2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD: Everything You Wanted To Know in the Snow

2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD: Everything You Wanted To Know in the Snow. You get all the details, including price and MPG.
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[@johntyson]

"Everything you want to know" How's it drive? "I can't tell you that..."

[@Ak_guy907]

Lol - yeah, they might want to work on that title...

[@97I30T]

M_Bergeron I've never liked that title. It promises too much.

[@BigShean]

I just bought one and I’m a very good snow driver, this thing is a monster. I’m beyond impressed. Would recommend to anyone living up north to get one as a daily driver. I was flying around Trucks.

[@NCrdwlf]

Have you had good luck with it after two years?

[@BigShean]

@@NCrdwlf yep, absolutely no problems. It’s perfect for everyday driving in any weather.

[@outshyne666]

It’s trash in the snow 😂

[@BigShean]

@@outshyne666 not a chance, little guy. It’s a beast

[@REDZ28won]

GT stands for Greater Traction.

[@mustafakhuzaima9722]

38k for all this with a v6 is kinda steep.. only worth 38k when it gets the 5.7 v8 as standard, atleast in my opinion

[@jeffk464]

Its a bit of a tank, might get away with the V6 in the camaro but its a much lighter car.

[@97I30T]

Mustafa Khuzaima True but pretty much nobody pays full sticker price for a dodge.

[@chrishuber8930]

Mustafa Khuzaima msrp is 38 k with almost every option. 33 k for the car standard with a lot of standard options. I had a 200S awd with the same set up and it went 5.5 0-60. This car will be around 6 flat to 6.5. That's still quick for a car that size. Add a supercharger for 3-4 k and it'll be on the level of a 392 SRT

[@TheSuburban15]

Yeah, that is pretty crazy money for a V6 pony car. It's a niche vehicle to start with. I'm gonna bet that it flounders like the 200.

[@volvotwoseries3384]

@@TheSuburban15 It's actually close to the average car price people pay now, as aweful as that is. It will great AWD bargain as the value drops like a rock in just 5 years.

[@buzzfeedright4154]

The disclaimer is nothing short of a classy move I'm sure we all appreciate that and knowing that adds a lot of credibility to your brand.

[@PaulNaylor3]

Looks like you had fun, Andre! Looking forward to hearing your driving impressions. Glad to see the base price is reasonable. If those seats are standard equipment that is also a plus.

[@michaelboese6679]

Andre the video is fantastic keep up the good work. Luv it !!!

[@MotownRockinroller]

I have the V6 Challenger (2016 SXT Plus) and it's by no means a "slug". In fact, the "zero-to-speed-limit" performance is similar to the vehicle I sold to get this, a 2015 Mustang GT 6spd manual (Challenger is an 8spd AT). Even the common "0-60" measure results in a difference of only 1.5 sec. between these two vehicles. Big whoop, and a great trade off for the 22-26mpg I routinely get on the Challenger. As to the AWD on a vehicle like this: I think the issue would be the width of the tires "plowing" instead of cutting through the snow, resulting in a less-than-manageable driving experience. I recently had a 2 year lease on a 2014 Dodge Charger RT AWD with 18" stock all season tires, and while the traction was decent in slippery conditions involving less than an inch or so of snow, the car would be a challenge to steer straight ahead in any sort of accumulation of snow. The concept seems appealing--to give a reasonably sporty vehicle the ability to be used in all seasons, especially for most of us who live in areas of the country that experiences ice and snow. But I think the width of the tires will have to compromise the usual preferences by buyers who want the meaty look in exchange for practicality. That, or being forced to purchase (and store) a second set of tires and possibly rims, and if that's the case, a regular RWD model with a set of good winter tires/wheels would probably be a better option.

[@unjaded2]

I have that awd system in my 2014 JVL 300C 5.7 hemi . love it in WI winters but its rwd during the good warm summer months .

[@PeskyWabbit.]

no hemi at all or no hemi in awd? wtf is this shit

[@chrishuber8930]

XM1STERX1 no v8 in and yet but it's coming. They are going to make a demon challenger with awd from srt Cherokee and put it in the hellcat. 0-60 is going to be like 2 seconds

[@PeskyWabbit.]

Olds Pwr hemi is low performance.... ok news to me.. I'm not sure you know what you're talking about

[@denniseddy4089]

ha no they wont

[@PeskyWabbit.]

