Chrysler Canada: Dodge Charger Enforcer Model to Offer Segment’s Most Advanced All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System

September 27, 2012 , Windsor, Ontario -  Building off the success of the Dodge Charger Enforcer rear-wheel-drive model and the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar™ V6 engine in Canada, Dodge is turning up the heat in pursuit of the police vehicle segment. In response to police fleet customer demand and with input from the Chrysler Group’s Police Advisory Board, the already well-received Dodge Charger Enforcer will offer an available all-wheel-drive (AWD) system with the 5.7-litre HEMI® V8 engine.

“The current Dodge Charger Enforcer rear-wheel-drive has found wide success with our Canadian Police Fleet Customers,” said Ken Tuckey, Head of National Fleet, Chrysler Canada. “We are thrilled to expand our offerings with the new all-wheel drive option that features a segment exclusive active transfer case and front axel-disconnect system, which will allow us to appeal to an even greater audience.”

The Dodge Charger’s AWD system features a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect system that better balances performance and fuel economy.

“The Dodge Charger offers the most sophisticated all-wheel-drive system in its class,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Chrysler Canada and Dodge Brand. “Only Charger offers a front-axle disconnect that seamlessly transitions from the outstanding performance and handling of rear-wheel drive to the all-weather traction of all-wheel drive, with class-leading fuel economy and iconic styling.”

Chrysler Group engineers have already started testing the Dodge Charger Enforcer with the AWD system. The vehicle will meet the police enforcer durability cycle set for RWD models that ensures the car can reliably handle the extreme conditions seen in police use. Police fleet customers will be able to start ordering the Dodge Charger Enforcer with AWD for the 2014 model year.

Dodge Charger Enforcer
The 2013 Dodge Charger Enforcer features two uncompromised, high-performance engines that deliver world-class levels of power, refinement, technology and fuel efficiency.

Delivering best-in-class power and achieving the fastest-ever lap time at the Michigan State Police’s (MSP) Vehicle Evaluation Test for the 2012 model year (1:33.70) at Grattan Raceway in Michigan (U.S.A.) – the Dodge Charger Enforcer V8 with its legendary 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine unleashes 370 horsepower, 390 lb.-ft. of torque, 0 to 96 km/h in less than six seconds and up to 8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg) with innovative four-cylinder mode FuelSaver Multi-Displacement System (MDS) Technology.

With the 2012 model achieving the fastest naturally aspirated (tested with both regular unleaded and E-85 flex-fuel) lap times around MSP’s Vehicle Evaluation Test, the Dodge Charger Enforcer V6 with its aluminum 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine delivers 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, offers E-85 flex-fuel capability and up to 7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg).

With superior ride and handling, the Dodge Charger Enforcer features Chrysler Group’s second-generation large car rear-wheel-drive architecture with heavy-duty suspension, load-levelling NIVOMAT shocks, heavy-duty anti-lock vented-disc brakes (ABS), front- and rear-stabilizer bars, 18-inch performance tires on steel wheels and two-mode police-specific Electronic Stability Control.

Developed with the guidance of the brand’s Police Advisory Board, the Dodge Charger Enforcer features a mobile-command interior with unique features, including a Vehicle Systems Interface Module for easy equipment integration, heavy-duty police-duty front seats and column-mounted shifter with Auto/StickTM.

The Dodge Charger Enforcer surrounds the heroic men and women who protect with uncompromising safety and security equipment, including standard advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags, seat-mounted side-thorax air bags, supplemental side-curtain air bags for front and rear outboard passengers. In addition, the 2012 Dodge Charger was a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Dodge Charger Enforcer offers police fleets sound piece of mind with a five-year/ 160,000 kilometre extended service plan.

The 2013 Dodge Charger Enforcer customized with any of the nine available police equipment packages is available through Chrysler Canada’s fleet operations at www.fleetchrysler.ca. The Dodge Charger Enforcer is manufactured at Chrysler Group LLC’s Brampton, Ontario, assembly plant.