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The 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack comes with a 6.4-liter V8 SRT® HEMI® MDS engine

2016 Dodge Charger

The 2016 Dodge Charger is a four-door sedan featuring a starting MSRP of $27,995. Besides offering an attractive exterior design, the new Charger also comes with the choice of four powerful engine options. The 2016 Dodge Charger competes in the same segment as the Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, and Ford Fusion.

The 2016 Dodge Charger is available in seven trim levels: SE, SXT, R/T, R/T Road Track, R/T Scat Pack, SRT® 392, and SRT® Hellcat. All models come with rear-wheel drive; the SE and SXT are also available with all-wheel drive powertrains.

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The 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack features a starting MSRP of $39,995

2016 Dodge Charger

What’s new for the 2016 Dodge Charger?

There are not many changes for the 2016 Dodge Charger, as it was an all-new model only a year ago. Plum Crazy will be offered as an exterior color option for a limited amount of time. Also, a Super Track Pack of chassis upgrades provides a performance boost for the SXT model.

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The 2016 Dodge Charger R/T features a starting MSRP of $33,695

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2016 Dodge Charger Exterior

The exterior of the 2016 Dodge Charger offers a bold and muscular design. LED daytime running lamps and 17-inch aluminum wheels come standard, but if you opt for the SRT Hellcat model then your Charger will come equipped with larger 20-inch wheels, a performance hood, and SRT Hellcat badges. Exterior color options for the 2016 Dodge Charger include Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Redline Red Tri-Coat Pearl, Bright White Clear Coat, Pitch Black, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, Ivory Tri-Coat Pearl, and Jazz Blue Pearl Coat.

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Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SE

  • 17-inch x 7.0-inch painted cast aluminum wheels, Automatic headlamps, Bi-function halogen projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, Acoustic front door glass and windshield, Black headlamp bezels, Body-color door handles and exterior mirrors, Body-color lower body side cladding, Capless fuel fill, Dual bright exhaust tips, Dual rear exhaust, Heated washer fluid, Power mirrors with manual fold-away, Rear window defroster, Remote fuel door release, Remote proximity keyless entry, Solar control glass, Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Body-color fascia appliqué, Gloss black grille with satin chrome crosshairs, Monotone paint

Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SXT

  • Adds to or replaces features on SE:18-inch x 7.5-inch cast aluminum wheels, LED fog lamps, Exterior mirrors with heating element, GPS antenna input, Power heated mirrors with manual fold-away, Gloss black grille with gloss black crosshairs, “SXT” badge

Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T

  • Adds to or replaces features on SXT: 20-inch x 8.0-inch premium painted aluminum wheels, Rear body-color spoiler, Gloss black fascia appliqué

Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track

  • Adds to or replaces features on R/T: 20-inch x 8.0-inch polished/painted aluminum wheels, Bi-function HID projector headlamps, Auto adjust-in-reverse exterior mirrors, Power heated memory mirrors with manual fold-away, Matte black grille with matte black crosshairs

Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

  • Adds to or replaces features on R/T Road & Track: 20-inch x 9.0-inch aluminum machined face/satin black wheels, Projector LED fog lamps, Body-color fascias, Power mirrors with manual fold-away, Rear window defroster, Lower body side body-color cladding, Black grille, 392 HEMI badge, Satin black Charger decklid badge, Satin black one-piece performance spoiler, “Powered by SRT” engine cover, “SRT” grille badge

Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT 392

  • Adds to or replaces features on R/T Scat Pack: 20-inch x 9.5-inch SRT® hyper black forged wheels, Auto adjust-in-reverse exterior mirrors with heating element, SRT design badge, SRT nameplate badge

Exterior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

  • Adds to or replaces features on SRT 392: 20-inch x 9.5-inch SRT® matte black forged wheels, Power heated memory mirrors with blind spot indicator and courtesy lamps, Performance hood, SRT Hellcat exterior badges

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The 2016 Dodge Charger comes standard with 17-inch aluminum wheeks

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2016 Dodge Charger Performance

There are four unique engines offered with the 2016 Dodge Charger:

  • The SE and SXT models come equipped with 3.6-liter V6 engine good for 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
  • The R/T and R/T Road & Track models pack a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, which pumps out 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque.
  • The R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392 models come loaded with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that provides 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.
  • The SRT Hellcat model processes a 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine, which is capable of 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. In testing performed by Edmunds, the SRT Hellcat was able to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.

