Chrysler 300C/Dodge Charger

Rank: 5
Curb weight: 3,712 pounds
NHTSA rollover:
NHTSA frontal:
NHTSA side:
IIHS frontal: Good
IIHS side: Good
SCORE: 60

2006 Dodge Charger + click to enlarge | view slideshow >

When equipped with the available stability control system, antilock brakes and side-curtain airbags, the mechanically similar Chrysler 300C and Dodge Charger rank as two of the safest vehicles. The sturdy, capable and — when so equipped — luxurious sedans inherited some input for this design from Chrysler’s corporate cousin, Mercedes-Benz. They handle and ride well, and although you don’t need all the extra punch of the Hemi V8, it sure is fun. Public servants are onto our trail, though; there’s a police edition coming out later this year.

Published on 6/08/06