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Chrysler has unveiled the 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye option, which gets a five-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous four-speed autotragic. It also gets stripes!

The new transmission is similar to the one found on the V8 powered Challengers and becomes standard for the 250 HP V6 powered Challenger SE
this year. The new hardware includes the Autostick feature, allowing
drivers to pretend they’re driving a big-boy muscle car. It also
improves performance all around, even bumping fuel economy up to 25
MPG.

The Rallye package includes some snazzy 18 inch aluminum wheels, a
set of rather nice stripes, the chrome fuel door from the SRT, and a
spoiler out back. Not bad for a V6 pony car. Which makes us ask a funny
question: Is a V6 automatic a Shetland pony car?

With six-cylinder fuel efficiency delivering 25 highway mpg and an adaptive five-speed automatic with Auto Stick-new Challenger SE Rallye builds on the excitement of the new Challenger R/T Classic

* Dodge Challenger SE
Rallye features unique design cues including dual body stripes, chromed
‘FUEL’ door, deck lid spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels with black
pockets and Micro Carbon interior accents
* Fuel-efficient 3.5-liter V-6 now features a responsive five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick
* Best-in-class rear head (37.4 inches) and leg (32.6 inches) room provides spacious rear seat for up to three adults
* Best-in-class trunk space (16.2 cu. ft.) equal to the Dodge Charger

Auburn Hills, Mich., Mar 30, 2009 -

The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger
delivers the best of modern American muscle-car
characteristics-unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful
engines and technology. The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye
adds even more pony car excitement with a responsive five-speed
automatic transmission and bold accented exterior enhancements. The
all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye starts at $26,490 (including $725 destination) and is available for ordering now at Dodge dealerships nationwide.

“Featuring the transmission from our HEMI-powered Challenger models,
the new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye earns its stripes with a five-speed
automatic delivering an exhilarating driving experience and 25 miles
per gallon fuel-efficiency,” said Mike Accavitti, Director-Chrysler,
Jeep and Dodge Brands, Chrysler LLC. “And with eye-grabbing details
including 18-inch wheels with black painted pockets, deck lid spoiler,
and heritage-inspired chromed ‘FUEL’ filler door-Dodge Challenger SE
shows off its pony car bloodlines.”

Dodge Challenger SE Rallye is a unique breed and offers more than
head-turning good looks. With its throw-back hood and deck lid dual
stripes with accent color outer stripes, chromed ‘FUEL’ filler door,
18-inch rallye wheels with all-season performance tires, body-color
deck lid spoiler and Micro Carbon interior accents-the new Challenger
SE Rallye builds on the Dodge DNA.

The all-new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye is the first six-cylinder
Challenger model to offer accented dual stripes, and the first
Challenger model to offer deck lid stripes. With seven exterior paint
colors and two-color stripe combinations, Dodge Challenger SE Rallye
offers even more muscle-car excitement to the Challenger lineup.

Exterior paint colors and dual-stripe combinations on the Dodge Challenger SE Rallye include:
• Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl - with Dark Gray dual stripes and Red accent stripes
• Bright Silver Metallic - with Dark Gray dual stripes and Red accent stripes
• Deep Water Blue Metallic - with White dual stripes and Red accent stripes
• Inferno Red Crystal Pearl - with Black and Dark Gray accent stripes
• TorRed - with Black dual stripes and Dark Gray accent stripes
• Dark Titanium Metallic - with Black dual stripes and Red accent stripes
• Stone White - with Black dual stripes and Red accent stripes

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye model features an aluminum block
3.5-liter V-6 engine delivering 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the
highway. With 250 horsepower (186 kW) and 250 lb.-ft. of torque (339
N•m), this 24-valve engine delivers efficiency and performance.

The all-new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye marks the introduction of the
five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick for all Dodge
Challenger SE models. With more responsiveness than the previous
four-speed transmission, and an aggressive first-gear ratio, the
five-speed automatic transmission provides outstanding launch
performance and smoothness at any speed.

On the interior, the trapezoidal theme of the door-panel cove and
gauge cluster, dark headliner and slanted shifter console are inspired
by the original Dodge Challenger. Inspiration from the past continues
with a “four bomb” gauge cluster with deep easy-to-read white faces.
Premium cloth bucket seats are well bolstered. For a more comforting
and luxurious feel, heated leather seats finished with French-seamed
stitching are available. The advanced uconnect gps with voice
recognition, navigation with real-time traffic and Universal Customer
Interface (UCI) for iPod connectivity is available on the Dodge
Challenger SE Rallye.

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye offers exceptional rear seating
for a two-door coupe, achieving best-in-class rear head (37.4 inches)
and leg (32.6 inches) room compared with the competition. Coupled with
best-in-class cargo space (16.2 cu. ft.)-equal to the Dodge Charger-the
all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye offers comfort and
functionality.

2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye Production
Production of the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye will start in
April of 2009 at the Brampton Assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario,
Canada. It will be built on the same assembly line as the award-winning
and quality-proven Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300.

All-new 2009 Dodge Challenger
The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger merges the best American muscle-car
characteristics-unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful
engines and technology-to delight driving enthusiasts across several
generations. The Dodge Challenger accommodates five passengers in a
two-door coupe produced from the company’s proven rear-wheel-drive
platform. With three models of head-turning styling, two legendary
HEMI® V-8 engines choices, more than 25 safety and security features
and modern amenities including uconnect gps with voice-activated
navigation system and real-time traffic available-the 2009 Dodge
Challenger delivers the brand’s “bold, powerful and capable” credo.

Dodge Brand
With a work-hard, play-hard attitude, the Dodge brand continues to
offer a full line of cars, trucks, SUVs, commercial vehicles and
sales-leading, fifth-generation minivans in 2009. This year, Dodge will
add to the award-winning Ram lineup with the introduction of the
all-new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty and 3500 Chassis Cab.

Dodge introduced several new vehicles in 2008, including the all-new
2009 Dodge Journey, the 2009 Dodge Challenger and the 2009 Dodge Ram.
Dodge also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the
2009 model year. With more than 65 minivan-firsts introduced since 1983
and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler LLC
has solidified its leadership in the segment. The 2009 Dodge Grand
Caravan continues to set the mark in minivan value with more than 40
new or improved features from the previous generation, including
unsurpassed 17 city / 25 highway mpg fuel economy. The 2009 Dodge Grand
Caravan is also the first minivan in the segment to feature the all-new
Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path advance safety systems.

Also in 2008, the Dodge Journey entered key volume markets outside
North America, joining the Dodge Avenger, Nitro and Caliber. Dodge
Caliber was the highest sales volume vehicle for the company outside
North America in 2008.