If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you can pick from various manufacturers offering several makes and numerous price brackets. But if you’re looking specifically for premium segment vehicles, there’s only a handful of brands available. Dodge is well known for making luxurious, powerful, and comfortable muscle cars and SUVs. So if you want to buy a brand-new car or upgrade to a premium vehicle, here are the options you could look into.
Dodge Charger
If you’re a muscle car enthusiast, the Dodge Charger is worth looking into. The base variant of the Dodge Charger starts at about $33,000, going up to $90,000 for the top model. Additional accessories and features may also bump up the price tag. The base model of the muscle car has a standard 3.6L V6 24V VVT engine, which can produce up to 300 hp and torque up to 200 lb-ft. But you could also check out other models of the Dodge Charger that come with a 6.2L HEMI ® High-Output SRT V8 Engine. The powerful component lets the beast of a vehicle church up to 807 hp and about 707 lb-ft of torque. And if you are going to drive around with that kind of power, you also want to be safe. The manufacturer does not disappoint on this front and has included a range of safety features, including Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Lanesense® Lane Departure Warning With Lane Keep Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring. Even the interiors come with the latest technology, such as a 7-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display, a performance shifter, and an available Uconnect® 4C NAV, including the available SiriusXM Guardian™.
Dodge Hornet
The Dodge Hornet is one of the most competitive automobiles in the subcompact crossover SUV market. It comes standard with AWD and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Hornet also has a 2.0L Hurricane4 turbo engine capable of churning out about 268 hp and torque of up to 295 lb-ft. The brand also claims that the vehicle could give a fuel economy of about 24 mpg. Dodge additionally offers a hybrid version of the SUV that can generate up to 288 hp and travel all-electric for more than 30 miles. The vehicle is equipped with a KONI (FSD) Frequency Selective Damping Suspension, which uses a passive spring and bypass valve system. The setup helps absorb shock when you drive so that the ride experience is significantly smoother on unpredictable roads. The vehicle also includes a range of parking assistance features, automatic high beams, and rain-sensing wipers. Apart from modern entertainment features, Dodge has equipped the subcompact SUV with a Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System so that you and others in the vehicle can enjoy music or podcasts while on the move. If you are planning on purchasing the vehicle, you should know that the Hornet starts as low as $30,000.
Dodge Durango
While there are not many SUVs that offer immense horsepower and towing capacity, the Dodge Durango is an exception. The vehicle flexes a standard Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine that makes about 710 hp and up to 645 lb-ft of torque. These specifications make it one of the quickest standard three-row SUVs in the market. Higher models of Durango can haul up to 8,700 pounds with ease. An SUV needs to be comfortable and spacious, and Dodge has excelled in this department. The brand offers more than 50 seat configurations, up to seven seats, and 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seats to create more storage space in the cargo trunk. Dodge also offers an available Uconnect® 10.1-inch touchscreen with the Durango to make it easier to access the infotainment features of the car. You could also go for the available second-row center console on select models that features USB ports, climate control, and a 115-volt outlet. These additions could make passengers feel more comfortable when they ride in the back. The Dodge Durango starts at about $40,000. But if you want one with all the bells and whistles, you could expect to pay well over $100,000 for the premium SUV.
Dodge Challenger
Another muscle car from the brand, much loved by muscle enthusiasts, is the Dodge Challenger. The vehicle starts at about $31,000, while the top variant trim may cost over $90,000. The standard model includes a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine that boasts around 303 hp and a TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission. But if you are looking for a superior, punchier engine, know that the Supercharged 6.2L High-Output HEMI® V8 option carried out this job to the T. The component churns out up to 807 hp and about 707 lb-ft of torque based on the trim you pick. On the safety front, the Dodge Challenger has a standard set of multistage driver and front passenger airbags, supplemental front and rear side-curtain airbags, and front seat-mounted side airbags. As for entertainment in the car, you get a standard set of features such as radio, CD, speakers, and voice-activated audio control. The Dodge Challenger also features Apple CarPlay® support, AndroidAuto™ compatibility. You can also opt for the available 8.4-inch Uconnect® touchscreen that is also equipped with navigation features.