The One and Only yeah unfortunately with the government regulations on v8 engines and epa related shit, manufacturers are forced to go away from it.. and forced to sell limited units of big engine vehicles. hopefully with the trump administration he ease these regulations and we can make muscle cars great again

[@_chan.burn.21_]

XM1STERX1 Make muscle cars great again 🇺🇸

[@themilkinator33]

I have a 2012 AWD Charger RT. It's insanely good in the snow and fast. Couldn't really imagine a v6 is that fun though.

[@Darylrb1983]

They can be. Just not enough torque like the hemi

[@LamontBoucherville]

They are fun. It's more funner to drive than my 07 SRT8 Charger

[@Dingbobber]

@@LamontBoucherville The more funnerest

[@abedekok322]

Don't mind the Penestar V6, personally *though i do think it deserves a dynamic update soon* but a semi-permanent or selectable AWD system is what I would prefer over the variable system they currently use, otherwise, I am delighted to see an AWD Challenger and hope with the funds FCA can build at least a base R/T 5.7L with such a drivetrain.

[@lb3843]

They did , but it didn’t sell well. V6 sells better and is more efficient in snow

[@jobber1984]

finally some AWD options!!!

[@yuliya56100]

I have a sublime scat pack!! I live in Brampton 5 Kim's from the plant where they ALL are built!!! The yellow is nice!!

[@fgeiger41]

great option and a way to may their product more unique. they should've found away to squeeze out a little more power and maybe a little more visual flair. I have it in a 300c and it's seamless and imperceptible in operation.

[@stovetopburner4196]

Awesome , hope the v8 is available soon

[@MicroPal]

Where's the updated video you promised in this video, ie the complete review of the AWD GT??

[@zachg9065]

We don't need an AWD V6 Challenger, we don't need a more powerful Demon Challenger we need an ALL NEW Challenger.

[@jadenevans425]

ZL1Gimpelson they are in 2020 it will be totally different

[@zachg9065]

Good. Im sick of the boat of a car it is now.

[@scottieodle7606]

Olds Pwr maybe they should have pulled the plug on you years ago. Still the best looking muscle car today

[@HIMI2003]

2020 is when it will change completely. but I like this challenger, they ride like a Mercedes benz, surprisingly.

[@Agent.K.]

HIMI2003 Are you serious?

[@FGKaye]

It would appear to be similar to the A.M.C. / MOPAR Eagle system 1981 - 87. Except instead of being driver controlled, it's computer controlled. I hope the driver gets an indicator light to signal when the car is in ALL Wheel Drive !

[@zekromgod]

I see it as if you have money and you do have a v8 car then the v6 AWD it's perfect. where I live if I had a big v8 in the winter I would kill myself. I mean if you have the money to buy a 80k hellcat then you can get a 40k AWD for a daily

[@chrisbishop8400]

It's a great daily driver, would recommend as a 2nd car to daily after your fun car

[@robiepate8126]

I love all these. New cars nice

[@letterpool]

Would like to know what transfer case and front axle they are using and what HP Rating they have. Wonder who is gonna be the first to v8 swap it.

[@gl1500ctv]

I have to wonder if the limitation of the V6 with the AWD drivetrain is due to packaging issues with the front transaxle or perhaps some power handling issues with the setup somewhere. You'd have to think they didn't design the first iteration to be able to handle 707 HP... I'm sure if it's a hit, and they can beef up the drivetrain it'll get at least the 5.7l eventually.

[@firedemon2166]

A muscle car with AWD is just wrong, and so they probably won’t make a V8 AWD Challenger

[@devon-tl8ew]

2017 or 2007?

[@mertz313]

AWD comes in handy living in Michigan, but it's honestly not needed. RWD and all seasons is all I've ever needed lol

[@jeffk464]

FWD, all seasons, and stability control is pretty good. Of course AWD with snow tires would be better.

[@johnathanyinger]

The average car on the road is 12 yrs old. I just have 4 wheel abs, and part time 4WD. No traction control or stability control or road condition modes or snow tires or awd or adaptive awd or lane assist or limited slip/electronic differentials.

[@IntenseBlue318]

Those wheels are also unique to (and the only option on) AWD Challengers and Chargers currently, so that's another way to tell it apart from others.

