Review: 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD

I review the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with all wheel drive. Huge thanks to Harold (@iam_herald) for meeting up and letting me review his car! What do you think about these?
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[@MotownRockinroller]

300+ HP, room for 4 adults, weather proof and not limited by snow and ice, 25mpg on the highway, and zero-to-the-speed-limit in just a couple of seconds less than the Hellcat? All for under $30k? I'll buy.

[@illwillsrt]

MotownRockinroller well mine was 36k

[@lityigimi5196]

All of them are nice

[@bates6713]

Lol one hellcat or two of these

[@9yota592]

Doesn't sound good or isnt a manual

[@gerroddunn4455]

My rt sounds better

[@___axg96___63]

Hey Matt! So when the Challenger came out about 10 (almost 11) years ago, I saw one in a magazine and fell in love with it. It was exactly the kind of car that I wanted to be made. It was basically a modernized muscle car with an old school look. So I began saving up for one ( I was in middle school when I started saving). It took a long time and a lot of work, BUT I finally saved up for one. Then, I began my research on which one to get. Then I realized that a lot of these were RWD. I'm from the Northeast and we get some nasty weather here. However, I need to be able to get to work when I'm called in regardless of the weather. This video answered all the questions I had and I eventually went and got myself one. I LOVE IT LIKE IT WAS MY FIRST BORN CHILD. Blindspot sensors, sunroof, leather/suede interior, Alpine sound system, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, and despite the fact that it's "just a v6" it's damn fast. Anyway, just wanted to say great video and keep it up!

[@justinchurch7675]

Didn’t the challenger come out in 1969?

[@martinstyblo6355]

4 years since you published your great review, and 1 year since I bought 2020 GT AWD, I just can fully agree with you. Stylish, roomy, comfortable, not that slow in fact, good mileage as well - simply great cruiser. AWD works well for winter roads. And, not bad sound for V6 too, at least for my ears. Greetings from the heart of Europe

[@joelworsley3591]

What's funny is that those who say "why doesn't it have a V8" probably can't even afford a challenger let alone the V8

[@Father_Paul_GT]

Joel Worsley still a v6

[@joelworsley3591]

BoostedCars 73 I like cheese

[@apieceofcrap8794]

BoostedCars 73 if you go of the 10% rule you basically need 300k a year to afford this car

[@lityigimi5196]

Joel Worsley exactly

[@FCatCH76]

@@apieceofcrap8794 ??? really... I don't make 300k and I have a 2018 T/A, a 2015 Wrangler Unlimited and 2012 Mazda CX9.

[@Bronxboyproductions]

"The interior is a great place to be, it comes with a great baseball bat."

[@iam_herald8084]

Bronxboyproductions its the best of both world!

[@billventimiglia3016]

Why you keep mentioning about the bat who gives a shit what are you stupid

[@Fatherwader]

i was wondering when i'd read something about the bat! lol

[@CLUTCHITZZ]

@@billventimiglia3016 man dodge got the best looking interior if u got hard plastic and real carbon fiber

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

My girl has a 300 with the 3.6 and i had a rental challenger 3.6...... and tbh..... it really does pull hard up top..... coming from a ex lt1 vette owner. Also what really surprised me, on on and off ramps, the car handles itself much better than you could ever expect. Extremely competent. If your still driving relatively average cars from like 2005 and before, despite how it stacks up to current models, you will leave the test drive with a huge smile on your face.

[@LostNbound]

All these people crying because it's not a V8 lol. You've got like 4 other versions of this car that all have V8s so why are you bitching? The car still has over 300hp which isn't bad considering the fact that if you're buying an AWD version then chances are you're after traction due to the weather where you live. So having a V6 with lower hp, and AWD is what you're after.

[@LordOnyx]

Capt Flea Especially with the fact that there is a supercharger kit available for the v6 challengers, there really shouldn't be any bitching. You CAN get V8 numbers with AWD with this car. I see the potential in this car and I plan to exploit that potential when I get the money for it.

[@iykej6]

Capt Flea. Say it louder for the ppl in the back 👏👏

[@rudytaneloruxy9491]

And if you live in a snowy place there is plenty of power for hours of drifting , sideways fun. I bet this car with blizzaks or other hi po sno tire is more fun then driving a v 8 to work or other mundane stuff most people do in their cars mixed with a few power pulls here and there. Not a car for everybody but i can see why some people would want it.

[@mattdavis9331]

Capt Flea quit making sense.

