I love my 18 GT AWD, most people don't know they make an AWD challenger and I get some funny looks when keeping up with traffic in lots of snow! I do wish it was a V8, mostly for the great sound of a tuned exhaust.
@@CarlosJimenez-wm2qw I really enjoy my GT, it gets great gas mileage, is fun to drive, and I can drive year round with the snow. But I do wish it was more powerful.
@@CarlosJimenez-wm2qw I've been thinking about exhaust, I just want it to sound good..... Not like I'm try to sound like a V8.... Because it never will🤣
@@chrisdavis6853 Shii you’re not lying!! Lmao but I’ve done a lot of searching i think flow master w resonator delete sound the best makes it sound loud and good
I'm seriously considering one of these, need awd where I live. It's nice it doesn't have all the unnecessary tech and stop/start, but the interior needs a refresh. At 44k, it's competing with some really nice cars.
Kia Stinger also comes in AWD if thats your desire. New, stylish, classy interior unlike this or the dated Infiniti Q50. I would opt for the GT1 or GT2 which have the twin turbo V6. GT1 is all you need honestly since you clearly want to cut out unnecessary tech and it still feels like a lot of tech. Lol
@@love4gtsandguns that too, if I bought a kia it would be the stinger over any of the other ones. If hyundai made an awd version of the elantra n, even though it's a 4 cylinder, I would add that to the list of alternatives. but also, I'm young anyway so I don't really care if technology in a car is dated or not mainly because I have no experience with even a touch screen in a car.
I bought my second Challenger AWD in March. Went from a 2018 to a 2021. ONLY because factory warranty expired at 60k. Never had any issues with the 2018. Absolutely love the car. It is big.....and comfortable. I drove in Upper and Lower Michigan snow in the early 80's. In all RWD cars. 81 Capri, 72 Nova, 71 Cutlass, 84 Fiero (yes a mistake but I bought it NEW in 84.) Bottom line - it's a highly capable AWD vehicle that gets 27-28 MPG. Does great in 6-10" of snow with ice under it. I don't have to pick up front or rear end of my car if it went in the ditch because it helps me STAY OUT of the ditch. Cautionary note - research replacement tires carefully. My 2018 had Michelins from factory which were great, bought similarly rated Sumitomos and they were crap, so went back to Michelins. Also, I'd rather not pay RT or Hellcat premiums for insurance. I'd seriously consider a HEMI in AWD, but it's not there in Challenger. Don't want an older Charger w/ AWD, and I've owned lots of 5.7 HEMI vehicles - 04 Durango (w/AWD-4WD), 14 RAM 2WD (absolute BS in snow), 06 RAM 1500 4x4. and a 2021 RAM 1500 Bighorn. The tradeoff for fuel consumption says the V6 is just fine thanks
@@bufjayup7774 good choice. I ended up buying a low mileage 2017 challenger sxt plus recently and love it. I have another car I'll drive when the roads are icy.
We have had my wife's Loaded. Yellow 2017 Challenger GT Awd. Now for 5 years, and 51,000 trouble free Miles. Its a blast to drive in Mn. winters. So far its had no problem. Going thru 21" inches of snow. It really good on gas. In the summer, it gets 26.8 mpg city/ hwy. With the Shitty Mn. winter gas, only 22.5 Mpg city/hwy. She has the 500 watt, sound group 2 system. It sounds just as good. As my 900Watt HK system. In my 2015 SRT 392, and 2021 Ram 1500 Limited longhorn. In the summer we run. 2010 R/T Classic 20" inch wheels, with 245-45-20 tires. The things we don't like. Are the OEM 19" wheels. They are a real pain. In the butt to clean. And the thin paint that chips easy.
What would get me to buy this car is the 'wide body kit', and a supercharger (yes, on the 6). I just love the sound of the supercharger, I don't need to be any faster....
I swear if that thing came V8 awd i'd buy it again in a heart beat ... had a GT awd and a R/T base both in Mango before and cause I keep these as my daily all year round I really do need an AWD for winter... the R/T was lol very interesting to drive even in little rain ... BUT I liked it a lot, one of the few that for it's faults would still consider buying again ...
If I was buying a Challenger, I think I’d try to buy a Scat Pack 6.4L, but having all wheel drive would be great as well. Another great job on the video, Ben! Always enjoy your reviews.