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

So when will they come out with a 4" lift kit and All-Terrains?

[@GeneMyersPoet]

You guys said that the embargo would be over and a new video would be up... when is it coming? :-)

[@LL-pp5hy]

if only it had the 5.7 Hemi V8, then it definitely be my next vehicle.

[@sonyhk3824]

It looks great

[@thekoushka865]

I would love a hemi un there, but most of all I would like to see a on/off switch for the AWD just for the reason that you are a better judge for the driving conditions than a computer.

[@adrian29325]

I just bought one and you can trick it to go into awd or rear wheel, turn the wipers on for 10-15 seconds and awd will turn on. Turn off the car and back on, rear wheel drive kicks in

[@SkodzGaming]

Can you open the door now if window freeze? Otherwise it is not a very good choice for winter....

[@zungalele]

This AWD is performance oriented ou just for safety conditions?

[@joshuaherring7246]

My 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the same system when it starts to slip the 4wd kicks in

[@LivingOnCash]

I don't know why they are only offering this in a V6. I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland with a 5.7 Hemi and all wheel drive (QuadraDrive II). If they could mate that system to a Hemi in a Jeep over 10 years ago why can't they do it to a Challenger now?

[@tajriantareq4464]

Mystery Meat they can’t fit the 5.7 liter hemi with the 8 speed and the AWD system yet

[@lawrencegonzalez2884]

How would handle in the rain.? Should I get one in Miami?

[@ChummyChime]

Dart, 200 and Grand Caravan have just recently been discontinued. This just says a lot.

[@stkrrauch1]

vert interesting /good job

[@JohnKaufmann]

Wish the new RT Charger still had AWD. I'd buy it YESTERDAY!

[@johngaudet6316]

If you live in Snow country with a lot of hills like I do, this car makes sense if you want sporty and don't want to keep it in the garage til April like alot of people do in New England.

[@TheSuburban15]

At over 5000 pounds, with that V6, this AWD Challenger is going to make Subaru Legacies look quick.

[@vaderr472]

4300 lbs, and thats a 305hp v-6 that'll do 5's 0-60,not to shabby

[@maticsorn2784]

is there any rumours of V8 awd .. in canada it would be awesome to finally be able to get a muscle car

[@huskbutt]

What about undercarriage corrosion? Does it come with a skid plate of some sort?

[@andriosz]

Any way to put it in 2wd mode only ? For burnouts ?

[@Matt-hn8rx]

at 4:35 on the dash it shows "laptimes" and "top speed" i have a 16 sxt and mine only shows "best 0-60" and breaking distance. is there anyway i can get those extra pages

[@emekaossai5485]

says as a rear wheel drive bias car? Pretty sure I saw the front wheels spin well before the rear.

[@TFLcar]

+Emeka Ossai if the car determines awd is needed, the system is on. Before rear slip is detected.

[@AkronKid330]

Emeka Ossai you didn't listen to what he said

[@emekaossai5485]

where or what did I miss? I thought it was rear wheel drive bias, but @1:23 it clearly shows the front wheel spinning first...

[@AkronKid330]

Emeka Ossai he explains about it kicking into awd

[@seraphimvalkyrin4543]

But that makes no sense. If the car determines you need all wheel drive then all four wheels should spin. If it's before rear wheel slip is detected that means power must be biased to the front wheels since they spin first. Edit: From what the lady said it sounds like the system can put all the power to the back, all OR front of the car. So in certain circumstances the car can be front wheel biased.

[@bigbad143]

Got my 2012 wrx. Im good

[@4-LOW]

Have they addressed the frameless windows freezing up in cold weather, rendering entry into the car impossible? Or the "enter n go" button on the door handle freezing and going inop? AWD doesn't matter if you can't get into the car. My '14 Challenger was the worst winter vehicle I've ever owned.

[@randomthoughts1001]

Imma wait for the SRT Hemi version 😕.

[@MrMischief604]

If there was the option of the 6.4L hemi I would be on my way to the dealer tomorrow. With the looks of the Challenger it just doesn't seem right to not have some power under the hood. I'm not even asking for the hell cat, just that 6.4L. Even the 5.7L would be tempting.

[@johnnysmile01]

very nice sometimes power without traction is not so good so this model can grip more than usual ones

[@Began2011]

Exhaust sounds good.

