2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 - Drive Time Review | TestDriveNow

Drive Time review of the new 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 by auto critic Steve Hammes
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[@ChallengerFan61]

The white and sliver combo looks absolutely fantastic! Amazing looking, sounding car.

[@supaflyrobby]

My dad recently purchased a 2012 SRT 8/392 and I gotta say, I have never had more fun in my life driving a vehicle. I tink my Dad misses his old Hemi Cuda, and it was a joy to see him behind the wheel of a big MOPAR again. Maybe its just me, but the Camaro and Mustang just dont have the same curb appeal as this ride.

[@DodgeMan360]

Your reviews are some of the best on here, very informative, well put together. Thank you!

[@XxXMOOMOOCOWXxX]

I am so glad that you did this review. Thanks steve

[@kdog18ful]

Now that's a proper review THANK YOU .

[@SoundGuyDavo]

Great review. I like all the camera shots.

[@hemiheven]

I love the 392, very fun

[@ila2254]

I think this is the first review that I really enjoyed seeing, not just and endless rubber burning movie. Thank you!

[@grayblackwood6741]

I’ve been around cars for a long time and I don’t know what it is but personally I always come back to the Dodge Challenger I just think it’s the best looking car I could look at them all day long and they never get old

[@stevehammes]

And thank God it's a timeless design seeing as how Dodge has been sitting on it for over a decade! I love it , too.

[@admiraljimmy]

Very nice review! Thumbs up! I love the new 392, got to drive one, and a new 392 charger and 300 back in January, and they are just incredible rockets for their weight! And the Challenger, you'd never guess it weighs 4200lbs the way it goes round those corners. If I could afford one.. I'd buy a Boss 302 ;P

[@CoffeyBrew]

Off roading in a Challenger? Something you don't see every day. Way to go Steve!

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Nice video! Crazy times!

[@stevehammes]

Very!

[@JoeBird76]

Thank you!! Ive been waiting for a new(er) Dodge Challenger review. Thanks Steve..

[@ytwizzle]

Awesome review! Gotta get one for 2013

[@blairbrown4812]

Three years later,the 6.2 litre Hellcat,707hp engine would make the already perfect Challenger into a Legend.

[@joecrowe2147]

Now we got the last hemi one 😂

[@voodoodiecast]

During this SRT8 392’s time, it was eating dust from the ZL1(580hp) and GT500(662hp)

[@lifted9577]

Getting this car next year , I been saving for months for her .. she will be mine 😈💨

[@mhaldenify]

My dream car. When I see these drive by, my head is magnetized to it. Hope I can be a proud owner some day.

[@chrisjackson-zu1rn]

you can get one now for 23,000

[@Imjcarp]

@@chrisjackson-zu1rn is it worth it?

[@albertortiz1549]

Did you fullfill that dream?

[@11blueline]

Great video, Thanks

[@microminiskirt]

Between the SXT, T/A, and SRT Challenger which one gives the best ride in comfort on beat up roads? Which car will isolate you from bumps in the road better?

[@chris92282]

I just test drive one! It was awesome it. The power was unbelievable.

[@Basslightning666]

Great review on a badass muscle car!

[@stevehammes]

Thanks! 👍

[@ThundaBeast]

Def agree man Awesome ass review and I most def have to get one this year

[@MsGeorgia34]

gots to get me one.luv the ride

[@josezuniga6697]

getting my challenger at 18!!!!! hard work pays off!!!!

[@danielstash4305]

Jose Zuniga just turned 18 and almost got enough for a decent down payment!!

[@alexyelado491]

Is it a good first? The 2012 challenger V6 is my dream car and I’ve been planning to start saving for it when I get a job. (Im 14)

[@atomicpunk999]

i love the look of this car, and i hope that the old classic muscle car look makes a full comeback

[@badsrtram]

just got one and love it.

[@Kanjeevsxew]

I can't wait to get mine in December

[@Meyer7647]

Just got an all Black 2012 srt challenger six speed and it's a freakin sweet ride. We get about 16 around town and 23 on free way

[@inachu]

Very true. The reason he is mistaken is the old orginal chargers were a bit longer looking a tad like a challengers VS todays they shrunk the charger a bit.

[@bestcarreview5021]

Awesome 👍 👍 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 review.

[@APACHE888able]

Great car also Looks that’s make Dodge Challenger a Special one indeed… Thanks for sharing very much appreciated indeed…

[@davesokolofsky5907]

Like the gray stripes on white. This one is sharp.

[@sourDeez2]

great buy, hope you enjoy it for many years.

[@conceptcs]

Hmm this just popped up in my recommendation. Nice car

[@S3OD20]

. this car is my dream I love this car .

[@7Frosty7]

اشتريتها ولا لا؟

[@MartandVeronica]

cant wait till my 15th birthday:D this car looks amazing(:

[@hammoz8579]

You're 23 years old now :)

[@luhtweakin2658]

Do you know you’re 23 years old now

[@colton7373]

@@luhtweakin2658 yes

[@christiansantamaria7233]

@@hammoz8579 and the price of the car is now like 28k crazy

[@abroome11]

You had it right Steve my choice is the Challenger too. So I'm buying one just because I watched this review.

