Wednesday, July 21, 2010

2010 Dodge Challenger SE: Good Looks Are All That Matters

The 2010 Dodge Challenger SE is one of those great looking cars that you must consider when it comes to options and positive attributes.

In the Dodge Challenger lineup, SE is the base model, however you can add several options to make it more luxurious as long as you can afford. It starts with 22,945 US dollars while the test vehicle was equipped with approximately 7,900 US dollars with optional features.

The Challenger SE offers a 250 horsepower V6 engine. The engine considered to be in a competition with Ford Mustang V6 and Chevrolet Camaro when it comes to retro styling, however, these cars are a bit smaller and offer more performance. Hyundai Genesis Coupe is another car to compare because of its sharp looking appearance, though it doesn’t have the same domestic pony car appeal compare to the Challenger.

When it comes to performance, the 2010 Dodge Challenger SE is equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 engine making 250 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. In a slightly smaller vehicle, this power is relatively fine, however, in the Challenger that weighs 3,819 pounds, the 250 horsepower is essentially overburdened.

The Challenger SE can accelerates from 0-60 miles per hour in just 8.1 seconds. In an everyday city driving, we can say that its power is adequate however, its engine starts to show its sluggishness when you quickly pass another vehicle most especially on the highways. From a four speed in 2009, now it offers five speed automatic transmission which is the only transmission available in the SE model.

When it comes to fuel efficiency the 2010 Dodge Challenger SE can offer 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 on the highway with 20 miles per gallon when combine.

The 2010 Dodge Challenger SE is for those who loves muscle cars that don’t apologize for being unrefined and angry... and loud. If you want a considerably spacious coupe with great looks and performance, this is the right muscle car for you.