2010 Dodge Challenger Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$23,245 to $41,230

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The classically designed 2010 Dodge Challenger five-passenger coupe is available in three trims, the base SE, the track-worthy R/T, and the muscle-flexing SRT8. While evoking images of a bygone era by delivering traditional Hemi V8 power in its two higher trims, the Challenger is a bit less powerful than the Chevy Camaro and a tad less refined than the Ford Mustang, both of which constitute its major competition. But the Challenger is, nevertheless, touted as providing a somewhat more practical driving experience - more touring than tearing – than its reprised rivals. Additionally, for 2010, this snappy coupe upgrades its SE trim with a standard five-speed automatic transmission and standard stability control, while additionally re-releasing the once-popular Plum Crazy and Detonator Yellow exterior colors.

Three engine choices are available in the 2010 Challenger, with the SE offering a 3.5-liter V8 and the upgraded five-speed automatic transmission; the R/T, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and standard five-speed automatic, with a six-speed manual transmission as an option; and the SRT8 packing a 6.1-liter Hemi V8, again with a choice of the automatic or manual transmission. The 3.5-liter V6 puts out 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 17/25 mpg. The R/T’s 5.7-liter V8 Hemi throws down 372 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque with the five-speed automatic or 376 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque with the available six-speed manual. Estimated mileage is 16/25 for the automatic-equipped R/T, and 15/24 with the manual transmission. The SRT8’s 6.1-liter Hemi V8 thunders out 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque with either transmission, to the tune of 14/22.

Appearance, comfort, and convenience features for the Challenger are plentiful and backed up by a number of performance and convenience options. For the base SE, 17-inch alloy wheels, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a split-folding rear seat, and an MP3-compatible single-CD player with four speakers are all standard equipment. The R/T adds 18-inch alloys, sport-tuned suspension and steering, interior ambient lighting, and a USB connection, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, while the SRT8 throws standard 20-inch alloys, notched-up sport tuning for the suspension and steering, and a dual hood scoop, plus Xenon headlights, leather upholstery, keyless ignition, six Boston Acoustics premium speakers, and UConnect/Bluetooth communications technology. Options, in the meantime, run the gamut from a power sunroof, premium audio, 18-inch wheels, the UConnect Media Center, and leather-trimmed upholstery for those trims that don’t already carry them, to digital music storage for the SRT8.

Safety-wise, the 2010 Challenger equips the entire lineup with four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. For the R/T and SRT8 trims, dusk-sensing headlights and front fog/driving lights are standard, while the SRT8 sports a standard remote anti-theft alarm system that’s optional with the R/T trim.

Owners of the debut ’09 Challenger are wild about its V8 acceleration and performance, but not so wild about gas mileage. The Challenger’s retro look makes nostalgia buffs of numerous owners, while its disturbing number of blind spots turns others into nervous wrecks when backing and turning. Other issues owners have with Dodge’s ’09 retro-coupe include the lack of springs on its hood, no rear entry on the driver’s side, and the bothersome manually adjustable front passenger seat. Yet the Challenger’s smooth, comfortable ride, sport-like handling, roomy rear seating, and huge trunk have the vast majority of owners either enjoying their youth or re-living it.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Javier H
Nov 14, 2024
Very comfortable easy to drive, fast and smooth. Highly reccomend the Dodge ChallengerNov 14, 2024
by Charles G
Oct 13, 2024
Car have lots of faded paint , after looking closer Oct 13, 2024
by Anonymous
Aug 29, 2024
Great value and a lot of fun to drive. Aug 29, 2024

2010 Dodge Challenger Pricing

Original MSRP
$23,245 to $41,230
Price range
$15,982 to $16,768
Average price on CG
$16,331
YoY price change
$16,659 to $16,331

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 276 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.87

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5 · Width: 7.5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 368 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: tire pressure warning

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 276 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.92

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: tire pressure warning

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · Premium Brand Speakers: Kicker · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 322 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.06 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: black

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: door unlock

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum with painted accents

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front

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