2021 Dodge Charger GT

2021 Dodge Charger GT – Not Your Father’s Muscle Car

Is there anything more American than a muscle car? The sound of the engine. The feeling of the wind in your hair. The smell of burning rubber. With the all-new 2021 Dodge Charger GT, Chrysler has brought back the muscle car for a new generation. Powered by a 3.6L V6 engine, the Charger GT is sure to turn heads on the street and at the track. So, is it any good? Let’s take a closer look.

If you are in the market for a year-old performance car loaded with the creature comforts of a midsize sedan but kicking butt like an old school muscle car, the 2021 Dodge Charger GT AWD might be just what you are looking for.

The 2021 Dodge Charger GT is truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Unlike the raw unsophistication of muscle cars from your father’s era, this Dodge Charger is a refined yet powerful combination of engine power and technology features packaged for the modern man.

2021 Dodge Charger GT

Let’s take a quick look at the 2021 Dodge Charger GT Specs:

2021 Dodge Charger GT Specification Data
Engine Displacement3.6L
Drivetrain TypeAWD
Transmission8-Speed Automatic (850Re)
Occupants (Driver + Passengers)1  + 4
Engine3.6L V6 24V VVT
Horsepower Ft3300 @ 6350 RPM
Torque Ft3264 @ 4800 RPM
0 to 60 mph acceleration6.9 seconds
Quarter Mile Drag15.2 seconds
Max Towing Capacity1,000 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Combined MPG23
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG)City: 18 / Hwy: 27

Let’s see whether the 2021 Dodge Charger GT AWD must be on your shortlist to test drive.

What Do Other Owners Say About The 2021 Dodge Charger GT?

The most credible source of other owners’ experience is the JD Power review conducted amongst new car owners for the first three years of ownership.

JD Power Ratings
Critics’ Rating:8.5/10
Performance:7.8/10
Interior:7.5/10
Safety:8.4/10
Quality & Reliability:89/100

The JD Power score reflects a very high level of customer satisfaction amongst owners, with most favoring the powerful engine performance, easy-to-use infotainment system, roomy interior, comfortable seats, and composed handling.

If anything, the interior was rated as being somewhat timid and lacking in quality feel but comfortable. The safety features of the 2021 Dodge Charger GT were also slightly below expectations but credible.

Technical problems recorded on carcomplaints.com were few and far between, with only four incidents reported. Three of the issues reported were related to drivetrain problems and a brake system issue.

2021 Dodge Charger GT

A loud bang emanating from the vehicle’s underside during deceleration at relatively low mileage was reported on three occasions. Dealers could not identify the cause of the problem, and the situation could not be replicated. There was no fix required and also no cost incurred by the owners.

According to the driver, the brake complaint was also due to a loud banging noise emanating from the brake system. Only one such complaint was received and could not be diagnosed or replicated by the dealer technical staff.

The 2021 Dodge is a banging good car! Owners are still covered by the comprehensive factory warranty, and should this banging turn out to be something more serious. The Dodge dealers will be tasked to set it straight at no cost to the owners.

What About The Looks Of The 2021 Dodge Charger GT?

The car’s front end harkens back to the aggressive styling expected from an old-school muscle car with an attractive lower scoop to help create some downforce and a stylish grille that ties the modern design headlamps together.

The inlet scoop on the bonnet helps to give it some profile and helps to cool the 300 horses in the 3.6L V6 Variable Valve Timing engine. The 20-inch low-profile black allows wheels to set off the car’s aggressive stance.

2021 Dodge Charger GT Interior

The front door is similar in size to what is expected in a midsize sedan, but the rear door is cut down as the roofline tapers back to a very good-looking rearview. The exterior fits and finishes are good, and body gaps are consistent.

The 2021 Dodge Charger GT is a very masculine, powerful car with performance that is well suited to its muscle car moniker but with interior space and comfort more often found in midsize sedans.

What Is The Heritage Of The 2021 Dodge Charges GT?

Even the rise in popularity of electric vehicles and the enormous segment size of cross overs and full-size pickups cannot detract from the appeal of a real American muscle car with a solid heritage.

It harkens back to the Scat Pack models of the 1960s when the Dodge Charger made a first appearance alongside the Dodge Coronet and the Dodge Dart. The marketing campaign that so captured the attention of your father’s generation is still effective.

The appeal of the modern Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Durango in various V6 and V8 performance powertrains is still as exciting to performance enthusiasts as it was in the 1960s.

The Scat Back is a play on the famous Rat Pack of the sixties when stars like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr set the tone and style that men from that era aspired. To scat was a form of musical expression in which the vocalist rapidly and rhythmically sounded out incoherent words.

To scat also describes the rapidity with which predatory cats can accelerate from a standstill to a running start. The modern Dodge Scat Pack models are accurate to the original heritage of powerful vehicles that are ready to get off the line rapidly.

American Muscle Cars Like The Dodge Charger Still Relevant?

The 2021 Dodge Charger GT is one of the modern American muscle cars with the most reviews on YouTube. The demographic of the owners are all thirty-something men with a passion for the powerful engine coupled with the aggressive yet evolutionary design of the Dodge Charger.

With the Tesla Model S Plaid beating all new and old challenges, gasoline and electric at zero to sixty and quarter-mile sprints, one would expect the tide to turn towards EVs. Although the Tesla fanboys are multiplying in number, there are still many that are inspired by the raw power and sound of the American muscle car.

While other American OEMs have shifted their focus to Crossovers and Full Size Pick Up Trucks and phased out their sedans, Dodge has maintained their presence with a range of modern American muscle cars.

2021 Dodge Charger GT

The phase-out of fossil-fueled internal combustion engines will not happen overnight. The capacity to produce enough battery power packs for the ever-increasing EV product offering holds back the tide. Pre-orders for Tesla, Ford Lightning, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Porsche Taycan, and others are enormous.

The demand for affordable muscle cars like the 2021 Dodge Charger GT will persist for as long as there are men that are still thrilled by the rumble of the powerful engine and the sound of thunder emanating from the exhaust system.

The marketing and product planning engineers at Dodge have recognized that their muscle car range will still attract interest for some time to come. The refinements made to the design and reliability of the Dodge Charger, coupled with the ease of ownership and maintenance, will ensure that this vehicle will remain a favorite.

The 2021 Dodge Charger Is A Young Man’s Car

The Dodge Charger of the 1960s has been translated into a modern package combining a modern powertrain with the best design cues from the classic era. The result is that the 2021 Dodge Charger is beyond the scope of technical abilities of the older generation.

The vehicle requires computer diagnostics to fine-tune and optimize performance. Gone are the sparse interior of the 1960s. The space and luxury finishes in the 2021 Dodge Charger GT are at the level of some luxury sedans but are coupled with a sleek exterior design.

Your dad may want to join you for a ride, but this car has too much high-tech for his liking. He will love the performance and sound of the car but would feel threatened by the advanced features and information displayed in the cockpit.

The 2021 Dodge Charger GT is a young man’s car and will remain a popular choice for many years to come.

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