Like most muscle cars, the 2016 Dodge Challenger gets a retro-themed interior with plenty of design elements inspired by the 1970s era muscle cars. The center console is focused towards the driver with a centrally placed infotainment and a T-shaped gear lever that gels well with the overall design theme. Depending on the trim levels, Dodge offers plenty of design elements inside the cabin The Challenger also has an advantage in terms of interior space, thanks to the large footprint which makes it easily fit three adults in the second row. However, the Challenger lacks overall quality, and the cabin feels cheap in most areas with hard plastics used extensively.
When it comes to the comfort and convenience features inside, even the base model is well equipped with features like dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry, power-adjustable driver’s seat, and more. Being a performance car, even the higher trim levels don’t get much in the way of luxury. Trunk space is also impressive at 16.5 cubic feet, which is considerably larger than its immediate rivals. The 60/40 split rear seats can be folded to increase space even further.
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Models
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2016 Dodge Challenger
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro
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2016 Ford Mustang
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2016 Nissan 370Z
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Seating Capacity
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5
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4
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4
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2
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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39.3/58.5/42
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38.5/N/A/43.9
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37.6/56.3/44.5
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38.2/54.4/42.9
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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37.1/53.9/33.1
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N/A
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34.8/52.2/30.6
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N/A
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Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)
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16.2
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9.1
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13.5
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6.9
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Thanks to its large footprint and long wheelbase, the Challenger can easily seat 5 adults in comfort and offer plenty of cargo space. In comparison, both the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro can seat only 4 passengers with limited interior space, while the Nissan 370Z is limited to just 2 passengers. When comparing the cargo space, Dodge offers the most, followed by Ford, Chevy, and Nissan. Some standout interior features include:
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Keyless entry
- Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather upholstery
How intuitive is the 2016 Dodge Challenger’s infotainment unit?
For 2016, all models of the Challenger continue to get the capable Uconnect infotainment system. With an intuitive and slick interface, the system is easy to use. Although the small 5-inch display on the base models does limit the experience. Fortunately, the “Plus” and higher trims get a bigger 8.4-inch infotainment system which gets all the modern features like smartphone integration, voice commands, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and emergency communications. Dodge also offers navigation with the 8.4-inch system as an optional extra. An 18-speaker Harman Kardon system is also available as an option on the higher trims. Some standout features include:
- 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Satellite radio
- Bluetooth
- Smartphone app integration
- Voice control
- Navigation
- 18-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
