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<h1>Is the 2020 Dodge Battery Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Boring, or Am I Simply Dumb?</h1>
With the creepy season upon us and also Halloween right around the corner, it's time for a scary story: that time a 707-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive car made me feel ... bored. That's right. The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, in the new Hellraisin paint shade, left me really feeling distinctly "meh." And it could take place to you! (Yet probably not.).


The likeliest description for this exceptionally zesty take is that I'm jaded, and also having regular access to numerous various brand-new vehicles substantially decreases the excitement a Charger Hellcat-- even the brand-new Widebody variation-- can supply.

However it seems like there's even more to it, so let me make my situation. By making it a widebody, Dodge can lastly give the Charger Hellcat appropriately large tires-- in this situation, foot-wide Pirellis-- getting rid of among the white-knuckled elements of driving a Hellcat: constantly getting on edge when you squeeze the accelerator, especially if the cars and truck isn't pointed 100% directly, since the tail truly wants to move out. That's interesting, as well as it felt like an achievement to return from a drive without any mishaps. It doesn't seem like a 700-plus horse power auto need to ever appear manageable, but Widebody versions of both the Battery Charger and Opposition Hellcat fall under that camp.

Contribute to this that I live within Chicago's city limits, a lot of my driving was restricted to city roadways where it's difficult to obtain the most out of that power. Also freeway conditions can't maximize its power, making every journey feel like a waste of gas. Which the Battery charger Hellcat beverages like a frat pledge. It just felt ... meaningless. You genuinely require to take a Hellcat to a drag strip to experience the accomplishment of engineering it is.

Was it simply me? I asked my coworkers to believe on whether it was monotonous, specifically after one shared that he had both a Charger Hellcat Widebody and also a brand-new Ford Transit van in his driveway one weekend and also chose the Transportation for his regional Cars and trucks as well as Coffee meetup. So here's a point-counterpoint based upon what they needed to state.

Factor: The Charger Hellcat Isn't as Interesting as It Used to Be.
A lot of remarks focused on the appearance of the Hellcat variations as well as exactly how Dodge, by including widebody versions to multiple model versions, has deteriorated a great deal of the Hellcat's individuality. (Having just driven a Challenger Scat Load Widebody prior to the Battery charger, I can validate that I was typically asked if I was driving a Hellcat-- generally appropriate prior to somebody attempted to race me at a traffic light.).

" I think Dodge actually watered down the Hellcat's specialness when it introduced the same designing adjustments for the non-Hellcat versions. Currently, it's almost impossible to inform if a Charger/Challenger is a Hellcat or otherwise; even the badges aren't a good free gift anymore.

" I think Dodge requires to restore some visual flair to the Hellcats to make them undoubtedly various in some way-- and that doesn't imply large, dumb graphics. Something unique and also promptly identifying to divide your 700-plus-hp sedan or sports car from the lower designs that put on the same widebody alternatives.".

-- Aaron Bragman, Detroit bureau chief.

" To me, part of what's lowered the attraction of a Charger or Challenger-- in spite of unreasonable horse power figures, method Mopar bits and outrageous paint names suitable for an Arena Football Organization team-- is a dilution of the trim degrees. Dodge's current statement that it will increase the Opposition Widebody lineup alone to 6 versions of the sports car is a fine example. Probably the most unique visual aspect for a Hellcat when it first presented in 2018, the Widebody variant now really feels merely pedestrian.

" One noticeable solution is to clarify the Battery charger as well as Opposition lineups. Definitely a few of the reduced trims (SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Load) can pay for to go, in addition to the opportunity of an R/T Widebody of any kind. Trim-specific grilles, additional brightwork and also some varying aero help the looter-- ostentatious though they may seem-- might likewise help differentiate trims on the higher end as well as offer an additional aesthetic element.".

-- Patrick Masterson, senior copy editor.

Counterpoint: You're a Pinhead, Brian.

Most of these remarks politely told me that I'm stupid.

" I completely obtain that they're becoming an extra common as well as less special sight on the road, yet I'm absolutely not in the 'Hellcats are burning out to drive' camp. Anything that can crack off a 10-second pass in stock kind with a drag radial will make many people crap their trousers. What could be misinterpreted for 'dull' is just how forgiving and also easy to drive they are, with excellent road manners and a lengthy wheelbase that makes it a lot more manageable to obtain the tail end a little squirrely. That's a plus. The Widebody automobiles are much more secure with their added grasp. Driving a narrow-tire Hellcat on a conventional street tire, and also with manual transmission, remains incredibly questionable.".

-- Joe Bruzek, handling editor.

" This highlights the bubble vehicle enthusiasts-- and also the vehicle media-- reside in. We see enough Hellcat variations of the Charger and Challenger around below, especially as Dodge parent Fiat Chrysler Cars generated even higher-performance variations of both vehicles as well as spread the engine to its SUVs. But the 'regular' Hellcats stay beasts. We ran the quarter-mile in 11.03 secs with a Charger SRT Hellcat in 2015, and that was prior to Dodge included the Widebody variation with 16% larger back tires. Even 5 years later, that's quick sufficient to smoke the vast majority of new, factory efficiency vehicles.".

- Kelsey Mays, senior editor, consumer events & car analyses 2015 dodge charger matte black .

" I like the reality that having 700-plus hp isn't actually frightening. I assume Dodge did an amazing work in making it civilized.".

-- Aaron Bragman.

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