2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Review

[@nclanos]

I’ve got android auto on mine without upgrade.....

[@CarDietrich]

It seems I made a mistake in my review, numerous people have told me Android Auto and Apple Car Play are standard on the 2019 Challengers. I used Dodge's website while researching the car before I filmed my review and it indicated you needed the upgraded 8.4" touchscreen to get these features, but I may have misunderstood. I did plug my iPhone into the car I tested and got nothing, I did not try an Android. However, I may have missed some step needed to hookup Apple CarPlay to UConnect, with every other car I've ever plugged into it's just popped right up. If this was an error on my part I do apologize.

[@speedfiend925]

@@CarDietrich It has actually been standard since 2017. I believe you need bluetooth turned on, plus there is a step or two to sync the phone up. I know when I use Android Auto my phones bluetooth automatically becomes active. Bluetooth is to pair the phone and the plugging in part allows the Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in your case to be projected onto the screen. I think what is causing a spike in Challenger sales and drop in Mustang and Camaro sales is two fold. First, the Challenger offers practicality not offered by either the Mustang or the Camaro. Second, the Challenger offers a driving experience that is unique when compared to the Mustang and Camaro. The trunk is HUGE when compared to the competition and it drives like a Muscle Car whereas the other two drive like Sports Cars now. Each car used to offer a pretty unique driving experience but now that can only be said to be the case for one of them, the Challenger.

[@CarDietrich]

@@speedfiend925 Good points, thank you for watching and added your experience and perspective!

[@cf2228]

Its popular because it looks like a mean muscle car and not girly looking mustang or Camaro.

[@CarDietrich]

I don't know if I would call Camaro or Mustang "Girly" but I think the current Challenger is the best looking out of the three. Thanks for watching!

[@travis4308]

Girly cars for sure that’s facts. 🤣🤣🤣

[@travis4308]

@Dog King that’s cause girls are always driving fords f 150s and mustangs. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kiltedvet420]

i owned 4 different mustangs, and the challenger is the most fun to drive. traded in a 2010 charger sxt in for a 2014 challenger rt. im so glad i did. its well built. its my fav car now

[@acerswift123]

Those backseats are awesome I fit people in the back of mines (comfortably) every time.

[@AirAssault7]

My 2017 Octane Red Challenger R/T is currently getting about 16 mpg in the city which I think is good. It's my daily driver. It's got a manual transmission too.

[@civirus0796]

In terms of performance and gas mileage, is the 8speed better than the 6speed?

[@kd-jj1rn]

Same here man I got a 16 RT 6 speed manual I don't find it too bad on fuel at all

[@rickitysplitz7035]

@@civirus0796 Auto is better, but manual is more fun to most people.

[@deplorable7575]

@user-bh6te3cl1u what MPG do you get going 75 mph on the freeway

[@AirAssault7]

@@deplorable7575 Well I drove to Albuquerque from El Paso back in August 2021 which is about a 4 hour to 4 and a half hour drive between the two cities. The max mpg I got in that trip was about 22 to 23mpg. Right now in El Paso with a combination of city streets plus freeway I'm getting about 14.5 to 15mpg average when using the A/C or heater. And its my daily driver for work. I can get to about 17 or 18mpg when not using A/C and if I drive conservatively. Lol

[@srtmetal7647]

What sold me on mine is the torque. Impressive go for the money in my case. My question is why does it have to constantly be a new design? It works excellent and the sales prove that. I was aware I would need a Scat pack car to run with the modern competition but the 5.7 RT checks all the boxes for most people.

[@Basslightning666]

I love my RT Shaker Plus, and it will beat a lot of cars in its class, I've done it..... A proper mid size class Muscle Car, not a morphed space machine like the others.... A Torque beast......

[@FRESNOSTATE1559]

Why do people always complain about the back seats I’m 3 bills and 6 feet high and fit quite well in my 09 rt

[@GrindMode313]

Alex Sanchez me too

[@gbphil]

You’ve missed the best feature of all! If you do full throttle manual gear changes, it backfires like a burbling drag car. Taking a hire car on the Tail of the Dragon in 2019 was hilarious with popping and banging after every bend, SUPERB!