[@alejandroluna7624]

Thank you for me I wrecked my v8 mustang I live in northern Indiana so this is definitely my next car great muscle car look with awd

[@chicanoman2999]

it pains me reading these comments, this is meant for winter, yes its a bit taller....why? cause its meant for states that get more snow and ice...good lord man lol

[@Dialysisforever]

That and it had to have more room for the front diff under the engine.

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

RamenLuLu Yup Wisconsin here

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

RamenLuLu all is need is cold air intake and exhaust or supercharged kit

[@jaguarantony]

Great review Matt. I just bought a 2019 Challenger SXT. the car is awesome! It's colored in Octane Red. I Love my Dodge!!

[@SK-jy9pw]

I’m planning to get one this year

[@calihughes9985]

This is the first and only full review of the challenger gt. Thanks for this video truly 🙏🏽

[@ducke295]

You know I'm all for V8 muscle cars but if you ask a V8 owner why they didn't get a hellcat their answer will be the same as asking a V6 owner why they didn't get the V8

[@hmackprotection1]

Ben S, $$

[@rudfil]

It's all for bragging rights because any choice of engine with this Challenger is powerful enough for our highways.

[@a.yhprumnadia5646]

Alot of people font get the hell cat because getting wheel spin while going taking a turn on an intersection is not work 60k the 6.4 is far more practical while still being fast

[@ducke295]

Redline Rider my 4.6L mustang will spin tires in a turn lol

[@a.yhprumnadia5646]

Ben S in 5th gear?

[@tornadohunter1054]

I just bought a brand new Dodge Challenger GT with AWD and it's the best vehicle i've ever had!

[@Kagedxp]

Really appreciate the video. I’m entering the military soon, and thanks to the bonus I’m getting, I’m able to purchase a car, and with the hope of being stationed in fort Carson, a nice muscle car that can handle snow sounds perfect, and your review really put me over the edge on gettin the car. You sold it better than the dealership, you should get part of the commission honestly. Regardless, thanks for your video.

[@yourmanzach2307]

I've been following this guys car reviews for over a year now and love them! Very informative and knowledgeable about cars and enthuaatic!

[@triktrak_1451]

Great job with the review, Matt. Informative, concise, enthusiastic. As a Challenger owner, I'd say you did the car proud.

[@goldfox177]

I’ll take a V6 with AWD over a V8 with BWD. Mostly because I live in Wisconsin so I’d need that AWD

[@___axg96___63]

Same here in the Northeast. The sexy look coupled with better traction is exactly what I was looking for

[@Countcho]

Same

[@MegaDpenner]

Same alberta winters you need awd

[@DaRealH2]

Same. Detroit winters are horrible I hated driving the RWD in snow

[@subratr5807]

Agrees in Canadian

[@super117knight]

is that a baseball bat 2:03? ya'll probaly came for the sentence he says at 7:35

[@chrisn365]

JUST MONIKA no it's an enlarged flute

[@tavmaniandevil2534]

yes it’s Big Smoke’s

[@darrentoronto73]

great video I am in the construction business and I have a lot of tools and you showed a perfect representation of the size of the trunk so I can assess if it can accommodate my tools and I appreciate that thank you

[@Ghost_n_Denver]

I have that exact model, minus the sunroof. Love it. I have a lead foot, so its performance is perfect for me not to get sppeding tickets, yet still go fast. I did add mudflaps, amd tint the windows almost black.

[@ITGuy1992]

I have a 2014 Camaro. I’m 6”3 and 245 pounds. I tested drove a 2017 Challenger GT Plus and man I loved it. It does have more legroom and visibility than my Camaro. Not to mention it has some of the latest tech (backup camera, Front camera, etc) I live in KY and an AWD is a must for the crazy weather we get at times.

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

This car is perfect for people who wants all season car and still have the look. And all the goodies inside. Perfect dialy. Roomy. And you don't have to worry about going to gas station everyday. Not sure why people get upset. Not a V8. I like how Dodge decided to let people decide. Older mustangs and Camaros were v6 as well.

[@tsav6952]

That drivers seat looks really comfortable. Definitely a nice cruiser, nothing wrong with that.

[@hpproductions5352]

No officer, The bat is an option for the AWD models lol.

[@TheMilitantMachinist]

Anyone who's opting for the V6 Challenger (either SXT or GT AWD) isn't buying this car to show off or do donuts in an intersection. They're buying it to drive ''mostly'' sensibly but still want a car than can still be fun if you felt like it. I could've gotten the V8 but still opted for a V6 GT AWD because I wanted to drive the car, not get pulled over every ten miles. Plus with all the theft of the Hemi's going on right now...kinda glad I did.

