Chrysler Canada: New 2015 Dodge Charger: The World’s Only Four-door Muscle Car is the Quickest, Fastest and Most Powerful Production Sedan in the World
The Dodge brand is bringing its A-game for its 100th anniversary, significantly updating both the iconic Challenger muscle car, and giving the Charger four-door sedan a full-body makeover, offering an impressive lineup of expanded powertrains for 2015.
For 2015, Dodge Charger is totally updated, features a standard across the lineup state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission and several new models, including the all-new Charger SRT Hellcat and R/T Scat Pack models, all of which highlight the added performance to the new 2015 Dodge Charger lineup.
New for 2015, the Chrysler Group’s TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on every Dodge Charger model, everything from the SE, SXT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and the SRT Hellcat. The 2015 Dodge Charger also offers a full range of fuel-efficient and powerful engine options, including the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar™ VVT V6 engine, which delivers up to 7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg) on SE and SXT models; the legendary 370-horsepower 5.7-litre HEMI® V8 on the R/T and R/T Road & Track; the 6.4-litre HEMI V8, which punches out a best-in-class, naturally aspirated 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque in the SRT 392 and R/T Scat Pack models and the new 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI Hellcat V8 engine. The Charger Hellcat delivers ultimate performance with 707 horsepower, 650 lb.-ft. of torque, a top speed of 328 km/h, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified, quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.0 seconds on street tires, making it the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world.
The 2015 Dodge Charger lineup includes the following models: SE, SE AWD, SXT, SXT AWD, R/T, R/T Road & Track, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat.
The Dodge Charger is built at the Brampton, Ontario, Assembly Plant. Production is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014. Production of the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2015.
2015 Dodge Charger pricing (all prices exclude $1,695 destination)
The 2015 Charger is available in nine key models: SE, SE AWD, SXT, SXT AWD, R/T, R/T Road & Track, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat.
| Dodge Charger SE | $32,495 |
| Dodge Charger SE AWD | $34,695 |
| Dodge Charger SXT | $35,595 |
| Dodge Charger SXT AWD | $37,795 |
| Dodge Charger R/T | $39,495 |
| Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track | $41,495 |
| Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack | $46,495 |
| Dodge Charger SRT 392 | $50,495 |
| Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat | $64,495 |
Charger offers world-class technology and functionality
The 2015 Dodge Charger competes in the Canadian full-size car market, but stands alone as the only North American-bred four-door muscle car.
Charger’s combination of aggressive and youthful image, full-size functionality and world-class engineering and quality resonates with millennials, Generation Xers and affluent buyers, who on average are 20 years younger than segment competitors.
To help Charger keep its edge, Dodge is loading up the new sedan with new technologies and a host of premium features, such as high-end interiors, the latest technologies and impressive powertrain options, along with a new exterior design that is distinctly Dodge.
New 2015 Dodge Charger feature updates include:
New exterior styling
- New aluminum hood
- New aluminum performance hood on R/T Scat Pack and SRT 392 with NACA duct centre air intake
- New SRT Hellcat aluminum hood with NACA duct centre air intake and dual air extractors
- New fenders
- New front and rear fascias
- New front and rear performance fascias, and side sills on R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat models
- New front doors
- New three-piece spoiler
- New R/T Scat Pack performance spoiler in Satin Black
- New SRT-specific body-colour performance spoilers
- New Dodge signature LED racetrack taillamps
- New projector headlamps (high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps on premium trims)
- New LED daytime running lamps (DRLs)
- New LED fog lamps
- New centre high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)
- A total of 14 available wheel options, including 10 different 20-inch wheel styles
- New 20-by-8-inch wheels standard on R/T models, available 20-by-9-inch forged-aluminum wheels on R/T Scat Pack and standard 20-by-9.5-inch forged-aluminum wheels on SRT models
- New heritage colours, including B5 Blue, which joins classic high-impact TorRed
New interior styling and materials
- New 7-inch full-colour customizable in-cluster display
- New instrument panel centre stack with next-generation radio and a 5.0-inch touchscreen or 8.4-inch touchscreen display with available 3-D navigation
- New three-spoke thick rim steering wheel with available paddle shifters
- New performance steering wheel with paddle shifters (R/T Scat Pack)
- New SRT exclusive flat-bottom steering wheel with paddle shifters (SRT models)
- New performance-inspired electronic shifter
- New Dodge Performance Pages (R/T Road & Track and R/T Scat Pack)
- New SRT Performance Pages (SRT models)
- Eighteen interior trims, including:
- New Black and Tungsten cloth
- New Black and Pearl sport leather
- New Black and Ruby Red sport leather
- New R/T Scat Pack high-performance interiors in Black, or Ruby Red and Black Nappa leather and Alcantara suede, or Black Ballistic II cloth with Scat Pack embroidery
