The 2018 Dodge Charger is a large premium sedan that upholds the brand’s “Muscle Car Heritage” and delivers a breathtaking performance. Retaining the iconic design elements such as the scalloped bodysides, muscular curves and agile stance, the all-new Charger makes a bold statement of athleticism and performance.
While the exterior of the vehicle is incredibly sporty, the interior has been crafted to provide ultimate comfort and road-ready confidence to the occupants. With new technologies such as the optional 8.4-inch Infotainment Touchscreen, ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System added as standard, the new Charger lacks nothing in terms of modern-day technologies.
The new Dodge Charger comes with four high-performance engine options and is available in seven trim levels that can be customized according to preference. The sedan also comes with more than 80 standard and optional safety features to offer a safe ride under any conditions.
Here is a review of the 2018 Dodge Charger available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Dodge Charger
The 2018 Dodge Charger has retained many of its iconic design elements that have been an integral part of every Dodge vehicle historically. The exterior of the sedan is sporty and aggressive while the interior has been fitted with latest comfort and convenience features to ensure a memorable ride.
Exterior
From front to back, the 2018 Dodge Charger looks exceptionally muscular and edgy, thanks to its chiseled lines and smooth curves. The exterior has a heritage-inspired design with scalloped bodysides and an imposing Crosshair grille that adds to the aggressive appeal of the vehicle.
The Crosshair grille is flanked by Bifunctional Halogen Projector Headlamps featuring LED accents. Below the grille is a large air dam that helps in improving the engine cooling function and enhancing the aerodynamics of the vehicle. Fitted on either sides of the air dam are the LED Daytime Running Lights that improve the visibility of the vehicle for other commuters even when visibility conditions are not ideal.
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The hood has been sharply sculpted to help with the airflow around the vehicle while the fenders have been designed to encompass the 18-inch Satin Carbon Aluminum wheels. Additionally, there is also an option of 20-inch wheels available in six different designs to choose from.
From the sides, one can easily notice the iconic curved Dodge character line that adds to the sporty appeal of the vehicle. At the rear of the vehicle are the new seamlessly designed racetrack tail lamp, integrated roof shark fin antenna and stainless steel exhaust pipes with bright tips.
The exterior of the 2018 Dodge Charger in available in 15 colors that are Granite, B5 Blue, Yellow Jacket, Billet, TorRed, Maximum Steel, F8 Green, Pitch Black, Destroyer Grey, Octane Red, Indigo Blue, While Knuckle, Go Mango, Plum Crazy and Redline 3K.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Dodge Charger has been designed to offer utmost comfort to the occupants. The cabin of the vehicle is spacious enough for 5 occupants and offers plenty of legroom and headroom to the rear seat occupants.
The front of the cabin has been fitted with 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat while the rear of the cabin features a 60/40 split-folding seat that can be folded down to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a reconfigurable digital gauge cluster to display important information to the driver.
The in-cabin technologies and features include Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control, LED Ambient Lighting, 12-volt power outlets, 6-speaker Audio System, Dual Remote Charging USB Port, Integrated UConnect Voice Command System, Uconnect 4 Infotainment System with 7-inch Touchscreen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a lot more.
The optional interior features include GreenEdge Harman Kardon System with 19-speaker, 10-speaker Amplified Speakers Audio System, Uconnect 4C Infotainment System with 8.4-inch Touchscreen, Navigation System, Heated Front Seats, 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats and more.
Performance of the 2018 Dodge Charger
The 2018 Dodge Charger is a rear-wheel drive sedan that is available with four high-performance engine options. The sedan is available in seven trim levels that are SE, SXT, R/T, R/T Road & Track, SRT, SRT 392 and the legendary SRT Hellcat. All four engine options come paired with state-of-the-art 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission that delivers world-class precision and fuel efficiency.
Engine Options
The first engine option available is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine with Variable Valve Timing System. This engine is capable of producing 292 horsepower and 353Nm of torque, which enables the sedan to go from 0 to 60mph in 6.4 seconds and have a top speed of 200 Km/h.
The second engine option available is a 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine with Fuel Saver Technology. This engine is capable of producing 370 horsepower and 536Nm of torque, which enables the 2018 Charger to go from 0 to 60mph in just 5.1 seconds and have a top speed 249 Km/h.
The third engine option available is a 6.4-litre HEMI V8 engine that can generate 485 horsepower and 644Nm of torque. With this engine, the all-new Dodge Charger has a top speed of 301 Km/h and can go from 0 to 60mph in just 4.2 seconds.
The fourth and the most high-performance engine option is a 6.2-litre Supercharged SRT Hellcat HEMI V8 engine that is capable of producing 707 horsepower and 880Nm of torque. This high-performance engine enables the 2018 Dodge Charger to go from 0 to 60mph in an astounding 3.3 seconds and have a striking top speed of 328 Km/h.
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Safety Features
The 2018 Charger has been equipped with more than 80 standard and optional safety features to keep the occupants safe, regardless of the driving conditions. Many new advanced driver-assistance technologies have been added to the sedan to make it one of the safest vehicles in its segment.
Some of the notable standard safety features of the 2018 Dodge Charger are:
- Advanced Multistage 8 Air Bags System
- Active Head Restraints
- Adaptive Cruise Control System
- Brake Assist
- Brake-Park Interlock
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)
- Constant Force Retractors
- Electronic Stability Control System
- Enhanced Accident Response System
- Hill Start Assist
- ParkSense Pear Park Assist System
- ParkView Rear Back-up Camera
- Rain Brake Support
- Ready Alert Braking System
- Seat Belt Alert
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Moving Object Detection System
- Acceleration Skid Control
The standout optional safety features of the 2018 Dodge Charger are:
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Rear Cross-Path Detection System
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning System
- Active Braking System
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning System
- Lane Keep Assist System
- Road Sign Assist
Price of the 2018 Dodge Charger in the UAE
The 2018 Dodge Charger is already available in the UAE with four high-performance engine options and seven trim levels (SE, SXT, R/T, R/T Road & Track, SRT, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat). The starting price of the 2018 Dodge Charger is AED 148,500 that can go as high as AED 412,500 with the optional features and trim level selected.
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