Overview & Reviews

For 2008, Dodge brings back the Challenger. With a 425-horsepower V8 and handsome retro styling, this reborn muscle car gives the Dodge boys something to be proud of.

• Nostalgic exterior styling, ripping performance, agile handling for such a big car, strong braking, comfortable ride, generous cargo capacity.

• Narcolepsy-inducing interior styling, automatic transmission only, initial purchase prices will likely be well over list, poor rearward visibility.

User Reviews:

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  MoPower - 2008 Dodge Challenger
  By PCG - November 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive been a Mustang guy all my life. So this is a walk on the wild side for me. But have been very pleased so far. Great road car. Took it on a 1,400 mile road trip the 2nd weekend it had it. Got 22 mpg and it rides great on the slab. Got lots of looks. Mine is Hemi Orange. So it kind of stands out. I usually drive manual muscle cars too. But the 5-speed Autostick is impressive. I manually shift it more than half the time. With an open air element, headers, and a cat-back system she really sings out over 4,000 RPM.

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  2008 Challenger SRT - 2008 Dodge Challenger
  By KingKustoms505 - January 24 - 9:25 am

  Although it has a lot of muscle power it cant breathe at 5300 feet where I live in New Mexico. No dome light. Built in cup holders dont fit any known cups. Seats are nice but built for large people. Steering wheel design stinks because the spokes are located right where you rest your fingers around the wheel. Steering wheel is adjustable but does not go down low enough for a 56" person to sit low and still see over the wheel. No spare tire. Doors dont want to stay open when exiting. Cant keep the wheels clean because of the brake dust. Needs stickier tires because the rear end swings around too easily. Tranny not user friendly.

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  Retro-tainment - 2008 Dodge Challenger
  By Amoparman - October 22 - 4:15 am

  This is my first "NEW" car, but I have lots of other vintage mopars and DD 99 Dakota R/T. This car delivers on the promise that the Charger did not. Took it on a 1500 mi trip right after getting it. Awesome on the road. Passing is great fun and watching people get self inflicted whiplash when you go by them. Im surprised there is so much plastic crap up front. Digging out all the bugs was a real pain. Had it to around 125 mph out on the desert highway, and still way more in it, but the wife gets nervous. Mine is black w/o the sunroof or NAV, dont miss either one. Seats are fine for sitting and driving, but dont even think your gonna get comfy when you lay back. Totally NOT sorry I got it.

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  Better than you know what! - 2008 Dodge Challenger
  By El Segundo - August 28 - 1:28 am

  There is simply no logical reason for a mature man to buy a car like this, except for the fact that it always brings a smile to my face each time I drive it. Its a time machine back to the 60s when we liked our cars big & bad. Something Im afraid todays "PC" & "green" crowd, driving their Prius will never understand. However, comparing the 60s muscle cars to this 2008 Challenger is like comparing a manual typewriter to a modern computer. The Challenger is more than muscle. Considering its size & weight, it handles like a dream you always feel like you have total control well, depending on how fast youre going. Its simply fun!

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  2008 Challenger review - 2008 Dodge Challenger
  By KingKustoms505 - July 28 - 4:25 pm

  Got the silver one w/a sunroof. I cant really rate the performance yet (program made me pick one) because Im still breaking it in (only has 212 miles on it, manual says it needs 500 for proper break-in). The passenger muffler tip hangs lower than the drivers side. The steering wheel does not adjust downward enough for short guys to ride "low".

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  Face-lift for the American Auto Industry - 2008 Dodge Challenger
  By ABauer03 - April 16 - 3:12 am

  The Dodge Challenger SRT8 is one of the sexiest new models on the market right now. It had an immediate impact from the time it was unveiled as a concept car in 2006 and continues to be one of the most anticipated cars of the year. Dodge needs to capitalize on the endless opportunities with this model and set the pace for reinventing the modern American muscle car. Dodge should play off two versions of this car. Have one "Big Baller" V8 model with an MSRP of just under $40,000 and a more affordable "Economized" version with a V6 at around $25,000. Dodge can capitalize on the SRT8 if they realize the popular demand for this car...