2019 Dodge Challenger R/T HEMI V8 | Full Review & Test Drive
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2019
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This is my dream car. I’m working hard for it.❤️
WHISKEY OPS on PS4 buy a used one, i got my 2019 rt for 26k with only 14k mikes on it, the resell value is bad for this car which is good if you buying
WHISKEY OPS on PS4 me too lol
Kevin Ibarra aren’t they changing the body style in like 2021 or something?
just picked up a beautiful Burgundy 2019 Challenger with 27k miles for 22k
i skipped out on the 2017 camaro 2ss which I still want
Watched the first 4 minutes last night with intent to finish before i decided to buy it.. and now here i am, finishing it while glancing at my 2019 R/Ts key on my desk
Make me rich
nice bro
Good Job Bud, my dad has this car to
nice
God is good im getting mine very soon
Those yellow accents on the bumper are just front lip protectors. You’re supposed to peel them off lol
Jonathan Cardenas I like them on it
Yeah they’re just protectors, but lots of dealers and buyers are leaving them on. I thought about making mine Mopar blue.
They also sell for 100+ on ebay
erick zavala couldn’t you just peel them off another car? As in you’d just get them stolen?
@@everyonewasstealingmynamea919 I didnt watch this video but aren't they plastic? I've seen them on Ebay for 100 bucks and they hold in place with bolts
So glad an rt video comes out. Mopar vids on UA-cam, so saturated with 392s and hellcats. Love this
Glad you liked it! Next time I get to drive an R/T I’ll make another video!
i know..hard to find a video on the RT
I have a 2015 R/T 6 speed I bought new. It’s been a good an fun car so far👍. Thanks for the video
Right.
@@hillbillysportsman5818 5.7 + 6 spd = perfection. Was it hard to find a stick? Most i see are autos...
The yellow things on the front bumper spoiler are actually protective plastic pieces for shipping. Most people just leave them on because they look cool.
I think they look cool too :)
Well at least they're on a plastic splitter, they scratch the paint on chargers apparently
They look cool!!
They look tacky & cheap. Ruins the looks of car, but hey that's subjective. I can't believe people keep them on lol. yuck.
@@frostedpearl1386 I took mine of ASAP it’s tacky and it’s not an actual part of the design lol
“It comes with these yellow accents”
No brooo😭😭 those serve as a quality control when the car is being shipped
Dude those yellow pieces are for scraping during shipping their supposed to come off some people leave them on but it's not a yellow accent it is part of shipping Packaging
Finally someone sheds light on this mystery for me. Thanks man, I've been wondering what that yellow was for.
It's not his car
how do i take them shits off?
Own a 2014 rt kept it stock it's 3 blast to drive I'm 66 years old I love the retro style of my rt 375 horse is plenty of horse power for this old guy !
I am 67 and Just bought a 2019 RT 5.7 Challenger, the power, v-8 rumble active exhaust sound, and handling are just great for street use. Why drive some glittery old fart Buick or Caddy when you can have this car instead. Another reason to have this is the government would rather we not have cars like this VS some green new deal shoe box car.
Couldn't agree with you anymore Rob C
Just purchased my 2019 challenger rt and I am in love with the car. No complaints what so ever.
krishanna carroll is it a fast car?
Is it a fast car?
Yes he is...faster than I would like to go. It is an absolute dream to drive.
how is the gas efficiency?
krishanna carroll dope!! I’m getting the 2020 RT Dodge Challenger this week
09 rt for me and it's still strong fun and cracks a smile on my face everyday that i drive it
The first model year when it was reintroduced. Nice.
No idea why I’m watching this video, I just bought this car 2 months ago lol and I do love it so far!
T3X4S_4SS4SSIN same
You like it? I'm going this week to pick mine up
@@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351 like it, fucking love it bro 😂 so many mods done too
It is an excellent cruising vehicle... did an 8 hour road trip from KY to SC...lots of curvy mountain roads...handled it all very well and was a very comfortable ride...
We got exactly same spec car as our rental just a few weeks ago from San Fran to Chicago. Did 4k miles in it and honestly - the best car for the job. Loved it, Loved It, LOVED IT! Agree with the sound - so so so addictive. We need this car in our lives now! About the leather seats - I'll say that in the 35+ heat (celsius) we had 90% of the time, we were actually glad to have cloth seats and not the leather.