[@Justn7883]

Love my 2020 Challenger RT in Octane Red ♥️

[@freshfade28]

I didn't like them at first either. I loved the charger but I've completely done a 180. Challengers are so sexy and they sound good

[@brandonzimmerman1667]

You can upgrade the head unit without having to upgrade to the plus package. If you want Harmon Kardon or the Alpine speakers, they give you the option to upgrade to either the plus or the upgraded head unit. If your fine with the speakers it comes with, just upgrade the head unit.

[@CarDietrich]

Thanks for the tip!

[@davehibbs9111]

Do they even make a dodge challenger RT with bright chrome wheels anymore??? I've been searching local dealerships online and only inventory is the blackish wheels or a speck of chrome here and there, not my era! The car design is however..

[@ChrissyAnn85]

Lol yes I have them and I’m not a fan 😂. I’m constantly cleaning them. Black wheels hide brake dust better. FYI mine is a 2020

[@justingillis6150]

aftermarket wheels...

[@TheTrthegreatone]

This guy is obviously a Ford and Chevy fan, not a Mopar fan. Some folk love cars that run through gas and tires like a woodchuck runs through wood. Me on the other hand hell no give me the enjoyable car on the road and a car that's especially enjoyable to my pockets. I still have my 2014 Charger R/T in Header Orange with all the bell and whistles, just hit 74k she still has that showroom finish and still running strong.

[@CarDietrich]

MOPAR or NO CAR

[@crystal338]

Thanks for making this video and I really like how you compared all the different cars and the horsepower “feel”. I had an STI as well and I was curious. Thanks! Sound IS definitely part of that. And the Challenger has a great one

[@CarDietrich]

Thank you for watching :)

[@michaeldemarco9950]

You don’t like the rocket buttons behind the steering wheel to adjust the radio? You think it’s weird? THE MAIN RADIO KNOBS ARE RIGHT THERE IN THE CENTER STACK! ON THE RADIO!!!!!! 🙂

[@CarDietrich]

Oh wow thank you for letting me know I would have never noticed that!

[@chuckt791]

Are you sure your Uconnect doesn’t have Apple CarPlay ??🤔 Did you try connecting a usb?

[@CarDietrich]

I am 99% sure that's I'm correct, but I'll plug it in tomorrow when I'm back at work and let you know.

[@CarDietrich]

I can confirm no apple car play... You have to get the option package with the bigger UConnect screen as I said in the video.

[@chuckt791]

Hard Workrr12 ok...I have the 8.4 inch but I recalled the salesman telling me they both did the same thing. I guess he was just trying to make a sale. I ended up going with the plus package. Thanks for the update .

[@CarDietrich]

No problem, thank you for watching! I hope you love your car.

[@NaniNani-yb5be]

2018 Challenger, 7 inch Uconnect unit does support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Might be issue with your radio.

[@mateolopez3454]

Your wrong about the Apple CarPlay because I have the smaller screen I have the same exact trim as yours amd I have Apple CarPlay

[@Sigrafix]

It's funny what you mention about the looks of the Challenger.. I feel the exact same way. I loved the 2015 Mustang re-design, I thought it was easily the best looking car of the 3. Now, I think the Challenger is the best looking car, it's the only modern-retro car left.. It's quite literally a brand new old school muscle car and the looks really grew on me. Now I want one Lol.

[@CarDietrich]

Its weird to me that it's going out of production. It still looks fantastic

[@ericf.4286]

I enjoyed the review, but I dont think the wrx sti is as fast or faster then the RT in a straight line.

[@CarDietrich]

Tried googling some results, Car and Driver recorded a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds in a 2015 Challenger R/T with a stick shift, and 4.8 seconds in a 2015 STI, which is basically the same car as my 2017. So even if the 8-speed auto is a little quicker than the stick (it might be), we're in the same ballpark. www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15106429/2015-dodge-challenger-r-t-57-liter-manual-test-review/ www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15109678/2015-subaru-wrx-sti-instrumented-test-review/ Thanks for watching!

[@ericf.4286]

@@CarDietrich I was looking at Motor Trend www.motortrend.com/cars/subaru/wrx/2018/2018-subaru-wrx-sti-first-test-review/ Now looking at the other article , I'm just confused haha. Considering the HP and weight ratios though it does seem like they would be very close.

