2012 Charger SRT8 Comes

Hot on the heels of the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger comes the 2012 Charger SRT8.
Dodge rolled out a slew of new rides Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show including the quite Evo-esque "2012 Charger SRT8". However, unlike Mitsubishi’s Mick Jagger-mouthed counterpart, the SRT8 has a very respectable 465 hp 6.4 liter Hemi with matching torque numbers. The car also reportedly has an active intake manifold backed by an active exhaust. It also promises a broader power curve and better gas mileage.

The 2012 Charger SRT8 looks commanding upfront. I’ve never thought Chrysler’s full-size sedans wore a rear spoiler well, either, and the Charger SRT8 is no different.

I hope the metal-and-leather steering wheel makes it into all of Chrysler’s SRT products. Introducing a car with over-the-top power has been a dubious exercise in the past half-decade, representing reckless waste in a world turned green followed by needless extravagance in a world turned broke. I can’t vouch for fuel efficiency; Chrysler says this will be a little better than before, but that’s little reassurance given the old Charger SRT8 got an EPA-estimated combined 15 mpg.

2012 dodge viper

The 2012 Dodge Viper SRT-10 is a 2-door sports car or a convertible sports car capable of accommodating up to 2 persons. The 2012 Dodge Viper SRT10 boasts an engine other cars only dream about; an 8.3-liter, 505 cubic- inch V10 that pounds out 500 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and produces 525 pounds-per-foot of torque.

The all-new 2012 Dodge Viper SRT-10 gives enthusiasts an American sports car that remains true to the credo of pure performance. Viper's 8.3-liter, 505 cubic-inch V10 engine is virtually all new and more powerful than ever. Finally, the Viper SRT-10 boasts four-wheel independent suspension with lightweight high-performance aluminum control arms and knuckles that features revised geometry for greater limit-handling progressivity. The 2012 Dodge Viper SRT-10 combines an aerodynamic design, sculpted body, scooped vents and exotic, aggressive styling to give a feeling of motion, even when standing still. For additional Dodge Viper specs, or more information about the Viper's distinguished exterior looks, please visit us again as well.

This site also offers Dodge Viper info about the car's distinguished cockpit, or interior. Lastly, the 2012 Dodge Viper SRT-10 comes standard with a Premium in-dash AM/FM radio with six-disc in-head CD changer that features a seven-channel 310 watt under-seat amplifier, two 3/4-inch instrument panel-mounted tweeters, two 6 1/2-inch low-mass full-range Alpine loudspeakers, one 6 1/2-inch subwoofer with ported enclosure, and two 2 3/4-inch fill speakers mounted in the bulkhead.

Driving enthusiasts agree, the 2012 Dodge Viper is the Bomb. If you look at a 2012 Dodge Viper picture, you would swear the car is actually in motion somehow. For those people, we suggest visiting this site often for the most current 2012 Dodge Viper pictures and info about Viper accessories.

The Dodge Viper is an all American sports car of high caliber, with exceptional levels of performance.

The standard features on the new Viper are extensive. The Viper will come standard with many basic features, including: air condition, reading lights, an adjustable leather steering wheel and shift knob, power steering and adjustable petals, a remote trunk release, a front console, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, bucket seats, alloy rims and a rear window defogger.

The safety features included on Dodge’s 2012 Viper model have not been significantly altered from the previous models--This model is comparable to Viper pricing, performance and luxury.

New Dodge Durango Heat at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show

Dodge has lit up its new Durango Heat at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Outside, the Durango Heat wears the same front fascia, side skirts and monochrome treatment as the more powerful crossover, and it even comes packing the same low-slung suspension and 20-inch wheels. Dodge has ditched the third row to save a few pounds to increase both performance and fuel economy.

The new Dodge Durango is a really sharp-looking SUV. Yeah, it’s a family hauler; but it’s a stuff-hauler/stuff-tow-er/stuff-carrier the likes of which have never been seen. The 2011 Durango wraps the SUV up in a leaner, meaner-looking package. Ralph Gilles, Dodge’s president and CEO, was actually talking about the Charger when he mentioned subtle “Coke bottle” curves in the product line, but I saw those same curves in the Durango. Bikes? Yep. Skis? Yep. Trailer? Yep. Great hair? Yep.

Stay tuned for a MotherProof.com test drive to find out--The Durango Heats gets the 295-hp 3.6-liter V6 and a lower price tag--Dodge describes the Durango Heat as a "new affordable performance package."

