There are few vehicles that are as recognizable as the Dodge Challenger, being one of the most popular muscle cars on the market. How does the Challenger fair for the 2021 model year, and what are some of the new additions you can expect? We’ll answer these questions today as we take a peek at the new 2021 Dodge Challenger.
The 2021 Challenger has five different trim levels to choose from, the SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and the SRT Hellcat. Both the SXT and the GT give you the choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, while the other three only have rear-wheel drive available. Depending on the trim you select you’ll get one of four different engines. The first engine, which is featured on the SXT and the GT, is a 3.6L V-6 that generates 305 horsepower and 268 lb.-ft of torque. Next is a 5.7L V-8 in the R/T which produces 375 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft of torque. Third is the more powerful sibling to the R/T, the R/T Scat Pack, which has a 6.4L V-8 that creates 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft of torque. Finally there’s the SRT Hellcat, which has the most powerful engine of them all, a 6.2L V-8 engine that generates a staggering 717 horsepower and 656 lb.-ft of torque.
The styling of the 2021 Dodge Challenger is what you would expect for Dodge’s flagship muscle car, having the bold and aggressive exterior style. The interior has the simple design that is reminiscent of the original muscle cars from the 1970’s, while having the comfort of modern vehicles. The Challenger has more room for your passengers than its muscle car competitors, and has plenty of cargo space for your stuff. Every Challenger has Dodge’s Uconnect infotainment system, which is highly intuitive. The Uconnect system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, making playing your favorite tunes while cruising down the road effortless.
If you want a muscle car that is fast, attractive, and comfortable, the 2021 Dodge Challenger is the right option for you. If you’re interested in giving the new Challenger a test drive come on down to Briggs Dodge Ram. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff would love to give you a hand.
