2017 Dodge Challenger SXT

The Challenger is Dodge's retro-styled two-door muscle coupe, the one that trades the Camaro's and Mustang's athleticism for a bigger, more comfortable footprint. It's a straight-line star, with strong engines across the range and a ride that stays smooth and settled on the highway. The cabin is genuinely roomy for a coupe, with generous front legroom and a back seat that fits adults, plus a large trunk for a road trip. Owners note the low front end can scrape and the paint chips easily, so watch for that on curbs and gravel roads. The SXT is the base Challenger, giving you the V6 and rear-wheel drive instead of the GT's all-wheel drive or the R/T's V8. Its 3.6L V6 makes 305 horsepower and pairs with the eight-speed automatic, which is smooth and gets 23 mpg combined on regular gas.