It will be difficult to tell the Durango Heat and the Durango R/T apart. Dodge said the Heat also gets aggressive suspension tuning, performance steering, 20-inch wheels with all-season performance tires and a premium audio system with 10 speakers.

2011 Dodge Magnum wagon is a full-size car

The new 2010 2011 Dodge Magnum wagon is a full-size car available with powerful performance of a V8 Hemi Engine. With the same platform as the Chrysler 300 sedan, the new Magnum sports rear-wheel drive and a four or a five-speed automatic transmission. A 3.5-liter single-overhead-cam V6 engine powers the Magnum SXT and makes 250 horsepower with 250 pound-feet of torque. The 2010 2011 Magnum SXT runs a four-speed automatic and will also offer all-wheel drive.

With distinctive style, more speed, better handling and better fuel mileage, the Dodge Magnum is the ultimate choice for the car buyers. In 1978, Dodge first introduced the Magnum in the market. From being just a sporty coupe, The "2011 Dodge Magnum" has become a full-fledged minivan. 2011 Dodge Magnum car models are the buyer’s delight. Give the V6 engine of Dodge Magnum just 11 seconds, it will pick up 60 mph speed. Enjoy driving with CD player, check out the outside temperature with outside temperature display attached with 2011 Dodge Magnum. Have a look at the features of Dodge Magnum RT.

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2012 Dodge Challenger Preview

2012 Dodge Challenger – Mopar fans will be very happy with the current plan for 2012 Dodge Challenger, but that may or not be changed in line with management-new FIAT infused see fit.
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A debut at the Detroit Auto Show 2011 is almost given, especially considering the small lineup otherwise brand new vehicle to debut on the U.S. coast.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger will be one awesome muscle car! Maybe some "2012 Dodge Challenger" concept videos and pictures! When the new 2012 Dodge Challenger does come out, I will feature tons of videos and images of the 2012 Dodge Challenger!

Current plans include minor tweaks to the sheet metal, a emblem-less nose, and brand new engines for entry-level and high-end models. All models are expected to hit the streets in late 2011, though the SRT8 refresh might be delayed a little longer as its proposed motor may be scrapped and replaced by a Pentastar-based motor instead.

The focus of the debuts in the U.S. auto show circuit are going to focus heavily around the new Pentastar-series motors.
Unfortunately, Ford has proven that direct-injection V6s can sell muscle cars with their latest Mustang and even Chevrolet is selling a great number of fast V6-powered Camaros. With government regulators breathing down Detroit’s neck and customers clamoring for lighter vehicles with more power, the days of the HEMI may be numbered, even when it comes to the 2012 Dodge Challenger.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Reviews

The family-friendly Dodge Grand Caravan has always been an American car staple. Marketed as the ultimate “Man Van,” it is clear that the Dodge Grand Caravan is attempting to change people’s minds about what a minivan means.

The Dodge Grand Caravan has never been a very quick accelerating machine, being a minivan.
As far as fuel economy goes, the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is much stronger than most of the minivans in its class. On our test drive, we noticed that this let us improve the Grand Caravan’s city gas mileage.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is available for a spacious interior, kid-friendly. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan features are good on paper, the construction of this vehicle has been criticized in some reviews of the car. For the new year, "2011 Dodge Grand Caravan" is scheduled for an overhaul. Under new management, the new Grand Caravan can take care of these criticisms.

Three trim levels are available on the current Grand Caravan, but this could change for the 2011 model year.
Other functions available are likely to include DVD entertainment, start the engine again, and integrated child safety seats. The performance of the Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 could change with the new redesign, especially with the new engine Pentastar. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is based on a line of vehicles has been around for some time.
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Sienna
Kia Sedona
Mazda Mazda5

"2011 Dodge Grand Caravan" can be the vehicle of your choice, but one of these other vehicles could make more sense to you instead.

For 2011, Chrysler has rehabbed the Dodge Grand Caravan with a mini-facelift. In a class of minivan designs that includes the Odyssey's new lightning-bolt sideview and the Sienna's tarted-up swagger—not to mention the Quest's overt Flex cues—the Grand Caravan suddenly seems more boxy than ever. Chrysler's hacked the list of available drivetrains down to one. Minivans are about utility—passengers and cargo—first and foremost, and the Grand Caravan is comfortable to the max. The fold-away second-row seats are a great idea. We've never heard a kid beef about the trade-off of skinny seat cushions, though admittedly the harder-to-remove business-class seats in the Sienna and Odyssey

2011 Dodge Avenger Reviews

That Dodge Avenger you just rented from Avis shares its basic platform with the handles-on-rails Mitsubishi Evo.

