Thank you for the snow review. I live in wisconsin so we have a good mix of good and bad weather. So because of you I just called the dealership to go ahead and order my AWD SXT sublime green 2019 challenger.
LOVE my 2017 Challenger AWD! Traded my 2014 SRT for it ... no regrets. Driving in all seasons in rural Indiana with a long commute, the GT AWD is so much fun to drive.
Great video! I just hit my 5000th mile in mine (a 2018) and I'm loving it. It's a bit startling how "big" it feels at first, but, after a few hours of driving, it feels really good. A couple of things for those interested: 1- Considering what it is, it's not too shabby with gas. I only fill up every week and a half or so, depending on how much driving I'm doing. 2- Contrary to it's purpose, unless you live in a perpetually cold environment, it stays in RWD until you experience wheel-spin, turn on the wipers, or if the car detects that it's below 38 degrees or so. I'm in NJ and, other than during the winter, it's typically RWD. 3- It's got a blind-spot the size of Texas and parts of California. Your back-left is fine, but your back-right is horrendously blocked by the cars frame. I would recommend the package with the blind-spot indicators or just really know what you're doing. 4- Don't worry about trunk space, there's plenty to go around. Really, it's just a roomy car, period.
I can confirm that the AWD Challenger variants are good I. Snow if you know how to drive them properly. I have a 2020 AWD Challenger GT and mine is a daily driving vehicle. I haven’t gotten stuck at all, it’s a sturdy vehicle, and it’s actually fun to drive even in the dead of winter! I have heated seats, heated steering wheel, and and I have an aftermarket remote start which goes up to 1000 ft. The factory remote starters don’t start from that distance plus the aftermarket ones (depending on what you pick) can go up to 3000ft. I have not had the problem with the windows getting stuck because of the cold which I know can be a common problem since I had previously owned a RWD challenger. Overall, it’s a great vehicle and has a touch of style and can be personalized down to almost every detail.
I have à 2018 AWD, live in Québec. Sometimes, temperature here, in winter, goes -30 and -40. Never had a problem with the windows. Also, not mentioned here, when temperature goes under 4 degrees (celcius), the remote start also start the heated stering, the heated seats. The engine gets warm very fast and 1-2 minutes later, you can't even hold your hand in front of the heat.... The AWD is also automatic when under 4 degrees but keep RWD when warmer (Sport mode is ALWAYS AWD). AWD mode is absolutely fantastic in snow or on ice. Compared to my Sorento AWD (with full 4x4), the handling is wonderful. For this car, winter is not a problem...at all!!
I have a 2017 GT and I can confirm if you get an ice storm and go to try and open your door the window will not roll down and it is a struggle to get in. Unfortunately mine did not come with remote start either so its a lot of chipping away at the ice and pulling. One of the biggest/ only downsides I have found. Absolutely love my car though! No one knows it exists either.
Thank you for this video. I have been hard-pressed to find a vehicle that I LOVE (not just like) the look of, that is AWD and sporty. After watching this video and reading the comments of others, I believe THIS will be the car I will go for.
Chris Gilfeather for awd it would be to fast to handle with its heavier weight compared to RWD versions being in snow ❄️ with that speed would be disaster
18 charger gt plus AWD here things an absolute beast in the snow I lived near a ski hill in Canada and it had 0 issues my mom actually picked up an 18 challenger gt plus a few months after I got mine love them love the V8 aswell but as a daily that can handle all weather conditions you gotta love them ignore the hate 🎉
I replaced my 2003 Subaru Baja with a 2021 SXT Challenger AWD and outfitted it with a set of Blizzaks. A lot more power and it handles much better. Yeah, it was a good trade.
Anybody know the typical milage lifetime of these cars? I've heard the 3.6 can last a long time if properly maintained but I havent heard anything about the 8h45e transmission as well as the decoupling mechanism that's specific to these cars. Anyone seen one with a stock transmission over 100k yet?
I know everyone wants a muscle car but I think the awd charger or challanger is a good competitor to the Europe and Asian rally car scene. Sure the challanger is heavy and needs the ripp super charger to get the power to weight ratio of a subaru wrx but it sure would beat it In style plus real world driving favors the agility instead of pure power. Unpopular opinion I know but it's a niche market that needs filled. I just wish dodge would offer a factory rally package so raised up a little bit with skid plates and whatnot. But I don't think dodge will do that. Which sucks cause as good as subaru is their launch control sucks compared to dodges launch control. I guess I just want another Plymouth super bird or it's clone the dodge Daytona with its giant ass wing and raceway features.
