2009 Dodge Charger SXT sedan 4-door automatic

The 2009 Charger is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in 6 trims, ranging from the SE to the SRT8.

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Upon introduction, the SE is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 178-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 4-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The SRT8 is equipped with a standard 6.1-liter, V8, 425-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2009 Charger is a carryover from 2008.

Highs: Acceleration, braking.
Lows: Fuel economy, steering feel, ride, turning circle, visibility, IIHS side-crash w/o curtain air bags, reliability.

This sedan offers a powerful 5.7-liter Hemi V8, making it quick but returning only 17 mpg overall. The 3.5-liter V6 provides ample performance and returned 19 mpg. The ride is stiff, and frequent ride motions make the car feel unsettled. The overly light steering makes the large Charger dirty and demands constant attention, although handling is ultimately secure. The otherwise-roomy rear seat has marginal headroom. A 6.1-liter, V8-equipped SRT8 is also available. IIHS crash-test results were poor when tested without the optional curtain air bags. Reliability of the V6 is average, but it scored too low in testing to be recommended.

The SXT's 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine isn't a fire-breather, but it should offer more than sufficient performance for most driving situations, and it works well with the car's five-speed automatic transmission.

This version offers a significantly more relaxed and comfort-oriented driving experience than the SRT8. There is a hint of flutiness in the suspension when you travel on rough stretches of road, but it is nice to be a little isolated from that kind of pavement.

Features:-

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

Speakers: six
Internal memory capacity (GB): 20 GB
First row LCD monitors: one
CD player
Radio data system
MP3 decoder
Entertainment system
AM/FM radio
DVD-Audio

SEATS AND TRIM

Power passenger seat
Rear seat center armrest
Power driver seat
Front seats: bucket
Front center armrest
Split folding rear seat
Leather upholstery
Leather shift knob
Heated front seats
Rear seats: bench
Max seating capacity: five

WARRANTY

Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/36,000miles
Power train warranty: unlimited months/ unlimited distance

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Power windows
Front upholders
Remote keyless entry
Rear upholders
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Overhead console
1-touch down
Automatic temperature control
Telescoping steering wheel
Illuminated entry
Power moon roof
Speed control
1-touch up
Driver door bin
Air conditioning
Front dual zone A/C
Tilt steering wheel
Rear door bins
Adjustable pedals

BODY EXTERIOR

Power door mirrors
Spoiler
Bumpers: body-color
Body side moldings
Heated door mirrors

LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Front fog lights
Speed sensitive wipers
Delay-off headlights
Variably intermittent wipers
Outside temperature display
Fully automatic headlights
Tachometer
Rear window defroster
Rear reading lights

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Brake assist
Ignition disable
Electronic stability
Dual front impact airbags
ABS brakes
Panic alarm
Occupant sensing airbag
Four-wheel disc brakes
Traction control

Tech Specs:-

POWERTRAIN

Engine liters: 3.5
Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Cylinder configuration: V-6
Fuel economy highway: 23mpg
Manual-shift auto: AUTOSTICK(R)
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Variable intake manifold
Number of valves: 24
Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
Transmission: Five speed automatic
Horsepower: 250hp @ 6,400RPM
Fuel economy city: 17mpg
Fuel tank capacity: 19gal.
Drive type: all-wheel drive
Block heater

SUSPENSION/HANDLING

Rear tires: 225/60HR18.0
Rear anti-roll bar
Power steering
Front tires: 225/60HR18.0
Alloy wheels
Front anti-roll bar
Four wheel independent suspension
Wheel size: 18"

SPECS AND DIMENSIONS

Exterior body width: 1,892mm (74.5")
Exterior length: 5,083mm (200.1")
Rear hip room: 1,463mm (57.6")
Compression ratio: 9.90 to 1
Engine horsepower: 250hp @ 6,400RPM
Rear legroom: 1,021mm (40.2")
Engine displacement: 3.5 L
Rear headroom: 919mm (36.2")
Engine torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Passenger volume: 2,945L (104.0 cuff.)
Exterior height: 1,478mm (58.2")
Wheelbase: 3,048mm (120.0")
Front legroom: 1,062mm (41.8")
Rear shoulder room: 1,463mm (57.6")
Engine bore x stroke: 96.0mm x 81.0mm (3.78" x 3.19")
Turning radius: 5.9m (19.4')
Front shoulder room: 1,506mm (59.3")
Front hip room: 1,427mm (56.2")
Towing capacity: 907kg (2,000lbs)
Front headroom: 983mm (38.7")