An uninspired kid brother to Dodge’s feral-to-ferocious Charger sedans, the Avenger elicited little praise at its 2008 model year launch when it replaced the Stratus sedan. A victim of Daimler cost cutting and Chrysler indifference, the Avenger was high on Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne’s “fix list” when the Italian automaker took a stake in the Michigan automaker about 18 months ago.
The clouds have since parted, revealing what’s shaping up to be a potentially sunny future for Detroit’s number 2.5 and, with an open mind, we recently spent some time behind the wheel of a heavily revised 2011 Dodge Avenger sedan.

The front and rear fascias have been redesigned and snappy revised wheels are on offer, but the latest Avenger hardly makes last year’s model look like old news. If Dodge can get buyers inside of the Avenger, they might change their minds. Most happy new "Dogde Avenger" owners will pop their hoods to find Chrysler’s familiar 2.4-liter four-cylinder, which has been reworked for improved efficiency and a more docile demeanor. Mated to a four-speed automatic in stripped down models, most Avenger 2.4s will get a six-speed automatic. Avenger falls well short of being a sports sedan, but its ride and handling is certainly class competitive for once

Don’t automatically cross the 2011 Dodge Avenger off your midsize sedan shopping list just yet.

The mid-size 2011 Dodge Avenger sedan gets a new drivetrain, new suspension pieces and new front and rear clips as Chrysler tries to rehab the image of this rental-car mainstay.

The Avenger's sheetmetal carries over virtually unchanged. Inside, the Avenger gets a new dash, which looks great, with convincing quantum leaps in style and materials. The lower half of the Avenger's dash seems to wear lower-grade plastic than the 200, and some of the same carryover gauges and buttons are more noticeable, surrounded by better-quality bits.

A 2.4-liter, 173-horsepower four-cylinder carries over from last year's Avenger as the base engine in the "2011 Dodge Avenger", but the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 is new across the board to the Chrysler lineup. The new V-6 drops 283 horsepower in the front-drive Avenger's engine bay, with 260 pound-feet of torque twisting through a six-speed automatic transmission. In five different trims, the 2011 Dodge Avenger spreads out standard features and options.

The 2011 Dodge Avenger is a continuation of last year’s 2010 Dodge Avenger that received mixed reviews from most critics--Although the metal guts of the Avenger have remained largely the same from 2010, the 2011 Dodge Avenger has slight cosmetic modifications that should enhance its profile and grille appearance. The Avenger will afford drivers a budget-friendly alternative to the Chrysler model--The engine of the 2010 Avenger has been - for the most part - carried over into the 2011 model. --The interior is largely unchanged from the previous model.

The 2011 Dodge Avenger is projected to retain approximately the same resale value of the previous year’s model--There are many models that offer some serious competition to the Dodge Avenger series.

Dodge Ram 2500 Truck Reviews

The 2011 Ram Heavy Duty models, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, are comfortable and highly capable, ready for serious towing or heavy-duty hauling. A new Ram Outdoorsman model expands the 2011 Ram 2500 and 2011 Ram 3500 lineup.

Ram Heavy Duty models received a major overhaul for the 2010 model year along with refinements throughout. The Crew Cab got larger, giving Ram a unique cab lineup in the segment. The Ram Heavy Duty was restyled for 2010 to go with the new 2009 Ram 1500 light-duty. The Ram Heavy Duty is not identical to the light-duty trucks, but many interior and some sheetmetal parts are the same. The Ram Outdoorsman replaces the TRX and is available in many Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 configurations.

A full-power contender in the battle of pickup trucks the Dodge Ram 2500 offers a wide range of options for customizations which make it an ultimate truck for any use. The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 will be available in late Summer 2010 and carries over from the 2010 model year with the following specs
The inside of the 2011 dodge Ram 2500 is, perhaps its second most impressive feature aside from its massive towing capability. When properly configured and equipped, the "2011 Dodge Ram 2500" is capable of towing up to 13,450 pounds and has a payload capacity of just over 3,100 pounds.

Constructed on a strong chassis that's modular in design to allow multiple configurations for cabin size and box length, the heavy-duty Ram dominates the road with forceful exterior styling and your choice of gas-fired or turbo-diesel muscle, designed not only to pull the truck's hefty weight, but also tow incredible loads.