- SRT interiors include Black or Black and Ruby Red Nappa leather with Alcantara suede, Black and Sepia or Black Laguna leather
- New 340 km/h speedometer on the SRT Hellcat model
New iconic heritage model
- New Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack model with 6.4-litre HEMI V8 engine – 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque – and eight-speed automatic transmission, plus:
- Performance-tuned Bilstein suspension
- Four-piston Brembo brakes with red calipers
- 20-by-9-inch aluminum wheels with all-season performance tires or available three season tires
- Dodge Performance Pages with configurable drive modes
- Sport mode and three-mode Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
New advanced eight-speed automatic transmission
- New TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission standard on all models, available with Sport Mode II and rev-matching paddle shifters
- New fully hemmed rear wheelhouse to accommodate larger tires
- AWD with front-axle disconnect available on SXT and, now for 2015, SE model
New advanced safety and security features
- New Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
- Class-exclusive Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Stop
- New Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- Park-Sense® Rear Park Assist systems
- New Advanced Brake Assist
- Upgraded ParkView® Rear Back-up Camera with class-exclusive dynamic gridlines to show projected vehicle path
- Charger SRT models add the following:
- Three-mode adaptive damping suspension system on 392 and Hellcat models: “Auto” mode for a sporty but compliant ride; “Sport” mode for firm, maximum handling and “Track” mode for firm, maximum handling, plus performance shifting and gear holding feature
- 15.4-inch Brembo six-piston ultra-high performance brake package with two-piece slotted and vented rotors
- Three-mode Electronic Stability Control
New 2015 Charger pays homage to its past; offers distinctly modern all-new exterior and interior appointments
The all-new exterior of the 2015 Dodge Charger is spiritually inspired by the iconic second-generation Charger from the late 1960s, which include the unmistakable Coke-bottle design and scalloped body sides. For 2015, redesigned hood, fenders, front and rear fascias, headlamps, taillamps, front doors and spoiler all work together to provide the new Charger with a chiseled, nimble and lighter-weight appearance.
Dodge Charger SXT and R/T models include an all-new crosshair grille, LED fog lamps (on SXT and R/T), turn signals and DRLs, and new projector-beam headlamps (HID lights on premium trims). An all-new forward-leaning front fascia gives Charger a confident stance, while blacked out front-end graphics with the Rallye Group and on R/T models create a mask that resembles the bloodlines to Dodge Dart and Durango. For added detail, elongated DRLs and a full-width grille enhance the width of the sedan, while Dodge logos are echoed in the corner of each headlamp.
More streamlined side scallops enhance the Dodge Charger sedan’s muscular Coke-bottle profile, while a restyled C-pillar gives the sedan an even more pronounced fastback appearance (moved rearward), plus headlamps and taillamps wrapped at the corners provide a tailored look and significantly lighter appearance.
Charger’s signature “racetrack” LED taillamp now features the continuous glowing ribbon first seen on the 2014 Dodge Durango, while its centre high-mounted stop lamp is now relocated inside the back glass to centre-mount the available ParkView Rear Back-up Camera. Final details include a fascia-mounted dual-exhaust system and available new three-piece low profile spoiler.
The Dodge and SRT design teams built upon the 2015 Dodge Charger’s new modern four-door fastback coupe’s already iconic exterior styling by adding a sinister-looking, unique front fascia, hood, rear fascia and spoiler.
Up front, the Charger SRT Hellcat receives the larger, power-bulge aluminum hood, which features a dedicated cold-air intake – a visual styling cue from the first Viper coupe built in 1996 – and dual air extractors to ensure effective removal of heat and reduced air turbulence in the engine compartment.
The redesigned front fascia and grille on both Charger SRT Hellcat and SRT 392 models uses unique, blacked out upper and lower textures to produce the menacing look that is sure to make onlookers notice the ultimate performance sedans.
An integrated front splitter on both SRT models optimizes airflow to the cooling modules without compromising vehicle balance.
At the rear, a three piece decked spoiler is painted in body colour while the unique fascia and valence showcase the 102 mm (4-inch) round exhaust tips.
All-new wheels and heritage colours complete the palette
All Charger models receive new wheels for 2015. A total of 14 wheel options are available with 20-inch wheels standard on R/T models. In fact, 10 different 20-inch wheels are available on Charger for 2015, including an R/T Scat Pack-exclusive 20-by-9-inch polished-aluminum wheel with black pockets. Additionally, a 20-by-9-inch forged aluminum wheel finished in matte Hyper Black II paint is available.
All Charger SRT models receive Slingshot split-seven spoke 20-by-9.5-inch, lightweight forged-aluminum wheels in Hyper Black on the SRT 392 or standard Matte Black on SRT Hellcat with Brass Monkey/Dark Bronze finish available.
Special heritage exterior colours include new B5 Blue, which joins TorRed, as well as Redline Tri-coat Pearl, Jazz Blue Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, Phantom Black Tri-coat Pearl, Ivory Tri-coat Pearl, Pitch Black, and Bright White.
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