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Old 06-17-2010, 12:49 PM
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Ehhhhhhhhhhhh.....

That looks like it could go either way.
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Well either way it looks better!
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2011 Dodge Charger Interior



By Mike Magrath | August 2, 2010

Last time we saw the interior of the upcoming 2011 Dodge Charger, we had a view of a navigation-equipped model shot from the passenger side. Today, however, we get a look at the driver's view of the 2011 Charger.

Steering wheel buttons look to be fully moved from the blind back-of-wheel controls Dodge is using now to a more sensible, visible approach. The 140 mph speedometer is big and clear, there's push-button start and remote trunk and though there's no nav, there's a large-enough screen to make iPod use tolerable.

But what's that in the center console? That's not the PRND/M we're used to from Dodge. The vehicle is still an automatic, but that shifter is a gigantic step up and is awfully similar to one you'd see in an automatic-equipped BMW with a floating metal shroud a-la automatic Porsches.

Eagle-eyed readers have pointed out two important facts here: 1) Chrysler will be importing the transmission before building it themselves. 2) The reader pictured top-right is a ZF unit meaning that this is a ZF built 8-speed automatic and not the five-speed auto with its gated shifter.

This new shot sheds even more light on what's looking to be a serious step up from Dodge for its '11 Charger in terms of materials, design and engineering.

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looks a little better
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I thought they were getting rid of all of those stupid ram's heads? I'm assuming that the steering wheel horn buttom is not the correct one. Also, does it seems that the tach and speedo are a little big?
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actually looking at it now, that shifter does look out of place. should be a T handle or something...
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Originally Posted by BAD2000TA
I thought they were getting rid of all of those stupid ram's heads? I'm assuming that the steering wheel horn buttom is not the correct one. Also, does it seems that the tach and speedo are a little big?
That logo will likely be replaced by DODGE across the steering wheel when it shows up in dealers.
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Finally dodge finds a half way sporty 3 point steering wheel, I'm really liking what I see on this thing so far
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I'm liking that interior! If the Challenger doesn't get its own unique interior then I hope this interior carries over to it.
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Chrysler has new corporate interior pieces that can be seen on the new Ram and Grand Cherokee. They will filter through their lineup including the Challenger.

I like the new Charger interior too, it seems reminiscent of old school Mopar muscle cars.
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I'd still take a G8 GT over it any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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The front end is badass, the interior is gorgeous. I can't wait to see the back end of it. I love the rendering that was posted earlier in the thread. This car might make it onto my list of cars to look at after graduation.
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Originally Posted by ChaseSS
Finally dodge finds a half way sporty 3 point steering wheel, I'm really liking what I see on this thing so far
I agree.
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it starting to look nice
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Originally Posted by Heater
I'd still take a G8 GT over it any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
I'll pass on the glorified grand am front end and the fact that it no longer exists
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Meh.


http://jalopnik.com/5619734/2011-dod...-new-taillight
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Originally Posted by Gaunt
Not too bad, appears as if they're trying to go for that '1970 Charger tail lights' look maybe.
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Eh, not too fantastic...but at least an improvement over the completely dull current rear end.
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The camouflage completely destroys the lines in that picture. I really like it actually. Continue the reverse lights into the tails and it will be much better. They look like an afterthought right now.
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Originally Posted by ThisBlood147
Eh, not too fantastic...but at least an improvement over the completely dull current rear end.
The current rear is fine and the tails echo the classic Chargers as well. It looks like Chrysler chose to echo the full width with the update and to match the Challenger.


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