2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat review

1. Exciting, eye-catching exterior 

If you want a vehicle that’s guaranteed to turn heads on the street as you drive past, the bold and brash 2018 Hellcat is your ideal choice. The retro styling takes cues from classic Challenger models from the 1970s and is blended with muscular lines, flared wheel arches, and the sinister SRT front grille arrangement. The eye-catching vibe continues onto the list of fifteen available exterior colors, including striking tones like Go Mango, Indigo Blue, and Plum Crazy. 

2. Supercharged V8 delivers awesome power 

Under the swollen hood of the 2018 Hellcat lies a beating heart of pure power. It’s a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine, pumping out a staggering 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Needless to say, that’s more than enough to light up the rear tires at a moment’s notice, and when teamed with the eight-speed automatic transmission, it’s also capable of a zero to 60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds.  

3. Spacious and comfortable cabin 

For the times when you want to slow down and just enjoy the ride, the 2018 Hellcat features a roomy cabin with space for you and your passengers to relax and get comfortable. There’s seating for five inside, with front-seat occupants enjoying 42 inches of legroom, and rear-seat occupants getting 33.1 inches of legroom. Additionally, you’ll appreciate having leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated and ventilated front seats.  

4. Cargo space in abundance 

Along with such a spacious interior, the 2018 Hellcat also provides a generous trunk to store items in. There’s a total of 16.2 cu-ft of cargo volume behind the rear seats, plenty of room for your luggage when you’re heading off on a lengthy road trip. Should you need additional space to fit larger and awkwardly-sized items, the 60/40 split-folding rear seats fold flat to open up more room.  

5. Packed feature list full of tech and convenience kit 

To make the 2018 Hellcat the ideal companion for your next road trip, numerous tech and convenience features from the rest of the 2018 Dodge Challenger range are equipped as standard. That means you’ll have gadgets like an 18-speaker Harmon Kardon^® sound system, as well as a Uconnect^® infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay^®/Android Auto^™ integration, all at your fingertips. Behind the wheel, convenience tech such as blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert provides peace of mind on the road.