New 2011 Dodge Challenger - New Performance, Handling, Style and Value

New 2011 Dodge Challenger

New 2011 Dodge Challenger: Upgraded Performance, Handling, Style and Value

Prices for the 2011 Dodge Challenger had not been released in time for this review. However, giving the 2011 Challenger SE a Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 in place of the less sophisticated 3.5-liter V-6 could increase that model’s base prices. Still, the 2011 Challenger SE should begin around $24,000.

Figure the 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T at around $32,000 to start, while the SRT8 should again have a base price near $44,000 – perhaps more if it gets the new 6.4-liter Hemi. (Estimated prices in this review include the manufacturer’s destination fee; Dodge’s fee for the 2010 Challenger was $725.)

The new 2011 Dodge Challenger delivers more of what muscle-car enthusiasts want — a more powerful and efficient engine lineup, maximum grip with an all-new performance suspension design and even more athletic styling — all executed with quality and precision. The new 2011 Dodge Challenger combines world-class ride, refinement and braking performance with more power and new track-tuned suspensions to deliver a thrilling driving experience. With its all-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine producing 305 horsepower — 55 more horsepower than the engine it replaces — the new 2011 Dodge Challenger SE is the most powerful, refined and technologically advanced entry-level Challenger ever.

The starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the new 2011 Dodge Challenger:

Dodge Challenger SE: $24,670

Dodge Challenger SE (with "Rallye" package): $26,670

Dodge Challenger R/T: $29,670

Dodge Challenger R/T (with "Plus" package): $31,170

Dodge Challenger R/T (with "Classic" package): $32,970

(All prices exclude $825 destination charge.)

All-new Dynamic for the 2011 Dodge Avenger: A Mid-size Sedan Designed

All-new Dynamic for the 2011 Dodge Avenger

This is An All-new Dynamic for the 2011 Dodge Avenger: A Mid-size Sedan Designed, Engineered for Spirited Performance

In addition to an all-new interior, Like the rest of Chrysler's refreshed products, the Avenger gets a nearly all-new interior, and if you simply reference the old cabin versus the new one, you'll see what an improvement it is. The automaker also promises a much quiete

r cabin, with extensive effort paid to sound deadening.

Under the hood, Chrysler has fitted a recalibrated version of its 2.4-liter inline-four, mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the automaker's new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is available, pumping out 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque in this application, which strikes us as a very healthy amount for this front-driver.
the Dodge Avenger's "fun to drive" quotient rises exponentially for 2011 with a significantly upgraded suspension to give drivers agile, confident, handling performance in all driving situations, whether it's a spirited adventure on twisty roads or an emergency maneuver. A new and improved powertrain lineup contributes to the 2011 Avenger's driving experience. In addition to the standard re-calibrated 2.4-liter World Engine with an available 6 speed automatic transmission, Avenger customers also can opt for the new Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that gives customers the best of both worlds – best-in-class 283 horsepower (an increase of 20 percent compared with the engine it replaces) and 29 miles per gallon Highway fuel economy.

The starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the new 2011 Dodge Avenger:

Dodge Avenger Express: $19,245

Dodge Avenger Mainstreet: $21,245

Dodge Avenger Heat: $23,745

Dodge Avenger Lux: $23,545

(All prices exclude $750 destination charge.)

The New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: New Heart, New Moves, New Soul

The Originator is Back with an All-new Attitude -The New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: New Heart, New Moves, New Soul

The New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

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The New 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan for Vacation

The new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is a minivan with the driving dynamics of a performance sedan – and a little bit of attitude. Dodge believes that just because a driver needs the versatility of a minivan doesn't mean that the experience has to be boring. So engineers redesigned and retuned virtually every system in the new Grand Caravan's suspension. That major suspension overhaul, combined with a new V-6 engine that delivers best-in-class horsepower, gives Grand Caravan drivers a dynamic driving experience that other minivans in the segment just don't deliver. Get behind the wheel, and enjoy a driving experience once never thought possible in such a functional vehicle.About this Vehicle
Trim: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan C / V
MSRP: $22,540
Engine: 3.6L V6
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel Type: Flex Fuel
Curb Weight: 4,321 lbs.
Review
The family-friendly Dodge Grand Caravan has always been an American car staple. As a steady and reliable minivan, the 2011 model has been redesigned to be more fuel-efficient with a better-engineered power train and suspension. The interior is also expected to see major changes, with some minor retouchings on the exterior of the vehicle to make it look more sculpted and sharper, to lose some of the “minivan” stigma. Marketed as the ultimate “Man Van,” it is clear that the Dodge Grand Caravan is attempting to change people’s minds about what a minivan means.

Specifications

Pricing:$22,800 - $28,735
Fuel economy:17 mpg city / 25 mpg highway
Engine: 283 HP, 3.6 liter V6 Pentastar.
Car safety features: traction control, antilock brakes, antiskid system, and airbags are expected
Warranty: three-year/36,000 mile basic warranty and roadside assistance; five-year/100,000 mile powertrain and corrosion warranties

The starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the new 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan:

Dodge Grand Caravan Express: $24,995

Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet: $25,995

Dodge Grand Caravan Crew: $28,695

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T: $30,595

(All prices exclude $835 destination charge.)