AllAboutPrius.com
GreenCarReports.com
AllCarsElectric.com
AllSmallCars.com
HondaInsightReviews.com
ChevyTruckReviews.com
PickupConnection.com
GMCReports.com
FordF150Reviews.com
MotorAuthority.com
LuxuryCarReport.com
AudiReports.com
BenzConnection.com
LexusReports.com
MINICooperReviews.com
BMWMonitor.com
PorscheReports.com
RangeRoverReviews.com
LotusConnection.com
FerrariReports.com
AllMinivans.com
FamilyCarGuide.com
VolvoReports.com
FordReports.com
ToyotaMonitor.com
HondaReports.com
ChevroletReports.com
VolkswagenReviews.com
AcuraRatings.com
NissanReports.com
KiaReports.com
CadillacReports.com
MustangBlog.com
CamaroBlog.com
ChallengerBlog.com
Forums
RSS
Dealers
In NHTSA's crash testing regimen, the new 2009 Dodge Challenger earned 5-star ratings for both driver and front passenger protection in frontal crashes. It also earned top 5-star driver and rear-passenger ratings for side-impact protection.
The vehicle has the benefit of a stout platform--the previous-gen Mercedes E-Class--upon which its optional fire-breathing HEMI V-8 and Mercedes 5-speed (or optional 6-speed manual) are fitted to provide scorching acceleration. In addition to the solid platform, Chrysler fitted safety features that include advanced multi-stage front driver and passenger air bags, supplemental side-curtain airbags, and Electronic Stability Program with traction control and brake assist.
Dodge also employed passive safety features in the Challenger to ensure occupant protection such as pretensioning seatbelt retractors and supplemental side-curtain airbags. And of course, the Challenger's responsive steering, meaty rubber, confidence-inspiring handling, and plenty of power to squirt away from dangerous roadway situations are all features that help drivers avoid crumpled sheetmetal to begin with.--Colin Mathews 2009 Dodge ChallengerEnlarge PhotoIn NHTSA's crash testing regimen, the new 2009 Dodge Challenger earned 5-star ratings for both driver and front passenger protection in frontal crashes. It also earned top 5-star driver and rear-passenger ratings for side-impact protection.
The vehicle has the benefit of a stout platform--the previous-gen Mercedes E-Class--upon which its optional fire-breathing HEMI V-8 and Mercedes 5-speed (or optional 6-speed manual) are fitted to provide scorching acceleration. In addition to the solid platform, Chrysler fitted safety features that include advanced multi-stage front driver and passenger air bags, supplemental side-curtain airbags, and Electronic Stability Program with traction control and brake assist.
Dodge also employed passive safety features in the Challenger to ensure occupant protection such as pretensioning seatbelt retractors and supplemental side-curtain airbags. And of course, the Challenger's responsive steering, meaty rubber, confidence-inspiring handling, and plenty of power to squirt away from dangerous roadway situations are all features that help drivers avoid crumpled sheetmetal to begin with.--Colin Mathews
2009 Dodge Challenger Gets Top Marks in Crash Testing
2009 Dodge Challenger Gets Top Marks in Crash Testing
By 
Colin Mathews November 21st, 2008
More News
-
11/25/09 6:21 PM
Driven: Mitsubishi i Minicar
Would you buy a K-Car? It's probably not what you might think. So-called kei...
-
11/25/09 12:10 PM
GM Gives The Feds An Early Holiday Gift: $140 Million
Just last week, General Motors announced plans to speed up repayment of...
-
11/25/09 10:55 AM
Over The River And Through The Woods Is Getting Pricey
If you're one of the 33.2 million Americans planning to drive to grandma's, the...
More From Around High Gear Media
-
AllCarsElectric.com | 11/27/2009
Porsche To Offer $3,000 Optional Li-Ion Starter Battery on Select Models, Not For Use in Freezing Temps
Porsche has decided that a battery upgrade is in order for some of its high performance vehicles and ...
-
AllCarsElectric.com | 11/27/2009
Daimler Receives Grant For Production of Sprinter EV
The German environmental ministry has awarded Daimler a $13.46 million grant to help subsidize the ...
-
MustangBlog.com | 11/27/2009
Steve Saleen Launches SMS Superparts at SEMA Show
Back in early November at the SEMA show Steve Saleen, president and CEO of SMS Supercars announced his ...
-
AllSmallCars.com | 11/27/2009
Five Alternative Fuel Vehicles To Know This Thanksgiving
To wrap up the American Thanksgiving Holiday (yes, yes I know I am being very U.S. centric today) I ...
Responses (4 total)
By JKD #1, Posted: 11/22/2008
..."the previous-gen Mercedes E-Class platform"?
That's interesting but is Challenger's platform any different than 300's or Charger's for example? My understanding was that they were very similar if not identical. If that's the case then they'd only share rear suspension setup with Merc and hardy anything else... unless they specifically changed/added more stuff in this case (?)
By JKD #2, Posted: 11/22/2008
It's nice for Chrysler to finally include standard side airbags but... no standard ESP, TC, or even ABS on SEs which is a real shame.
By moparnutz #3, Posted: 11/23/2008
If only this and if only that , ah how and how I would out speculating on the purchase of new auto
And all worth speculating on is from guess WHO.
them dam dodge and jeep boy's..
Happened to notice a GM add... for there Malibu LOOKS good ;
""BUT" GM ... slip and slide power glide .. such horrid nightmare ,
never to return to GM , you'll just have to offer something I want
"'WANT WANT "" TOO TOOO TOO , SPEND MY HARD EARNED YANKEE DOLLAR ON.
I AIN'T THE THIEF MOST OF YOUR BUSINESS BUDDIES ARE.
By colin #4, Posted: 11/24/2008
JKD - Yes, the Challenger is a 300/Charger platform with a wheelbase that has been shortened. Some details from previous-gen Merc E class are changed, but many are of the same design if not exactly from the same stampings. More is shared than just rear suspension design. And I think this instance of platform sharing is fantastic - otherwise, the 300/challenger/charger would have likely ended up with live rear axles instead of the excellent independent setup they use.
Post a comment