My Friend work for Dodge if want AWD it's the V6 you will not fine nor can get a 5.7 and up in an AWD cuz the driveline cant handle it unless you spend more money on that end. In my opinion, the 426 is better than the other one off the lot. If your a Dom fan then you know the creat motor then. the 426 hold 1,000HP that's more then demon first-gen aka 990HP that got a bump down to the 800's HP...
Hey, I recently got my license and I was just looking at cars and the challenger is one of my favorite cars, I was wondering if it’s a good first car like an AWD GT, I would spend more on an R/T but honestly I’m not an experienced driver and I dont wanna wrap it up around a tree.
I'm still learning about Dodge challengers so please excuse me if this is a dumb question lol but does the GT AWD varient still have the HEMI engine? And you gave some decent feedback about it still sounding good?
The AWD is only available on SXT or GT trims and only with the 3.6 liter V6. The various V8s are only available with RWD. The V6 doesn't have the rumble at idle like a V8 but it still has dual exhausts and sounds pretty good imo.
@@packardcaribien The rumble you hear on the V8 Challengers is the sound of a Hemi engine that requires Premium gas and will have you watching the gas gauge noticeably move down when you hit the accelerator. When gas prices have their periodic spikes, that sound is also your wallet being drained along with the gas tank. Just saying.
I know 2011 charger rts with a 5.7 Hemi came AWD but I didn't want to purchase a vehicle that old since I was trading in my 16 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport loved that truck but iv always been a car guy at heart
Understeer - car is sluggish in turns. Have to go easy on the gas pedal when taking a turn. Cars with understeer tend to slide. Oversteer - car is much more responsive in a turn. Can floor the gas pedal through a turn. Cars with oversteer are more prone to drifting.
I cant believe you said the mustang and Camaro dont look like traditional muscle cars but the chLlenger does. Are you blind? Besides, they are actually called PONY cars, hence the names of horses doe all of them, including charger, pinto, maverick, etc... a muscle car is simply any old car with a larger-series engine stuffed in, like the Honda Accord 2.0 turbo, or the veloster n. Those are muscle-cars. The '95 buick roadmaster with the Corvette LT-1, muscle car. The Dodge Omni glh turbo. The Dodge dart 440. A '68 Ford wagon with a 428 scj 4-speed. Muscle car. Mustang,Camaro, challenger- pony cars. Me? Designer of the retro-stang. Well someone did it! And it wasnt Mays. He ripped me off! Fucking Ford! But hey, I think you sold me. Gonna chip and twin-electric superchargers, plus nitrous. It can take 600 hp without straining anything at all. Simple math. Peace!
Yes, the Mustang and Camaro have always been Pony Cars and not Muscle Cars but saying the Charger is a pony car when its over 200 inches long and has 4 doors? Unless you are talking about the old 60's and 70's ones then you are still an idiot because the old 2 door Chargers were muscle cars and nothing else. And calling the Honda Accord a muscle car? PFT LOL! SERIOUSLY? WITH A "2.0 Turbo" I4 or 6? Don't think so man! Honda Accord is not and will NEVER BE a muscle car its a stupid boring family sedan. A muscle car is an American made, big V8 RWD car not some dumb environmentalist sedan. And the same goes for the Veloster N. Its a hatchback not a frigging muscle car so get your idiotic self out of here.
@@private6549 you young fool. You totally missed my point. Try reading what I wrote again and this time keep the info straight. You are lost in confusion. And a jerk. Young. No dad. No class. No clue. So try again. Btw, I am a retired automotive designer from back then. Donkus.
Scott McCauley is absolutely correct. I don't know what rock you crawled out from under, or whatever company you worked for, but you are mistaken. Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, even the Charger of today are all sports cars. The 2 door Charger and Challenger are very clearly American muscle
@@leonkennedy8850 you are clearly fatherless. I will be your surrogate father- No, son, it's not so. Before you go around insulting nice old retired automotive designers, you should do some ACTUAL research. See, I am from the era of muscle cars and pony cars and sports cars and they are all distinctly different. Now please be respectful to elders who are trying to help you. I dont want anyone calling you a bastard.
