Dodge Challenger SXT 2021 Review | Affordable American Muscle Car?

[@marcushester2312]

Nice to see the v6 gets some love.

[@imagineautos6895]

For sure! V6 engines have come a long way and can be modded to produce 600+hp. It might not sound the same as their bigger bro V8s, but that's still a lot of buff horses.

[@riq8636]

Dawg. You showing the trunk space just made me want this car even more

[@Xaevryn]

Even if its a V6 it has more than enough power to be faster than most other passenger vehicles. And it looks stunning. And its not bad on gas. And it is an extremely comfortable highway cruiser. I have an R/T myself but I still appreciate the SXT and GT for what they offer. Especially that AWD. But yes the doors can be a problem! especially at a gas station. I actually miss having the gas cap being on the passenger side on my old G8.

[@haciendavil]

The gas cap on the originals had a spring, it wasn't one piece like the newer models. I had a '72 and a '73.

[@brandonpomele4674]

Never had issues with Parking till now 😅

[@manonamission2000]

SXT offers AWD, priceless if you go snowboarding in the winter

[@CharlotteSmoothie]

You got the hood scoops wrong. They are functional. They don't dump air directly into the intake, but they do dump air into the engine bay. If you open the hood you will see the holes on the heat shield. I own a 2018 sxt plus.

[@ewconway]

You said you didn’t like the gas cap assembly. That gas cap has significance because that is an exact retro gas cap from the old 1968-1970 Dodge Chargers. That’s why the gas cap is great and makes the car stand out. 👍

[@IAmAboriginal-ov1vw]

Nostalgic

[@tyransaffoldjr]

“You can fit 2 people in the trunk, so you psychopath serial killers will love this car!”

[@imagineautos6895]

😂

[@Trev_Swen]

CONS: 10:58 That blind spot is hard to see when backing up ☹ so I can relate. Also the challenger feels heavy, so turning sharp around corners does feel rough. PROS: I have a Challenger too. As a single guy I don't need lots of space for other passengers(kids). And the trunk space is bigger than my 2014 Mustang 👍Plus the overall look of the vehicle is what ultimately drew me in.

[@georgehavanidis1385]

I find putting the passenger seat down in mine easier for that passenger rear side window :)

[@tyransaffoldjr]

Yeah.. that blind spot is a b-word

[@manonamission2000]

the heavy feeling you describe is the reason i went with a challenger... as an owner of a charger as well.. you may want to consider trying Sport mode on your steering and also try switching tires... both make a difference in terms of turning corners

[@tjmayer9103]

Great review ! I decided to buy the GT. It has several more features that I prefer.

[@herc34es]

Just because you did a PERFECT example/application with the luggage i liked and subbed. Well DONE!

[@barroncrist5779]

Had a 2016 Challenger Scat Pack and had engine problems with a constant ticking which is not normal. Apparently the V-8 Hemis have lifter issues. Sold it and bought a 2919 Challenger GT. The engine is powefull enough and I like the fact that I get 18mpg in the city as appiosed to 10 in the city. And I can use regukar gas and not high test. With fas prices spiking O'd recommend either an SXT or GT. By tge way excellentvreview.

[@brandonpomele4674]

Love my V6 for this reason. Able to save while having a nice ride

[@austinbellanich3463]

Great review of the 2021 Challenger! Nice video, love your content.

[@imagineautos6895]

Thank you! It was a pilot video for potential future videos. Let us know if there's other types of content you are interested in about cars.

[@robbuck8242]

The hood scoops are absolutely functional

[@djgreeneyes36]

The reverse camera DOES beep when you get close . Great video

[@imagineautos6895]

hmmm, we tested that a few times and it didn't beep. Maybe there's an option for that and we didn't know?

[@rikwilkinson1451]

Great review. Well spoken. Those hood intakes are indeed functional though.

[@imagineautos6895]

Thank you for enjoying the review and thank you for bringing the intakes to our attention. I did look at the scoops and thought they were solid plastic with no venting slits, but I did do some research online and it looks like I didn't look carefully enough and they are technically functional.