The Dodge Ram 2500 configures as a two-door Regular Cab or a four-door in a new-for-2010 Crew Cab design or extended-length Mega Cab, with a truck box in back which measures 230.4-inches or 248.4-inches long, and either rear-wheel two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) traction format.
Dressed in some serious sheetmetal, the heavy-duty Rams look strong, assertive and impossible to miss.

Regarding powertrains, the Ram 2500 trucks list two powerful engines, with a standard heavy-duty V8 rendition of the fabled HEMI engine design boasting 5.7-liers of displacement and making 383 hp at 5600 rpm and 400 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 rpm. Tow capacity for the Ram 2500 Regular Cab maxes at 13,500 lbs, while the Crew Cab Ram 2500 caps the tow load at 12,650 lbs. and the Mega Cab version runs to 12,850 lbs.

Depending on the truck you pick, the steering systems vary. 4WD Ram 2500 models get a recirculating ball system that yields precise tolerances. The Ram Power Wagon is not some muscle-bound SUV; rather it's a "Ram 2500 truck" designed for 4WD forays over rugged terrain.

2011 Dodge Journey Reviews

News out of Chrysler about the 2011 Dodge Journey crossover is a case in point. The 2011 Dodge Journey benefits from Chrysler’s PowerNet electrical architecture, a new system that powers the crossover’s electronic communications system. The big news in terms of visible interior changes is the uConnect Touch connectivity system. UConnect Touch, say Chrysler officials, is competitive with the MyFord Touch and SYNC system. Chrysler hopes to change that with the next-generation uConnect Touch system in the Journey (and two other models yet to be identified).

The automaker’s excellent new three-spoke steering wheel greets the driver. Our midgrade Journey Crew tester featured nice cloth upholstery, fine leather around the steering wheel and soft touch surfaces throughout.

What hasn’t changed are some of the Journey’s still awkward proportions. Its destiny as a global-style seven-row MPV gave it a more van-like driving position with an upright windshield, fairly low seating position and an oddly-positioned gear lever. Getting going
Only the basic Journey Express gets the outgoing model’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder mated to a four-speed automatic. Smooth and refined, it powered our all-wheel-drive Journey feature vehicle with impressive performance. Front-wheel-drive is standard, but we only had the opportunity to spend time in the snow-belt model.

Our test Journey rode smoothly and confidently and gripped well through curves. A sportier Journey R/T is due out next Spring. While Chrysler’s dated 2.4-liter is on offer, availability is relegated only to front-wheel-drive base models – a rather 1990s-style approach. 2011 Dodge Journey base price range, $22,245-32,740.

Most of those shortcomings are fixed in the 2011 Journey. The new six-speed automatic's shift quality? Back inside, the Journey's unchanged packaging gets topped with a sprinkling of new features and improved actions. Four adults, or two adults and three or four kids, are happy enough inside the Journey, with flat seats and right-sized head and leg room taking good advantage of the Journey's proportions. On mid-grade-and-up Journeys, the second-row seat slides fore and aft to free up more leg room, and on the same versions, front seats have storage built in beneath the seat cushion, and the center console gets a new tilt-and-slide top. Flip everything down behind the front seats, and you can fit a half-dozen flat-screen TVs in the Journey's 67.6 cubic feet of space.

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2011 Dodge Charger,2011 Chrysler 300 production will begin in Ontario

The launch of the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger demonstrates how far this company has come in 18 months, said Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne. The next-generation Charger comes standard with Chrysler's new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine producing 292 horsepower and allowing 0-100 km/h accelerations in 6.5 seconds.

The start of production has been done during a ceremony attended by Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Canada CEO Reid Bigland, the Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan, Brampton Mayor Susan Fennella and CAW President Ken Lewenza.

Chrysler's CEO was in Ontario Friday to launch a series of bulky sports cars, but experts say the company's future is in more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Chrysler Group LLC chief executive Sergio Marchionne travelled to Brampton, Ont., to launch the production of the 2011 Chrysler 300, 2011 Dodge Charger and Dodge Chalenger--Chrysler needs to prove it can make and sell small cars.

Chrysler’s biggest competitors, Ford and General Motors, have already underscored their commitment to so-called greener cars, especially as growth in consumer vehicle demand slows to about 2%.

Chrysler does have one of the country’s top-selling crossovers in the relatively fuel-efficient Dodge Journey--Chrysler was the No. 3 automaker in the country last year by sales, after Ford and GM. Nearly eight in 10 minivans sold in Canada last year belonged to the Chrysler family.

