Used 2021 Dodge Challenger for sale 

The 2021 Dodge Challenger is offered across two trim levels. Prices for the base spec SXT trim with RWD start at $28,295 (MSRP) and climb all the way up to $34,295 for the top of the line GT AWD trim. Though if an overpowering muscle is your demand, Dodge has a 2021 Challenger with more than 800 horses, waiting to unleash. Yes, we are talking about the 2021 Challenger SRT Super Stock.

Each trim comes with its own bells and whistles and builds on the premise of the one preceding it.  Besides the existing options, the brand also allows immense customizability for all the trim levels to truly make it a personal style and identity statement. From the choice of color scheme to the choice of seating material, everything is up for grabs. 

The SXT trim includes automatic halogen headlights, rain-sensing wipers, LED daytime running lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, 6 speaker audio system, and cloth trimmed seats.

The GT trim adds features like the functional hood scoop, leather-wrapped steering wheels with paddle shifters, rear parking assist, and performance steering and suspension setup. 

The only reason to buy the Dodge Challenger is the sheer driving experience of a muscle car. The GT trim is our choice of weapon as it is better equipped than the base SXT trim and that too at a justified premium. It gets bigger and wider shoes and a performance pack with dedicated paddle shifters on the steering wheel. All these perks for the extra premium is a good deal. Moreover, the Dodge Challenger's GT trim also gets 20-inch wheels as standard for 2021. 

"The Challenger hustles through corners like a raging bull seeing red, snorting aggressively and swaying threateningly." - Car and Driver

Under the hood of the 2021 Dodge Challenger sits a large 3.6 liter, naturally aspirated V6 engine. The 3.6L V6 mill of the 2021 Dodge Challenger produces a healthy 303 horses and delivers 268 lb-ft of torque. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and power is sent to the rear wheels as standard while you can get an all-wheel-drive configuration by paying $3,000 extra.

While most cars in this segment have small, downsized, and turbocharged engines, the Challenger believes that there is no replacement for displacement. The naturally aspirated unit of the car has a loud grunt and is pure joy to the ears. The grumpy engine is quick to react and responds well to throttle inputs. The automatic gearbox on the flip side is a bit lazy and you badly feel the need for a manual box where you could take matters into your own hands.

The Dodge is the only car in the competition that comes with an automatic box as standard and all other cars come with a manual gearbox. The Nissan 370Z is the most powerful car in the lot. The Ford Mustang and the Challenger stay head to head in terms of horsepower but the Mustang boosts ahead with its better torque figures. Meanwhile, the Bumblebee, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro stays behind in this lineup with 275 hp and 295 lb-ft of twisties.

The 303 purebred horses of the Dodge Challenger push it from 0-60 mph in about 5.3 seconds and help it achieve a top speed of 203 mph. Take it on the drag strip and the Challenger will cover the quarter-mile distance in about 13.8 seconds. 

The car also gets a strong set of brakes that helps it come from 60-0 mph in a remarkable stopping distance of 104 feet only. For a car that is meant to perform, the Dodge Challenger certainly delivers. While a manual transmission is desired, but the 8-speed automatic is incredibly responsive to throttle inputs, especially with quick power downshifts.

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• Here is everything you need to know about the 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock.
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The 2021 Dodge Challenger comes with a large naturally aspirated power plant and so if you are looking for fuel economy, then you will be disappointed. The 2021 Dodge Challenger offers 19 MPG in the city while the highway is a more suited environment for it with a fuel economy of 30 MPG. Sum up these figures and the 2021 Dodge Challenger is good for a combined 23 mpg.  

For all-weather capability, the Challenger's 3.6-liter V6 drops the MPG figures to 18/27/21 (City/Highway/Combined) in AWD configuration. The gas tank is adequately sized at 18.5 gallons and allows you to get a decent range of 425 miles overall.

The Ford Mustang is the most fuel-efficient car of the lot, however packs the smallest fuel tank. The Camaro comes in at the second spot with 23 mpg combined while the Nissan 370Z on the other hand has the lowest fuel economy numbers and is a true gas guzzler ride. 

"The Challenger is a king among the muscle coupes in passenger and cargo space." - Edmunds

Dodge has made a big step up in terms of quality and built its interiors. The 2021 Dodge Challenger's interior is not the most feature-rich of the lot but Dodge has ensured that whatever they have got on board is of decent quality.

Jump on the inside, and you will find materials used on the Challenger are of superior quality compared to the previous model years of the car, and the quality of fit and finish too, has improved exponentially. The plastics and other materials don’t feel cheap and Dodge deserves full credit for improving this aspect of the car.

The 2021 Challenger is a spacious car and there are tonnes of room on both the rows of seats and passengers wouldn’t have any problem in fitting themselves in. Even tall passengers can easily fit in and find a comfortable spot without any hassles. Furthermore, what comes as a welcome change for the new model year is the presence of a Memory feature for driver seat, steering column, side mirrors, and radio presets for all models

At the rear too, the shoulder room and legroom are decent, but the sloping roofline of the car eats up the headroom making life a little bit difficult for taller folks. The driver’s seat can be power adjusted in 8 different ways while the front passenger’s seat can be adjusted in 4 different ways. 

Speaking of infotainment, the 2021 Challenger comes with a 7-inch touchscreen Uconnect 4 infotainment system as standard but offers a bigger 8.4-inch touchscreen display as an option. This system is still a better offering but is outdated in its approach. Though if you opt for a bigger screen, the software is upgraded to Uconnect 4C with or without navigation.

The UConnect infotainment system is user-friendly and comes loaded with plenty of convenience features. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as standard which makes smartphone integration easy and driving distraction-free.