[@xBEEZYilySMOOKYx]

I would love to see this in WRC

[@SuperVette-in6bt]

I'm not a dodge person but this is pretty cool!

[@SubzeroBears1]

Do you still need snow tires though?

[@polarismanaxys9466]

good buy if you want a great looking car that has less performance than looks but is usefull in a winter climate, if you live in the south get the 5.7 rwd.

[@Farmboymarv]

Why the embargo? It's already at dealerships here in Wisconsin.

[@toledo152]

Isn't this just the AWD system from the Durango?

[@Scribles]

awesome

[@graham3400]

Might have to consider this, living in Canada.

[@i.m.u8098]

About time they make it all wheel drive

[@hfx_fearz6413]

Anyone know how to turn off ESP with out turning on AWD?

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

The rumored Hellcat Demon is being reported as having AWD too.

[@Trussme96]

No, that was debunked.

[@stardustdreamfactory1947]

I missed that bit of newz.......

[@JustinKelly]

Heard there was not enough room for the front diff

[@blufilmsesa]

Is this boat available at my local Bass Pro Shop?

[@DirtyD07]

I would expect that the Dodge Demon will be AWD, and this is the testing platform.

[@kingelvis7035]

Jensen FF is why! Super idea for a supercar. No excuse for not enjoying Challenger lines over Charger.

[@TheWillWagnerShow]

Wondering if the AWD system can be turned on manually for 100% usage?

[@juanjosecarrasquero2192]

Weblinksnewsletter AWD is always on... can not be turned off.. 4x4 can be turned on and off..

[@TFLcar]

No, you cannot turn AWD on or off manually.

[@TheWillWagnerShow]

Hmm, well I understand that it is "always on" but in reality it is not. Even the marketing people stated in this video that it automatically turns on when needed, otherwise is off and rear wheel drive only.

[@1FastGXP]

Chief engineer Alison states at 6:15 that the awd system can be enabled full time with EST disabled for "tear and turn!" Maybe not tear in awd with only a v6.

[@fgeiger41]

Weblinksnewsletter in sport mode you can. in my car you turn traction control off and it goes to support and stays in awd. had to be done every time you start the car though

[@sopeonarope6646]

You call that a snow storm?

[@robertbushly3688]

2012 yellow jacket doesn't make it out of my driveway. Dam them 3 season tires. Lol

[@bostonbmx6490]

awd with a 6 cylinder is ideal for 4 season areas too much horsepower with awd is a good/bad thing. and you could always modify the 6 cylinder with after market mods.

[@VMATT500C]

Does it have a spare tire ?

[@MrJagfootball63]

Those wheels are ugly. I hate that they use them on any of their products

[@charredskeleton]

Yeah all of the awd wheels SUCK.

[@srtcrikcet7731]

Ugly asf

[@chrisbishop8400]

Own the 2019 model year of this car, good luck finding aftermarket wheels in this bolt pattern too lol

[@4406bbldb]

we built the first AWD Challenger in 1993, no internet so lots of people don't know about it. i worked in Chrysler performance and research. it was 340 auto with British lyland runing gear. turns out the state police in Arizona needed a police car that could catch SUVs. i think the gas shortage and our failure to develop good economy cars killed development.

[@BoboMcCracken]

Oh good! They've found a way to make it even heavier!

[@danielsingleton3576]

BoboMcCracken Coming for 2019 all steel 3 ton version with optional 4 cylinder 120hp muscle car!

[@justonp1981]

Is the transmission robust enough to handle an aftermarket supercharger?

[@J-W.-]

Juston Preble I doubt otherwise it will be in other Challengers.

[@GrandmaKeith]

I guess this trim level goes between the SXT and R/T

[@sharonkoivu1806]

Very nice car.....

[@weslu313]

what he mean by driving impression? what embargo

[@COMMANDERHAWK22]

I wish there was all wheel drive on the camaro and the mustang .but more options then just the v6.

