Sure the Charger is an absolute muscle car. It can bee-line down the highway with incredible speed and impeccable handling. But the Charger is also a splendid choice for buyers who want a an exceptionally pleasing commuter car without sacrificing track-star performance. The 2015 Charger has undergone a number of changes, ranging from altered interior design cues (including a new 3-spoke steering wheel with optional paddle shifters) to a slew of other upgrades (including new cast aluminum axle housing, new aluminum hood, and new 3-piece spoiler). The take-away is this latest Charger is a full-blown delight.

During a one-week test drive, the Charger SXT Plus had all its attributes in full seduction-mode. The test car’s 3.6-liter V6 pumped up the power output via the Rallye Group option, which meant 300 horsepower at 6350 rpm and 264 pounds-feet of torque at 4800 rpm. The 8-speed automatic transmission is now standard across the line-up, so that entails everything from the base Charger model to the SRT Hellcat that’s equipped with the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 that grabs 707 horsepower. Charger provides adult-sized room for front seat and rear seat riders, and serves up 16.5 cubic feet of trunk space. The V6-powered Dodge Charger SXT Plus collects estimated mpg of 19 city/31 highway and carries an MSRP of $29,995.