2018 Dodge Challenger GT AWD Review - The Muscle Car That Can't Do Burnouts
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2018
- We go for a drive in the 2018 Dodge Challenger GT AWD.
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When you went through all the challengers in the beginning, I realized how many different specs of challengers there are. You can get a 800hp street legal drag car, to a 400hp muscle car, to a 300hp awd grand tourer with a v6. Imo one of the most diverse lineups for a single car
Yep exactly
There are actually many more versions, at least on the American side of the border.
Mercedes e class, from 150ps diesel to 600ps demon beater:) and many more german cars with similar range.
The Charger and Grand Cherokee are also very diverse.
There’s literally four different engines just for one car. A 3.-whatever liter V-6, a 5.7, a 6.4, and a 6.2
I’m 53 years old and I still get excited for every visor test.
Excellent
Eriknep the pills work huh? 😂😂😂 just had to
Ha!
I assumed it was aimed at older people in the first place. I'm in my 20s and don't get it.
Funny! I'm 64 and I'd love to do 4 wheel drive burn outs!@@jmoz9305
I got a 2019 GT V6 AWD last month and I love it. I live In the northeast where we get snow and ice so it’s perfect. I’m not into racing or need anything crazy. I just love the classic look and it’s awesome for cruising. It’s all I need 👍🏻
I bought a Challenger GT back in January. I absolutely love it! Why did I get this? Cause I wanted a cool looking daily driver that I didn't have to park in the winter especially since I live down a dirt road which is snow packed all winter long. Cant do burnouts? Well even if I could I doubt I would simply cause I don't like wasting money wearing out tires.
if I run into some money im buying one of these cars. I love the classic look!
@Alltaura I just bought one too, in black. I love it too! I think they are being harsh. It's not really a muscle car. It's an everyday driver that doesn't have to be parked 9 months out of the years during the winter
Ew
Exactly the reason why i am looking for a 2017 gt.
bought mine on the 21st of november , my reason snow sucks here in idaho when it actually does snow. I only want the look of the muscle car and the ability to drive it in any road codition all year round
I totally accept a AWD muscle car. Because it snows in winter!😭
Alexander SHE then drive something else that’s not a muscle car. The car is unnecessary
No such thing
I live in Arizona, so I don't give a crap about winter. I got the standard V-6 RWD and I love it!
DAL COW been wanting to get one but gas money worries me how much would you say you waste every 2 weeks?
Just get an sti or a golf r. You'll have much more fun.
I think that for people who are passionate about the appearance of a muscle car but we are not runners, this is the perfect option, especially for new drivers
and people who get a lot of snow
Love how people like you think a V6 Challenger is for "New" drivers LMAO....Challenger in any trim is NOT for new drivers. Only reason many AWD Challenger owners have V6, cause that's all they offer in the AWD package. Some of us have to deal with snow and hills in the winter months. Owning a V8 trim doesn't make anyone more elite. Just means you live in a environment that supports a high HP rear wheel drive.
@@DarkPaladin1130 exactly. They also say I can’t afford an R/T…little do they know the GT with all the bells and whistles is more than a base R/T😂
It’s just so unbelievably slow and heavy, it has no upsides. A Camry with the V6 beats it in a 1/4 mile too 🤣
@@DarkPaladin1130lol V6 challengers are for teenagers. No one above 19 should spend their money on one of these
Those skinny tires on the back are hideous. What was Dodge thinking SMH.
do they have the same tire dimensions for all Challengers?
It's an AWD vehicle wide tires not required at all with under 300 torque in an AUTOMATIC
Damn you guys right they do look fucking hilarious but it works not for looks but traction affordability.
Dodge normally think about just looks and gazillions of horsepower. The AWD GT V6 is an interesting addition despite being uninteresting with small rims, skinny tires and the fact that a Honda Pilot can smoke it. It's probably for those who want a winter cruiser with muscle car looks - strange.
I mean, the R/T has 245 rears.
I chuckle every time I hear that 305hp is not bad when just 15 years ago a badass v8 put the same hp or less. I'm no racer but that kind of hp and tq works great for me. Good review guys :)
FINALLY a human who knows what they are talking about!!! About time!