Your review help me on my decision. I just bought 2 weeks a 2019 Challenger RT manual transmission. I absolutely love it!!! Thanks
6speed V8 how many liters
You are missing out on the R/T without the optional factory suspension and brake upgrades. It makes an already good car EXCELLENT!! I made sure I checked off the right options when I bought my 2020 Shaker R/T and there have been no disappointments.
HIred one of these a few months ago for 5 days driving round trip from Nashville down to Alabama, into Mississippi & then back through Memphis. I drive a 6 litre V8 Holden SS in Australia, so I wanted the V8. this was a beautiful car to drive! Was a sensational cruiser, rode comfortably, handled fine, had a nice amount of power (about the same acceleration as my v8 in Australia), good interior, and mate that sound!!! Man you have to drive one to experience just how hectic the noise is, especially when you change it to Sport! It just opens up the exhaust, and it is addictive! A great car for the money in my opinion, if they sold them here Id buy one in an instant. Turned a lot of heads as well. Probably needs HUD but apart form that it is fine!
Nothing looks as badass and beastly as a challenger. I'll always pass on a mustang or camaro. Challengers are more practical too.
Driven the Camaro, nightmare bumpy ride, unbearable
flipfloplogic From what I’ve heard, the rear seats in a challenger are actually pretty comfortable for adults. It’s nice because I could actually go on road trips with a few of my buddies with a car like this. I own a WRX but still, I’m considering getting one of these as well.
Yeah you can certainly fit two of your friends comfortably in the back seat. I have a 2019 white scat pack. If you plan to get a challenger I suggest buying a scat pack. The R/T is fine but since the challenger is so big and heavy with more horsepower it will feel lighter and easier to handle. I had a white R/T also. It got traded. Dodge is offering great discounts. You get 10 bucks off for every 10 horsepower. So a scat pack discount will be 4,850.
@@kevinnorris6558 in our challenger, we drove 13 hours to another state in it and it's very comfortable
@@flipfloplogic how much money on top (extra) did you pay for the scat once you traded it in
One if the best car reviews I've seen good job man these see more like this 👍🏻
I rented one this week and I love it. The sound is awesome. Everyone turns their heads when I drive it through town. It rides nice and has plenty of power. I might have to buy one of these.
Because everyone is a sheep for dodge. Challengers are overrated
@@tatortot999 And opinions are like assholes. If I wanted any crap from you I'd put your head in a vice.
I recently bought my 2019 challenger trip plus, I love this car.
those yellow challenger headlights are the nicest thing I've ever seen on a car, to me it just makes the whole car go from a nice looking muscle car to a vicious looking monster
Yeah excatly I love the challenger wit yellow lights it just makes it looks so much cooler and better
I just rented one for a few days by mistake. What a wonderful mistake. He's not kidding about the sound, Its so so good and everyone just can't help but look haha. I've only driven it in manual. The burble the Exhaust makes when you shift at 5500 rpm is awesome.
Great review man . Much respect
Just purchased my 2021 challenger RT last week. I traded in my 2020 GT model. I must admit im absolutely in love with my RT model! I dont wanna stop driving it and look forward to gettin in it every single day!
Those yellow things say “to be removed by dealer” engraved 😂😂
Great video! My first Challenger was a 2014 RT 6-Speed and that was a very fun car to drive!
Great review! I've owned the RT Plus Shaker manual for a few years now, love the Performance of it, and would recommend this car to anyone who likes muscle cars. Gateway/training car to the Scat or Hellcat... No complaints with mine, still turns heads...
I just traded a 2013 5.0 for this car and I’m liking it a lot
Nice review, as always. The yellow protectors on the splitter are shipping protectors and most people take them off. They look pretty good against the black, though.
Thanks! I really appreciate that. And I learned about the shipping protector later on when I saw some other Challengers online with it. The interesting thing is that in every other Challenger I’ve seen with it, it covers the entire splitter. Maybe because it’s three pieces and this car didn’t have the middle one? I think it looks really good here too!
I have a 2019 RT. I like the way it’s looks. I left mine on and a lot of other people do the same.
I'd leave them on
I dont even care imma buy this and daily drive it in the Iowa snow
Fuck it, your probably gonna crash but who cares
A guy with the youtube channel Hemi Mike lives in Canada and dailys' an R/T 6spd, year-round. Pair some snow tires with winter driving common sense and it's good to go. I'm looking into a 392 in Iowa as well, provided we ever get out of winter again.