Chrysler Group is recalling 150,000 vehicles

A 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup truck poses at the Planet Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership in Doral, Fla. in this August file photo. Parent company Chrysler is recalling nearly 150,000 trucks and SUVs to address several problems, including steering, air bag issues and a growling rear axle.

Chrysler has announced that it's recalling over 121,000 vehicles in two separate actions. Additionally, the carmaker is also recalling 65,180 Dodge Journey crossovers from the 2009 model year due to faulty wiring. Both recalls are expected to begin in February and Chrysler will repair the axles in Ram 1500 models and replace the both front door wiring harnesses in Dodge Journey models free of charge as necessary.

Here’s the full list of vehicles being recalled. Chrysler Group is recalling 150,000 vehicles, including 22,000 2008-2011 Dodge Ram trucks with steering problems; 65,000 Dodge Journey SUVs with side air bags that may not discharge; and 57,000 2011 Dodge 1500 trucks which may stall due to faulty components in the rear axles. For their part, Ford is recalling 15,000 Ford F-series pickup trucks from 2011 (including the F150, F250, F350, F450, and F550) and some 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers due to electrical problems that may result in fires.

2011 dodge nitro reviews

Despite its tough name, the 2011 Dodge Nitro is surprisingly wimpy.
Engine: standard engine is 3.7-liter, 210 horsepower V6; 4.0-liter, 260-horsepower V6 optional with Nitro SXT

Acceleration: the standard Nitro has a current 0-60 time of 9.5 seconds, while the rear-wheel-drive 4.0-liter Nitro has a 0-60 time of 7.7 seconds. For 2011, Dodge may up the power of the Nitro, resulting in more competitive acceleration.

Suspension: the live-axle rear suspension on the current Dodge Nitro has received substantial criticism, so changes may be in store for 2011 to give the Nitro a smoother, less trucky ride
The 2011 Dodge Nitro will never be mistaken for a high-performance vehicle. The 2011 Dodge Nitro gives car buyers on budgets a decent option; after all, the base model has a starting price of around $22,000. With so many features-packed crossover SUVs on the market today, the 2011 Dodge Nitro is a tough sell.

The "2011 Dodge Nitro" ranks 23 out of 24 Affordable Compact SUVs. Car reviewers love the 2011 Dodge Nitro’s styling, but they find little else to like about the pugnacious little SUV.
Most affordable compact SUVs are starting to look alike – but not the 2011 Dodge Nitro. The Honda Element has boxy styling, a lower starting price and better fuel economy than the Nitro--For 2011 the Dodge Nitro is little-changed, with the exception of trim names.

rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available, as are two engines – a 3.7-liter V6 and a 4.0-liter V6. Until Chrysler official press photos of the new 2011 Dodge Nitro version, we can not really say much about what’s in store for the small SUV.

2011 Dodge Nitro will never be mistaken for a high performance vehicle. There are two parts to the experience of being at the heart of the Dodge Nitro 2011. Dodge Nitro 2011 gives car buyers on budgets a decent option, after all, the basic model has a starting price of about $ 22,000. With so many features packed crossover SUV on the market today, the" 2011 Dodge Nitro" is a hard sell. Lighter, peppier and more vehicles adapted to comparable price tags are available.

2011 Dodge Caliber Reviews

The interior tops the list of owner positives in the 2011 Dodge Caliber, and sadly it’s a very short list.
Weak, harsh engines, clunky and unresponsive transmissions and an overall lack of visibility severely hamper the overall experience of the 2011 Caliber.

It’s the base-level Express trim that really gets the shaft this year, missing out on the electronic steering system revisions as well as newly standard stability control. Heat and Rush trim levels also get thicker rear anti-roll bars as well as retuned shocks. All but the Rush get a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder standard engine, with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder being optional in the Uptown and Standard in the Rush. The Express trim gets a five-speed manual as the only option, while Heat and Rush trims get the option of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that comes standard in the Mainstreet and Uptown trims.

Body lean is combated well in the Caliber, with confident stability exhibited in smooth corners--Sadly, road noise, wheel noise and especially engine noise disrupt all of this, intruding violently into the cabin.
It has been three years since the initial launching of the Caliber model in the market. Moving over to the engine power, the "2011 Dodge Caliber" is built with a 1.8-liter engine for its base that is coupled with a five-speed manual transmission system as the base option. Pro’s of 2011 Dodge Caliber
2011 Caliber comes with decent fuel economy rating;
-It has a full range of interior features;
-Adaptive driving mechanism to suit any driving situation;
-Dodge 2011 Caliber has met and complied all safety regulations while also earning impressive score on all crash tests.
The 2011 Dodge Caliber is available in trims: Express, Heat, Mainstreet, Uptown, and Rush.