Well not really since they were putting out 450+ 40 years ago.
@@Cykoid40 years ago was 1984. No one had 450 hp. Most performance v8s were around 200hp. And that’s being generous.
@@takforce06 you must not know v8 history muscle cars before emissions came in and restricted them made those numbers
If they make a V8 5.7 HEMI version of this GT, I'm goin' balls deep...
They do. Look at dodges police cars.
James King that’s not a challenger...
@@adam100a8 lol, oops.
r/t is that...
If you don’t mind not having AWD that is exactly what the R/T is
I go apeshit along with you guys when the visors work
I'm going berserk!
Ersan Seer yes
I don’t get it ??
the AWD is a great option to have in the market, i see modern mustangs, camaros and challangers in various trims and engine choices rolling around up here in Alaska winters , the awd should help out with dodge sells for year long driving
An AWD muscle car is an amazing concept (in my opinion, I think AWD is the superior powertrain, but to each their own), but in order to make it still feel like a sporty muscle car, it needs more power to compensate for the increased weight and it being delegated to all four wheels instead of the just rear ones.
I'd say bump that V6 to a twincharged V8 to make it have that lovely beefy sound and to power through the terrain. With a manual transmission, of course. Then, maybe give it the rallye treatment. Tight coilover suspension and go the Subaru route with a full-time symmetrical AWD with an open differential for balanced handling. You get to have both practicality *and* aesthetic and the only thing you'd probably have to do at point is swapping to snow tires when the winter weather rolls around.
The only thing that could make it an all-weather powerhouse is to offer the option of having a diesel engine.
No reason they couldn’t do a mustang AWD with the 4 or 6 cylinder EBs. I think the V8 pan would be in the way.
It's very handy in Canada too
Would you ever consider buying this car? Do you think an AWD muscle car has a market?
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When I first heard of this car I was interested in picking it up, then I saw V6 only. I just haven't convinced myself that I can live with a car that looks like the Challenger but it only has a V6.
TheStraightPipes | Only if it has a V8 in them. Or a TT V6.
I think this car has a market at least in Massachusetts, and probably anywhere north of here. If someone wants a muscle car in the North, they basically can't drive it in the winter. With this AWD option someone can buy a muscle car without having to own a second vehicle for the winter.
For sure. I'd happily drive this car.
I think AWD anything has a market in Alberta. I am only shopping AWD sedans at the moment.
So many comments ahead of me, of course it was because I saved up your video to watch during my lunch hour. You guys are my go to form of entertainment while eating!
So many knocking the GT's v6...To each their own. If someone digs the GT with a 6 so be it. Live and let live, peeps. Peace!
NO. fuck people who get these piece of shit.
AAA BBB couldn’t get approved? Shame
I beat a Charger GT in my 2003 Mustang GT in a highway pull. I think Charger GTs are made to be daily drivers for people that live where it snows. Cool looking car I would just buy aftermarket wheels. Factory wheels are way too skinny.
AAA BBB big piece of shit I agree ,gotta get a hellcat or scat pack etc
AAA BBB yeah man, fuck people who have different opinions than yours!
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your channel is by far the awesomest one i came across, everything in your videos feels so natural almost like a mini series about cars. From awesome car scenery at the beginning of each video to the technical specs while driving( better than standing right next to car and pouring information without any excitement.)
And going over all the important stuff like the real life expectations people have when they go to buy a car.
Keep up the good work yuri and Jakub!!!
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You guys were so hyped it looked like you thought the car gained 200 hp just by having extendable visors, love it haha
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I’ve got a 2016 V6 challenger and honestly I love it even though it’s not a hellcat it’s still a damn good looking car and can get you where you want to go without getting in too much trouble with the temptations of speeding
I recently bought a 2017 V6 Challenger and I love the power and torque it has. Yeah it's not the R/T but it still has plenty of get up and go. I find myself having to watch my speed having stepped up from a Dart SE
I also have a V6 2018, and I love it 😎
Possible! RIPP Superchargers have done wonders for that motor
The AWD system was lifted from the Grand Cherokee and having had the AWD Charger with the 8 speed, these things are phenomenal in the snow
i had heard of them using a 300 awd platform but it makes sense they would also use something else since then
does the awd system decouple when not needed
@@hanzen5174 yes and no, during normal driving with no slip of the rear wheels detected, the front diff is disconnected. However when the temperature drops below 40 degrees f the system engages full time and its tied to the engines coolant temp sensor + the awd systems ambient temp sensor to prevent excessive loads on the engine when its cold
@@limabravo6065 good explanation. my only awd experience is haldex. I had in my mind that system was just grip focused
No it's okay, you can call us Americans Fat 4:30 we won't get offended we know the truth.
