FCA Canada is making all-weather driving easier by adding all-wheel-drive to the Dodge Challenger lineup.
According to Windsor, Ont., injury lawyer Greg Monforton, nearly 30 per cent of Canadian crashes occur on snowy or icy roads. So the foul-weather facility of FCA Canada’s new 2017 Challenger GT AWD model gives performance enthusiasts a way to cope with winter.
It also gives the Dodge nameplate a solid chance for a better grip on the muscle car segment and gain some sales traction at the expense of Ford’s Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro, both available in rear-drive only.
Powered by a 305-horsepower 3.6-litre V-6, the Challenger GT AWD uses the all-wheel-drive system from the four-door Charger. The Callenger starts at $38,545.
Production at FCA’s Bramalea, Ont., plant began in January 2017 with availability in dealerships before the winter snows stop flying.
