2009 DODGE CHARGER: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009
Exterior:
- Color: Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaces Steel Blue Pearl Coat
- New taillamp design (all models)
- Antenna moves to rear window (all models)
- Aluminum wheels (now standard on Dodge Charger SE)
Interior:
- Upgraded interior accents including satin silver door trim spears, satin silver center console cup holder rings and satin silver center stack and shifter bezels (Dodge Charger SE)
- Trunk cargo net and scuff plate (Dodge Charger SE)
- Premium 18-ounce floor mats (Dodge Charger SE)
Electrical:
- LED-illuminated door map pockets (included with Leather Package on Dodge Charger SXT and standard on Dodge Charger R/T)
- LED-illuminated front cup holders (all models)
- EVIC informs driver when in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD models)
- EVIC informs driver when using the fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) by automatically flashing “ECO” message (Dodge Charger R/T)
Powertrain / Chassis:
- New-generation 5.7-liter HEMI engine with fuel-saving MDS technology and variable-valve timing (VVT) achieves increased horsepower (368 hp) and torque (395 lb.-ft.) (Dodge Charger R/T)
- New axle ratio of 2.65:1 (Dodge Charger R/T)
- All-wheel-drive models are equipped with innovative Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect to maximize performance and fuel economy
- New axle ratio of 3.06:1 (Dodge Charger AWD models)
Safety and Security:
- Updated Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) warning message now appears as “LO TIRE” (all models)
2009 DODGE CHARGER SRT8: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009
EXTERIOR
• New color: Deep Water Blue Clear Coat
• New taillamps
INTERIOR
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control standard
• Automatic headlamps standard
• One-touch up/down windows standard
• New front-seat head rests
• Remote start standard
• Air filtration standard
• Heated front seats standard
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
• New ABS/ESP calibration with brake knockback mitigation
• Retuned suspension including knuckle and shock valve
• Improved fuel economy results in a lower gas guzzler tax
PACKAGES
• Limited edition Super Bee “buzz model” in Hemi Orange with serialized dash plaque
o Package includes Charger SRT8 Super Bee wheels with black anodized pockets
o Exterior decals for the hood and “Super Bee” on rear quarter
o Silver Brembo brake calipers
o uconnect tunes radio standard
o Orange accent color on seat
• Limited edition Brilliant Black Edition (spring 2009)