Thank you for the snow review. I live in wisconsin so we have a good mix of good and bad weather. So because of you I just called the dealership to go ahead and order my AWD SXT sublime green 2019 challenger.
That's awesome man!! So glad my review impacted you. If you have social media, send me some pictures once you get it!! (IG: vask614) 👊💯
@@VasK614 Will do for sure.
Hope u put on snows ... With blizzaks my sxt is a snowmobile
hey Ben, how's that AWD SXT treating you?
how is it treating you in the winter? i also live in wisconsin
LOVE my 2017 Challenger AWD! Traded my 2014 SRT for it ... no regrets. Driving in all seasons in rural Indiana with a long commute, the GT AWD is so much fun to drive.
Great video! I just hit my 5000th mile in mine (a 2018) and I'm loving it. It's a bit startling how "big" it feels at first, but, after a few hours of driving, it feels really good.
A couple of things for those interested:
1- Considering what it is, it's not too shabby with gas. I only fill up every week and a half or so, depending on how much driving I'm doing.
2- Contrary to it's purpose, unless you live in a perpetually cold environment, it stays in RWD until you experience wheel-spin, turn on the wipers, or if the car detects that it's below 38 degrees or so. I'm in NJ and, other than during the winter, it's typically RWD.
3- It's got a blind-spot the size of Texas and parts of California. Your back-left is fine, but your back-right is horrendously blocked by the cars frame. I would recommend the package with the blind-spot indicators or just really know what you're doing.
4- Don't worry about trunk space, there's plenty to go around. Really, it's just a roomy car, period.
This is literally perfect points 👌
I can confirm that the AWD Challenger variants are good I. Snow if you know how to drive them properly. I have a 2020 AWD Challenger GT and mine is a daily driving vehicle. I haven’t gotten stuck at all, it’s a sturdy vehicle, and it’s actually fun to drive even in the dead of winter! I have heated seats, heated steering wheel, and and I have an aftermarket remote start which goes up to 1000 ft. The factory remote starters don’t start from that distance plus the aftermarket ones (depending on what you pick) can go up to 3000ft. I have not had the problem with the windows getting stuck because of the cold which I know can be a common problem since I had previously owned a RWD challenger. Overall, it’s a great vehicle and has a touch of style and can be personalized down to almost every detail.
I like the idea of the AWD setup for a daily, it would be cool if they offered it with a manual as well.
The Charger and Challenger GT has a manual mode to it
I have à 2018 AWD, live in Québec. Sometimes, temperature here, in winter, goes -30 and -40. Never had a problem with the windows. Also, not mentioned here, when temperature goes under 4 degrees (celcius), the remote start also start the heated stering, the heated seats. The engine gets warm very fast and 1-2 minutes later, you can't even hold your hand in front of the heat.... The AWD is also automatic when under 4 degrees but keep RWD when warmer (Sport mode is ALWAYS AWD). AWD mode is absolutely fantastic in snow or on ice. Compared to my Sorento AWD (with full 4x4), the handling is wonderful. For this car, winter is not a problem...at all!!
My 15 yo daughter made me look at this Dodge for the 1st time tonight. Now the GT AWD on top of my list. Love the classic look 😍 of this vehicle.
The only thing I didn't like is the windows that get stuck with freezing rain. I opted for the charger gt. Works for me. Great review😊
I have a 2017 GT and I can confirm if you get an ice storm and go to try and open your door the window will not roll down and it is a struggle to get in. Unfortunately mine did not come with remote start either so its a lot of chipping away at the ice and pulling. One of the biggest/ only downsides I have found. Absolutely love my car though! No one knows it exists either.
My next car will be the AWD Challenger.
Its been growing on me as well.
Me too
Did you get it bro?
Thank you for this video. I have been hard-pressed to find a vehicle that I LOVE (not just like) the look of, that is AWD and sporty. After watching this video and reading the comments of others, I believe THIS will be the car I will go for.
Slap a supercharger on that thing and it will scream.