Sheeeeit that's why I got the R/T Scat Pack.
Derrick Meyer 😂
Yup.🍔🍔🇺🇲🇺🇲
Derrick Meyer that’s what i want one day
I like those daytime running lights. The yellow colour temperature helps them stand out from all of the other lights.
I wish Dodge would make all-wheel drive versions of the 392, and Hellcat models!!
They would ride way too high and ruin control of these cars. They are meant to be rwd for a reason. If you want a fast easy to drive (AWD) car buy a Audi, BMW, or a 4matic Mercedes.
Internet User I hear ya, but I don't think you have to change the ride height.
Awd for what? You going to rally this bitch? Get an evo and buy yourself a good vape mod.
Why, just so a couple of people could hit a like button. Its one of those things that everybody "wants" and when a car company makes, no one actually buys it. Dodge knows that pretty well.
nobody cares about your wish.
My gf is not happy about all the new vids today! Best $10 I've spent all month. Thanks for all the great videos!
Haha awesome
It automatically switches into all wheel drive at 40 degrees regardless of the weather.
I added a magnaflow exhaust and it improves the sound and performance of this car a lot.
Took this out in the snow yesterday and it conquered the snowy hills and ice with no problems. A must buy if you love the look of the challenger but need AWD for the climate you live in
It sits higher but you will appreciate it when you driver in snow !! The extra ground clearance really helps,also in storms with tree branches etc on the road !!!
“Subscribe for that visor test”, I pause the video scroll down then realize I cant subscribe twice, bummer.
Im actually one of the fews that want this version i live nj and the winter can be a pain and i still want a muscle car .
Hell yeah boy. Winter time
Same here
My 5.7 stick did really well in NJ when it snowed once per week. You just can't get up hills
RIPP supercharger costs like 6k makes the car faster than a 392
Pipes them up!!!. StraightPipes at it again. Great video guys.
I like Dodges infotainment systems a lot. My cousins best friend drives a Charger Daytona edition in that dark purple blueish color and when he launch controlled the it I had a blast lol. Keep up the great work guys!
I own a 17 and I use it in snow storms. If you are buying a toy, get an srt. If you need a year round car, this thing is awesome.
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I'm diggin the frequent uploads
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That was a great visor test.
“Loose but fun” my favorite 😂
You guys are killing it!
You know its good when the reaction for the sun visor is amazing 😉
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Pirasanth Kathirgamanathan nice name
Test a Chrysler 200 with this same Engine. Whole new ballgame.
Pentastar Nate and the same AWD too!! It’s basically a neon SRT6 lmao
Yeah, it breaks instantly instead of over time
BEST visor test. "SO GOOD"
As always.. Another great video!
God I love this channel
I'm surprised that the infotainment has so many features in it. I thought launch control and performance pages would only be in the high performance SRT & Hellcat versions. I have a soft spot for Mopars because I drove them for many years, so it is nice to see a positive review. I really like the yellow too, nice job coordinating your shirt Yuri.
The updated infotainment is very very welcomed
I did wear a yellow shirt on purpose :-P
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I have zero desire to own this - BUT, I love seeing them on the road. So badass.
"i like when cars have good stuff in them"
This is literally my dream car. I would like and a challenger that would be a sick looking car that I can drive in the NY brutal winters. For me, I won’t be doing burnouts or crazy stuff. I actually HATE how they are mostly hating on this car, like that ur opinion not mine. I love this car it has always been my dream car and this might sound crazy but I would take this over like a Lamborghini.
I have a manual 392 Challenger and its the love of my life. Save up and work hard, you can get one eventually
You guys are the best, keep it up!