@@ncdozer3103 Depends on your driving style. I agree on RWD is the most fun especially for true enthusiasts who like to hoon around. But AWD is really nice to have especially in cold or wet climates.
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Would be cool if it had a 50 50 awd split going constantly like subaru has been doing for about 30 years. That and a manual variant but cant have everything.
The new power plant is coming with a turbo charged inline 6 is going to make this car faster and more desirable. Oh, and it will make 5.7 hemi owners mad. It will have comparable power and the AWD should help off the line.
Very informative video. But...Ben, you talk way too fast. I missed a whole lot of what you said once you got into the car. Had to replay several times.
Nothing like a big heavy American car that is slow and drives as nimbly as a tractor! I remember when Challenger was the name of a true muscle car. Today you are buying something slower than a great many crossovers. This is the way to impress 14 year olds in Oklahoma who know nothing about actual performance cars.
... hmmm yup 100% baby got a beer gut ... but it aint no time attack, track pack whatever package you wanna call it either... also it's true these days a SRT makes double the ponies but lol flip few yrs back and this v6 would be on par with say a '70 Challenger T/A 340ci --- actually even more powerful ;)
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It is great in snow...I have a 2019 AWD Challenger SXT and it's a beast in snow...great on gas.....AWD is a must in Canada
I love my 18 GT AWD, most people don't know they make an AWD challenger and I get some funny looks when keeping up with traffic in lots of snow! I do wish it was a V8, mostly for the great sound of a tuned exhaust.
Is it worth it? I’m planning on getting a 2017 Gt
@@CarlosJimenez-wm2qw
I really enjoy my GT, it gets great gas mileage, is fun to drive, and I can drive year round with the snow. But I do wish it was more powerful.
@@chrisdavis6853 ohh okay thank you!! And also why don’t you try a Flow Master 10 w resonators delete it’ll real bad ass!
@@CarlosJimenez-wm2qw I've been thinking about exhaust, I just want it to sound good..... Not like I'm try to sound like a V8.... Because it never will🤣
@@chrisdavis6853 Shii you’re not lying!! Lmao but I’ve done a lot of searching i think flow master w resonator delete sound the best makes it sound loud and good
I'm seriously considering one of these, need awd where I live. It's nice it doesn't have all the unnecessary tech and stop/start, but the interior needs a refresh. At 44k, it's competing with some really nice cars.
if you're open to a lot of options near this price range you could get an infiniti q50 but that also has a dated interior
Kia Stinger also comes in AWD if thats your desire. New, stylish, classy interior unlike this or the dated Infiniti Q50. I would opt for the GT1 or GT2 which have the twin turbo V6. GT1 is all you need honestly since you clearly want to cut out unnecessary tech and it still feels like a lot of tech. Lol
@@love4gtsandguns that too, if I bought a kia it would be the stinger over any of the other ones. If hyundai made an awd version of the elantra n, even though it's a 4 cylinder, I would add that to the list of alternatives.
but also, I'm young anyway so I don't really care if technology in a car is dated or not mainly because I have no experience with even a touch screen in a car.
I bought my second Challenger AWD in March. Went from a 2018 to a 2021. ONLY because factory warranty expired at 60k. Never had any issues with the 2018. Absolutely love the car. It is big.....and comfortable. I drove in Upper and Lower Michigan snow in the early 80's. In all RWD cars. 81 Capri, 72 Nova, 71 Cutlass, 84 Fiero (yes a mistake but I bought it NEW in 84.) Bottom line - it's a highly capable AWD vehicle that gets 27-28 MPG. Does great in 6-10" of snow with ice under it. I don't have to pick up front or rear end of my car if it went in the ditch because it helps me STAY OUT of the ditch. Cautionary note - research replacement tires carefully. My 2018 had Michelins from factory which were great, bought similarly rated Sumitomos and they were crap, so went back to Michelins. Also, I'd rather not pay RT or Hellcat premiums for insurance. I'd seriously consider a HEMI in AWD, but it's not there in Challenger. Don't want an older Charger w/ AWD, and I've owned lots of 5.7 HEMI vehicles - 04 Durango (w/AWD-4WD), 14 RAM 2WD (absolute BS in snow), 06 RAM 1500 4x4. and a 2021 RAM 1500 Bighorn. The tradeoff for fuel consumption says the V6 is just fine thanks
@@bufjayup7774 good choice. I ended up buying a low mileage 2017 challenger sxt plus recently and love it. I have another car I'll drive when the roads are icy.