Chris Gilfeather for awd it would be to fast to handle with its heavier weight compared to RWD versions being in snow ❄️ with that speed would be disaster
The one on PFI speed dynoed at 415 with a ripp supercharger. I think torque was 370 something
18 charger gt plus AWD here things an absolute beast in the snow I lived near a ski hill in Canada and it had 0 issues my mom actually picked up an 18 challenger gt plus a few months after I got mine love them love the V8 aswell but as a daily that can handle all weather conditions you gotta love them ignore the hate 🎉
I replaced my 2003 Subaru Baja with a 2021 SXT Challenger AWD and outfitted it with a set of Blizzaks. A lot more power and it handles much better. Yeah, it was a good trade.
Thank you sir. That's everything I needed to know. I'm checking one out tomorrow
6 cylinder is too slow for that weight. I'd rather have the 2014 5.7L AWD. Hopefully, the new electric version will have at least 400Hp with AWD.
Do it doesn't break loose?
Which is better ? 2014 CLA250 or 2019 Dodge Challenger ? Both AWD? Which is more reliable & better in the snow
Challenger
Mercedes is much smaller less reliable and the parts are expensive
Hopefully this year.. il trade in my 2012 Ram 1500 to a challenger awd
Holy eyebrows Batman!
Why?!
Those windows look pretty frosty... defrost not strong enough or do you have it low for noise during recording?
Thanks so much for doing this!!!
Anybody know the typical milage lifetime of these cars? I've heard the 3.6 can last a long time if properly maintained but I havent heard anything about the 8h45e transmission as well as the decoupling mechanism that's specific to these cars. Anyone seen one with a stock transmission over 100k yet?
Any update on this I also want to know
Thanks for this! I'm thinking of getting a GT AWD Challenger up here in the snowy northern regions of New York
You're welcome and it was a blast, I think you'd really like it. Perfect blend of power, comfortability, and daily driveability!
Vas K did u have it in sport mode? Its RWD in standard mode....
Could you show more of how it drives in the snow and less of you inside talking sir🙀
Geez!
I know everyone wants a muscle car but I think the awd charger or challanger is a good competitor to the Europe and Asian rally car scene.
Sure the challanger is heavy and needs the ripp super charger to get the power to weight ratio of a subaru wrx but it sure would beat it In style plus real world driving favors the agility instead of pure power.
Unpopular opinion I know but it's a niche market that needs filled.
I just wish dodge would offer a factory rally package so raised up a little bit with skid plates and whatnot.
But I don't think dodge will do that.
Which sucks cause as good as subaru is their launch control sucks compared to dodges launch control.
I guess I just want another Plymouth super bird or it's clone the dodge Daytona with its giant ass wing and raceway features.
Its only AWD in sport mode or if it detects slippage
Also usually when the windshield wipers are on for a while, or if it's below 40 degrees Fahrenheit
My Friend work for Dodge if want AWD it's the V6 you will not fine nor can get a 5.7 and up in an AWD cuz the driveline cant handle it unless you spend more money on that end. In my opinion, the 426 is better than the other one off the lot. If your a Dom fan then you know the creat motor then. the 426 hold 1,000HP that's more then demon first-gen aka 990HP that got a bump down to the 800's HP...
Creepy dead guy in passenger seat.
Cool video bro!
Bro I'm 17 and I'm aiming for this car
This is perfect for Michigan right now
What was he saying when it cut out to music !
Hey, I recently got my license and I was just looking at cars and the challenger is one of my favorite cars, I was wondering if it’s a good first car like an AWD GT, I would spend more on an R/T but honestly I’m not an experienced driver and I dont wanna wrap it up around a tree.
Ok i am almost halfway through when do you get to if its good in the snow.i dont need to hear a car sales pitch.
Are those all season my G ?
Great video man
Man I at least want the 5.7 so I’m good
I'm still learning about Dodge challengers so please excuse me if this is a dumb question lol but does the GT AWD varient still have the HEMI engine? And you gave some decent feedback about it still sounding good?
The AWD is only available on SXT or GT trims and only with the 3.6 liter V6. The various V8s are only available with RWD. The V6 doesn't have the rumble at idle like a V8 but it still has dual exhausts and sounds pretty good imo.
@@packardcaribien The rumble you hear on the V8 Challengers is the sound of a Hemi engine that requires Premium gas and will have you watching the gas gauge noticeably move down when you hit the accelerator. When gas prices have their periodic spikes, that sound is also your wallet being drained along with the gas tank. Just saying.
