NHTSA Awards 2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger 5-Star Overall Safety Ratings

2017 Dodge Charger & Challenger Safety Ratings and Features

Some drivers may assume that a vehicle that is sporty, powerful and engineered for performance can’t be very safe. But, this is simply not true, at least not when it comes to the 2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger. These two thrilling cars offer advanced safety features to give drivers and passengers peace of mind, as well as a top safety rating to top it all off.

2017 Charger & Challenger NHTSA Rating

If safety has ever been a concern of yours when buying a new car, you’ve likely heard of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety ratings for new models. The NHTSA delivers one of the most respected assessments of a vehicle’s safety that you’ll find available.

The highest rating in the NHTSA’s vehicle evaluation program is five stars, and both the 2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger received five-star overall safety ratings from the organization. In fact, this is the fifth time the Challenger has received this rating, while the Charger has received a five-star overall rating every year the model has been included in the NHTSA’s rankings for a total of ten times.

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What Safety Features Do the Charger & Challenger Have?

The safeness of the Charger and Challenger models begins with a solid frame built of high-strength steel, as well as a strong and sturdy roof. Both models also have active head restraints, which automatically move forward and upward to close the gap between a passenger’s head and the head rest to prevent injury in certain crashes.

Of course, these are all things designed to protect you should you actually get in a collision. But the Charger and Challenger both feature safety equipment designed to keep you out of a crash too, which is where peace of mind really comes from. For that, both vehicles offer the following advanced safety technologies:

Rear Cross Path Detection
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rain Brake Support
Ready Alert Braking
Forward Collision Warning
Rear Park Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control

You’ve likely heard of many of those technologies before, but some that may be new to you are the braking assist and support systems we listed: Rain Brake Support and Ready Alert Braking. These systems help to ensure that there is always enough braking power available, such as during a panic stop situation, which is when Ready Alert Braking will prepare the brakes for a sudden stop whenever your foot abruptly leaves the accelerator. Rain Brake Support works to keep brake pads dry in rainy conditions by applying the slightest pressure to the brake calipers.

We’ve only just begun to look at the safety features and capabilities of the 2017 Dodge Charger and Challenger, but after seeing their five-star overall safety rating, you can see why an exhilarating and spirited driving experience can still be paired with industry-leading safety. Experience it for yourself by scheduling a test drive here at Parks Motors. You can also contact us to learn more about any of our available models.