Bold, Powerful and Practical-2010 Dodge Charger a Year-round Performance Sedan
09/01/2009
Dodge
The 2010 Dodge Charger is a modern, four-door coupe that combines rear-wheel-drive muscle-car power, sports-car handling, leading-edge technology and five-passenger comfort to deliver a thrilling, yet fuel-efficient driving experience.
Modern technologies including Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and All-speed Traction Control make it possible to bring a 21st-century muscle car to market with the ride and handling characteristics inherent in rear-wheel drive. 2010 Dodge Charger rear-wheel-drive models feature outstanding performance and handling, near 50-50 weight distribution and unique suspension tuning for driving excitement.
All-wheel-drive Dodge Charger models feature an active transfer case and front-axle disconnect. No other major manufacturer offers these two independent technologies together. The unique system seamlessly transitions between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with no driver intervention. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive.
For even more handling performance, the Road/Track Performance Group offers P245/45R20 all-season performance tires and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels. Tuned for firmer handling, this package is available on the V-8 HEMI-powered Dodge Charger R/T model and includes performance heated front seats with suede inserts, rear deck-lid and front fascia spoilers, load-leveling and height-control shocks, and performance suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust and induction system.
In addition to the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8-powered Dodge Charger R/T, a Super Track Pack handling package offers even more driving excitement with 20-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car tires, front and rear Nivomat self-leveling shock-absorbers, a larger rear stabilizer bar, a 3.06 rear-axle ratio and less-intrusive ESC.
Dodge Charger
AT A GLANCE
Modern coupe styling with four-door functionality
A high beltline, aggressive roofline and coupe-like profile hint at past designs, but the Dodge Charger continues as a fresh execution of modern muscle
With a contemporary design to back up its power, sports-car handling and cutting-edge technology, today's consumers will appreciate the added function, convenience and interior capacity of a full-size passenger car with American rear-wheel-drive muscle-car genes
A short- and long-arm (SLA) front suspension system combined with a five-link independent rear suspension system are tuned to provide spirited driving and handling performance
Dodge Charger models are available with a five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick to provide a full range of transmission performance to match a variety of driving styles and situations
It's got a HEMI!
Dodge Charger R/T offers exceptional performance with the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, producing 368 horsepower (274 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. (536 N-m) of torque and features fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology that provides as much as a 20-percent improvement in fuel economy
Best of both worlds-the security of all-wheel drive with the spirit and handling of rear-wheel drive
All-wheel-drive models add outstanding performance and stability in all driving conditions
Dodge Charger all-wheel-drive models are equipped with an active transfer case and front-axle disconnect-an innovative "on-demand" system that disconnects the front axle from the drivetrain until all-wheel drive becomes necessary
Allowing the vehicle to switch between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive maximizes fuel economy on all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger models, while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive
Safety and security
Dodge Charger models are available with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist, All-speed traction control and four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Additional passive and active safety features include rear-sill reinforcement and structure, energy-absorbing steering column, low-risk deployment air bags and supplemental side-curtain air bags
Customer convenience technology
Available Boston Acoustics audio systems including a six-speaker, 276-watt amplifier system or an eight-speaker, 5.1 Matrix surround-sound amplifier including subwoofer
Available Uconnect(TM) Multimedia features a 30-gigabyte hard drive for ripping up to 6,700 songs from CD or USB memory, photo uploading for home-screen personalization and the ability to display movies when the vehicle is in Park (as permitted by state regulations)
Available Uconnect Phone features Bluetooth technology to provide voice-controlled wireless communication between the occupants' compatible mobile phone and the vehicle's onboard receiver
Available Uconnect Navigation combines the features of Uconnect Phone and Uconnect Multimedia with navigation and real-time traffic updates
Available rear-seat Video Entertainment System (VES(R)) features 7-inch LCD screen and two wireless headphones for DVD and auxiliary audio/video entertainment
PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2009 MODEL YEAR
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaced Steel Blue Pearl Coat
Refreshed taillamp design on all models
Antenna moves to rear window on all models
Aluminum wheels added on Charger SE
Upgraded interior accents including satin silver door trim spears, satin silver center console cup holder rings and satin silver center stack and shifter bezels added on Charger SE
Trunk cargo net and scuff plate added on Charger SE
LED-illuminated door map pockets added on Charger R/T (included with Leather Package on Dodge Charger SXT)
LED-illuminated front cup holders added on all models
EVIC informs driver when in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD models)
