2023 Dodge Charger SXT

The 2023 Charger is a full-size four-door muscle sedan, one of the last of its kind, offered with everything from a frugal V6 to a supercharged V8. Its main rivals are the Chrysler 300 and the now-discontinued Ford Taurus, but the Charger stands apart with its available V8 power and rear-wheel-drive layout. The Charger drives with the confidence of a muscle car, offering strong acceleration and a throaty exhaust note, especially in V8 form. The ride is firm, especially with the performance suspension, but the front seats are supportive and the cabin stays quiet at highway speeds. The cabin is spacious with a large trunk, and the dashboard layout is straightforward with physical controls for the climate and audio systems. The SXT is the V6-powered Charger that starts the lineup, giving you the Pentastar engine and rear-wheel drive without the V8's fuel penalty. Its 3.6L V6 makes 292 horsepower and pairs with the eight-speed automatic, which shifts smoothly and gets an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined. The SXT rides on 17-inch wheels with touring suspension, so the ride is more compliant than the R/T's, but you give up the V8's thrust.