My friend just bought one in plum crazy, and is the perfect car for winter. That is exactly what they're designed for, and she loves it. She also has a plum crazy 70 Roadrunner 383 car with 4 speed pistol grip, and is a beautiful Mopar 💜💜
I love mine, and it’s not slow...
And, I’m 6’8”. It’s a must for a tall driver
I hope so cuz I'm 6'2 and thinking of getting one.
@@guyfromnewark Jacob, the guy in the video with the white shirt, is 6’2” himself. So you should fit in it fine.
@@bbc_junior4863 I got the RT. I think if Dodge made the dash and trunk a little smaller, taller ppl would fit in the bac seat more comfortably.
I like the trunk space but that much room isn't necessary for a 2dr coupe.
This car actually needs the awd. V8 with a good awd system and tuned suspension would have made it an actual performance car...and not just a car that looks cool.
Are you implying that the Challenger isn't a performance vehicle or just the V6 GT. Because you can get it with four piston Brembos and the Suspension out of the Scat pack and half inch wider wheels.
Plus they already made an AWD V8. The Charger R/T AWD. Quickest launch out of mine was 5.04 0-60
@@psychologicaltirefire8190 The AWD option on the R/T charger ended in 2010
@John Sandoval Oh my mistake, I got them mixed up. It was the 2014 model.
They no longer offer the AWD drive on ANY of the V8 options now though
Weasle wait a few years and get a cop v8 AWD Charger lol
Always hitting the 👍
Great job guys.
It’s finally officially a crossover!
You guys are like the best at what you do on the entire UA-cam. I have only got to know you recently, but I have seen many of your videos now. Even though other car reviewers have more subscribers and more views, I believe that you guys will skyrocket once people discover your channel. The footages are just amazing and you are just very entertaining to watch. Btw, awesome thumbnails, really catches the eye. :)
Thanks!!
You know you watch a lot of Straight Pipe when you are at work sitting in the vehicle they are testing and you do the visor test at the same time as them. Lol
Another great review! I enjoy your reviews of even cars I have zero interest in, you guys have become my favorite auto review channel!
I would not purchase this car, but I DO think it's cool that it exists as an option. I think it'd be fun in the winter or for rally cross, and for the person who wants the musclecar "look", but also needs something practical enough to be a year round driver in areas that have more than one season, it's a valid choice. Remember, most of the time the lower end 6cyl is the volume seller in any musclecar, even though the top end V8 models get all the attention.
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Awesome
I'd choose Stinger. Because Twin Turbo Hatch.
I'd choose the Stinger because it does not look like a yellow piece of crap from the 90s.
A car introduced in 2008 inspired by a car made in the early 70's looks like crap from the 90's. :boggle:
lol
I think you'd have to spend everything you saved buying this over the Stinger to help this look feel and perform ok... For me 4 doors are better so I went Stinger
Stingers are a terrible performance value. A V6 with turbochargers can't compete with V8s.
To be honest, this is a car that heavily appeals to me. The Challenger has always been one of my favourite cars but living in Canada makes owning and daily driving a RWD muscle car a bit difficult. Seeing this AWD version is pretty dope, just wish it had 400hp and 350trq to make up for some of what it lacks. I decided to work towards a Mustang instead, but it was tough to pass this one up. Thanks for the review.
Love your review. So real life review. Keep it up.
I'm a total car noob but I absolutely love watching your videos. I love how energetic you guys are, fills me up with positive vibes. Keep up the amazing work. #VisorTestFTW
OK Guys ... you and Mr. "DougScore" are the 2 best autotubers !.. I've had enough of his black series this and black series that.. so I watched your vid of today FIRST ! Great job guys... you made a v6 Challenger interesting. If he reviews a Black Series A Class never watching him again ! LOL
Jakub: You added a half?
Yuri: There’s always a half.
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lol even i cracked up at that
Great, great review!! I love you guys but to be honest I wasn’t sure if you could pull it off as I don’t see this type of car being your cup of tea. But you nailed it (as usual)! Keep up doing what you do because you will become a force to reckon with for all car companies and we will just all benefit so much from it.
Great Canadian site! Keep up the good work
Some of the best supercars are awd...this car is awesome, throw a turbo or supercharger and a few upgrades this would be a BEAST
The Challenger for people that Live were it Snows 10 months out of the Year.
