I've seen a couple of similiar reviews (magazines mostly) and why is it that they ALWAYS use a Camaro SS (Chevy's top of the line), a Ford Mustang GT (the top of the standard consumer line) and a CHallenger R/T (the middle of the line) for these tests? If you're gonna use the best in the class for two companies, do it for everyone, use an SRT8 to represent Dodge.
But even if Motortrend doesn't like it as much, the Challenger is by far superior to the Mustang and the Camaro IMO. I like all three, but I've got no remorse at all about choosing Mopar.