2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit Adds Innovative New Technologies
The 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit is getting numerous technology upgrades to aid law enforcement.
Dodge has added a laptop-sized Uconnect 12.1-inch touchscreen system that provides a display of Uconnect radio and vehicle controls, as well as the ability to toggle to a law enforcement officer’s computer through a menu bar at the top of the screen. The system can also split the touchscreen to display the familiar and award-winning 8.4-inch Uconnect interface. There is also a plug-and-play Ethernet solution to connect an officer’s mobile computer out of sight in the Charger Pursuit’s trunk.
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Overall, the new Uconnect 12.1 is more than five times larger than the Dodge Charger Pursuit’s standard Uconnect 5.0 system and is the segment’s largest offering.
The 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit delivers 370 horsepower and is equipped with a factory-installed Mopar upfit package and all-wheel drive.
“As America’s high-performance police vehicle, Dodge Charger Pursuit is going big for 2016, offering a massive Uconnect touchscreen system that streamlines a law enforcement officer’s computer system with our easy-to-use Uconnect system – on an all-new laptop-size 12.1-inch touchscreen display,” said Tim Kuniskis, president and CEO – Dodge and SRT Brands, and vice president – Fleet Operations, FCA – North America. “Designed and tested to Charger Pursuit’s stringent test requirements, our all-new Uconnect 12.1 system is the latest piece of tactical hardware that is neatly integrated into the instrument panel for a mobile command center that could only be delivered from Dodge.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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