@@HPG45 Hasnt been to bad lately
@@DrHeartless 3 days in with winter tires and so far so good.
Hell yeah. Had mine since last June here in Michigan and I was passing FWD cars on my way to work. I had a 300 and a Charger before that. Drive em all year if you know what you’re doing.
I've been in love with this car ever since I drove one in NFS Undercover. I'm gonna buy one in the next 10 years.
Great Review! I ordered a 2019 Challenger R/T, and so far it's been delayed to mid-March. You're right, it is well equipped. I've ordered mine in Go-Mango, Classic R/T option, 8 speed auto, and a spare tire. (I just feel better with a spare and not needing it, than to need one, and getting screwed to get towed!)
If you daily the car you'll need it sooner than you think.
Dodge Challengers are Beautiful cars and I don’t regret ever buying mine!
Just drove one and they do sound amazing!
Just bought this car yesterday! Love love it
just paid off my 2018 infinty and now its time to work for this one. thanks for video
Just bought mine, and I love it
It is amazing, Got the car on April 1st and I am very in love with it.
Maman! I’m considering to get an exact base model of RT. Was wondering what it feels like to drive/own such a car. Thanks for the review
I got a 2019 Challenger RT in White Knuckle. I just put full racing stripes in Blue Metallic and it looks phenomenal especially when the sun hits it. Got them from Bigworm Graphixs. Lots of compliments. I had the GT which I loved because it was great in the snow but I wanted the RT or Scat Pack. Got a great deal on the RT so I went for it and with the active exhaust it sounds pretty good with the Mopar cold air intake I installed.
I have a 6v been thinking about moving up this video helps me out thank you
my dream car one day ill have this can’t honestly wait🤟🏻
People focus too much on the scat pack. But once you drive this, it has power and is pretty loud for stock. I have a 2018 RT+ challenger fully loaded, the exhaust sounds so loud, funny thing is last week I got pulled over and the cop thought it was an after market exhaust (I live in Cali) I took it as a compliment. You need to drive an RT before making a decision on spending more on a scat pack to daily drive! If you plan on getting an RT challenger, I highly suggest getting a 17-19 model, because they all have active exhaust and it’s pretty loud for stock!
Oh yeah the rt challenger is the first muscle car ive ever driven the rt was great but the scatpack is definitely worth all the attention
I drove the rt and scatpack . the rt was great i was amazed but the scatpack is definitely worth the attention
Yea just dont like the rev limiter
I've been itching for an RT!
These cars handle really good,thing is you have to know how to drive to go fast around corners...Some people want the car to drive itself...Sure its not a $550,000 Ferrari so it probably wont go 95 mph around a 30 mph curve,sure you can do 85 but not 95 !
I own a car dealer ,drove all types of cars and my road road home is in the canyons and I can take curves in these cars as quick or near as quick as any Porsche I ever drove..We even own a Porsche 911,and yes I can drive I was a road racer for 6 years..did drag racing for 3 and races drag boats for 2 years,also did some dirt track racing for fun ! So these Dodge's can handle !
Wierd flex but ok.
I agree I own a 2019 Challenger RT 5.7 and the cornering is great just make sure you set the steering mode to Sport instead of normal.
I rented one for 10 days from Enterprise and LOVED it.
saw your other review on the 2019 camero and saw you had this video so i can compare the 2 before i pick one of the 2 to buy
I'm interested in grabbing a base model Challenger eventually, but I'm not sure what year of Challenger to get. I've at least narrowed it down to 2015+ (I'm trying to not spend a ton of money obviously). Any opinions on years?
Thanks men for this review u are the only so far that i had found on the internet tired of scat pack review like rt still a bad ass car wtf thanks again
Proud owner of a 2013 RT with low miles 42,000 miles and trouble free miles. To each his own, for some reason I do like the classic look of the dash better than the new ones...but also dig the newer tail lights...but considering mine is fully paid and in leather, I’ll keep it till I do decide to step up to a newer model but at the time, really doubt it.
Car is fun to drive and have enough power to put a smile on your face...if you are not racing, I do believe there is no reason for a scat pack but like I said, to each his own
You can put newer looking tail lights on your car
I Need this car 😭🔥
Which RT plus should I get, manual or automatic?