[@bloodpig101]

That is one good lookin' automobile!

[@scarlebloke]

Steve, are you going to do a review of the 2012 V6 Challenger? For many people it's a more practical proposition than the more powerful versions. It'd be good to get your opinions on the new Pentastar and whether Challenger is still a nice drive with the V6.

[@TheBeer274]

They actually do pretty good when you consider it's a 6.4 litre v8. But as with all performance minded cars you have to drive nice to get nice mileage.

[@hogo1]

that just looks so good to me

[@BrayZap]

Making plans for next december when i walk out of the college doors lol. Comparing and trying to pick out either a brand new mustang gt 5.0 , used shelby gt500, new challenger srt8 , hard choices!

[@LifesJoys]

I just bought a used 2011 Inaugaral Edition with just 8k on the clock it has the six speed and It is a beast I love it 8)

[@stevehammes]

The General Lee looked brand new every week ;-)

[@Platinumrings]

I've seen white Challengers with black, blue and red stripes which are all beautiful but I think this is the best color combination for a white Challenger.

[@BMJAUDI]

You really like Bo Duke'ing this thing! Wheres the canyon jump?

[@stevehammes]

I should have!

[@RubberMuffin]

can't wait to get the srt8 at 18 hell yea!!

[@stanleyhowe4320]

🤷

[@neffst]

I have one of these cars, mine is Black with the Gray strips 2012. This car is a real head turner, everywhere I go people walk up and want to talk about the car or look inside it and etc. Cant go wrong with the Dodge Challenger 392.

[@sharonzdon3426]

2011 inaugural edition has same 392 badges one year before

[@Americanmuscle1968]

How well does the paddle shifters work in the Challenger or the Auto stick? Does it feel similar to a manual stick shift?

[@whatever04811]

I saw SRT8 parked in front on Claridges in London (its a very posh hotel for those who dont know) It was parked amongst Ferraris, Lambos and other super cars. Man, SRT was NOT lacking behind to drag attention. My God that is bloody pretty car. Damn!!! People were actually more interested in Challenger than in other - pony cars are VERY rare in Europe. Hence insurance costs an arm and a leg.

[@Wally_9321]

SO MUCH POWER!!!!!!!!!

[@stevehammes]

@parrishwl Thanks. How would this car be greeted over there?

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

If it's icy out I wonder if you could get a 2 second 0-60 time on the car performance gauge readout ?

[@AloraPS]

Stuck between this and the Camaro... Definitely leaning to this.

[@microminiskirt]

@halfgoodhalfevil a manual is better especiall on twisty roads. Correct me if I'm wrong on this and you use your brakes less. But which one auto or manual as a whole on this heavy 4,100+ LB. car will have less maintance i.e brakes, shocks, tires etc.

[@BELAIRCHARGERHEMI]

Hey Steve, What would you recommend The Challenger SRT-8 or Charger SRT-8?

[@marshknute]

@coolvideo28 They are switching to the same 8-speed auto found in the BMW 7-series and Audi A8. Unfortunately, the German company that makes it is having trouble meeting demand. The 8-speed is therefore only available in the volume-seller V6 Charger until more gearboxes are built.

[@microminiskirt]

@D3X1M3R I agree and whatever the Challenger SRT-8 gives up in performance it makes up in roomy size, comfortable ride over the competition.

[@TheGC]

hey steve, their has been rumors for a challenger srt 10. do you know any information about this?

[@TeadTheBag]

I'm getting a challenger and I'm making it my General Lee!

[@SuperSportPala]

Hello Steve, which Car would you say is the best? Mustang, Camaro, Charger or Challenger? And which Half-Ton pick up is the best?

[@AndresDominguezJr]

I'm 20 years old & own a Challenger SRT-8.Everyone says I'm to you to put myself in debt like that,but I say it's the best investemnt I could've ever made.

[@wideangle852]

Interesting to note that in the final scene the start up in the garage is accompanied by major tappet rattle . .

[@abroome11]

My goodness the Challenger is such a beautiful car.

[@stevehammes]

@scarlebloke Not anytime soon. Sorry. Winter weather means more SUVs on DT soon.

[@ZuezMZ]

This is the car of my dreams.

[@1Obearz]

I LIKE THE FACT THAT DODGE DOESN'T RELY ON SUPERCHARGING TO KICKASS

[@microminiskirt]

@alessandrozerbone The Mustang GT 5.0 beats the Challenger SRT-8?

[@eroom2087]

Not really

[@HomoudKhalid]

I'm really puzzled and concerned about the transmission selection when I built my own (Challenger 392) and I'd like to asks you guys whats is better, Automatic or Manual Transmission !? * Note: Manual has a 6 speed Trans. and the Automatic has 5 speed Trans. in addition to the Tiptronic feature.

[@rowsdower12]

Love this car. Just so American. Sure its not as fast as the Mustang and Camaro but I think its in its own category. Its a cruiser with some brusier. It would be nice if its not as heavy but hey, gotta love that big muscle car and HEMI sound! Yummy!!!!! Good review!

