The 2011 Dodge Charger Todays Choice of a Full Size Sedan

The Dodge Intrepid

Chrysler (Dodge brand in America) manufactured the Intrepid from 1993 to 2004, which was Dodge's full-size sedan for that period. For many years of its life, the Dodge Intrepid dominated the market of cars in its class with its innovatively styled, spacious layout, and affordable price. The most recent 1998 to 2004 models received an even sleeker body that resembled a coupe. The base Intrepid came with a 2.7 liter V6 engine that offered 200 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. ES models were available with either the 2.7-liter or a more powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine that yielded 225 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. The Intrepid R/Ts offered a 3.5 liter V6 engine that produced 242 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. In 2002, Dodge dropped the 3.2 liter engine replacing it with a 234-hp version of the 3.5-liter V6. You can buy a used Dodge Charger engine in 2.7 and 3.3 liter engine options.

The Dodge Charger LX

The Dodge Charger LX replaced the Intrepid in 2005 as Dodge's full-size sedan. The Chrysler 300 and third-generation Dodge Challenger also shared the LX rear-wheel drive platform with the Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger LX is the precursor of today's 2011 Dodge Charger.

The 2011 Dodge Charger

The 2011 Dodge Charger has had several improvements over last year's model and is a great choice for a full-size sedan that is performance-oriented.

The 2011 Dodge Charger comes in 2 models - the SE and the R/T. Both models come with automatic transmission, iPod input, side/curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, navigation system (Optional) and MP3 Player (Optional). The base 2011 Dodge Charger SE comes with a 3.6L V6 or flex-fuel engine that delivers up to 18 city/27 highway mpg, bluetooth (optional) and satellite radio (optional). The 2011 Dodge Charger R/T comes with a 5.7L V8 engine that delivers up to up to 16 city/25 highway mpg, and a blue tooth standard. The most basic level SE models come with rear-wheel drive only, while with the R/T there is a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The new Dodge Charger received some upgrades to its interior with a more stylish appearance and more luxurious materials. Other optional upgrades include the Sirius Travel Link service that provides information ranging from local gas prices to live weather radar images. The Cross Traffic Alert system helps with backing out of a blind parking space, and is also state-of-the-art.

The new and improved exterior styling is perhaps the most noticeable improvement of the 2011 Dodge Charger. The new exterior style gives the Dodge Charger an edgier appearance with a more outstanding looking front end, and scallop details on the hood and side panels. A new tail light system boasts 164 bright LED lights arranged in a specific pattern.

All these improvements help the 2011 Dodge Charger to become a premium choice in the full-size sedan arena. Those who value practicality over performance may prefer to choose some of 2011 Charger's competitors as a full-size sedan car. All the positive changes, along with a lower price, make the 2011 Charger the best it's ever been.