Nice content guys
Best visor test reaction ever.
Definitely - nice car and cool
One of the most Complete muscle car for daily in snowing places?
I drive a V6 challenger as a daily driver. And I have a LOOOONG commute. I rented a V8 R/T challenger prior to me making a decision and that base V8 was not much faster and the cylinder deactivation was super annoying. Glad I got the V6. 34mpg on the hwy.
Those tires are skinnier than Juri! 😳
Another entertaining drive, thanks guys!
Since you forgot to pick me up again, you could at least send me a straight pipes T-shirt.
Great video. I had a 14 Challenger v6 and just couldn't get over every one asking me if it was the v8
Awesome video, as usual. Thank you so much for the awesome videos guys and shout out to the YT algorithum for recommending this channel. Honestly hope you guys become the most successful review channel, and get thrown in some super cars. I want to see a 488 visor test hahaha. If Doug can make it, so can you!
Become successful that is, Dougie boy better not steal the visor test
Thanks so much
My pleasure, Keep it up!. Much Love from Australia
Wish I could test drive and do things like this. You guys are lucky
Gotta say with me living in a part of Canada that gets extremely icy during winter, this is honestly pretty sick. This souped up would be awesome.
I'm curious, which muscle car do you guys like the best? I think Yuri mentioned his a while back but I've forgotten.
I prefer the Camaro but the 2019 looks pretty weird
Soham Bapat I’m really liking the new camaro looks.
Soham Bapat I prefer the mustang
Datsun 240z
Soham Bapat the new mustang looks amazing
minihjalte neither American or muscle.
Honestly it’s a good platform. You could swap it with a big v8 or you could upgrade and tune the stock v6. Give it wide sticky tires, a suspension upgrade and it would be fast as hell. With all wheel drive the acceleration would be insane.
Absolutely not. This car is slow as hell
Love that you guys save your sun visor virginity during your testing and then give it up on camera! Deff makes for authentic reactions from the two of you. BTW I'd take the Stinger too.
Greatest moment in car reviewing history
So you were doing 0-100 kph in 6.5 sec.?
They should bring back the awd 5.7
You can get it as a cop car. But it's not the ZF8-Speed trans but the NAG1 5-speed and it being a cop spec car doesn't have the same interior.
The coolest channel in the world
Visor test is the best!
In Canada, do you need to lick the stamp before sending it ? My friend Dan from Australia says he just licks the stamp and sends it.
Just send it
If you aint licking it, thats a problem.
We lick maple syrup off beavers
Its a canada thing
Scott Murphy "beavers"
Amagansett1680 it puts the lotion on its skin
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep infotainment system are still LIGHTYEAR ahead of Honda, Mazda, Toyota and specially Lexus
Nothing looks as beastly and badass as a challenger. I love that its a big car.
Great video guys! Are those tires winter only? All season? Tirerack lists the Michelin Latitudes as "Light truck/SUV" tires. Which would make sense what with the Challenger being such a massive heavyweight boat of a car.
I couldn't stop wondering why the dome lights were on...and whether your left turn signal was blinking the entire time. If you put a box of tissues in the rear parcel shelf, it would really complete the vibe of geriatric muscle car.
urgetodrive I pushed it by mistake
We figured out the dome lights after. We increased the gauge cluster brightness to maximum, which we found out turns on the dome lights. Oops
It's too late. I unsubbed.
InstaGraham not again!!!
“The 1% will say he got the v6 awd” lmaoooooo😂😂😂
Honestly I want this one because I want to daily it and living up north awd is just a must have
Haha, you grabbed the audio for the outro from another video, outro huh? It still had the swagway subscribe reminder. Gyod, I love this channel.
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HELLCAT SWAPPED AWD DODGE GT THAT WOULD BE SICK
Or just get the Big Boy Trackhawk
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No way that trans would hold up.
Armor max made a awd Dodge Charger hellcat police interceptor
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Perfect
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I love the telescoping steering wheel. Chrysler Group cars are the only ones with power telescoping wheels that come forward far enough. I walked out of a Ford dealer because I could barely reach the wheel of a new Explorer without putting the seat close enough that I have to bend my knees.