MotorWeek | Road Test: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT

We see if old school appeal and new school tech works for the Dodge Challenger.

[adamtrombino]

I test drove the '15 392 Scat Pak Challenger w the 6 speed ( I own an 09 R/T 5.7 with the 6 speed and 3.92 rear gear) It was amazing how far the car has evolved. Much nicer seats, much fewer rattles, much less use of crappy plastics, much better fit and finish.. and a whole lot more power! While I didn't care for all the electronics-- a whole lot to 'do' before setting off, I did like the seemingly endless ways 1 could set the car up.. and he's right. Pick 1 of the 3 drive modes, and you get 3 different cars! Pretty wild! 1 thing I really didn't like was the round ball shifter handle. I much prefer the retro pistol grip in my 09. 1 thing I found odd, was that the 3.92 rear gear with limited slip, was replaced with a 3.08 set. However, that 392 Hemi didn't seem to care. This thing would light up the rear tires with just a glance at the gas peddle. Brakes and handling were light years better than my 09's while the ride was just firm enough. That BTW was what kept me from buying the original 6.1 SRT back in 09.. the ride was terrible, and it only came with soft 3 season tires. But mileage kept me from buying the new car.. I drove it for 2 days, and no matter how nice I was to it, I never saw better than 17 in mixed driving. My 09 gets 18 city, and as much as 27.5 mpg on long trips at 70mph. That's w/o the MDS also. But 15's still a heck of a buy. And to me, still a real beauty!

[jeromeburrasca]

I LOVE THIS This is the kind of car that you keep forever and will it to your kids.    :o)

[RPMS]

seriously…….the 392 SRT is hands down, THE best Muscle car out there right now.  Best power, best interior, best exterior, and man, either the 6 speed or that marvel 8 cylinder tranny will beat any competitor…..

[odertube]

Love my 2016 Challenger SRT 392 in B5 blue. Such a dream car.

[ytwizzle]

I have seen this car in person and it is really quick and agile. It was darting in and out of stop and go traffic. I watch these reviews and think man the hellcat is what you want but these car is so agile in person I was shocked one and 2 said I want one. By the time I got kinda close and traffic freed up the driver was pulling so effortless I couldn't get a close up but recognize it wasn't the hellcat

[jeromeburrasca]

The $38, 495 2015 Challenger RT Scatpack has the same 392 engine that makes 485HP just like the SRT model.   ;o)

[franciscocruz]

Im an import guy (i iwn an Evo 9), but if I were to get a muscle car it would definitely be an SRT 8 392 Hemi, its just too good.

[Supercoolman]

:) Love my 2012 392. Cool new interior on the 2015!

[kennedymcgovern]

Repeat after me: It's NOT a Pony car. It's NOT a Pony car. It's NOT a Pony car.

It's a Muscle Car...an entirely different thing.

You are "Motor" week. You are supposed to understand this.

[billburke]

Also ran? Check your sales numbers as the 2015 Challenger has out sold Camaro a couple of months and just missed a time or two other months. No also ran anymore.

[floridamaddogg]

I feel there recorded 0-60mph and 1/4 mile times were much slower than most places had them tested. I had a challenger scat pack and I would say 0-60 in 4.4 sec and 1/4 mile in 12.4-12.6 sec @ 113-114mph are more common.

[BMan]

I just want SRT 392.. and what the heck is going on with the US and Canadian options?! again they load up the car and don't give us a set of options?! and plus I got close to 30 mpg with my 2012 392 6spd...

[antknee]

Im 6'5" and i own a Challe R/T plus with a Manual.
Its just enuf room for me.
I dont know why Mustang and especially the Camaro's interior
are build so tight. I cannot comfortably fit in the Mustang nor Camaro with an Automatic Trans,
let alone a Manual

[peep]

John Davis is my favorite tv personality

[Sansoloz]

I liked the pre-production supercharged badge better than the cathead

[MrMenefrego]

Ever since the 60's I've been a Ford guy, but when the Dodge Challenger was first offered, I was born again MOPAR!! lol. Well, for that model and the 'Cuda' anyway. This old Baby Boomer Muscle Car guy is glad to see that they have more then returned! If these American Muscle Cars don't turn boys into real men then nothing will!

[DenisDamulira]

Now this is a Car worth having SRT or R/T scatpack...nothing less

[davidraymond]

I have never heard of or seen a Challenger with a faded bumper does anyone know if this is a real concern? I am looking into buying an SRT 392.

[xstringinJSCx]

Made to fade?... are people planning on keeping the car for 25 years? All that stuff is replaceable too.. Guess it depends on how long you want to own it.

[danielc]

Wouldn't that make it 4 engine options with the Hellcat engine? ;-)