[UN4GTBL]

This makes me sad and once again removes the 300 from my consideration list. (Don't get me wrong - I love the 300. I've had a 2005, 2009, and currently a 2012.) I want to trade my 2012C for a new one (I've held on to this one longer than I wanted to) but I don't want the V6 and live in an area where winters are snowy. Can I be the only 300C buyer who likes the power/torque/driveability characteristics of the 5.7 and wants AWD?

Not the only one, but not enough of you to make it a profitable business case apparently.

 

[Mike V.]

This makes me sad and once again removes the 300 from my consideration list. (Don't get me wrong - I love the 300. I've had a 2005, 2009, and currently a 2012.) I want to trade my 2012C for a new one (I've held on to this one longer than I wanted to) but I don't want the V6 and live in an area where winters are snowy. Can I be the only 300C buyer who likes the power/torque/driveability characteristics of the 5.7 and wants AWD?

The market simply isn't large enough to justify the V8 and AWD.

Mike

 

[Moparian]

With the modern TCS and winter tires is AWD really needed? I dont live anywhere close to snow so I wouldnt know but I know quite a few people up north that daily drive Challengers in the snow with no issue.

 

[Mike V.]

With the modern TCS and winter tires is AWD really needed? I dont live anywhere close to snow so I wouldnt know but I know quite a few people up north that daily drive Challengers in the snow with no issue.

Very true.

Mike

 

[HotCarNut]

The market simply isn't large enough to justify the V8 and AWD.

Mike

Unless they chose to use it as a differentiator a la Subaru and made the ENTIRE LINEUP AWD, in which case then it becomes a core value to the brand and a reason for the premium from a Dodge....

 

[Lee N. Burns]

It's a bit disappointing to see the 20" wheels becoming standard on more trims. I got the 18" wheels on my 2015 Charger SXT Plus, but if I bought my car now, it would have to come with 20" wheels.

Yeah, disappointing is the right word because 20" car wheels + Northern roads don't play well together. There is not enough sidewall on a car tire to take potholes, etc. As they say, ask the man who owns one... Despite being careful and not treating my Challenger as an everyday car, I still cracked a 20" rim... On the inside. So it wasn't visible. So I chased a slow leak around until I removed the rim. And then I fixed it with foil tape.

I realize that doesn't apply to the whole nation, but there should be an 18" credit option. And they should offer some choices of decent looking 18" rims.

 

[tomaz]

Most 300's I see that look really premium wear the 20 inch rims.

 

[redriderbob]

This makes me sad and once again removes the 300 from my consideration list. (Don't get me wrong - I love the 300. I've had a 2005, 2009, and currently a 2012.) I want to trade my 2012C for a new one (I've held on to this one longer than I wanted to) but I don't want the V6 and live in an area where winters are snowy. Can I be the only 300C buyer who likes the power/torque/driveability characteristics of the 5.7 and wants AWD?

I want a 5.7L AWD Charger R/T with Super Track Pak but FCA won't put the 5.7L HEMI, 8-speed auto, and AWD combo in the cars.

 

[valiant67]

With the modern TCS and winter tires is AWD really needed? I dont live anywhere close to snow so I wouldnt know but I know quite a few people up north that daily drive Challengers in the snow with no issue.

I was very disappointed in the TCS on my 2007 Magnum, even on just wet roads with a smooth surface. But my 300C the TCS worked well, even in snow (not that GA sees a lot of snow, but we got dumped on when I had the 300C). Both Hemi cars with the same exact tires.

 

[BillyRaff]

I want a 5.7L AWD Charger R/T with Super Track Pak but FCA won't put the 5.7L HEMI, 8-speed auto, and AWD combo in the cars.

I am in the same boat, had to settle for the SXT PLUS Rallye AWD Charger in 2015 since I am in Michigan. Would love for either an AWD Challenger/Charger 5.7L with 8 Speed Auto and the STP to be made.

 

[wtxiceman]

Don't get me wrong, I love power but our v6/awd 300 does 0 to 60 in 6.6 seconds. Actually pretty impressive.

