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2019 Dodge Model Year Changes
  
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Challenger

2019 Dodge Challenger Redeye Widebody

All Hellcat models get a new dual snorkel hood reminisant of the 1970's Dodge hood scoops. The special widebody option made for the Hellcat is now also available on the Scat Pack.

Rear seat delete is now offered on R/T and R/T Scat Pack.

Demon

(Sent to hell.)

To get the most traction from performance special editions the key is limited supply. In the case of the drag-ready Challenger Demon, that window has closed. The Demon was a one model year wonder. It passes some of its genes onto two new special models.

Redeye

2019 Dodge Challenger Redeye

Now don't worry if you wanted a crazier version of the Hellcat, the new Hellcat Redeye utilizes the larger supercharger and most of the other special Demon parts in a more standard Challenger. The Hellcat Redeye has 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque from its 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8. Running on 91 octane premium instead of the 100 octane race fuel of the Demon, the Redeye gets most of the features of the Demon powertrain. Do you think someone could do a full Demon conversion of a Redeye? Does the Pope poop on a bear?

R/T Scat Pack 1320

The other half of the Demon equation is a race-ready quarter mile car. That part is preserved as well, though somewhat defanged in the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. 1320 is, of course, the number of feet in a quarter mile. It utilizes the same 392 cubic inch 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with 485 horsepower as the R/T Scat Pack. It comes standard with the 8-speed automatic for consistent performance. It also comes with a Transmission Lock, a special piece of drag-racing tech borrowed from the defunct Demon, the TransLock can lock the output shaft of the trasnmission, allowing the torque to build up before it's released suddenly upon launch down the dragstrip. Line Lock is also standard, allowing the driver to lock the front brakes in order to facilitate burnouts for warming the rear tires before a run. Launch Assist and Launch Control use electronic sensors to control wheel-hop and limit wheel spin to allow consistent, fast launches. FInally, the 1320 has the SRT Adaptive Suspension to control squat on launch, electronically adjusting all four shocks on the fly.

Charger

2019 Dodge Charger

The Charger is refreshed for 2019. New grilles, fascias, hoods and spoilers improve the appearance, cooling and air induction on all models.

Models are juggled: the GT is no longer the all-wheel-drive variant, but all-wheel-drive is offered on SXT. The SRT name has been dropped from all but the Hellcat.

The Hellcat gets a new hood and borrows some features from the defunct Demon: Launch Assist helps control wheel-hop electronically; Line Lock engages the front brakes in order to allow burnouts to heat and clean the rear tires; an After Run Chiller cools the intercooler and supercharger after the engine is shut down; and Torque Reserve, which closes a valve in the supercharger allowing it to hold pressure, similar to a turbocharger's blow-off, makes acceleration more instantaneous whe the throttle is opened. 

Durango

Dodge Durango

The Durango GT now has the same hood, grille and fascia as the R/T. Forward Collision Warning with automatic braking and Adaptive Cruise Control are now optional on the GT. Durango Citadel has standard second row bucket seats.

The towing package now includes an integrated trailer brake.

Grand Caravan

Dodge Grand Caravan

Grand Caravan GT is discontinued, leaving SE, SE Plus and SXT. An inside automatic dimming rearview mirror is now standard.

Journey

2019 Dodge Journey

The Journey SXT is gone, leaving only the SE, Crossroad and GT models.

Rear backup camera, rear air conditioning, automatic dimming rearview mirror and fog lights are now standard. The SE also now offers the V6 and Blacktop Appearance Package options.

 
 

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