EVIC informs driver when using the fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) by automatically flashing "ECO" message on Dodge Charger R/T
New-generation 5.7-liter HEMI engine with fuel-saving MDS technology and variable-valve timing (VVT) achieves increased horsepower (368 hp) and torque (395 lb.-ft.) on Charger R/T
New axle ratio of 2.65:1 on Charger R/T
All-wheel-drive models are equipped with innovative Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect to maximize performance and fuel economy
New axle ratio of 3.06:1 on Charger AWD models
Updated Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) with "LO TIRE" warning message on all models
2008 MODEL YEAR
Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat and Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat replaced Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat Interior
Interior refresh including new instrument panel, instrument cluster and center console
Cabin air-filtration system, heated front seats, power passenger seat, dual-zone automatic temperature control, automatic headlamps, express-up/-down power front windows added on Charger R/T
Cabin air-filtration system, power adjustable pedals and SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription provided by SIRIUS added on Charger SXT
iPod(R) Control added to Uconnect Phone
LED lighting in front cup holders and front and rear map pockets (offered on Charger R/T Popular Equipment Group)
Upgraded cloth seat material
Repositioned cruise-control stalk
Satin chromed bezels and accents added to instrument panel, center console and door trim panels
Upgraded soft-touch surfaces added on door armrests, center console armrest and door trim
New radio options included:
AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio (standard)
AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio (included in R/T Popular Equipment Package)
Uconncet Navigation
SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) - including one-year streaming video subscription provided by SIRIUS (standard with optional rear-seat Video Entertainment System (VES(R)) available on Charger SXT with SXT Popular Equipment Package and Charger R/T models)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription provided by SIRIUS (now standard on SXT, optional with SE Popular Equipment Group)
New 17-inch wheel covers added on Charger SE
New 17-inch machined-face aluminum wheels added on Charger SXT
New 18-inch machined aluminum wheels added on Charger R/T and Charger R/T AWD)
"Fuel Saver Mode" display added on Charger R/T (equipped with EVIC)
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) added on all models
Power adjustable pedals added on Charger SXT
Seat-mounted air bags added to side-curtain air bags added on Charger Daytona R/T (optional on all Charger models)
Xenon High-intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps offered on Charger R/T
New SE Popular Equipment Package included: 17-inch machined aluminum wheels, eight-way power driver's seat, SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription provided by SIRIUS, body-side molding and premium front and rear floor mats
New SXT Popular Equipment Package included: power heated leather-trimmed driver and front-passenger seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone automatic temperature control, automatic headlamps, express-up/-down power front windows, Boston Acoustics six-speaker 276-watt amplifier speaker system and 18-inch machined aluminum wheels
New R/T Popular Equipment Package included: AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio; Boston Acoustics eight-speaker 368-watt Digital Signal Processing (DSP) amp with 5.1 Matrix Surround Sound; theft alarm; EVIC including compass, trip computer, "Fuel Saver Mode" display, steering-wheel audio controls and HomeLink universal transceiver; Remote Start; LED-illuminated cup holders and door map pockets, and 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels (RWD only)
2007 MODEL YEAR
Marine Blue Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat and TorRed replaced Magnesium Pearl Coat and Midnight Blue Pearl Coat
2.7-liter V-6 engine providing 190 hp (142 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. (258 N-m) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission became standard on Charger SE
3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick offered on Charger SE, standard on Charger SXT
All-wheel drive (38/62 front/rear torque split) added as an option to the Charger SXT and Charger R/T models
AM/FM/6CD/full-map DVD-based navigation radio with GPS offered on SXT
Automatic oil change alert
Convenience Group III bundled automatic headlamps, one-touch express up/down front windows and dual-zone automatic temperature control (ATC) offered on SXT
Enhanced Road/Track Performance Group package included 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, 245/45ZR20 all-season performance tires, front chin and rear deck-lid spoilers, and five exterior color offerings; in addition to equipment previously offered on Charger R/T (RWD)
Low-risk deployment air bags added on all models
New 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels offered on Charger SXT and Charger R/T (RWD) models
New 18-inch ultra-bright aluminum wheels added on Charger R/T
New 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels and 245/45ZR20 all-season performance tires added on the Daytona R/T Package and Charger R/T with the Road/Track Performance Group
New deck-lid spoiler and 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels offered on Charger SXT (RWD)
Power adjustable pedals added on Charger R/T
SIRIUS Satellite Radio with first-year subscription provided by SIRIUS added on Charger R/T
2006 MODEL YEAR
Charger is reincarnated with contemporary form and function offering two models and unique packages designed for all levels of modern muscle-car enthusiasts.