[@fcweddington]

I really don't care about horse power / engine capabilities etc. I've just always thought that the Challenger is such a beautiful car. The only reason why I never really considered one is due to where I live. Snow... all winter. Maybe I can now! I just need some money. lol

[@theblackpearl3880]

Hey wait a minute, didn't Porsche already do the same thing with their 911? Isn't 911 a two-door muscle Coupe? Or is it in a different category

[@dragracebmw2124]

Hi- DragRaceBmw here. We just bought a 2016 BMW X3 XDrive35i. We want to know how the car does on the track, a 0-60, and your opinion. Thanks! - DRB

[@chrisbishop8400]

Own a 2019, loads of grip, realitively stable around the corners but a good bit of body roll due to the taller ride height and 2 tonne weight. 0-60 is slow for the hp and torque, at around 6-7 seconds depending on the road conditions and launch.

[@chrisbishop8400]

Has some decent potential for aftermarket modification though, pentastar is a robust engine, drivetrain is fairly strong, and can easily be boosted to 420-450 whp semi-reliably. Suspension has some ok options in the aftermarket, but honestly it's too young of a platform to have great options yet.

[@richtesar848]

How about a convertible next?

[@SoundgardenMan]

2:20 Dude's got Uggz...

[@noelopez8206]

Is there a manual?

[@mauricecooper176]

you said this is what we get for now do you know something else about a V8 powered all-wheel drive Challenger

[@dankmcmemes8542]

The Hellcat version of this car will be the Challenger Demon, calm down people. It's the hellcat's big brother basically. Reduced weight, rumored to be about 850 hp, AWD, body kit.

[@pyrrhus17]

5.7 is needed

[@GODZ_SON]

1st Ford takes the SS badge and puts it on the Super Snake and now Dodge takes the GT from Ford and slaps it on a Challenger I Can't wait for the NEW 2018 Chevrolet HellcatDemonGTCobraRoush badged on the new Corvette ZR500. (American Cars)> I hear the name GT, makes me think of a Ford. I hear SS makes me think of a Chevy. I hear SRT makes think of a Dodge. J.S..

[@TheSuburban15]

Just about every automaker worldwide has put a GT badge on something at some point

[@GODZ_SON]

-Suburban- I know but I'm mainly talking about Dodge,Chevy and Ford.

[@1coolsapien]

GT stands for Grand Touring.

[@ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota]

Khris Da Lion Dodge used GT on the original Dart in the 60's, before the Mustang even existed.

[@GODZ_SON]

that_guy_with_the_red_dakota We're there GT dinosaurs too? Way before my time.😁

[@nathankoroush7918]

at :48, do you think that lady knew there was a water filled ditch in her path, she looked suprised when she hit it.

[@marclemar2635]

Correction: that's not a standard challenger interior. It has the suede seats, 8in screen, sport track package... that's what I can see from the video

[@bateslabel]

Looks like in sport mode you can have it in 4 wheel drive all the time.

[@SkodzGaming]

Opening door when window is frozen is an important feature for me to buy a challenger, figure something out for 2018 dodge!

[@SkodzGaming]

5putput silicon isnt enough, they have to figure something out like new material that wont stick or heating windows...

[@mrholmes2k]

They need to do a turbo like she stang and the maro do

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

The hell cat and scat pack don't have anywhere near enough tire for the power. To fix this, they put AWD in a v6

[@MichaelJordan-wh1mk]

would like to see this " muscle car" drag race and put down a lap time vs the focus rs

[@117johnpar]

Obviously you meant that the V6 is all you get with the allwheel drive. Other engines are available for rwd. But there will not be a V8 with AWD, There has been AWD Chargers for a while now and they only come with the V6 and I Doubt there is a market for V8 Muscle with AWD.

[@chocolatemilk5146]

dodge should look into rally with that awd challenger. weight reduction and add a turbo.

[@ImperfectFilmsHD]

I left after I heard the guy said dodge was the first awd muscle car but in 1980's I believe? there was an awd mustang one production year

[@snowrocket]

No, there was NOT EVER an AWD Mustang produced, unfortunately. Ford looked at the prototype Harry Ferguson AWD Mustangs in the 1960s and passed on the whole idea. Ferguson sold Jenson on the idea and the Jenson FF sports car was sold briefly.

[@RichKilla86ers]

great pony car for winter season.

[@PaiddJr]

let's see the door jam sticker I wanna know how heavy it is. gotta be close if not over 4600

[@TFLcar]

+PaiddJr it's about 200 pounds heavier than a rwd V6 Challenger.

[@PaiddJr]

The Fast Lane Car thanks for the reply

[@PaiddJr]

jldude84 go outside and check your sticker it will tell you how much your car weights