For a crossover/hatchback, the 2011 Dodge Caliber receives excellent fuel economy ratings of 22-24 mpg in the city and 27-32 mpg on the highway. Competing with Toyota Matrix, the 2011 Dodge Caliber sits on standard 15-inch steel wheels, while 17-inch painted aluminum and 18-inch aluminum or chrome-clad wheels are optional.

The 2011 Dodge Caliber seats five occupants in standard cloth or optional leather-trimmed seats.

Other features vary by trim level, and include keyless entry, iPod controls, an audio input jack for mobile devices, leather-trimmed seats, beverage-cooling bin, six-way power driver’s seat, and satellite radio. A voice-activated navigation and audio system (Uconnect), sunroof, heated front seats, and a six-disc CD changer are also available as options.

The New Dogde Viper bringing back for the 2013 model year

A concept version of the next American supercar was shown in September in Orlando, Fla., by Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne to a convention center filled with thousands of people—most of them notoriously talkative car dealers. A common theme emerged: The Dogde Viper had a distinct Italian theme with an unmistakable American presence. The car shown in Orlando was painted bright red and had flashy lights, perhaps LEDs. One source compared it to the 1998 Viper. The "Dogde Viper" factory in Detroit, dubbed the “Snake Pit,” was the new company's first plant to reopen.

Powertrain specifics remain unknown, but a V10 has always been the Viper's signature feature. As Chris Marshall, president of the Dogde Viper Club of America, put it: “The main concern for the true Dogde Viper purists is the big-displacement engine.”

Dogde Viper Nation can rest with some assurance that a new snake is poised to strike in 2012.

"Dodge is bringing back the Dogde Viper for the 2013 model year. In the Detroit News interview Gilles implies the next-generation Viper will be more civilized than the outgoing model, which as every enthusiast knows, has a reputation for raw, brute force". The original Viper debuted 18 years ago with side exhausts and side curtains in place of modern roll-up windows. The outgoing 2010 Viper -- production ended in July -- has a base price of $90,255. New 2012 Hyundai sedan caught on video

Reviving the Dogde Viper is important for preserving Dodge's status in the high-end sports car segment and clarifying Dodge's identity as Chrysler's performance brand. With a sticker price of $90,000-plus, Viper was the ultimate "halo" car. A Dogde Viper comeback was always under consideration, according to Chrysler's November 2009 product plan. "We're extremely excited that our ultimate American sports car and icon of the Dodge brand will continue to live on," said Ralph Gilles, Dodge president and CEO.

Fiat engineers will have a significant role in the new DogdeViper, the Chrysler official familiar with the planning said.

2011 Dodge Charger Price Detail

The 2011 Challenger likewise sees a price hike from the 2010 SE model's $23,995 base (including delivery) to $25,495.
Both the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger will see a marked price increase for 2011, with base models of each costing $25,995 and $25,495, respectively.
Starting off with the 2011 Dodge Durango, the automaker has priced its three row performance rear-wheel-drive Express trim for $29,195.
2011 Dodge Charger
The 2011 Charger SE's price isn't too far out of line, showing roughly a $160 increase over the 2010 car. The 2011 Charger does away with some of the current model trim naming conventions, with just SE and R/T trim levels available. 2011 Dodge Challenger
The 2011 Challenger takes a $100 increase on the destination fee, boosting it to $825.

The displacement of the SRT8's Hemi V-8 jumps to 392 cubic-inches (6.4 liters) for a massive 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque.
Full 2011 Dodge Charger and Challenger pricing is below:

Charger SE: $25,170
Charger SE (with Rallye Package): $28,245
Charger SE (with Rallye Plus package): $29,995
Charger R/T: $30,995 / $33,145
Charger R/T (with R/T Plus Package): $32,995 / $35,125
Charger R/T (with Road and Track Package): $33,995 / $36,145
Charger R/T (with Max Package): $35,995 / $38,145
(All prices include an $825 destination charge.)

Dodge Challenger SE: $25,495
Dodge Challenger SE (with "Rallye" package): $27,495
Dodge Challenger R/T: $30,495
Dodge Challenger R/T (with "Plus" package): $31,995
Dodge Challenger R/T (with "Classic" package): $33,495
(All prices include an $825 destination charge.)

2011 Dodge Journey minimal exterior changes

The 2011 Dodge Journey rolled out on Wednesday, with minimal exterior changes, a new interior, a redesigned suspension and a new 3.6-liter V6.

