New Dodge Challenger at Deery Brothers Iowa City near Cedar Rapids, IA
The 2015 Dodge Challenger sticks to its retro theme that has been relatively successful for the big sports coupe. But even retro has to show progress, and Dodge has decided to base the new 2015 model on the 1971 Challenger for inspiration instead of the 1970 model that the current Challenger uses as a model. The updated interior is taken right from other modern Dodge models.
Powering the Dodge Challenger
The standard engine for the Challenger is a 305-horsepower, 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. All Challengers are rear-wheel drive only; no all-wheel-drive option is available. Stepping up to the R/T trim brings the 375-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine, making 410 pounds-feet of torque and shunting it all through a standard six-speed Tremec manual transmission. The optional Scat Pack package includes the engine that was in last year's SRT Challenger: The 485-hp, 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 making 475 pounds-feet of torque. It also uses a standard six-speed manual transmission; the eight-speed automatic is optional for both V-8 engines. A larger 12.6-inch sport brake package is now standard on all Challenger SXT models, with even bigger 13.6-inch front brakes on R/T models.
The 2015 Challenger's Design
Nine new wheels are available, with 18-inchers standard on only the SXT; every other model comes with standard 20-inch wheels. New LED taillights complete the slightly updated look. Three retro-inspired colors are also available: TorRed, Sublime Green and B5 Blue. The biggest changes are inside, where the Challenger finally receives an updated, all-new interior that is more driver-centered. Still, the design again draws inspiration from the 1971 model's trapezoidal dashboard, doors and center console shapes. It doesn't look all that different for 2015, with some refinements to the front and rear ends to better incorporate head- and taillights. New projector-beam headlamps feature LED halos, flanking the sides of a new split grille that is one of the 1971 Challenger cues. A new front bumper features wider air inlets for a more horizontal, lower look. The optional Shaker hood can be had on any of the Hemi V-8 models now as a separate option, replacing the standard cover that has air inlets moved further forward on the hood.
Conclusions
With the new electrical system comes the ability to pack a lot more safety monitoring equipment into the Challenger, and Dodge takes full advantage of this. The Challenger now offers adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning with rear cross-path alert and a forward collision warning system. The Uconnect system now offers 911 call assist and an available backup camera. Give us a call today for more information!
Learn more about this model on the Official Dodge Challenger Website.
