After nineteen years, Dodge reintroduced the Charger in 2005 for the 2006 version 12 months in a brand new form. This era changed into to be had most effective as a 4-door sedan the usage of the Chrysler LX platform The layout changed into meant to be harking back to the Chargers of the Nineteen Sixties and Nineteen Seventies and the back lights harkened again to that era, as did the brand new stamped hood and aspect panels.
This era changed into to be had with a V6 and V8 engine options, in addition to all-wheel drive (AWD). Unfortunately a guide transmission changed into now no longer an alternative for this new charger to the dismay of many automobile enthusiasts.
In its inaugural 12 months, the Dodge Charger changed into to be had in SE, SXT, R/T, R/T with Road/Track Performance Group, and Daytona R/T versions. The primary SE version protected a 3.5L V6 engine, 5-velocity automated transmission with "AutoStick" guide transferring characteristic, 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, all-velocity traction control, in addition to ABS and digital balance control, a CD player, tilt and telescoping guidance column, strength locks/mirrors/windows, and far off keyless entry. Additional capabilities and trims have been to be had inclusive of the Charger R/T with a 5.7 L Hemi V8 mated to a 5-Speed automated transmission. A multiple-displacement device that lets in it to shop gas via way of means of jogging on most effective 4 cylinders whilst cruising changed into additionally featured withinside the V8.
Performance changed into the characteristic of the Charger SRT8 prepared with a 6.1 L Hemi engine mated to a 5-velocity auto, in addition to conveniences which include an eight-manner strength the front passenger seat, automated weather control, unique grille and rear spoiler, body-colour indoors trim, unique the front fascia and engine cover, large exhaust tips, overall performance guidance gear, heated the front seats with perforated suede inserts, strength-adjustable pedals, and unique colorings and outside trim. Optional changed into a Road/Track package deal with 10 extra horsepower, GPS navigation device, 322-watt audio device, sunroof, and a rear-seat DVD amusement device.
The Dodge Charger obtained a brand new advanced indoors and new outside styling for 2011. This protected new aspect scoops alongside each the front and rear doors, in addition to extra angular headlights, competitive new grille styling, and a extra described and aerodynamic form overall. Most notably, the rear give up followed a extra current wrap round led tail mild spanning throughout almost the complete period of the trunk. Driver visibility changed into advanced via way of means of extra than 15dressing lawsuits from preceding years.
Base overall performance changed into increased, with the 3.5L V6 engine being changed with a Pentastar 3.6L generating 33% extra strength and 11% extra torque. The 4-velocity automated transmission changed into changed with a 5-velocity auto.The SRT-eight changed into now no longer produced for the 2011 version 12 months.