Options:-

6 Boston Acoustics Speakers
Air Conditioning w/Dual Zone ATC
Automatic Headlamps
Body side Body Color Narrow Molding (K70)
Engine Block Heater (Regional)
Engine: 3.5 L High Outputs V6 24V MPI
Federal Emissions
Heated Front Seats
Illuminated Front & Rear Map Pockets
Leather Trim Seats
Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Power Front Driver & Passenger Seats
Power Front Windows w/1-Touch Up & Down
Power Sunroof
Quick Order Package 27H
Radio: AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3
Rear Body color Spoiler
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic (W5A580)

Comparison between Dodge Charger SXT sedan 4-door automatic Vs Large Cars:-

Basic Results: (vs. large cars)

Retail Price (MSRP): $26,450 (average: $43,561)
Fuel Economy (City): 17 mpg. (Average: 16.38 mpg.)
NHTSA Driver Front Crash Test: 5 star(s) (average: 4.95 star(s))

Standout Results: (vs. large cars)

Power train Warranty: Unlimited months/Unlimited miles (average: 144 months/205,466 miles)
NHTSA Rear Side Crash Test: 5 star(s) (average: 4.7 star(s))
Rear Headroom: 36.2 in. (average: 37.87 in.)
Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles (average: 42 months/43,033 miles)

Colors:-

Exterior Colors

Black, Brilliant Crystal Pearl
Sandstone, Light Metallic
Titanium, Dark Metallic
Red, Inferno Crystal Pearl
Silver, Bright Metallic
Torrid
White, Stone
Blue, Deep Water Pearl

Interior Colors

Gray, Dark Slate
Gray, Dark Slate/Gray, Light Slate

Specification:-

Standard Engine

Engine: 3.5 L V6
Cc: 3,518
Fuel type: unleaded

Power

Maximum power kW: 186
Maximum power hp/PS: 250
Rpm for maximum power: 6,400
Maximum torque Nm: 340
Maximum torque lb ft: 250
Rpm for maximum torque: 3,800

Standard Transmission

Transmission type: automatic
Number of speeds: four
Sports or close ratio: No
Manual mode (auto only): No

Fuel Economy

Urban (L/100km): 12.2
Country/highway (L/100km): 8.1
Combined (L/100km): 10.4
Urban (mpg): 19
Country/highway (mpg): 29
Combined (mpg): 23

Performance

Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
Maximum speed (mph): No Data
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data

Comfort & Convenience

Power windows: Standard
Power locks: Standard
Cruise control: Standard
Sunroof: Optional
Navigational systems: Optional
Telemetric: Not Available
Trip computer: Not Available
Height adjustable pedals: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Air conditioning: Standard
Climate control: Optional
Rear control for climate control: No Data
Seating capacity: five

Entertainment

Includes radio: Standard
Includes cassette: Not Available
Includes single CD: Standard
CD changer: No Data
CD changer capacity: No Data
CD player reads MP3: Standard
MP3 player: Optional
DVD: Optional
Video player: No Data

Safety Features

Electronic traction control: Standard
Stability control: Standard
Collision warning system: Not Available
First aid kit: No Data
Low tire pressure indicator: Standard

Airbags

Driver: Standard
Passenger: Standard
Occupant sensors: Standard
Side airbag: Optional

Brakes & Traction

ABS: Standard
Electronic brake distribution: Standard
Brake assists system: Standard

Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle

Duration (months): 36
Distance (km): 60,000
Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Power train

Duration (months): 60
Distance (km): 100,000
Distance (miles): 62,100

Warranty: Anti-Corrosion

Duration (months): 36
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited

Warranty: Paint

Duration (months): No Data
Distance (km): No Data
Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Full Service

Duration (months): No Data
Distance (km): No Data
Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Roadside Assistance

Duration (months): 60
Distance (km): 100,000
Distance (miles): 62,100

Topics:

2009