Went with a v6 because of the 130 mile commute it makes daily

 

[manoli]

Any chance you have access to the 2018 Pacifica changes as well? Both the Pacifica and 300 2018MY order banks opened up today.

 

[edvan]

That lets me out. I had a 300C with the hemi, now driving a 300C with V6. Not interested in AWD or the hemi, I like the fuel economy and smooth ride of the V6 , but to get all the options I now have to get the V8. Thanks but no thanks. My lease is up in a year and my 2015 will be my last 300.

 

[DarkSky]

That lets me out. I had a 300C with the hemi, now driving a 300C with V6. Not interested in AWD or the hemi, I like the fuel economy and smooth ride of the V6 , but to get all the options I now have to get the V8. Thanks but no thanks. My lease is up in a year and my 2015 will be my last 300.

Is your car a C Platinum or C? Because a Limited V6 in the 2018 model would be equivalent to the current C.

 

[55Plaza]

With the modern TCS and winter tires is AWD really needed? I don't live anywhere close to snow so I wouldn't know but I know quite a few people up north that daily drive Challengers in the snow with no issue.

Took me 44 years to get a vehicle with AWD (didn't even have FWD for the first 33 years) .... no problem getting around with good tires ... didn't even need TCS

 

[Mike V.]

Is your car a C Platinum or C? Because a Limited V6 in the 2018 model would be equivalent to the current C.

Correct.

Mike

 

[edvan]

Is your car a C Platinum or C? Because a Limited V6 in the 2018 model would be equivalent to the current C.

You are right. A limited can be equipped like my 300C(except for the 20 inch wheels which I do not want)

 

[Terrymc1]

Limited – Chrome Appearance w/ Premium Features

• 20” Polished aluminum wheel now standard
• New Mocha leather interior option
• Premium vented leather and real wood accents

300 C – Standard 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine

• Deep quilted Nappa leather wrapped seating
• Real “Open-pore” wood interior accents
• New Mocha Leather interior option

It sure looks to me that the only way to get the equivalent of the current Platinum level interior is you have to get the 300C. And if you get the 300C you can only get it with the RWD V8. According to the info provided the leather and wood of the Limited and C models are clearly different. **Unless** the Limited also offers a "luxury group" that offers the open pore wood, quilted Nappa leather and leather wrapped dash, door uppers, etc. The quilted leather on the seat backs and door panels and the open pore wood makes a huge visual statement and adds tremendously to the perception of luxury. I wouldn't want another 300 without being able to get the top interior (which as I have previously said, apparently also requires V8 and RWD only).

 

[Ian]

With the modern TCS and winter tires is AWD really needed? I dont live anywhere close to snow so I wouldnt know but I know quite a few people up north that daily drive Challengers in the snow with no issue.

I went from an AWD Durango to a FWD crossover, I was very happy to go back with an AWD. I drive a few different LX cars in snow storms, I much prefered the AWD vs the RWD. Actually, I friend had a 300C AWD and went with a RWD Charger and quickly go out of it to go back with a 4wd vehicle. All our vehicles have excellent winter tires. My Avenger is good in the snow.

 

[unverferth]

Limited – Chrome Appearance w/ Premium Features

• 20” Polished aluminum wheel now standard
• New Mocha leather interior option
• Premium vented leather and real wood accents

300 C – Standard 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine

• Deep quilted Nappa leather wrapped seating
• Real “Open-pore” wood interior accents
• New Mocha Leather interior option

It sure looks to me that the only way to get the equivalent of the current Platinum level interior is you have to get the 300C. And if you get the 300C you can only get it with the RWD V8. According to the info provided the leather and wood of the Limited and C models are clearly different. **Unless** the Limited also offers a "luxury group" that offers the open pore wood, quilted Nappa leather and leather wrapped dash, door uppers, etc. The quilted leather on the seat backs and door panels and the open pore wood makes a huge visual statement and adds tremendously to the perception of luxury. I wouldn't want another 300 without being able to get the top interior (which as I have previously said, apparently also requires V8 and RWD only).

Still wish they would offer chrome wheels. Yes....I know.....I'm 'old school'......but I still think chrome wheels really set off a vehicle.