Overview & Reviews

Dodge fills out the Challenger lineup for 2009 with the introduction of a base V6 model and midlevel R/T. Joining the pavement-searing SRT8 trim, the V6 trim sports a 250-horsepower V6, while the R/T boasts a 370-hp 5.7-liter V8. Also new this year is the availability of a manual transmission for the R/T and SRT8.

User Reviews:

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  R/T 5.7 HEMI (BLK) - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By Tony - August 16 - 8:23 pm

  Very nice! Drives great! Definitely turns heads. My opinion the black is the best looking of them all.

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  A sexy car with a few deficiencies - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By armypilot17 - August 9 - 9:22 pm

  Bought this car in late Feb 09, have put roughly 8600 miles (Aug 09) on it since then and am still very pleased with my choice. For reference I replaced a 99 Malibu. Exterior is amazing, still draws comments and gawking stares, corners extremely well for its size. Interior is a lil uninspired, strongly recommend the sunroof to avoid a cave- like feeling. Very comfortable though and plenty of room in the back seat and trunk. 0-60 seems a lil lacking, but 60-80 is near instantaneous. Putting an exhaust on it soon, a lil quiet for a sports car. Engine bay is large, plenty of mod space. very reliable, NO mechanical issues to date. Gas mileage is about 23mpg combined highway/city. Love this car.

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  Fun Car With Glitches - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By moparfool - June 10 - 12:10 pm

  Generally a great car. I have always really liked the late 1960s Dodge B body (Charger) and E body (Challenger) cars. The new Challenger distills the old E body car design without the noise, handling, body flex, and 10 mile per gallon issues of the older muscle cars. The acceleration and handling are great, IMO. I picked the 5.7 liter R/T as the best compromise on engine power, cost, and gas mileage. There have been two glitches at 3500 miles the airbag light came on for a few seconds while cruising. And at 4000 miles the alternator / battery light came on and stayed on until I shut the engine off and restarted. The dealer checked all wiring and found nothing.

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  My first Dodge/Hemi - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By dodgenewbie - May 26 - 3:23 pm

  Nothing like getting behind the wheel of a true American Muscle Car to put a smile on your face. I love driving this car. Makes the adrenalin flow.

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  Beauty of the Beast - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By Bob A - May 18 - 9:32 pm

  I cant wait to turn the key every morning. For the money, theres not another car on the road like it. Get comments almost every time I go somewhere. I have a problem with the six speed manual trans....occasionally goes from first to fourth gear. Minor rattle in the drivers side door. Get about 19 miles per gallon overall. Would still purchase this car if I had it to do over again.

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  Fountain of Youth - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By LivingLarge - March 7 - 9:14 pm

  Dropped off my 300C for end of lease to trade in for another, and saw this beauty and fell in love. Employee pricing + 0% financing sealed the deal. Even the wife gave me an okay and my father in law gave thumbs up. Not middle age crisis, but middle age celebration. Full Disclosure: Never had a muscle car as a youth, only two stock 1980s Camaros, so this is filling a void for me - psychoanalyze that. Teenage son and friends are drooling, and middle aged guys come up to me at the laundry, gas station, parking lot, whatever, asking about it, and it is embarrasing since one wants to be humble. But in the end, its an Ego booster. Chryslers final mark and legacy if they dont make it.

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  2009 R/T w/6spd. - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By ziapiper - March 7 - 8:59 pm

  it still garners a lot of attention when i take it out for a spin. it feels a little underpowered for a 4000 lb. car. my biggest concern is the problem i have sometimes shifting from 1st to second. it goes into fourth, and when i try to go into second, it prevents me and i end up shifting into third. but it puts the fun back into driving.

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  Love My Car - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By Silver RT - February 20 - 12:40 am

  I just got my Challenger RT 4 days ago and I cant think of anything I woul dlike to drive more. The performance on the RT if great. 6 speed manual gives you the ability to drive like it was ment to be driven. I still havent turned on the radio because I love listening to the car rumble as I drive.

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  Hemi Orange & Orange Peel Paint - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By Kennan Jay - December 24 - 5:29 pm

  Performance is fantastic. Fit and finish on par with the early 1970s. True retro in all respects. Hemi orange also means orange peel paint finish. Also, many other paint imperfections. Scratched windshield at delivery. Engine compartment and underside of trunk lid is painted but very poorly. This maybe part of retro feel.

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  An Ultimate Toy - 2009 Dodge Challenger
  By Scottsman - December 22 - 3:36 am

  Drove my brothers 2008 SRT8 & had to have one. This isnt a car anyone needs, but if you have money to waste, youll never waste it on anything thats more fun to drive. Because of its size, weight & Goodyear F1 SuperCar tires, it feels as if its actually attached to the road. No matter how fast that Hemi propels you, the suspension will control the car & those hugh brakes will stop you. You never feel as though you can lose it, except on as little as 1/4" of snow. If you must drive in snow, do not buy the F1 tires. Lets face it, if youre one of the "Green" people, or one of the "PC" crowd, youll find this car incomprehensible. If you grew up in the 60s, no explanation needed!