All four available engines come matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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The 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track features a 5.7-liter V8 HEMI® MDS VVT engine

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2016 Dodge Charger Efficiency

Fuel efficiency for the 2016 Dodge Charger depends on which model the buyer chooses, as well as the choice between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive for the SE and SXT models.

  • The RWD SE and SXT models, equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 engine, yield an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
  • The AWD SE and SXT models, equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 engine, yield an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
  • The R/T and R/T Road & Track models, equipped with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, yield an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
  • The R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392 models, equipped with the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, yield an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
  • The SRT Hellcat model, equipped with the 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine, yields an EPA-estimated 13 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

The 2016 Dodge Charger comes standard with a 18.5 gallon fuel tank.

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The 2016 Dodge Charger features an electric power steering

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2016 Dodge Charger Interior

While the 2016 Dodge Charger is mostly geared towards performance, the sedan’s interior is actually quite comfortable and efficient. The new Dodge Charger comes standard with a leather wrapped steering wheel, air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, and a Uconnect infotainment system with a 5-inch touchscreen. Also, the 2016 Charger features 16.3 cubic feet of storage space in its trunk. The higher-level models offer additional features such as a sunroof, Beats by Dr. Dre and harman/kardon sound systems, as well as a 200 mph primary speedometer.

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Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SE

  • Cloth seats, Power 6-way driver seat, Rear 60/40 folding seat, 12-volt center console power outlet, 140-MPH primary speedometer, Air conditioning with dual-zone temperature control, Air filtering, Cargo net, Cell phone storage, Compass gauge, Electric power steering, Front/rear climate control outlets, Front and rear floor mats, Front and rear solar control glass, Full-length floor console, Instrument cluster with 7-inch reconfigurable display, Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, Outside temperature display, Passenger assist handles, Power accessory delay, Power front windows with 1-touch up and down feature, Rear armrest with cup holder, Rearview mirror with microphone, Speed sensitive power locks, Tilt/telescope steering column, Tip start, Front reading/map lights, Glove box lamp, Illuminated front cup holders, Illuminated rear assist handles, Rear reading/courtesy lamps, Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Trunk lamp, Cargo compartment dress-up, Dark brushed II interior accents, Deck-lid liner, Floor carpet, Instrument panel

Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SXT

  • Adds to or replaces features on SE: Cloth sport seats, Heated front seats, Power 4-way driver lumbar adjust, Power 8-way driver seat, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with microphone, Humidity sensor, Universal garage door opener, Front and rear LED map pockets, Hectic mesh interior accents

Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T

  • Adds to or replaces features on SXT: Alcantara® suede/Nappa leather performance seats, 160-MPH primary speedometer, Steering wheel-mounted shift control

Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track

  • Adds to or replaces features on R/T: Driver/passenger power 4-way lumbar adjust, Heated second-row seats, Leather trim seats, Power front driver and passenger seats, Ventilated front seats, Rear seat armrest with storage cup holder, Power tilt/telescope steering column, Power adjustable pedals with memory, Leather-wrapped performance heated steering wheel, Driver’s auto-dimming exterior mirror, Driver and passenger lower LED lamps, Front overhead LED lighting, Illuminated rear cup holders

Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

  • Adds to or replaces features on R/T Road & Track: Cloth performance seats, 180-MPH primary speedometer, Bright pedals, Tilt/telescope steering column, Dark brushed II interior accents

Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT 392

  • Adds to or replaces features on R/T Scat Pack: Leather trim seats, Laguna Lux Perform SRT emboss logo, Configurable drive mode, Luxury front and rear mats, Performance shift indicator, SRT Performance Pages

Interior available on the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

  • Adds to or replaces features on SRT 392: Dark engine turn aluminum interior accents, 200-MPH primary speedometer

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Brembo brakes are available for the 2016 Dodge Charger

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2016 Dodge Charger Safety

The 2016 Dodge Charger comes standard with stability and traction control, seven total airbags, and antilock brakes.  The 2016 Charger is also available with advanced safety features such as rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a lane departure warning system with lane-keeping assist, and a blind-spot warning system with rear cross traffic alert.

Standard Safety Features

  • Active head restraints
  • Advanced multistage front airbags
  • All speed traction control
  • Brake/park interlock
  • Child seat upper tether anchorages
  • Electronic stability control
  • Hill start assist
  • Inside emergency trunk lid release
  • Rain brake support
  • Rear door child protection locks
  • Sentry Key® theft deterrent system
  • Supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Supplemental side-curtain front and rear airbags

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