The base 2010 Dodge Journey SE starts at $21,165, including a $675 destination charge.
Dodge says the Journey's suspension received a "major overhaul." A new 283-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission replaces the outgoing 235-hp 3.5-liter V6. The 2011 Dodge Journey gets a major cabin makeover, including a redesigned instrument panel.

In concert with a vast upgrading across the Chrysler portfolio of vehicles, the 2011 Dodge Journey is receiving a significant refresh, Chrysler said Wednesday.

The 2011 Dodge Journey will be built at Chrysler's Toluca Assembly Plant in Toluca, Mexico. Dodge continues to unleash new products to the market; today, introducing the new 2011 Dodge Journey, its mid-size crossover with "right sized" proportions, five- or seven-passenger seating, innovative storage solutions, abundant safety and security features, all-wheel-drive capability and models packaged for a variety of lifestyles.

The Dodge Journey receives a major overhaul with a completely redesigned and retuned suspension, a new V-6 engine and a gorgeous new interior. Owners will feel like they have the world at their fingertips with the Journey's available touch-screen command center, Uconnect Touch.
From navigation to dual-zone climate controls to the ability to check fuel prices, the all-new Uconnect Touch media center makes life in the new 2011 Dodge Journey an excellent adventure for the driver and passengers. The “2011 Dodge Journey” is nimble, composed and handles well in all driving and road conditions. There's also a larger front storage bin with side nets. The new multi-functioning three-spoke Dodge brand steering wheel with integrated controls and a wider, longer, soft-touch armrest transform the driver's seat into a cockpit-like experience. The Dodge Journey offers six new interior color and trims to complete the makeover.

On the outside, Journey maintains its sculpted, clean, aggressive lines, and adds a new front fascia that sports the signature Dodge Brand "split crosshair" honeycomb grille. Journey also is loaded with an abundance of safety and security features, including: standard advanced multi-stage front passenger air bags, active head restraints, electronic stability control (ESC) with all-speed traction control, electronic roll mitigation and brake assist, new driver-side knee blocker air bag, supplemental side-curtain air bags covering all three rows, supplemental front-seat-mounted side air bags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, LATCH child seat anchor system and trailer sway control.

The Dodge Journey is built in at Chrysler Group LLC's Toluca Assembly Plant in Toluca, Mexico.
The crossover will debut the next generation of Chrysler's Uconnect connectivity system.
An 8.4-inch touch screen is the command center for the new Uconnect Touch that customizes everything from navigation and portable devices to climate controls and audio commands.
Like Ford Motor Co.'s MyFord Touch Sync system, Uconnect works with a smartphone as opposed to General Motors Co.'s OnStar, which is embedded in the car.
For a smoother ride, Chrysler re-engineered the suspension and steering and added premium tires for the 19-inch wheels.


source:the new 2011 Dodge Journey, its mid-size crossover with "right sized" proportions | Semar Media

2010 Dodge Viper Review

The 2010 Dodge Viper. Engineered for folks who care more about mind-numbing sports performance than comfort and luxury, the 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 offers no compromises. Automobile Magazine explains, "The Dodge Viper has always been a raw sports car with very few frivolities." The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10's lack of convenience and safety features is proof of that.
If power, speed and handling are what you're all about, then the 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 is the car for you.
The "Dodge Viper" was conceived as a modern interpretation of the classic muscular American sports car.
Minor concessions to "luxury" appeared in the second-generation Viper roadster, such as real windows that replaced the clear vinyl side curtains, but Viper fans had nothing to fear, as Dodge's top-dog sports car remained obnoxiously loud and fast. The second-generation Dodge Viper saw the SRT-10 roadster become a true convertible with a folding top. The Viper SRT-10 coupe returned a few years later featuring the previous coupe's "double bubble" roof and dramatic rear styling. Current Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper is offered as a two-seat coupe or roadster. Performance numbers are otherworldly, as the Viper can reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Though modern cars are increasingly equipped with the latest safety features, the Viper remains true to its visceral roots. Fresh off the showroom floor, the Dodge Viper is one of the fastest production cars in the world. Used Dodge Viper Models
The current second-generation Dodge Viper has been available since 2003. The original Dodge Viper debuted for the 1992 model year. In 1999 the Viper received bigger wheels, optional Connolly leather inside, power mirrors and a remote release for the coupe's glass hatch. A track-biased Viper ACR trim level also became available that year.

