should boost the output of the 5.7L HEMI V8 (372 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque when paired with the eight-speed automatic. But FCA’s spec sheet doesn’t say anything about the Shaker Package adding more oomph or not. When you first start up the R/T Shaker, it makes presence known with a deep and loud exhaust note. I had to do a double-take the first time as I was wondering if I was given either an R/T Scat Pack or a Hellcat by mistake. While it may lack the high power numbers of the 6.4 and supercharged 6.2 V8s, the 5.7 is no slouch. 60 mph comes in at just over five seconds and power is seemingly available at any speed. My tester came with the optional Performance Handling Group that adds upgraded springs, sway bars, and a set of Bilstein shocks. This does improve the handling by a fair amount with less body roll. But it doesn’t feel nimble due to a curb weight of around 4,158 pounds. The steering has a quick response, but there is a noticeable lack of road feedback. If you want your muscle car to have some handling, consider the Camaro or Mustang. Nothing new to report on the Challenger’s interior. It still has the angled center stack, retro-inspired gauges, and easy to use UConnect infotainment system. The seats are where the Challenger loses some points as it feels like you’re sitting on top of cinderblocks. The Shaker package is surprisingly good value, adding $2,500 to the base price of the R/T which begins at $34,295. But you’ll need to be careful on the option sheet, or you’ll end up with something quite expensive. My tester came with an as-tested price of $46,555, which is $300 more than an R/T Scat Pack Widebody with the 6.4 HEMI V8. The Dodge Challenger is getting up there in age and sadly cannot compete with the likes of the Camaro and Mustang in terms of handling. But Dodge is still able to offer a lot of performance in the form of the R/T. With a potent V8 engine, old school styling, and different packages like the Shaker to make your Challenger stand out, the R/T is possibly the best value and well-rounded model in the lineup. Disclaimer: Dodge Provided the Challenger, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas
Year: 2019
Make: Dodge
Model: Challenger
Trim: R/T
Engine: 5.7 HEMI VVT V8 Engine
Driveline: Eight-Speed Automatic, Rear-Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM: 372 @ 5,200
Torque @ RPM: 400 @ 4,400
Fuel Economy: City/Highway/Combined - 16/25/19
Curb Weight: 4,158 lbs
Location of Manufacture: Brampton, Ontario
Base Price: $34,295
As Tested Price: $46,555 (Includes $1,495.00 Destination Charge)
Options:
"Shaker" Package - $2,500.00
TorqueFlite Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - $1,595.00
Performance Handling Group - $1,495.00
Driver Convenience Group - $1,295.00
Power Sunroof - $1,295.00
UConnect 4C Nav with 8.4-inch Display - $1,095.00
Alpine Sound Group with Subwoofer - $995.00
Shakedown Graphics - $495.00
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By Drew Dowdell
QUARTER 4 (CALENDAR YEAR-TO-DATE) JANUARY - DECEMBER 2019 2018 %Change Volume 2019 2018 %Change Volume Cascada 77 743 -89.6 2,535 4,136 -38.7 Enclave 10,143 14,420 -29.7 51,156 49,647 3.0 Encore 28,497 23,326 22.2 102,402 93,073 10.0 Envision 8,380 7,535 11.2 33,229 30,152 10.2 LaCrosse 463 2,118 -78.1 7,241 15,527 -53.4 Regal 1,514 3,110 -51.3 10,363 14,118 -26.6 Buick Total 49,074 51,257 -4.3 206,929 206,863 0.0 ATS 83 831 -90.0 1,134 10,859 -89.6 CT5 43 0 ***.* 43 0 ***.* CT6 2,276 2,398 -5.1 7,951 9,668 -17.8 CTS 966 2,442 -60.4 6,965 11,219 -37.9 Escalade 8,889 9,573 -7.1 35,424 36,872 -3.9 XT4 8,895 7,573 17.5 31,987 7,785 310.9 XT5 11,168 13,582 -17.8 49,879 60,565 -17.6 XT6 7,169 0 ***.* 11,559 0 ***.* XTS 1,062 5,063 -79.0 11,304 17,727 -36.2 Cadillac Total 40,551 41,462 -2.2 156,246 154,702 1.0 Blazer 23,008 27 ***.* 58,115 27 ***.