Dodge Viper Acr 2020

Fortune does not essentially favor the daring within the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The Dodge Viper Acr 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxury options and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last 12 months, the Dodge Viper Acr 2020 is likely one of the newer entries on this segment. As such, all the latest security options are available, from a surround-view parking digicam to ahead collision warning system that can determine pedestrians. In contrast to some opponents, most of these options can solely be ordered on the top trim degree, but a minimum of you will get them. Additionally obtainable are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — rare options in this class.

We also like that the Dodge Viper Acr 2020 offers two various powertrains should you aren’t glad with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: Once you start checking the choices bins, the Dodge Viper Acr 2020 could be substantially costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing materials quality additionally may give potential buyers pause.

The Dodge Viper Acr 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit greater than most rivals. It is sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model looks as if an amazing deal until you understand that it is a custom-order model and you will have to wait for it to be built. You may find the LS at virtually any seller, however it’s costlier and doesn’t add a lot. Greatest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit dearer and contains more options and access to further choices. If you would like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes it all.

Three engines are offered on the Dodge Viper Acr 2020. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A extra powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes normal with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Also non-obligatory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Each of those engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.