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Are you shopping dealer lots for a large, high-performance sedan? Why not put the 2020 Charger on your shortlist of must-test-drives. This 50th-anniversary modern muscle car beats the classics with a combination of thrilling power under the hood and dynamic good looks. Here are five reasons to take one for a spin. 1. Expansive Lineup of Trim Levels The 2020 Charger offers an aggressive stance and plenty of flair. It's available in seven trim levels from the base SXT to the 717-horsepower Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition. The sporty GT touts a rear lip spoiler, hood scoop, and 20-inch wheels, while the midrange R/T and Scat Pack piles on even more high-performance gear such as dual air extractors. When you demand an even more menacing look, opt for one of the Widebody editions. Either the Scat Pack or the SRT Hellcat will do nicely. more 2. Power to Spare With the Charger, you've got choices under the hood. Go with the energetic 3.6-liter base V-6 or head right to the top of the pack with the 707-horsepower supercharged Hellcat. The stock powerhouse produces 300 horsepower and is paired with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission, while the 6.2-liter V-8 can launch this sedan from zero to 60 mph in a mere 3.5 seconds. You can also pick one of the options in between, such as the 370 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 that delivers a genuine muscle-car feel or the 6.4-liter that belts out an outstanding 485 ponies. 3. Stellar Performance This new Charger sedan outperforms the classics with its exceptional driving dynamics. This big sedan darts confidently in and out of rush hour traffic and glides smoothly over minor imperfections in the road. The adaptive, sport-tuned suspension and wider wheels on the Scat Pack and Hellcat variants deliver improved grip and tighter cornering ability. Charger models outfitted with the base engine are also available with all-wheel drive. It's a worthy upgrade for Casper residents who deal with an excess of snow. 4. Refined Interior The Charger's cabin is spacious, especially its front row. Even the back seat fits adult occupants with plenty of head-, hip-, and shoulder room. It's much more spacious than your classic two-door muscle car. The Charger's seats provide plenty of contoured bolstering and lumbar support for a comfortable road trip and will keep you securely in place when the road gets curvy. 5. Loads of Advanced Safety Features The engineers at Dodge care about the safety of you and your passengers. That's why they equipped the 2020 Charger with a collection of modern driver safety aids that help you become more aware of your surroundings, keep a close eye on the road, and alerts you of impending danger. You'll appreciate a standard rearview camera and rear parking sensors. Add the optional Technology Group and get adaptive cruise control, forward collision alerts, and lane keeping assist. Many motorists have a nostalgia for old Chargers, but you shouldn't overlook the latest model. Have a rip-roaring good time with a test drive at your local Dodge showroom today. Image via Dodge.com

When your lifestyle dictates that you need a family-size sedan and the sports car has to go, it doesn't mean you have to give up exciting high-performance driving. Not only does the 2019 Dodge Charger offer all the space you need for five passengers and cargo, but the top trim is also a powerful production sedan. It's offered in SXT, GT, R/T, Scat Pack, and SRT Hellcat trim levels, and you have the option of all-wheel drive. Exterior Design Featuring low and wide front-end styling and a sleek contoured profile, the Charger has an aggressive road presence that'll get you noticed, while the tail features a ribbon of light that is all the competition will see. SXT trim sits on 17-inch alloy wheels and announces its arrival with projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, and an impressive hood bulge. more The SXT with AWD adds 19-inch wheels and LED fog lights. GT trim gets an air extractor for the hood, 20-inch wheels, and a performance fascia and grille, while the Scat Pack offers a performance rear spoiler. SRT Hellcat models have high-intensity discharge headlights and a performance hood with dual air extractors. Engine Power The SXT and GT feature a 292 horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 engine that delivers 260 pound-feet of torque. The output is boosted for AWD models to produce 300 horsepower and 264 pound-feet. This engine will take you from zero to 60 mph in a little over six seconds. Under the hood of the R/T is a 370 horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 producing 395 pound-feet of torque that takes just over five seconds to accelerate to 60 mph. Scat Pack is powered by a 485 horsepower 6.4-liter V-8 that produces 475 pound-feet of torque. It has a zero to 60 time of 4.3 seconds and takes 12.4 seconds to do the quarter-mile. The line-up is topped by the SRT Hellcat with its 707 horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 delivering an awesome 650 pound-feet of torque. Your breath will be taken away as it hits 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of more than 200 mph. For handling that power, the Hellcat has Bilstein three-mode dynamic damping suspension, Brembo ultra high-performance brakes, and, for track use, a launch control system. Interior Features Slipping behind the wheel in the driver-focused cabin, you'll feel fully in control as you adjust your position in the power performance seat. All trims except the SXT have a multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters for fingertip gear changes. A customizable 7-inch digital driver display provides you with key vehicle information. To keep you entertained and connected on the road, the multimedia system features, 4G Wi-Fi, smartphone integration, hands-free calling with Bluetooth, a 7-inch touch screen, and six-speaker audio. GT models and up add an 8.4-inch touch screen and a premium sound system with a 276-watt amplifier. To get a close-up look at the awesome 2019 Dodge Charger, visit Fremont Motors, Casper. Whichever model you choose, you'll be sure to own the road. Image via Dodge.com