I live in NYC and I don’t know how to drive a manual
That intro was niccee👍🏼
Nice video, got one question is that hood STANDARD or OPTIONAL?
Standard now. It is new for the 2019 model year. R/Ts get the SRT392 hood from last year, and Scat packs get the old hellcat hood, and the new Hellcat gets the new dual snorkel hood.
I wish the v8 came with awd. Very nice car indeed!
I think they dont offer awd because the car is already pretty heavy at roughly 4200 lbs, with awd they would have to up the power of the engine too to compensate, you might as well get a scat pack
They produced a awd v8 charger or challenger I forget but no one bought it so they scrapped it.
@@njoythedrive they do. It's called a gt awd. It was stupid. Noone wanted it. Should have never been built.
Alexis Guy gt is v6
I wish my ‘18 R/T had the performance front splitter like the ‘19 R/T. Of course those yellow delivery guards would be gone. Mine had these 20x8 wheels but it drives much better since I put the 20x9.5 Hellcat 5 spoke wheels with 275 Conti’s. All Challengers should come with 275’s stock. It drives great
Removing the resonators makes an even more awesome sound!
Ad a borla atack better, you'll nut under the tunnel.
I’m fully convinced that this is my challenger I bought, used to be a rental.
"yellow accents" lol that's exactly what my gf when we went to the dealership and i was just like babe, those are removable.
I have the scatpack 2019. The sound is awesome.
No shit it's a 6.4 not a 5.7
Тачка пушка. Выглядит в классическом стиле , двигатель v8, звук, задний привод! 👍🏻
I have a 2014, Challenger R/T Plus. The 5.7 engine with manual trans is 375 hp. But, the automatic is 372 hp. So I'm guessing that horse power in the 5.7 liter engine in 2019, hasn't changed. This car and the SRT, looks a lot better (great) with chrome wheels matching the chrome gas filler cover. Dodge, also should have kept the sided scoops instead of borrowing the SRT, scoop on the hood. Overall the car is still badass!
I took my care down Interstate 20 E in Atlanta last night and it was amazing!!!!!!! Loved the control. Loved the look. Loved the feel. The sound is very low inside the car but aggressive outside :) I have a unique color to so it looks good under the moonlight!!!! See you all on the road this summer!! Zoom Zoom!!! P.s. The 0 to 60 reader is illy!!!
I have a 18 and love it 👍🏾
The "yellow accents" are actually protectors used for shipping the cars to the dealers. The dealers are supposed to remove them before sale.
“Yellow accents”? Please tell me that was high level sarcasm.
Just test drove this car today. I'm so on the fence with the three challengers ive narrowed it down to....i cant decide!! one is the R/T plus, another R/T with cold group, navigation and the third R/T with T/A package. the T/A and R/T plus are coming in within a few hundred of eachother but the R/T with cold group and nav is about 4K cheaper than both. decisions, decisions....
I own the rt plus I love the leather and the sound package that comes in it! Definitely worth it although mine also has the black out package (I think that is what it is called) so It came with the black rims and I am super jealous of the T/A rims.
Great value for the money. I would add leather to it too, but otherwise really nice.
Agreed and I would do the same!
Nice review!
This is the real successor to the classic Charger.
Great review
Nice review. Fyi, the yellow tabs on the front chin spoiler are 4 protection upon delivery. They should actually be taken off 2 avoid chafing over time of the spoiler if/when they fall off on their own. The dealer takes them unless told not 2 by the buyer.
I own this car in granite pearl . Love my Challenger.
I really don't like the same point everybody keeps making regarding how a challenger or even a charger takes curves... In comparison to what exactly? How many of these carse have suffered due to that? Do we have any actual stats or comparisons? I have my 2009 charger with the next gen tires and it handles pretty well on curves as it is a bit lower... I don't really get that whole "it wasn't meant to take curves" as if it was some kind of imminent danger...
Well said. They act like everybody is constantly driving around a canyon or a set of twistys. My Challenger handles just fine. Must be their driver mod 😂
Good point. Like the Ram , Prius and Grand Caravan are or something
Mike Gee “Infantile”? What’s wrong with WRX’s/STI’s?
Got that same model and love it.. black on black RT...