[@CarDietrich]

FIVE POINT SEVEN SECONDS??? That test is a crazy outlier, plus its on a 2018, mine is a 2017 so its faster because it has fog lights. Since 2004 the powertrain in the WRX STI has not changed much at all, and the 0-60 times I've seen in magazines are anywhere for 4.6 to 5.2 seconds. 5.7 is what Road & Track clocked the original 2002 bugeye WRX at with 227 horsepower. One thing about the STI that screws up 0-60 times is that you have to shift from second to third to hit 60 in the car. If the gearing allowed 60 MPH to be obtained in second (as the standard WRX does), the 0-60 time would be in the low to mid 4's max. The result of this is that the STI ends up feeling a little faster than its 0-60 times would indicate. A fourth gear pull on the highway is particularly strong, and this is where it keeps pace or even feels slightly faster than the Challenger.

[@ericf.4286]

@@CarDietrich That's why initially, I was like there is no way a sti can beat a RT with a 5.7 0-60 lol. If it runs in the 4's well then it definitely is quicker. That's crazy!

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

You still have that car??

[@CarDietrich]

Naw man that thing is long gone

[@matrox]

LOL...He said its got the same chassis of cars used at the turn of the century. 1900 was a long time ago.

[@CarDietrich]

2000 buddy.

[@matrox]

Yeh...I know...just messing with you.

[@kd-jj1rn]

I have to disagree with you about the fuel mileage I own a 16 RT 6 speed manual and it's actually not too bad on fuel

[@AL-31]

You sound like Seth Mcfarlene

[@CarDietrich]

Really? I've heard Seth Rogan before but not McFarlane

[@supernova8715]

hardworkrr12 on cars the guy who created family guy and who voice peter griffin hehe

[@blackice7408]

Fir the 345 hemis stock, a ram intake or a bigger cai filter is really unnecessary and actually overkill. Now for the 392 hemis and especially the supercharged 372 hemis, a ram air intake along with a SEALED boxed cold air intake is a must

[@CarDietrich]

Yeah, the extra air intakes by the fog lights do seem to be a bit of a gimmick. They look cool though!

[@blackice7408]

@@CarDietrich you can make them functional by removing the plastic cap behind the lights. Same for the passenger side headlight. But it wont do much for the intake - unless you install a hellcat intake and you want colder intake temps. And as for the passenger headlight, they cap it from factory because they found that it causes inner air turbulance within the engine bay

[@CarDietrich]

Thanks for the info!

[@matrox]

Jeremy Clarkson...LOL...what a bore.

[@wildweedle6012]

There's something to be said for a usable rear seat.

[@yassssermuhamed]

Compare those mustang or Camaro to the Scat pack not the RT

[@five_o_fever9381]

You're exactly correct FCA I bet was throwing cash on the hood and offering great lease incentives on the R/T.. I say that because fast forward to early 2020 and a lot of dealers in Metro Detroit still have unsold 2018 models on the back lot they are giving away for next to nothing... I've seen plenty of new ones sticker of over $40K being advertised for less than $29K

[@turhanriddick]

hearing just the idle is lame, we need to hear it start

[@CarDietrich]

You're right, I screwed that up a little bit. So I have a question for you, I actually thought of making an ASMR video with this car where I just put the camera behind it, cold start it, and let it run for 20 minutes, so its like "Car Guy ASMR" or "V8 ASMR." I don't know if anyone would actually watch this, it was just sort of a weird idea, but what are your thoughts on that?

[@turhanriddick]

@@CarDietrich asmr is dumb

[@CarDietrich]

I agree, but if it was just a V8 running for 20 minutes? That's a little different from listening to someone crunching on a pickle into a $1,000 microphone. I feel like nobody would care for such a video though. Just an idea

[@ericf.4286]

@@CarDietrich I think that's a great idea lol. People are into different things. It might just be the next big thing that hits!

[@blackice7408]

@@CarDietrich asmr is awesome. I yse it everyday. But the best way to review a car like this in asmr is to whisper and NOT to start up the engine - unless its a warm start. Do it

[@BigMoose94]

The other r/t challengers equipped like this one had apple car play.