[@DawnDimension]

It's always fun when I recognize an incomptech song. It's good stuff matt

[@DawnDimension]

or was it a youtube song, I forget

[@drtyboy]

A baseball bat, and a bottle of lotion...I won't ask.

[@frankiebullitt]

🤣

[@Ardentautosports]

Another great video as usual!

[@ed_rt]

AWD with 800HP mopars end game 🤩

[@Jacobk66]

This is one car that came out of nowhere. It's AWD!!! In a musclecar! If this was a Mustang we'd be hearing all about it, but it's a Chrysler so, yeah, it gets ignored. Says something about Chrysler right now.

[@tavmaniandevil2534]

NOT A MUSCLE CAR

[@wonderduck2345]

It's NOT a muscle car and this isn't new. They've had the v6 awd available for a few years in the charger sxt awd and 300s awd.

[@gregoryaparker]

Nice muscle car!

[@captainyeet2856]

@@wonderduck2345 what ever drugs you and the other guy where on making your comment you should stop using. The challenger is a muscle car, v6 v8 awd rwd dont matter its classes as a muscle car.

[@Lifeof728]

Brought back the old intro 👍🔥🔥

[@stevensanchez330]

Hopefully you can do the 15-17 challenger or charger Hemi review soon I'm curious how those are from your perspective

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Now I get it.... The bat is for those who make fun of the owner for it being a V6 not a V8..... Anymore questions? Here's some lotion for your messed up face.....

[@chrisn365]

Scott Warmbier oh look another bat comment, duh herherher

[@lityigimi5196]

People who make fun of the V6 don’t own any type of challenger, it’s all hate

[@jihle1]

I totally get you as most likely an owner of a V6, as my self is really really breaking around this one with the V6 engine. I absolutely love the way they look, but with all due respect to all V6 owners, the V6 it self should never exist in challenger as challenger's greatest popularity came with greatest engines. V8 and up should replace all v6 models. With this car it is not about fuel consumption, it's about having the floor under your feet shaking from engine vibrations, and for that you need a big motor. 3.6L is just not big enough, maybe it is for something like luxury sedan, but not for a muscle car... I don't hate V6, i just don't think they belong into muscle cars..... Now Dodge, please build me that HEMI AWD please please please

[@DojoEnt]

To each their own

[@theramquest4advanture.]

Back in 1970s the Challengers with the 318 V8 didn't have 300 hp, from the factory, so the V6 has more muscle then the old V8s. If I could afford one I would have one!

[@natiman1345]

Anthony Grider that’s the truth

[@matvediting]

Horse power doesn’t necessarily mean fastest...

[@captainyeet2856]

@@matvediting all depends on the driver, someone with a hellcat could lose against someone with a Prius

[@matvediting]

@@captainyeet2856 yeah don't underestimate a prius

[@rodneyhirsch2340]

My 1972 charger 400 mag was only rated 265 hp ,if I remember correctly. Looked up 0 to 60 times and 3.6 is half second faster stock.

[@iKIMshuffle]

He can make any car sound like it’s so fun to drive. I wish he makes one for my car made and trim. Maybe I’d love my car a little better. 😂

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

This with some tires suspension and a big turbo would be a BEAST

[@jaguarantony]

Hi Matt. Hope all is well. I Love watching your videos. I have a 2019 Dodge Challenger 3.6 liter V-6. (2WD) I installed a K & N Airfilter in mine. I attained 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds at 1,100 feet above sea level. The car seems to have a little more horsepower. 0-60 in 6.3 seconds with AWD seems about right. Enjoy the day sir. Great videos. Take care :-) Antony

[@alannaherskine5615]

I love challengers!! Great review as always

[@chrisn365]

Alannah Erskine minus all the bat comments

[@thekoushka865]

I can’t wait to get one. Finally I can have a challenger and live in Colorado. I’m not worried about the lower performance due to the V6.

[@ohioken1]

I agree with others that the GT is not really a muscle car, but more accurately has the muscle car look. I live in the snow belt, and just purchased two new GT's ( his and hers). Love the cars. BTW...to everyone dissing the fact that is a V6. Let me tell you, this v6 has more horsepower than the 1970 318 and 340 v8's. The only thing missing on the GT is the rumble!

[@lb3843]

Adds some flow masters

[@lb3843]

Pony car

[@kylehooker3710]

Matt, what's with the bat? Hahaa, great video as usual man.