Just bought 2022 AWD GT Challenger and i have to say it is awesome !!!!
How much more did you have to pay above MSRP?
@@charlesbrooks7578 Cost me about 7000 more for AWD
@@kingchuck44 Oh okay, and that's excluding the natural increase of price that you pay for AWD? Or are you rolling them in together
Agreed 110%. And don’t forget to slap the six-speed manual onto that package!
We have had my wife's Loaded. Yellow 2017 Challenger GT Awd. Now for 5 years, and 51,000 trouble free Miles. Its a blast to drive in Mn. winters. So far its had no problem. Going thru 21" inches of snow. It really good on gas. In the summer, it gets 26.8 mpg city/ hwy. With the Shitty Mn. winter gas, only 22.5 Mpg city/hwy. She has the 500 watt, sound group 2 system. It sounds just as good. As my 900Watt HK system. In my 2015 SRT 392, and 2021 Ram 1500 Limited longhorn. In the summer we run. 2010 R/T Classic 20" inch wheels, with 245-45-20 tires. The things we don't like. Are the OEM 19" wheels. They are a real pain. In the butt to clean. And the thin paint that chips easy.
What would get me to buy this car is the 'wide body kit', and a supercharger (yes, on the 6). I just love the sound of the supercharger, I don't need to be any faster....
I swear if that thing came V8 awd i'd buy it again in a heart beat ... had a GT awd and a R/T base both in Mango before and cause I keep these as my daily all year round I really do need an AWD for winter... the R/T was lol very interesting to drive even in little rain ... BUT I liked it a lot, one of the few that for it's faults would still consider buying again ...
From all reports, they absolutely ROCK in the snow.
If I was buying a Challenger, I think I’d try to buy a Scat Pack 6.4L, but having all wheel drive would be great as well.
Another great job on the video, Ben! Always enjoy your reviews.
A muscle car needs rwd imo, my scat pack wide body was the best purchase I’ve ever made
@@ncdozer3103 Depends on your driving style. I agree on RWD is the most fun especially for true enthusiasts who like to hoon around. But AWD is really nice to have especially in cold or wet climates.
Dodge challenger is a awesome muscle car love the color
GREAT VIDEO BEN!!!!! I LOVE IT AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
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Seat pattern is called hounds tooth
That's why I didn't get one...no v8 awd.
Awesome Ben 🔥🔥👏
Would be cool if it had a 50 50 awd split going constantly like subaru has been doing for about 30 years. That and a manual variant but cant have everything.
The new power plant is coming with a turbo charged inline 6 is going to make this car faster and more desirable. Oh, and it will make 5.7 hemi owners mad. It will have comparable power and the AWD should help off the line.
Do you think it's going to sound as good as the current ones?
Yup Just Put Some Hell Cat Intakes & a RT/Scat Pack Exhaust For The Nice Sound I’m a Do That When I Grab Awd GT They Won’t See It Coming😂
I hope Chrysler could either supercharge the v6 or twin turbo this potential beast..atleast they could improve their build quality
I'm hoping that Stellantis(FCA) will put their new "hurricane" I6 tt in the challenger in '23 or '24 with awd!
THANKS FOR SHARING
Hows the stock sound system?
Love it!!!!!!!
I want one for me in my country New Zealand... how to get?
Very informative video. But...Ben, you talk way too fast. I missed a whole lot of what you said once you got into the car. Had to replay several times.
YOLO!😂
Fake hood scoop?
It looks cool🤷♂️
You almost want it to be fake if you're going to be driving it in the Winter to keep all that precipitation out.
Not on the older ones, with the twin hood scoops.
You would think that this is a used car by how dirty it is.
Nothing like a big heavy American car that is slow and drives as nimbly as a tractor! I remember when Challenger was the name of a true muscle car. Today you are buying something slower than a great many crossovers. This is the way to impress 14 year olds in Oklahoma who know nothing about actual performance cars.
... hmmm yup 100% baby got a beer gut ... but it aint no time attack, track pack whatever package you wanna call it either...
also it's true these days a SRT makes double the ponies but lol flip few yrs back and this v6 would be on par with say a '70 Challenger T/A 340ci --- actually even more powerful ;)
Stupid comment, I drive one of these, it is great..no it's not a SCAT PACK or hellcat but it what I wanted..it's got plenty of power for me
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