[@rikwilkinson1451]

@@imagineautos6895 I had the 2018 sxt and now the 2027 rt which has the same hood. I thought the scoops weren't functional either for the longest time until I had a closer look. Keep up the great content:)

[@craig5042]

Good review. I had a 1973 Challenger with the common 318cu V8 with the slapstick auto in college. I purchased it for $2500 ion a used car lot in 1982 in Tampa to replace a Datsun B210 my folks were kind enough to give me until wrecked because a cop driving her Corvette crossed in front of me and another car. Her insurance paid me the money to buy the 73 Challenger.. .It was a non A/C equiped model in Florida. I loved that car except from June to September. lol

[@idostream]

Great review! Makes me want to get a Dodge Challenger!

[@trevorkearley4623]

I had a 2020 sxt plus with other upgrades. I chipped it to 370 hp. And over 300 torque. It was a beautiful car. Then I fell in love with my 2023 r/t shaker triple black. It has upgraded suspension and active exhaust. It also comes with all the track pac racing set ups. It also comes with the last call badge. All in all I love the challenger platform. Too bad the green movement people wanna get rid of internal combustion engines. They will be sorry when they realize that electric vehicles will cost more to maintain and be worst in winter and electricity will go crazy expensive

[@ChazUBCS]

Chip? Like a tune? Which one?

[@nadnebesa]

The best review of the Challenger on the KZbin, thank you!

[@georgehavanidis1385]

Wohaaaa I have to say what I’m most impressed with (I own a 2020 Challenger SXT with 4WD) is how you can set the fuel range!!! I’ve only seen that in Chargers but not challengers! Thanks a bunch man

[@imagineautos6895]

Right on!

[@Tristannnnnnnnnn]

Getting this as my first car. Great Review on the car!

[@RikBarba]

It's a fabulous vehicle and I'm so happy with mine.

[@manonamission2000]

same, try driving it in Manual mode with Autostick.. gets you better fuel efficiency if you keep rpms at a minimum and you are in better control of the gearbox

[@is3180]

❤ that retro look...

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

I like the chrome gas cap

[@jeremylinton6129]

i luv v6 muscle cars,,subscribed!

[@imagineautos6895]

Thanks for the sub!

[@kennethnunez4247]

Good review men 👍 ! i’am just planning get one very soon! thank you 👍

[@ghstag3492]

Yo I live in New Mexico too I might be getting this car soon so that’s why I’m watching this

[@imagineautos6895]

Loved it as a highway cruiser

[@carterbishop2935]

great review, thank you.

[@imagineautos6895]

Thank you!

[@user-dl5ip1xr7p]

Great video. Thanks !

[@davidliceaful]

Good channel bro keep it up

[@imagineautos6895]

Thank you! This was the pilot video to test the waters. The higher ups have greenlit more videos so there's a lot more coming soon!

[@markfromtinder9616]

I have the sxt blacktop and my hood scoops do infact work

[@imagineautos6895]

You are correct. I did check but I did not do my do diligence and did not properly make sure of it.

[@challengergtchick7286]

Great review on an awesome muscle car!

[@wkanost]

I “debadged” my granite gray sxt. I took all the badging off the car and it looks better that way. I blacked out the grill and put smoked headlight covers over the front turn signals giving it that 1970 Cuda look. I painted the rear transom matte black so the car has a much more sinister look. Simple but effective ways to update these to look less generic.

[@manonamission2000]

those with hemis debadge as well, to prevent theft and deal with haters

[@alexsmitty4692]

I have it smooth asf

[@andrews8925]

Great review! I thought though that the hood scoops where functional though, every other reviewer has said they are

[@CharlotteSmoothie]

They are, he got it wrong. Trust me, I own an sxt plus

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

The biggest thing I don't like about Challengers is that they feel unstable in a straight line. I have the R/T with the track pack. It's passible with that package but the stripped down model just feels like an old luxury car. The Challenger is somehow better on curves than you would think though. So it's strange. Also, the R/T has a dead feeling gas pedal. You need to have it in sport mode and put it down a bit to get it to go, but it's really fast from a dead stop once you do that. From a roll the transmission gives out on mine, so you have to take it easy at a roll.

[@ultimatehalo3]

Buy a peddle commander for 300 bucks, I had the same issue with having to put your foot down, I know exactly what you’re talking about, and that device completely Solved the problem

[@deyiien1105]

If Dodge offered a manual, they would have huge sales of them! I know I'd run out n buy one without hesitation! Wonder why they didn't? It's still a great ride!