I know 2011 charger rts with a 5.7 Hemi came AWD but I didn't want to purchase a vehicle that old since I was trading in my 16 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport loved that truck but iv always been a car guy at heart
Because a Mustang and Camaro aren’t muscle cars they are Pony cars…
Comftorbility?
2:48
🤣🤣🐿️
Guy keeps repeating “not bad at all”. What does it mean?
Ok so I’m curious because I just don’t know what is under/over steer
Understeer - car is sluggish in turns. Have to go easy on the gas pedal when taking a turn. Cars with understeer tend to slide.
Oversteer - car is much more responsive in a turn. Can floor the gas pedal through a turn. Cars with oversteer are more prone to drifting.
@@ErectileSceptile ah ty
Has the AWD always been available for the Challenger?
No
@@48ihkb5 Thank you!
Too bad you did not try it on a hill , going up and coming down ,
And you managed not to explain how the AWD works...
I see you where in west Michigan
Will Smith
Nope. Radio is playing 101.1 WRIF. Detroit. And at 4:21 you can see the intersection of W Shiawassee & S Leroy, which is in Fenton.
I didn't see the car, this video is about your face.
Mans got some huge ass eyebrows
good for dodges making AWD for muscle car...
Are you Hindu Indian ?
Good to know black people aren't the only ones who get ashy lol. Those hands bro!
WANT!!
Wow, they made an AWD Challenger! 😃
...It has a V6! 😑
Check out my page if you're looking for a super in depth review/vids on the GT challenger :) 10k Miles on my many mods its awesome!
Too much talking inside out it in the snow and go.
Indian or black?
You look like Ben Shapiro
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hindu man
JUST TALKING
These edits are bad
GEEEEZ it only took 10 minutes to get to AWD in the snow, thumbs down
I cant believe you said the mustang and Camaro dont look like traditional muscle cars but the chLlenger does. Are you blind? Besides, they are actually called PONY cars, hence the names of horses doe all of them, including charger, pinto, maverick, etc... a muscle car is simply any old car with a larger-series engine stuffed in, like the Honda Accord 2.0 turbo, or the veloster n. Those are muscle-cars. The '95 buick roadmaster with the Corvette LT-1, muscle car. The Dodge Omni glh turbo. The Dodge dart 440. A '68 Ford wagon with a 428 scj 4-speed. Muscle car. Mustang,Camaro, challenger- pony cars. Me? Designer of the retro-stang. Well someone did it! And it wasnt Mays. He ripped me off! Fucking Ford! But hey, I think you sold me. Gonna chip and twin-electric superchargers, plus nitrous. It can take 600 hp without straining anything at all. Simple math. Peace!
Yes, the Mustang and Camaro have always been Pony Cars and not Muscle Cars but saying the Charger is a pony car when its over 200 inches long and has 4 doors? Unless you are talking about the old 60's and 70's ones then you are still an idiot because the old 2 door Chargers were muscle cars and nothing else. And calling the Honda Accord a muscle car? PFT LOL! SERIOUSLY? WITH A "2.0 Turbo" I4 or 6? Don't think so man! Honda Accord is not and will NEVER BE a muscle car its a stupid boring family sedan. A muscle car is an American made, big V8 RWD car not some dumb environmentalist sedan. And the same goes for the Veloster N. Its a hatchback not a frigging muscle car so get your idiotic self out of here.
@@private6549 you young fool. You totally missed my point. Try reading what I wrote again and this time keep the info straight. You are lost in confusion. And a jerk. Young. No dad. No class. No clue. So try again.
Btw, I am a retired automotive designer from back then. Donkus.
Scott McCauley is absolutely correct. I don't know what rock you crawled out from under, or whatever company you worked for, but you are mistaken. Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, even the Charger of today are all sports cars. The 2 door Charger and Challenger are very clearly American muscle
@@leonkennedy8850 look it up, bastard. As in no dad. One can tell.
@@leonkennedy8850 you are clearly fatherless. I will be your surrogate father-
No, son, it's not so. Before you go around insulting nice old retired automotive designers, you should do some ACTUAL research. See, I am from the era of muscle cars and pony cars and sports cars and they are all distinctly different. Now please be respectful to elders who are trying to help you. I dont want anyone calling you a bastard.
"ComfortaBILITY.."..?????
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EHhhmmmm.... the word's "COMFORT." 😄
"COMFORT is a big deal." 😎👍