[@jaypatricksei8428]

I love the little (self defense) bat next to the drivers seat!@ 2:05 Lol He must be from a ruff part of town.

[@sacachu]

Great review. Thank you.

[@Aero-Dynamic]

1:37 MUSTANG ALERT! Man I love that Guard Green!

[@yungpepereacts5674]

great video please do a review on a challenger T/A 392

[@minhhuynh4477]

That thing is HUGE!

[@dcinhere]

Next to Matt this car looks HUGE!!

[@kidrove3460]

Can you please do a review on the 2010 Dodge Charger RT? I'm looking into getting myself one and I can't find a review like your style and it'll be really cool if you can do that!

[@obregon209]

Best into! I get so pumped and I'm 30.

[@arttom9850]

Matt did you drive this in any inclement weather? Great review by the way!

[@YAMAN-ITA10]

I love this car so much ❤️

[@ed_rt]

Love the sema AWD, 5.7 V8 HEMI, WIDE BODY, STAGE 3 CHALLENGER 🤤

[@rikwilkinson1451]

Baseball bat next to the front seat.. lol gotta be prepared for an upcoming ball game!

[@Krezo200]

Holy moly, thats a big car

[@LazyGamerNyx]

I want to see a vid of someone driving this through the snow.

[@dannyeller319]

Love the color

[@revmatchproductions]

V6 has 8HP45 transmission i believe, and the N/a Hemi's use the 8HP70 transmission, little more agressive and can handle more torque. Great review Matt!

[@iam_herald8084]

Everyday Muscle Matt is the best!

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Awesome sound

[@danielb516]

Why would anyone want a V8 . you can't drive like Vin Diesel anyway......where can you actually use all that power

[@caleb180]

Daniel B for the noise

[@tavmaniandevil2534]

Drag strips, highways with a 120 speed limit, tracks, and general areas to go fast. And it sounds a lot better than a tiny V6.

[@MrNickallday]

V6 on the challengers are shit engines that break down easier than V8

[@Dialysisforever]

That is exactly what my wife said when we bought our Chrysler 300 5.7L. She has now come to appreciate its passing power. Its not that I can't drive like Vin Diesel, but I shouldn't. It still happens though. We do actually use all that power and crave more.

[@NateNoShlong]

@@tavmaniandevil2534 most highways in my area have a speed limit of 80

[@lb3843]

The pony car class became defined by the Mustang, its namesake model. Pony cars are stylish, affordable, American cars that were generally built with mass production parts. They have two doors, four seats, and are “performance-oriented”, if not flat-out sporty.Jun 26, 2017 The term pony car is used to refer to sporty compact cars that are usually fitted with a small-block V8 engine or sometimes even a V6 engine. Muscle cars, on the other hand, are more muscular and bigger than pony cars. They usually have a big-block V8 under their hood.Jul 3, 2020 Very good car 😊

[@barroncrist5779]

I bought a 2019 Challenger GT in Oct. 2020 with under 3000 miles. Had navigation, blind spot monitoring, uograded Alpine stereo. Paid $28,000. It's not super fast but looks great. Color is Go Mango.

[@rookiedeadmeat3639]

I wonder if there's room in the wells for 285/45R19's and would it gut the 305hp? Diameter would be virtually the same but would add 2" width to each tire. Bet it'd improve the street handling, just not sure if the drivetrain could handle the extra grip.

[@rdunn4770]

I've had this car since Feb. and I can say I give it a rating of 9 0ut of 10. I had it on the hwy in Feb/March with snowy icy roads and it handled great. It is my everyday car and the V6 gives me 1. Gas mileage. 2. Lower insurance. What would the 392 give me? 1. 2 extra seconds from 0-60. Not really worth it. a HEMI will also up the cost to $45,000.

[@jesussamurai8433]

I live in Chicago and the snow days are harsh still not confident or sure if this car will workout. Can't find too many reviews on how they drive on snow.

[@calebj.4756]

God bless spread his word!

[@daveschwartz9712]

I love all the Dodge Challengers (including the Demon) and will own one again. I have had 2 of them a 1970 V8 Challenger and a 2010 SE Challenger

[@JillyBean860]

Good video btw. I just subscribed

[@charliebowman785]

I don't want/expect to own an exotic flashy European car; I just want /need a beautiful and real muscle American car like this. I love America in many ways and this is one. thank yuo for this great review. Keep doing flat out.

[@FourQed]

Really nice looking car.

