The 2019 Dodge Charger isn't a sensible car for sensible drivers. Instead, it's for drivers who want a car that looks cool, makes cool noises, goes obscenely fast and comes in colors such as Go Mango, Plum Crazy, TorRed and White Knuckle. If you're looking for something state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient, refined and anonymously styled, the Charger is not your car.
Pros Powerful V8 engines available, including the one for the 707-hp Hellcat Trim levels and graphics packages allow for plenty of personalization Infotainment is user-friendly and features a large touchscreen
Cons Fit and finish not always on par with some competitors Sloping roofline impedes visibility and rear-seat access V8 engines can be thirsty when driven with enthusiasm
Aging gracefully, the 2019 Dodge Charger can be a V-6 family sedan or a genuine American muscle car.
Pros A V-8 and rear-wheel drive are always fun V-6 is reasonably powerful and efficient Ride and handling still impress Appealing looks Infotainment remains as intuitive as any on the market
Cons V-8s are heavy and thirsty Low-buck base interior trim V-8 doesn't offer AWD Old design getting older
The 2019 Dodge Charger ranked #8 in Large Cars. Currently the Dodge Charger has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 49 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Incredibly powerful optional engines Good handling for a large car Spacious seats User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Rivals are more luxurious inside Poor outward visibility Below-average fuel economy
Acura likes to tout tech as the selling point of its models, so the TLX offers front-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering or torque-vectoring all-wheel drive to enhance its agility. The base powertrain is a 206-hp 2.4-liter inline-four with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic while a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with a nine-speed automatic is optional. The TLX has LED headlamps and electronic driving assistants such as road-departure mitigation, collision-mitigation braking, and lane-keeping assist.
Pros Improved performance, if only just; plentiful standard equipment; roomy,well-appointed interior.
Cons Slow-witted transmission, still not rear-wheel drive, A-Spec diminishes the value proposition.
The 2018 Acura TLX ranked #11 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Acura TLX has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 44 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Generous list of standard features Below-average starting price for its class Updated infotainment system is
Cons Underwhelming base engine Below-average cargo space
