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For 2012 models, the Charger gets a new eight-speed transmission that gives the standard V-6 engine a boost in both performance and fuel economy. The new transmission brings fresh features, like paddle shifters and a Sport mode for a livelier driving experience. There are also a few other changes for 2012 (see the model years compared). I tested a Charger SXT with the SXT Plus option package, which included the new eight-speed automatic transmission standard; the previous five-speed is still the base transmission on SE models. Choosing the base V-6 engine doesn't mean getting a stripped Charger; the V-6 can be loaded with as many gadgets as the V-8-powered Charger R-T, though experience suggests you might not want some of them.