Vehicle Description
2018 Dodge Challenger SXT
"The 2018 Dodge Challenger will likely come with a choice of the
previous four engine options along with the addition of the new
Demon supercharged engine. The V6 and Demon engines can only be
paired to an eight speed automatic transmission and the rest of the
engine options have an available six speed manual. Power is routed
to rear wheels with the exception of the new for 2017 all wheel
drive GT model." Thx MotorTrend.com. To say that lesser models of
the Challenger were hurt by the introduction of the Demon would be
a misnomer, because in contradiction, the Demon actually brought
more attention to the full line up of Challenger options.
For consignment, a 2018 Dodge Challenger SXT with a title verified
42,371 actual miles and sharing much of the sheet metal of the
Demon and even the same color, but much more streetable for daily
use and harboring a V6 engine with a respectable 305 horsepower and
improved gas mileage over the V8 versions. This is a well optioned
car with the blacktop package, the driver convenience group, the
technology package, and sport suspension.
Exterior
It doesn't matter what's under the hood, when you see this car
coming up behind you, you take notice. Dodge hit it out of the park
with this retro design and it looks mean and aggressive aided of
course by the browed and haloed headlights and dual nostril intake
on the hood. There's also a lack of polished metal which adds to
the racy nature of the car and a black chin spoiler, rocker panel,
wing, and rear fascia is a great contrast to the body's TorRed two
stage paint. While we're drooling over the 20-inch black wheels
with their red calipers and center cap, we note the side markers
are smoked, a nice touch. Wire whip antennas are long gone and in
their place are things like this car's shark fin on the roof. Black
and red taped pinstriped run the length of the shoulder line which
ramps up at the rear quarter window giving the car a slightly raked
appearance in profile. A minor scuff on the rear panel and a minor
scratch elsewhere are the only blemishes we record.
Interior
A standard black interior doesn't veer much from the rest of the
Challenger line, with nicely constructed and robust door panels
featuring stitched leather armrests and a plastic form shell that
includes a cupholder in the lower pocket. White stitched black
leather, smooth as glass, covers the bucket seats which just by
their looks, provide great side support and a padded head restraint
and other than the driver's seat slight compression, all looks
good. The back seats are no slouches with well defined seating for
two and an extra seat belt for occupant #3 and just like the 70's,
that person will have to deal with the floor hump, less severe in
2018. The steering wheel is not just for turning, it's essentially
a control center with more buttons than a tailor shop and more
girth than a fence post with cutouts that make it ergonomically
comfortable. The futuristic gauge panel is all aglow with red,
white, and orange and can almost hypnotize the unwary with its
light display. A center screen is in line with George Jetson's car
and displays what's on the AM/FM/CD radio plus U-connect, its XM
capability, CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and the backup camera.
Beam me up, Scotty, this car has it all! The T-handle shifter is
short and reachable, and the entire floor is cleanly covered in
black carpet protected by WeatherTech mats up front. The trunk is
also presented cleanly.
Drivetrain
Tucked under some dress up plastic covers is a 3.6 liter 24 valve
V6 with variable valve timing, (VVT), putting out 305 horsepower
and tied to a TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission sending
power to the rear wheels and 3.09 gears. The car is equipped with
power disc brakes.
Undercarriage
Clean, driver quality underneath with typical surface rust in spots
and usual evidence of use but no grease or oil to be seen. The dual
exhaust still wears original equipment mufflers which exit through
rectangular exhaust tips tucked into the rear valance. Suspension
here are Macpherson struts up front and coil springs in back, and
both ends are independent.
Drive-Ability
The cabin envelopes you not only in padding, but in unseen airbags
throughout and provides a feeling of security. But don't get
overconfident here as the V6 puts out some good power with decent
acceleration and the last thing you want to do is end up on YouTube
fishtailing into a light pole. So ease into it Speed Racer, and
don't underestimate the V6. Even with the sport suspension, the
ride is comfortable and softer than you'd think, handling is
excellent on the 245/45R20 tires, and braking does the trick. As a
low mileage modern car, all functions worked as they should. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
Honestly, you don't need 700 horsepower and here's a car with a
high percentage of the good looks, even a chin spoiler guard, with
less risk of breaking loose on acceleration. In other words, you
don't have to go to the Bondurant school of driving, (although it
would be fun), to drive this everyday Challenger. It's practical
and handsome, and aggressive enough to watch people move from the
left lane in light of your halo stare behind them.
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2-Canada
C-Dodge
3-Passenger Car
C-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
D-Challenger
ZA-SXT
G-3.6 Liter V6
9-Check Digit
J-2018
H-Brampton, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
208512-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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