2010 Dodge Nitro Review

The 2010 Dodge Nitro Affordable Compact SUVs. The Dodge Nitro stands out for its aggressive styling, class-leading 5,000-pound towing capacity and functional cargo space but it ultimately can't match the performance or interior quality of its competitors.

The Nitro's price is about average for the class.
The Dodge Nitro comes in two trims -- the base SXT and the SLT. There's speculation that Dodge may discontinue the Nitro after the 2010 model.

"The...Dodge Nitro R/T 4X4 shovels a good cabin tech package into a vehicle that delivers mediocre performance and economy." -- Automobile Magazine

In the past, test drivers have complained about the Dodge Nitro's rough ride and handling. A huge plus is the Nitro's 5,000-pound towing capacity, which bests every one of its competitors.

When it comes to quality, the "Dodge Nitro's interior" is viewed by most as just adequate.

Almost all of the safety features on the Dodge Nitro come as standard equipment. The 2010 Nitro does well in most federal government crash tests, but falls short in insurance industry testing.

The Detonator and Shock trim features a more powerful 260-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Nitro's Heat trim offers standard amenities such as power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry, satellite radio, air conditioning and seating for five. The Shock adds heated front seat, leather trim interior, and power sunroof. Standard safety features include: front airbags, side curtain airbags, active head restraints, traction and stability control with roll-over mitigation, brake assist, and a tire-pressure monitor.

For 2010, the Dodge Nitro has three new model designations: Heat, Detonator, and Shock.

2010 Dodge Journey review

The 2010 Dodge Journey ranks 20 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. Reviewers generally agree that the Journey is pleasant and roomy. "Overall, the 2010 Dodge Journey has a split personality,” explains Edmunds. It costs just over $1,000 more than the Journey and also offers an optional third-row seat. The RAV4's pricing actually comes out lower than the Journey's once you add a third row to both vehicles. That’s because the Journey’s third row requires upgrading to a higher trim, while the RAV4’s base model is already available with a third row. The RAV4 has a leg up in fuel economy too, with a higher base rating of 22/28 mpg city/highway. It starts at about $8,000 more than the Journey but comes standard with a third-row seat. The only real downsides are its higher price and lower 17/24 mpg base fuel economy rating.

A midsize crossover SUV, the "2010 Dodge Journey" comes in SE, SXT and R/T trim levels. All models come standard with two-row seating for five; with the optional 50/50-split-folding third-row bench (SXT and R/T only), capacity increases to seven.

The midgrade SXT adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, heated side mirrors, a trip computer, enhanced interior storage, stain-resistant cloth upholstery, a six-way power driver seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 115-volt power outlet and satellite radio. The top-drawer R/T features 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, remote start, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls.

"Dodge bundles most of the Journey's optional features into packages, and many of the upper trim levels' features are available as options for the lower trims. Other major options, depending on the trim level, include a Chrome Appearance package, sport-tuned suspension and steering, Bluetooth, an iPod adapter, tri-zone climate control, a rear-seat entertainment system and a hard-drive-based navigation and audio system with a back-up camera".

The base-model Journey SE comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. In our testing, an all-wheel-drive R/T model went from zero to 60 mph in an unremarkable 9.2 seconds -- just as slow as competing four-cylinder models.

The EPA gives the four-cylinder Journey ratings of 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. The front-drive V6 drops to 16/24/19, and adding AWD yields a 15/23/18 rating.

Every 2010 Journey includes antilock disc brakes, traction control, rollover-sensing stability control, active front head restraints, front-seat side airbags and side curtain

Dodge Magnum

The Dodge Magnum welcomed us to the American station wagon, Version 2.0. The "Dodge Magnum" was intended to prove that the wagon could be cool again.
Sadly, Wagon Version 2.0 lived a short life.

Most Recent Dodge Magnum
The Dodge Magnum was sold from 2005-'08. When last sighted at Dodge dealerships, the Magnum was available in four trim levels -- SE, SXT, R/T and SRT8 -- which provided increasing levels of standard equipment and performance features. For power, the Magnum SE was equipped with a 200-horsepower V6.

Most Magnums were rear-wheel drive, but Dodge offered all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions of the SXT and RT. In reviews of the Dodge Magnum, our editors praised the vehicle's roomy and comfortable interior, useful cargo area and inspiring performance. When the Magnum debuted for the 2005 model year, the RWD SXT model had a four-speed automatic transmission, but it was upgraded to a five-speed unit later in 2006 (AWD SXTs always had a five-speed).

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