Dodge Charger R/T 2012 Model: Full Review – Part 1

The 2012 Dodge Charger R/T is out and available for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29,995 for the base model. The new Charger has the same R/T badge on boot as the 2011 did but there are certain upgrades that make it a good car for the term ahead.

Though the R/T is not as powerful as the SRT8 or as fuel efficient as the SXT but it is a sweet amalgamation of both, coupled with a good tech in the cabin. The new R/T has some of the best features in the market in addition to a powerful engine that is not as made as SRT8 but no dull as a hybrid; it lies in the comfort zone somewhere in the middle.

The shape has got its little make-up from the mother company, Chrysler, if not a complete make-over. However, the basic aesthetics are still the same. The power train includes at V8 with an automatic transmission which has its lows but ultimately provides the comfort a sedan can provide.

The cabin tech has been upgraded with optional Dr. Dre’s Beats Audio system and a very easy-to-use navigational system. The audio and voice recognition systems are good but there are three VR modules you have to muscle with.

Under the hood is a 5.7 litre V8 beast that breathes 370 horse powers to the rear wheels. Though the figure is a turn-off compared to SRT8’s 6.7 litre engine that unleashes 100 more horses with tons of torque. However, at 370 hp and 395 pound-feet torque the R/T is not a bad bargain, after all we are talking about a sedan, right.

The transmission is 5-speed automatic shifts that is tuned down from 8-speed gear-box in the much more fuel efficient SXT. The 5-speed gear set however, keeps the car a little under powered. The car shits the transmission quickly even if the person wants to increase the speed slowly.

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Posted by Usman Khalid on May 18 2012. Filed under Automobiles. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.