Some of the most prominent infotainment features of the 2021 Dodge Challenger are:

• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hot Spot
• 7/8.4-Inch Touchscreen Display
• Apple CarPlay
• Google Android Auto
• GPS Antenna Input
• HD Radio
• Integrated Center Stack Radio
• Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
• Integrated Window Antenna
• Media Hub (2 USB, Aux)
• Shark-Fin Antenna
• SiriusXM Guardian Connected Services 
• SiriusXM Sat Radio 
• SiriusXM
• USB Host Flip
• 6-Premium Speakers

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"The Challenger’s broad haunches and long hood are promises that it mostly delivers on. It’s fast in a straight line and looks the part." - TheCarConnection

The Challenger has a unique modern-retro look to it that reminds you of its roots dating back to the 1970s. The car looks cool and classy and instantly turns heads. The Challenger gets an aggressive front fascia with a large grille accompanied by a low running lip spoiler and circular quad headlights. 

The car comes in a lot of different shades that pop and make this coupe stand out from the crowd. However, present-day's design is more than a decade old. The first model of the third generation was launched in 2008, and since then, it has carried forward the same basic design but with some tasteful updates all along. Like this time 20-inch wheels have been made standard on the 2021 Challenger GT AWD and are offered as an option the SXT AWD variant. 

The long bonnet and the strong shoulder line give the car a muscular character and the large wheels further add to the looks of the car. The car looks sporty and strong and also has a retro charm to it and at the same time manages to remain simple and subtle.

In comparison to the others, while the Mustang and Camaro look fairly modern for muscle cars, the Challenger stays true to its roots and retains the vibe of the ones that came before. However, it is not at all outdated. If it has ever tailed you, those demon eyed DRLs are enough to send a chill and a thrill down your spine simultaneously. 

The notable features of the exteriors of the Dodge Challenger are:

• 18/20-inch alloy wheels with All-Season Performance Tires and Tire Inflator Kit
• Front and Rear Solar Control Glass
• Body-Color Exterior Mirrors with Heating Element
• Power Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away
• Automatic Projector Headlamps with Front Fog Lamps
• Center High-Mount Stop Lamp
• Illuminated Entry and Illuminated Door Pull Handles
• LED Split Tail Lamps
• Projector Headlamps
• Rear Courtesy Lamps
• Trunk Lamp
• Body-Color Fascias
• Gloss Black Grille with Challenger Grille Badge
• Satin Black Rear Spoiler
• Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Besides the standard features, as you advance through the trim levels, you get trim specific highlights and badging. The GT trim has its own badging and accents while the 50th anniversary trim shakes things up with blacked-out panels. 

The 2021 Dodge Challenger is born from the same American blood of Detroit as Ford. Hence, it has made sure that the safety of the passengers is of paramount importance. Despite its muscular and performance-oriented stance, when it comes to it, the car can surely keep you safe.

Dodge Challenger has also been widely acclaimed by the NHTSA and has received a perfect 5-star rating from them. The IIHS was not as generous though and the Challenger received a “Moderate” rating overall. That being said, with the plethora of safety features that have been incorporated into the ride, you can drive out with full confidence that you are in safe hands. 

Some of the most salient safety features aboard the 2021 Dodge Challenger are:

• ABS and driveline traction control
• Parkview backup camera
• All Speed Traction Control
• Daytime Running Lamps
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill Start Assist
• ParkSense Rear Park-Assist System
• ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
• Remote-Start System (NAW Manual Transmission)
• Security Alarm
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
• Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
• Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Supplemental Side-Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
• 3-Point Center Rear Seat Belt
• Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages
• Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
• Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert

2021 Dodge Challenger SXT vs 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

The Ford Mustang has been to the Dodge Challenger what a spider is to a fly. Eternal rivals. While both are born from the same blood of Detroit, their ideologies differ by a lot. Ford believes in technological superiority along with an eco-friendly yet performance-centric approach while the Challenger tries to go for glory in an all-out big and burly muscular approach.

The Ford Mustang Ecoboost and the Dodge Challenger fare almost similar to each other in terms of price and horsepower per dollar. Moreover, both these cars are just as reliable with identical JD Power ratings. In a nutshell, here, the choice only boils down to brand preference.

2021 Dodge Challenger vs 2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT

The Chevrolet Camaro is a friendly car that has long been known to portray the role of Bumblebee in the Transformers franchise. It is well mannered, adequately powerful, and offers a world of comfort both in the front and the back. Though you might not get the all-out track ripper outlook, it still packs enough punch to keep you entertained.

Reliable to a fault, you can rest assured that it is a ride for all seasons. However, the Dodge Challenger is a better deal among the two in terms of horsepower per dollar and value for money. Moreover, the Camaro is slightly more expensive to maintain than the Challenger. 

2021 Dodge Challenger vs 2020 Nissan 370Z

The Nissan 370Z isn’t exactly a muscle car but can be called a sports car. It has got lots of power under its hood and is quicker than all the cars in the competition. If you are looking for a fast and exciting car that is punchy and drives up the adrenaline like no other, then you should certainly go for Nissan 370z. 

The Nissan 370Z packs in more grunt than the Challenger and is also the more spirited one in this comparison. However, the 370Z trades practicality for the sake of performance as its the smallest car in here with a seating capacity of only 2 occupants. Hence, the Dodge Challenger would be a better option if you want a balance between excitement and practicality

The 2021 Dodge Challenger offers a great package of power, fun, and practicality in its demon eyed packaging. Quintessentially American, it makes sure that all the things that we hold in high regard are omnipresent in all the aspects of its build and presence. 

The features are slightly barebones for the price in the lower trims which can definitely be worked upon, but overall, it still packs a lot of spice and flavor for its size to make it worthy as your next daily driver.