[@taliwan]

A new mustang drives better??? C'mon, man... Totally disagree. But nice try.

[@adamcain4603]

Great review Im on the fence between the rt and scat pack. I really want the scat pack but don't want the payments and going to the gas station every other day. The extra horse power of the scat has me very interested.

[@CarDietrich]

Thank you for watching! I think either way you can't go wrong, I had a lot of fun with the R/T ad they both look great.

[@PowerofPlacebo]

I’ve driven both! You will love the SRT 392! It’s the Goldilocks zone if your a true car enthusiast! & only use it Fri-Sun! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 TIL then have a awesome life! & great weekend!

[@PowerofPlacebo]

Steven Turner lol

[@ericf.4286]

If your really into performance just go for the Scat pack! I enjoy my RT but I'm already looking to do some mods for increased performance. If your constantly accelerating with the RT you will get as low as 12mpg, sometimes I fill up every two days lol.

[@darmor85]

@@PowerofPlacebo naw...had both still got my RT the scat will eat yo pockets no way around it..as now im older 34 the rt is enough for a daily driver .im pass performance..modding etc leave that to the younger people i..just enjoy the sound of the hemi and the drive of a CHALLENGER..IM A CHALLENGER GUY MOPAR FELLOW.* as long as its not V6 im good*...granted i miss my scat for numerous reasons but rt is far better daily driver actually more fun..people see you in a scat dont really wanna fuck with u😂😂👌 see you in a rt think they can and there where the fun lies..i get random cars testing my rt all the time just in name of fun

[@rihaan.s]

This is a terrible review, I like your videos but this wasn’t it. You are comparing and judging the challenger on a low model, you don’t have to pay 3,000 either to get a bigger screen and I usually wouldn’t be this hard but making these videos your changing all the viewers opinion on this car. You can get a better screen separately, and this car is the 3rd lowest trim level. What do you expect from the power, compare it to a scat pack because then the comparison is equal to a 400hp mustang or some trash car like that, Educate yourself before making reviews and possibly changing others opinions.

[@CarDietrich]

I did do my research. The 8.4 inch UConnect screen requires the addition of the Plus package, if you want to check my work go to dodge dot com, they will still let you build a 2019 Challenger, when you select the 8.4 inch screen on the R/T it adds that package in. It's a $3,000 option. That's how I did my research. Thanks for watching.

[@rihaan.s]

hardworkrr12 on cars I can build a 2019 Dodge Challenger right now and it let’s you do 8.4 inch touchscreen without the plus. My cousin even has a 2019 with a 8.4 he doesn’t have a plus he has a blacktop which shows even more you don’t need it cause you can’t have blacktop with plus and blacktop doesn’t come with 8.4 so whatchu saying my guy

[@CarDietrich]

hardworkrr12.car.blog/2020/04/14/2019-challenger-buildout/

[@rihaan.s]

hardworkrr12 on cars explain how my cousin has a 2019 challenger rt with a blacktop and a 8.4inch touchscreen without plus package

[@CarDietrich]

I cannot explain that. Just showing you where I got my info from and that I do my research for my videos.

[@stevesmith6236]

Just because the gas cap doesn't lock does NOT mean gas can be stolen. It's designed so that no suction device will be able to access the fuel. Camaro back seats suck and Mustangs are pretty bad, the Challenger rear seats are a bit small but are considered damn good for it's class. I've only watched 5 minutes of this video and already think it's not worth watching any more.

[@Bblock150]

Man I want one so bad but I don't want another car payment! Lol

[@CarDietrich]

The struggle is real!

[@papipesmoker8893]

look into Hertz rental cars. They are selling way cheeper than MSRP

[@paulbickley658]

I have a 2014

[@mr.degraffenried1464]

UMMM SIR That’s a regular 5.7 not a 392 please don’t compare with GT

[@ChrissyAnn85]

Lol a 5.7 R/T is in its own class lol idk why people continue to compare it to faster performance cars like an SS, 5.0 even a Camaro LT1 (which is an SS with the RS package body style)? The 5.7 is just an entry level v8 that was basically built for daily driving not really performance. The performance models start with the R/T Scat Pack. Dodge did a great thing by having cars that cater to everyone’s desires. They are the “Burger King” of cars you can “have it your way”. 😂

[@CarDietrich]

You have a good point that Dodge offers a wider choice of engines and trims than Ford or Chevrolet, but you gotta compare it to something!