[@mindblowingquestions]

They do have manual options, I recommend having your a good dealership help you order yours through the Dodge Website. I’m learning how to drive a manual myself

[@nowifinoobs]

Actually those vents are real vents ive tested it on my 2022 challenger sxt

[@0to60_]

11:47 where did you get that camera i do car pov and my camera be to high on my head

[@013bassman]

You didn't mention the audio controls on the back of the steering wheel.

[@imagineautos6895]

You're right, we didn't go over that feature. Will make sure not to miss something like that in future videos

[@andregurule8068]

Nice review. I’m curious to know what car(s) you feel the STX competes with? I drove the RT on an East Coast road trip a few years ago, and I agree that the ride is comfortable. I would also be interested to know what kind of real-world gas mileage you saw on your trip.

[@imagineautos6895]

It competes directly with the Chevy Charger and Ford Mustang. We were getting the combined highway and City MPG of 23mpg during the two weeks we were driving it.

[@saifrider1993]

@@imagineautos6895 Chevy Camaro**

[@vAngelx]

can you change the doors and side view mirrors? I don't like the door handle position and the mirrors look small and long for some reason :s

[@kaitlynny.1812]

oh wtf is that baybrook mall?😭 that caught me off guard

[@rustyshackelford5892]

5.3 with the awd v6 damnnnn lol thats my best time on my rt lmao

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

Very good job. 👍

[@imagineautos6895]

Many many thanks

[@jafp1617]

I thought it was at least 6.4 seconds 0-60 MPH.

[@kd-jj1rn]

My 6 speed RT runs 5.5 so no way a sxt is doing that

[@imagineautos6895]

We didn't have a chance to really put that to the test and it feels like 6.3sec seems a more realistic time for 0-60mph. We mentioned the specs was what was listed on the Dodge website for the 5.3secs.

[@leeevertt2728]

@@kd-jj1rn I’ve gotten 6.1 in my 2015 sxt with no mods, not unusual for these trims

[@Eazy_Way_Out]

Best 0-60 Ive been able to get is 5.9 and I was only able to get it once. Avg around 6.1 seconds. I guess the motor gods were shining on me that day.

[@fabriziolodi7785]

My SXT makes the 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. I have straight pipe and K&N intake

[@Luis_elbori71]

Bad ass. I want one

[@sucio721]

Does this model tell you how much gas miles is left before its empty ???

[@imagineautos6895]

That's a great question. It does tell you how many miles are left based on your average mpg

[@manonamission2000]

just gives you a warning that gas is low and i eyeball it based on the gauge

[@constantinekorkousky3363]

Does it come with shifter paddles?

[@manonamission2000]

shift with the stick, more masculine than paddles...and manual mode is boss on the challenger

[@EduardoSanchez-un2hh]

Good review dude! But next time try to find something else where to clip your camera to give us a real POV.

[@imagineautos6895]

Thank you for watching. We tested the forehead and chest for the action camera and the chin was the best angle, but there is another angle we can try next time.

[@GodSonBlessed]

If they could add the GT's AWD with even the R/T's V8 and transmission I would buy it in an instant.

[@DRiNKNiNK]

Unfortunately that would shoot the price waaay up because then they’d have to beef up the driveline, transfercase, etc

[@GodSonBlessed]

@@DRiNKNiNK I'm pretty sure we'll get it next in the next generation as stellantis is developing a turbo V6 for dodge/ram/jeep/Chrysler to replace the lower level hemi.

[@manonamission2000]

@@GodSonBlessedthey better stay with the ICE... going full EV is a mistake

[@ChazUBCS]

A mask with a camera on it LOL

[@mistergoodcitizen9914]

I doubt the 0-60 in 5.3 I owned a 2020 charger sxt and traded for a 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatch and this car would have put a beaten on my charger.

[@celesteleon4630]

Does anyone know if this has BSM??

[@kd-jj1rn]

Sorry but sxt not running 5.3 0-60 stock, more like 6.3

[@imagineautos6895]

We didn't have a chance to really put that to the test and it feels like 6.3sec seems a more realistic time for 0-60mph. We mentioned the specs was what was listed on the Dodge website.

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

The R/t is rated at 5.3 but most people can do it in 5.0 regularly. They downplay the r/t so they can sell scat packs.