[@daisymay9492]

Hello quick question it used to say under the option 2 Vehicle info on the panel it had AWD drive listed and had both the front and back all highlighted. I got the update for the cruise control and it now shows RWD only listed there. I see yours has RWD listed there...can I get the AWD listed again I can't find it anywhere .... how do I know that I have AWD now and that something didn't happen to this feature....thanks for any input or help!

[@victhebric66]

Cool GT. Just got a 2017 Challenger R/T myself. How does the AWD work?

[@TomDeVito]

I'm just curious how good is the outward visibility? Compared to the Mustang and Camaro

[@highgear2359]

When are Pittsburgh Cars and coffees? i want date for next one and love the car

[@GETUPANDGO]

Love Challenger, love Dodge.

[@crxracer805]

Do a review of the 2018 Camry XSE V6!

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

I really do like this car, I do kinda wish it had a v8, like the 5.7l but overall I really like it. Everyone is complaining about the engine but it's fine, not great, but fine

[@mckuv]

this color is just amazing, wish the Camaro/Mustang have it

[@RSTLSS129]

Matt, where is the road you reviewed this car on located? I live in the Pittsburgh, PA area is it near by? I'd love to drive it in my frs.

[@Quantumskills]

i wonder if they ever will build in a dsg Transmission

[@Fatherwader]

cool, i have a question regarding the baseball bat beside the drivers seat around the 2-minute mark...can I get that in the killer white or mango colors to match the car ? all fuckery aside a good review thx

[@Countcho]

wow i love that color

[@genarozermeno3153]

I’m thinking about the getting the Gt but I’m thinking if I just get snow tires with the v8 will I not need the AWD?

[@dimitrydimitry6180]

Ummm we letting that baseballs bat slide? 🤣 lmao

[@redwolfleader17]

Nice baseball bat

[@MichaelLauzon1976]

Are you going to do a review of the 2018 Dodge Charger GT AWD..?!

[@GIOVANNITH3G35FAN]

Cant wait til he reviews the demon when it comes available

[@GIOVANNITH3G35FAN]

Albert S. I wounder how his " And now let me turn down this back road" reaction will be

[@fernandocardenas3382]

Do a charger review!!

[@trentonfitzgerald1361]

that baseball bat beside his seat at 2:06 lol

[@killersushi99]

Hood Prop. ; )

[@iam_herald8084]

Yes.

[@nizodizo9549]

This is not the first muscle car with AWD. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2011 and 2012 Charger RT had AWD. Plus it had a HEMI.

[@27Zangle]

6.3 seconds is rather admirable considering weight and these are automatic. Curious about the Pentastar durability and transmission with a turbo installed after warranty runs out.

[@alirezapq4214]

27Zangle My mom's Acura RDX which is a suv has a faster 0-60 time lul

[@malkionx]

Would you cross shop with with a wrx? Similar pricing.

[@jtkent28]

That window wrap is HIDEOUS

[@FishBeeProductions]

Must live in a rough neighborhood to need the baseball bat security

[@iam_herald8084]

Fishbee Productions pretty much. I drive around Newark, Elizabeth, Hillside...

[@ChipBoxingVids]

Or maybe he plays baseball.....

[@anton06anton07]

I don't know it exactly,but earlier American cars don't like it to drive high speed over a long distance..they were only from 0 to 100 km/h fast. I drove my Mercedes E-350 over one hour 260 km/I.the highway was free and it was really a nice one hour in my life. Today we have new models of American cars.is it possible to drive them with full speed over the highway and how fast is this car for example in the end?

[@mrburgermaster]

anton06anton07 All modern cars have sufficient cooling systems for doing autobahn speeds. I do agree, some cooling systems on classic American cars were woefully inadequate.

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Do they make the AWD variants with a sunroof?

[@yugiohkid1996]

Does the pedals move forward for shorter people

[@tonymouawad5207]

Damn man its look like u love every car u put it in ur show...!!! Hahaha can't believe 😂

[@vivalarazaguerrero5543]

do you have to use the gauge cloture

[@jonathancardenas5075]

2014-15 charger rt came in awd too bro bro

[@williamhunter3263]

You did not change the Staring will and put it in sports mode I have a 2017 V6 challenger and it is fast enough to get you in trouble Yes it is a V-6 it has the eight speed transmission in sports mode it’s fast enough for me 305 Horse power is not slow

[@danielchampion2982]

Just put some performance suspension bits, tune, intake and header and it could turn into a decent performer.