[@fredyduran9772]

Dis dude actually compared the rt challenger to a ss camaro lol

[@johnjones1997bih]

Dang bro I have a 2018 base model rt with the small 7 inch screen, same one in the car you’re reviewing. The only option I have on the car is a sunroof. Mine says Apple CarPlay is standard equipment. Great video tho my friend!

[@CarDietrich]

Thank you for watching! Does the apple car play work in your car? I plugged my iphone into a 2019 with the 7" screen and got nothing

[@johnjones1997bih]

When you plugged you phone in did it show that it was charging? I know I had some initial problems with the USB port not working as a whole. Once I took it to a dealer they fixed it and Apple car play worked just fine. Also make sure you are on the latest iOS and make sure CarPlay is turned on in your phone settings

[@CarDietrich]

It was charging but no CarPlay, and my iphone hooks right up to apple carplay on all other cars. Maybe they took it out of the 2019 models? When I was doing research for the review the Dodge website seemed to say that you needed to get the Plus package with the 8.4" UConnect screen to get CarPlay and Android Auto.

[@johnjones1997bih]

Here’s a link. In 2018 Apple CarPlay is standard equipment for 7inch and 8.4 inch uconnect. There could have been an issue with the car you reviewed in particular moparinsiders.com/quick-look-7-inch-uconnect-touchscreen-infotainment-system/

[@CarDietrich]

Could be, the CarPlay logo was nowhere to be found on the screen even after I plugged my iphone in to the car.

[@nokoolaid]

Needs better colors. At least how the dealers order them where I live. Mostly white, black or gray/silver. Boring.

[@CarDietrich]

Unfortunately the boring colors are what most people buy! I wish new cars came in better colors too but the more interesting ones don't sell as well

[@nokoolaid]

@@CarDietrich If the dealers don't stock them, they won't sell. It's the what came first, the chicken or the egg. For instance, if I wanted a RT in white, I could have one for a great price. It's a boring color and it didn't sell. It's a 2019. I don't want white or black or gray/silver. Anyway, I think they would sell colors other than the boring ones.

[@crystal338]

Just got sublime green, Glad they brought that color back!

[@nokoolaid]

@@crystal338 I ended up buying a low mileage 2020 Challenger RT Scat Pack 1320 in hellraisin in feb of 2022. I like plum crazy purple, but I couldn't find one and the 1320 came up and I couldn't pass it up. Sublime is pretty cool.

[@crystal338]

@@nokoolaid Thats cool, I almost bought a scat pack too! Sublime green, but it had so many owners and I am finding many of them have been beat on so I was afraid and bought a new Rt. One had the axle and drive shaft replaced after 2 years! I hope you got it check out. I am kinda sad I don’t have a bee on mine

[@LamontBoucherville]

Nice review

[@CarDietrich]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@chevylover0226]

12:22 lmfao

[@stevesmith6236]

"I did it ON accident" ummm, what? Do you mean "by" accident?

[@CarDietrich]

That was an accident.

[@papipesmoker8893]

You and I reviewed it about the same. Check out my review on my channel if you get a chance.

[@CarDietrich]

I'll check it out thanks for watching!

[@mikos420211]

OH LORD HELP ME!!!!!! THIS VIDEO IS PAINFUL....

[@IguanaPR]

The man why?

[@mikos420211]

@@IguanaPR He provides WRONG INFO

[@joepuzzo427]

What info is bad?

[@Overlord3420]

He really tried to say BHP isn’t WHP😂🤦🏼‍♂️ I think he meant crank horsepower, seems like he’s not a fan of the challenger and is trying to make it seem not as good as it is, last I checked dodge generally has the most power and most weight and it goes down the line to Chevy and then ford with the lightest and lowest power.

[@JohnJonhson-zm7ie]

nothings looks better than the challenger and it drives excellent