* Bolt EV 3,307 6,212 -46.8 16,418 18,019 -8.9 Camaro 11,474 11,135 3.0 48,265 50,963 -5.3 Colorado 25,484 30,004 -15.1 122,304 134,842 -9.3 Corvette 3,491 3,910 -10.7 17,988 18,791 -4.3 Cruze 2,699 32,955 -91.8 47,975 142,617 -66.4 Equinox 92,092 98,239 -6.3 346,048 332,618 4.0 Express 16,652 22,543 -26.1 77,457 81,239 -4.7 Impala 9,545 12,604 -24.3 44,978 56,556 -20.5 LCF 1,273 940 35.4 4,495 2,810 60.0 Malibu 34,314 37,084 -7.5 131,917 144,542 -8.7 Silverado HD 36,704 34,222 7.3 131,953 142,632 -7.5 Silverado LD 124,619 126,950 -1.8 438,686 442,943 -1.0 Silverado MD 2,018 6 ***.* 4,961 6 ***.* Sonic 3,339 2,765 20.8 13,971 20,613 -32.2 Spark 11,016 5,174 112.9 31,281 23,602 32.5 Suburban 10,242 15,200 -32.6 51,928 60,633 -14.4 Tahoe 21,086 24,679 -14.6 101,189 104,153 -2.8 Traverse 33,631 39,536 -14.9 147,122 146,534 0.4 Trax 33,039 22,378 47.6 116,816 89,916 29.9 Volt 370 5,063 -92.7 4,910 18,306 -73.2 Chevrolet Total 499,404 531,985 -6.1 1,958,925 2,036,023 -3.8 Acadia 19,471 25,128 -22.5 99,429 88,621 12.2 Canyon 6,525 8,219 -20.6 32,825 33,492 -2.0 Savana 3,136 2,905 8.0 24,226 19,684 23.1 Sierra HD 18,228 16,550 10.1 59,871 60,389 -0.9 Sierra LD 50,494 50,762 -0.5 172,452 159,165 8.3 Terrain 28,060 31,595 -11.2 101,470 114,314 -11.2 Yukon 20,966 25,366 -17.3 74,673 80,784 -7.6 GMC Total 146,880 160,525 -8.5 564,946 556,449 1.5 GM Vehicle Total* 735,909 785,229 -6.3 2,887,046 2,954,037 -2.3 78 selling days for the QUARTER 4 this year and 77 for same QUARTER last year. -
By Drew Dowdell
Cadillac President Steve Carlisle said that when Cadillac starts rolling out its electric vehicles, it will use actual words for model names instead of the alphanumeric scheme currently used on its cars and SUVs. Cadillac's move away from names started in 2003 with the Cadillac CTS. Over time, the Seville and Deville were converted to STS and DTS respectively. Later, the scheme was changed to alphanumeric when Johan de Nysschen joined the company as President.
Cadillac will be taking the lead on GM's push to introduce 20 new all-electric vehicles around the globe by 2023. Carlisle said that by 2030, the majority, if not all, Cadillacs will be battery electric vehicles. The recently release set of vehicles, CT4, CT5, XT4, and XT5, will get one more round of refreshes before transitioning to a BEV platform late in the decade.
The next introduction is the Cadillac Escalade, which will be officially introduced in February, though pictures of the 2021 Escalade have already leaked online. Cadillac's SuperCruise hands-free driver-assist system will eventually be offered on the Escalade with additional functionality not currently included in the system. There are strong hints that this version of SuperCruise will include lane change ability.
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By Drew Dowdell
Cadillac President Steve Carlisle said that when Cadillac starts rolling out its electric vehicles, it will use actual words for model names instead of the alphanumeric scheme currently used on its cars and SUVs. Cadillac's move away from names started in 2003 with the Cadillac CTS. Over time, the Seville and Deville were converted to STS and DTS respectively. Later, the scheme was changed to alphanumeric when Johan de Nysschen joined the company as President.
Cadillac will be taking the lead on GM's push to introduce 20 new all-electric vehicles around the globe by 2023. Carlisle said that by 2030, the majority, if not all, Cadillacs will be battery electric vehicles. The recently release set of vehicles, CT4, CT5, XT4, and XT5, will get one more round of refreshes before transitioning to a BEV platform late in the decade.
The next introduction is the Cadillac Escalade, which will be officially introduced in February, though pictures of the 2021 Escalade have already leaked online. Cadillac's SuperCruise hands-free driver-assist system will eventually be offered on the Escalade with additional functionality not currently included in the system. There are strong hints that this version of SuperCruise will include lane change ability.
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