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2012-2SS · 01-10-2013, 09:00 PM

A friend of mine recently bought a '10 Challenger RT. It has the 5.7 HEMI and a 6 speed. Initial impressions are wow its sexy from the outside and the back seat and trunk are huge, but the interior looks like a rental car. Plain flat plastic everywhere and odd button placement. Even the base Camaros still have a much more impressive interior. She agreed to let me drive it and I was disappointed. It felt like driving a waterbed! The shifter felt mushy, inaccurate, and it was hard to find the shift gates. The clutch pedal was very light but only engaged in the first 2-3 inches of travel, the rest of the pedal throw was useless. The gas was sensitive but the drive by wire lag was very disappointing after shifts. The steering was light but didn't feel very connected to the road.

Overall: The Challenger sucks! It looks amazing from the outside but sucks from the driver's seat. I don't know maybe I'm just biased towards my camaro... but aren't we all?

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steel insane · 01-10-2013, 09:46 PM

No. You're right. I drove a new one on a dealer lot. It's just a 2 door Chrysler 300.

sspolo · 01-11-2013, 03:24 AM

I haven't seen one personally, only through pictures. Going off by the pictures I've seen, I always thought the Challenger had a really nice interior, but I've heard many people say that the Challengers interior is cheap. So I'll take their word for it. I wonder if the SRT8 is any different?

newmoon · 01-11-2013, 06:42 AM

I found the interior of my 12 SRT8 had a better functional layout, and was much more comfortable to drive than my SS. I find my 5.0 interior about on par with my SS. In regards to shifter and clutch in the RT I have no idea I had an automatic. I do think the clutch and shifter were better in my SS than my 5.0 though.

In regards to the Challenger's interior being cheap, have you taken a look at your SS's interior lately? Other than seats the SS is pretty poor as well.

family man · 01-11-2013, 07:08 AM

I think the Challenger looks like a brick, way too boxy looking.

supercharged zl1 · 01-11-2013, 07:15 AM

my brother has a challenger r/t with borla atak and borla headers it sounds mean as hell the interior is does not matter to me but my zl1 is a lot nicer.

sycraft · 01-11-2013, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by family man

I think the Challenger looks like a brick, way too boxy looking.

Looks nothing like Boxxy

But agree that it is a brick...

Silver-SS · 01-11-2013, 09:21 AM

I think the interior is rated like this to me, and I'll try to include the mustang but didn't shop them too much.

Lower mustang
Lower camaro
Lower challenger
Mustang
Camaro 2ss/2lt
Camaro zl1
Challenger srt8 392 (didn't look at older srt8 so don't know interior)

I put the srt8 higher an the zl1 because of the seats, otherwise they have about the same amount of suede trim pieces. Oh and the radio in the challenger is better too.

As far as handling yeah the challenger to me is a boulevard cruiser and that is not a bad thing, just not my style.

Ghost1LE · 01-11-2013, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycraft

Looks nothing like Boxxy

But agree that it is a brick...

WTF

As far as the OT, I agree the challenger interior is cheap and lacking, but I would also argue that the Mustang and Camaro interiors are also lacking unless you get them loaded.

My loaded Camaro is nice, but for what I paid it could be a lot nicer.

2012-2SS · 01-11-2013, 02:48 PM

I can't speak for the SRT but the RT seemed to have a lot of flat plain plastic. The Camaro at least has some lines and curves and texture on the interior making it more appealing.

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Camper · 01-11-2013, 04:27 PM

The challenger has a really updated tough but with a little retro look when done that way. Heres my wifes

parkerss · 01-11-2013, 04:36 PM

wtf

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycraft

Looks nothing like Boxxy

But agree that it is a brick...

Habu · 01-12-2013, 10:28 AM

Tell ya 1 thing IMO the seats in the srt chally are so much more comfortable than the camaro or stang. We call them thrones

love the bolstering.

2SS45th · 01-12-2013, 01:19 PM

I drove the 392, what a boat. Terrible interior too.

01-10-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	Drove a friends Challenger RT A friend of mine recently bought a '10 Challenger RT. It has the 5.7 HEMI and a 6 speed. Initial impressions are wow its sexy from the outside and the back seat and trunk are huge, but the interior looks like a rental car. Plain flat plastic everywhere and odd button placement. Even the base Camaros still have a much more impressive interior. She agreed to let me drive it and I was disappointed. It felt like driving a waterbed! The shifter felt mushy, inaccurate, and it was hard to find the shift gates. The clutch pedal was very light but only engaged in the first 2-3 inches of travel, the rest of the pedal throw was useless. The gas was sensitive but the drive by wire lag was very disappointing after shifts. The steering was light but didn't feel very connected to the road. Overall: The Challenger sucks! It looks amazing from the outside but sucks from the driver's seat. I don't know maybe I'm just biased towards my camaro... but aren't we all? Sent from my Galaxy S3 __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

01-11-2013, 06:42 AM	#4
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	I found the interior of my 12 SRT8 had a better functional layout, and was much more comfortable to drive than my SS. I find my 5.0 interior about on par with my SS. In regards to shifter and clutch in the RT I have no idea I had an automatic. I do think the clutch and shifter were better in my SS than my 5.0 though. In regards to the Challenger's interior being cheap, have you taken a look at your SS's interior lately? Other than seats the SS is pretty poor as well. __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

01-11-2013, 02:48 PM	#10
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	I can't speak for the SRT but the RT seemed to have a lot of flat plain plastic. The Camaro at least has some lines and curves and texture on the interior making it more appealing. Sent from my Galaxy S3 __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

01-11-2013, 04:27 PM	#11
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	The challenger has a really updated tough but with a little retro look when done that way. Heres my wifes Attached Images Last edited by Camper; 01-11-2013 at 04:42 PM.

01-12-2013, 10:28 AM	#13
Habu Drives: 2011 srt8 392 & 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 View My Garage	Tell ya 1 thing IMO the seats in the srt chally are so much more comfortable than the camaro or stang. We call them throneslove the bolstering. __________________ MoveOverPeopleAreRacing!

01-10-2013, 09:46 PM	#2
steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	No. You're right. I drove a new one on a dealer lot. It's just a 2 door Chrysler 300.

01-11-2013, 03:24 AM	#3
sspolo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 562	I haven't seen one personally, only through pictures. Going off by the pictures I've seen, I always thought the Challenger had a really nice interior, but I've heard many people say that the Challengers interior is cheap. So I'll take their word for it. I wonder if the SRT8 is any different?

01-11-2013, 07:08 AM	#5
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	I think the Challenger looks like a brick, way too boxy looking.

01-11-2013, 07:15 AM	#6
supercharged zl1 Drives: '13 camaro zl1 '08 daytona charger Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 3,176	my brother has a challenger r/t with borla atak and borla headers it sounds mean as hell the interior is does not matter to me but my zl1 is a lot nicer.

01-11-2013, 09:21 AM	#8
Silver-SS Drives: 2012 2SS RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 235	I think the interior is rated like this to me, and I'll try to include the mustang but didn't shop them too much. Lower mustang Lower camaro Lower challenger Mustang Camaro 2ss/2lt Camaro zl1 Challenger srt8 392 (didn't look at older srt8 so don't know interior) I put the srt8 higher an the zl1 because of the seats, otherwise they have about the same amount of suede trim pieces. Oh and the radio in the challenger is better too. As far as handling yeah the challenger to me is a boulevard cruiser and that is not a bad thing, just not my style.

01-12-2013, 01:19 PM	#14
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I drove the 392, what a boat. Terrible interior too. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life. Last edited by 2SS45th; 01-15-2013 at 08:14 PM.