[@Eazy_Way_Out]

Best i was able to get was 5.9. Bone stock

[@kd-jj1rn]

@@imagineautos6895 6-speed manuals are a little more inconsistent best time I got with my RT is 5.5

[@Curly_tales]

Wow Thankyou ❤

[@imagineautos6895]

You're welcome 😊

[@jetg2059]

The 3.6 comes alive at 3k rpms if you need to get going the V8 is just a gas guzzler

[@manonamission2000]

confirmed... sensing a fellow autostick driver

[@jamesdavis8463]

66 vs. 15?

[@bobbya8622]

Challenger👍

[@imagineautos6895]

👍

[@DrewMoney801]

Did he say it could get stiff with two people in the back seat? 😂

[@manonamission2000]

three girls fit in the backseat... thin ones tho

[@imserious2187]

0-60 in what?

[@pattalkstoparakeets2235]

You can fit three people in the trunk if you break all their elbows and knees first.

[@IIronyy]

bruh of course the new ones are faster I got a 2016 and its 0-60 is like 6.2 seconds

[@SlavaLisss]

0 to 60 is not 5.3, more like 6.3

[@is3180]

U should b a car salesman for the mob...😂...."Fits 2 people...in the trunk..."...✌️

[@jamesdavis8463]

East & West(1, 8)

[@jacobalaniz117]

Pretty nice looking boat.

[@pattalkstoparakeets2235]

Always wear a COVID mask while drag racing with your gf.

[@manonamission2000]

😝

[@fpshightide]

Check out my shorts I have this exact same car and ive done “donuts in it”

[@manonamission2000]

many V8s debadge to prevent theft... nobody's the wiser if you're driving what appears to be a V6

[@jamesdavis8463]

Bass you can hear. Bass you can see?

[@andrewprichard359]

Why did you put the mask on?

[@imagineautos6895]

It was to hold the action camera at my chin to get a better perspective.

[@matthewp8269]

0 to 60 in 5.3s 🤣 NOT in a SXT V6 🤔🙄

[@Kuhladestkyicky]

If it had a Hemi. I’d buy it.

[@manonamission2000]

debadge if you do

[@adamvmax4286]

No way this car can make 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. 6.5-7 in real world

[@luisalicea1962]

Mine does 5.7 0-60. However mine isn’t stock.

[@adamvmax4286]

@@luisalicea1962 I believe You. I have stock and 5.3 is impossible without mods

[@curtiscapers9443]

My 2016 sxt stock does 6.2 0-60 noway his did 5.3😂

[@KobeMpthers]

@@luisalicea1962why 99.9% of dodge owners are blck😂😂😂

[@Ssniper-hd3re]

Imagine you're fat, have big thighs and can't reach the door handle😂

[@chargersfan246]

She's cute.

[@johanahmed5660]

even if it came with a 1000 whp a v6 or 4 or ev can never take the American muscle title hell na . this title aint about only speed and power its a v8 heritage defend the title guys

[@Metalwrath2]

no one cares

[@vinmangob8555]

What the heck is with the mouth diaper?

[@coryjohnson9081]

Muscle car with no Muscle i mean if it floats your boat

[@caloFi]

where’s the muscle car

[@joeycordeiro3198]

HELLO....NOT A MUSCLE CAR .V6... 4300BLS..NO NO NO NO NO...SILLY

[@LVXD0]

Hello

[@Evillt1]

No v8.....NOT a muscle car! SORRY!

[@Adam-uw4bv]

V6 version will never be a muscle car.

[@ChazUBCS]

wahhhhhhhhhhh. Not everyone wants a V8. The V6 has far more power than the OG Challengers of the past did.

[@Adam-uw4bv]

@ChazUBCS Did you get dropped on your head as a baby? The OG Challengers had a hemi with 375hp. The R/T is good on gas if you are not punching it all the time. The V6 doesn't even beat the older versions at all.

[@ChazUBCS]

@@Adam-uw4bv wrong. The OG Challenger with 375 HP did 0-60 in 6. Some of the V6’s can beat that now.

[@ChazUBCS]

@@Adam-uw4bv my GT did 0-60 in 6.2. Definitely could get it down further.

[@ChazUBCS]

It also depends on which engine we’re talking about. You clearly do not know that some of the OG Challenger's had V8's with LESS HP than the 303 in my V6 GT.

[@stevethomas7463]

All boxes checked.🫡