[@microminiskirt]

@halfgoodhalfevil Especially in the twisties, turns and canyon mountain driving. Don't need brakes.

[@Bmxthegr8]

@MiisztaUfo, I believe they do have a special challenger srt10. Package deal like the gt500 and there is a thing like the new camaro and gt500 it's called a challenger 570..look it up. It's a challenger with 570 hp and most of them I believe are purple. Hoods changed and stuff. It's pretty bad ass

[@Dyceiii]

Love the challenger. My only problem is the interior and tech inside.

[@BloodstainedSinner]

I'm pretty sure it's the lifters. It is not exclusive too a HEMI, as every pushrod engine has it upon start-up. It's perfectly normal. Once the engine warms, that sound is gone.

[@enriquetmi6715]

i like the original srt8 exterior details like the stripes and the black rear spoiler. hate the new stripes look weird specialy on the hood and on the rear. guess these lil details would make me want to get a 1st gen srt over this. tho the wheels are on point.

[@runningwithsizzors21]

that would make this car pure gold

[@SomeCrazyFellow]

Well done on the review, but if I wanted a muscle car, I would go for the mustang boss. Any comments on that, Steve?

[@Miisztazoro]

@Rlug , i like your thinking bro the T/A would be nasty , they just have to give it that mean look.

[@jbrian80]

This car is based on 1970 Challenger replacing a boxier 1969 Charger. Actually Dukes of Hazard drives a 1969 CHARGER which is a refreshed version of 1968 "Bullitt" Charger RT.

[@bl00draven13]

This car may be on borrowed time, but Im glad I picked up an RT before they kill it off. Its not the fastest of the 3 at this point, but no one can deny that this is the American muscle car for people that enjoy American muscle cars. This is the driver's car. No frills interior, lots of torque under the foot, and all the attitude from the muscle era is there. Not to mention of the big three everyone knows that the Challenger will be the one bringing in the big money 40 years down the road.

[@MrJub07]

Just the best muscle car

[@TheIndie101]

Damn i have a black one but im kinda liking that white

[@kamdevil]

i still love the charger SRT the looks the power and all that in a 4 door sedan + sports.

[@stevehammes]

Ummm...the General Lee resembles the current 2-door Challenger, not the 4-door Charger.

[@3rdGenGuy]

the HEmi has a advantage over a sinple 440 brother. been that since 1968

[@Jferrari427]

Good point about the interior, for $50,000 the interior should reflect that especially in 2012.

[@Lukos0036]

I want one, but I would prefer a 6 or 7 speed instead of the 5. It could use some weight loss to. Maybe shed 300 pounds? It would put it closer to the Camaro and Mustang and pick up a few seconds on the track.

[@japster1113]

great review! dodge challenger the best! :D

[@MaliciousSRT]

For what you get in the new SRT8's they are actually very good value and quite affordable. Save up $10,000 for a down payment and just about anyone with a full time job can float the monthly payments.

[@laukc7085]

@BlackKnight989 because he is talking about the adaptive suspension system

[@Moreoff]

Steve, Do you think one day 15 years from now when sitting in traffic, you'll chuckle at the SRT-8 badge? Just like "ECO", someday soon they wont have to write SRT-8 on the deck-lid, it'll just be in there!!

[@Bmackins94]

@stevehammes please do a jeep grand cherokee srt8

[@omarhamad3766]

سيارة رائعة .. شكرا على العرض الجميل ,,

[@cashm4705]

Finally someone who says the interior for that gen needed to catch up. I don't understand what dodge was thinking with that awful interior that only the challenger was given for that gen.

[@BloodstainedSinner]

I've already addressed what you said. Everyone who owns the new Mustangs, is 26 or younger. A bunch of kids, that's what the Mustang and Camaro appeal to anymore. And where I'm from, I see more Challengers than any other cars. Just in my very small development of less than 125 people, we have something like 6 Challengers, 2 Chargers, 0 mustangs, and 1 early 2000's Trans Am WS6.

[@HaloHamstur]

I'm sure it could beat a M3 on a track just like a Viper.

[@halfgoodhalfevil]

I know paddle shifters are supposed to be better than regular stick shifts, but I just can't wrap my head around it. Maybe I'm old school, but nothing like good ol' manual shifting.

[@Gorealaracer38]

That NOTORIOUS hemi tappng on start up ran me away.

[@davidcajka2754]

I am currently looking at a 2015 Challenger STR8/392. This year the H.P. was improved from 470 (2014) to 485. I have a 2007 Z06 Corvette (505 H.P.) that has a good throaty exhaust note, without modifications. I have never known any, modern Dodge Challenger, to have any type of rumbling exhaust note. Does the SRT8/392 sound better than other types of Challengers? And if not, is there a simple way to make it sound like the 485 H.P. under the hood is ready to run the road?

[@YoungDen]

I know it's late but Corsa is the way to go or GT Haus. Can't lose with either

[@davidcajka2754]

After searching high and low. I bought a Camaro, instead. I still love the style of the Challenger but I will wait another year or so, to see if it changes any again.