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
On snowy and icy roads, vehicles with traction-enhancing all-wheel drive are invaluable. But what if you don't want to get an SUV? Check out the 2019 Subaru Impreza. Not only is it the least expensive all-wheel-drive vehicle on the market, but it's also the only compact sedan to offer AWD — and it's standard.
Pros Standard all-wheel drive delivers secure handling and wet-weather traction The cabin is quiet, comfortable and surprisingly roomy for a compact car A healthy selection of advanced safety features is available on most trims Available manual transmission for those who want to row their own gears
Cons Slow acceleration, even with this generation's more powerful engine Transmission is loud under heavy loads Interior materials are lower-quality compared to many rivals Hard to match fuel economy estimates in the real world
The 2019 Subaru Impreza is a sensible, right-price, low-compromise compact car.
Pros AWD standard Good road manners Great safety record Comfortable, spacious interior Not a bad value
Cons Interior could be more imaginative Manual transmission lacks 6th gear Won’t win a drag race Crosstrek offers more flair