Hey Rob!..great review..I had a 2009 RT with a manual and loved it|!..so much fun to drive and plenty of power...my car was bought brand new and had it till 2017...it never saw a drop of rain and was never winter driven...only 16,000 miles....now i regret i sold it so i am getting another RT in Yellow Jacket with the Classic appearance package. this spring....i am getting an automatic because its faster!
No way would i drive it in the winter!..the salt will destry it...but i wont be as fussy this time and will drive it rain or sun..
Im gettin mine tomrrow 😅😅 I been waitin for dis
After 2 different BMW i3’s - a fully loaded 2015 model and a mid-trim 2017 model with the lease due end of the month, I think I’m finally ready to pull the trigger on an RT Challenger. I’m currently torn between a well equipped RT, an RT scat pack (my dream), or a nice Dodge RAM 1500. I love all 3 so much I don’t know which to chose. I feel the RAM is a better all-purpose vehicle but the beastliness of the Challengers makes them so compelling. I’ve wanted a Scat Pack for years now. Such a difficult decision!!
Scat pack!!!
Dang two years passed and I finally got my 19 RT
I have a 2013 sxt plus now. I'm debating between gettin an RT at the end of next year or getting a scat pack. I'm leaning more toward the RT because that's plenty of power for me to have a fun drive
Blizo Brasko Baby! It’s plenty of power and you can save the difference or use it for mods!
Get the scatpack for a good price , they’ll negotiate with you. Almost 500 HP 180 on the speedometer
Keep telling yourself that.
@@gregblack8550 ok 😁😁😁
I traded a 2013 305 HP Mustang 3.7 for this the Mustang was pretty quick for a V-6 around 0-60 6 seconds this RT is a major upgrade and awesome for all but hardcore racers.
Thank you so much for sharing very much appreciated indeed…Rob..
I have one as well and yes what a car..style..plus the sound of V8 priceless…and whatever I going and park people come around take pics and ask many questions about it which I respond with a big smile and ask them to change their ordinary cars to a Dodge Challenger…there’s indeed many another amazing cars on the road, but this one keep turning heads…and turning my as well…
Drive in Beauty…and Gratitude…
Wonder if you had it in sport mode then tried to downshift if it would be More responsive?
I have a 2018 Challenger R/T and I did a muffler delete and sounds way better!
Thinking of straight piping thou 🤔
I have that exact same color but on the 2018 challenger rt
I have a v6 challenger and Everybody with a v8 is telling me to upgrade but I need a daily driver is this still good on gas?
Which challenger would you say to start off with?
You should do the scat pack challenger. I'm saving up for that!
My personal vehicle is in the shop so I rented from Enterprize what I guess is the base model. Absolutely love this car, and the V6 is no slouch. If I buy one though, gonna have to step up to the RT, just cause it’s there.
Should I get automatic or manual?
I retired and leased the 2018 R/T Shaker with manual transmission.. Best thing I have done in a long time. I get tons of jealous admiration comments in parking lots. But that's not why I chose this car. I can't believe how relatively inexpensive it is to get one. What's more amazing, the base model is somewhere around 23k? Again amazing. And this year you can get it in 4 wheel drive! Why would any young man choose a different 1st new car! I don't think it's marketed enough to the young driver. It's great on long rides, plus if fits big, wide bodies like mine! Just hope they don't change the style too much before I move up to the wide body in '22
Ray L if you don’t mind me asking how much do you pay a month for the car?
Ray L Thanks!! All I needed to know.
Yellow bumper protectors do no peel off ;;You have a screw under front bumper to remove them properly.
Can we change the color of bumper
Uh, the yellow "accents" are actually shipment bumper protectors. You can remove them if you want. I'd personally repaint them to match up.
Upgrade time!
Is there a drastic change in feel (drive) versus this & the Scat
Yes. The rt is quick though dont get it twisted but the extra 110 horsepower is definitely noticeable its crazy
I have a 5.7 challenger, I did test druve a scat. The difference is definitey noticeable. Not nearly as big as everyone says, but obvious none the less
Where do i get the yellow lips on the car? I want it on my 08 challenger
I honestly love those yellow shipping lip things. Also not bashing dodge or the challenger R/T in any way, but aren’t these a tad slow compared to their competition? I feel like the weight alone of this car bogs it down quite a bit. Correct me if I’m wrong lol
Dodge should make the yellow protectors black.
I’m buying this for my bday
Is the road noise really as bad as it sounds?
How do I get white gauge faces? I don't want to buy a T/A