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<h1>Is the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Boring, or Am I Just Dumb?</h1>
With the spooky period upon us and also Halloween right around the bend, it's time for a scary story: that time a 707-horsepower, rear-wheel-drive sedan made me really feel ... bored. That's right. The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody, in the brand-new Hellraisin paint shade, left me really feeling distinctly "meh." And it could occur to you! (But possibly not.).

The likeliest description for this incredibly hot take is that I'm burnt out, and also having normal access to numerous different new cars significantly diminishes the enjoyment a Battery charger Hellcat-- even the brand-new Widebody variation-- can give.

Yet it seems like there's even more to it, so let me make my situation. By making it a widebody, Dodge can lastly provide the Charger Hellcat suitably large tires-- in this case, foot-wide Pirellis-- eliminating one of the white-knuckled aspects of driving a Hellcat: always getting on side when you press the accelerator, specifically if the automobile isn't sharp 100% straight, due to the fact that the tail really intends to move out. That's interesting, and it felt like an achievement to return from a drive without mishaps. It doesn't feel like a 700-plus horsepower car must ever before appear manageable, however Widebody versions of both the Battery Charger and also Challenger Hellcat fall into that camp.

Add to this that I live within Chicago's city limitations, a lot of my driving was constrained to city roads where it's tough to obtain one of the most out of that power. Also highway conditions can not maximize its power, making every journey seem like a waste of gas. Which the Charger Hellcat beverages like a frat pledge. It just really felt ... pointless. You truly require to take a Hellcat to a drag strip to experience the feat of design it is.

Was it just me? I asked my coworkers to opine on whether it was boring, especially after one shared that he had both a Battery Charger Hellcat Widebody and also a new Ford Transit van in his driveway one weekend break and also chose the Transit for his local Autos and also Coffee meetup. So right here's a point-counterpoint based on what they needed to say.

Factor: The Charger Hellcat Isn't as Exciting as It Used to Be.
Most remarks focused on the look of the Hellcat variations and how Dodge, by adding widebody versions to several design versions, has actually eroded a great deal of the Hellcat's originality. (Having actually simply driven an Opposition Scat Pack Widebody prior to the Battery charger, I can confirm that I was usually asked if I was driving a Hellcat-- typically right before a person tried to race me at a traffic light.).

" I assume Dodge really weakened the Hellcat's specialness when it introduced the same designing changes for the non-Hellcat versions. Now, it's almost difficult to inform if a Charger/Challenger is a Hellcat or not; even the badges aren't an excellent giveaway any longer.

" I believe Dodge needs to restore some visual flair to the Hellcats to make them obviously different in some way-- and that does not imply huge, foolish graphics. Something distinct as well as right away identifying to divide your 700-plus-hp sedan or coupe from the lower designs that put on the exact same widebody choices.".

-- Aaron Bragman, Detroit bureau principal.

" To me, part of what's lowered the allure of a Charger or Challenger-- regardless of silly horse power numbers, technique Mopar little bits and ludicrous paint names suitable for a Field Football Organization team-- is a dilution of the trim degrees. Dodge's recent statement that it will certainly broaden the Challenger Widebody schedule alone to six variants of the sports car is an example. Perhaps the most unique aesthetic component for a Hellcat when it initially rolled out in 2018, the Widebody variant currently feels just pedestrian. sequoia grill

" One apparent option is to clear up the Battery charger as well as Opposition schedules. Surely a few of the lower trims (SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Scat Load) can afford to go, as well as the opportunity of an R/T Widebody of any type of kind. Trim-specific grilles, additional brightwork and some varying aero benefit the spoiler-- tasteless though they might seem-- could likewise aid identify trims on the higher end as well as offer one more visual aspect.".

-- Patrick Masterson, elderly duplicate editor.

Counterpoint: You're a Moron, Brian.

A lot of these comments politely informed me that I'm stupid.



" I absolutely get that they're coming to be a much more usual as well as much less distinct sight on the road, yet I'm absolutely not in the 'Hellcats are tiring to drive' camp. Anything that can crack off a 10-second pass in stock kind with a drag radial will make most people crap their pants. What could be misinterpreted for 'monotonous' is exactly how flexible and easy to drive they are, with wonderful road manners and a lengthy wheelbase that makes it a lot more workable to obtain the tail end a little squirrely. That's an and also. The Widebody autos are even more stable with their extra hold. Driving a narrow-tire Hellcat on a conventional road tire, and also with manual transmission, remains extremely sketchy.".

-- Joe Bruzek, handling editor.

" This illustrates the bubble automobile fanatics-- and also the vehicle media-- reside in. We see enough Hellcat versions of the Battery charger and also Opposition around right here, specifically as Dodge parent Fiat Chrysler Automobiles spawned also higher-performance versions 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, which was prior to Dodge added the Widebody variation with 16% larger back tires. Also five years later, that fasts sufficient to smoke the large bulk of new, factory performance automobiles.".

- Kelsey Mays, senior editor, consumer affairs & vehicle examinations.

" I like the reality that having 700-plus hp isn't in fact frightening. I assume Dodge did a remarkable job in making it civilized.".

-- Aaron Bragman.


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