2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan

2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan Review

In 2011, the Chrysler 300 is a full-size sedan comes in base, Limited, 300C and 300C AWD trim levels.

The basic 300 comes standard with 17-inch wheels, automatic headlamps, heated mirrors, keyless ignition / entry, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power seat driver with four-way power lumbar , a tilt and telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, trip computer, auto-dimming mirror back, a touch screen interface infotainment and a six-speaker audio system with CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio input jack and iPod interface / USB audio.
 

300 Limited adds 18-inch wheels, fog lights, more out of chrome, rear camera, power distance, heated front seats, front seat passenger power, Bluetooth (with optional base) and six speaker Alpine sound system (with base optional). Limited can be equipped with Luxury Group, which increases the driver's side auto-dimming mirror, power adjustable pedals, interior LED lighting, power adjustable steering wheel, driver memory functions, leather seats (optional extra), and heated ventilated front seats, heated and cooled cup holders, heated rear seats and power rear sunshade.

300C includes a Luxury Group, as well as a V8 engine, upgraded brakes, an automatic high beam lights, wipers, and bought a Garmin navigation system integrated into the 300 interface touch screen infotainment, which includes real-time traffic information and other topical (optional on Limited). 300C AWD is different only because it is a four-wheel drive and standard 19-inch wheels.

Many packages are available for everyone, but the bottom 300 Sound Group is in reality only nine-speaker Alpine sound system surround sound. SafetyTec group includes adaptive, self-leveling xenon headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning system, rear cross path detection system, front and rear parking sensors and rear LED lamps. This package includes a limited automatic flashing lights and wipers. Sunroof is also an option for all but the base 300 and 20-inch wheels can be added to the Limited and 300C.
 

Engines and performance

The base of the Chrysler 300 2011 Limited and trim are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 292 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission is standard. Chrysler estimates that this engine will return 18 mpg highway mpg city/27 and 21 combined - pretty impressive given the size of the car, power, and less-than-aerodynamic shape. In performance tests were 300 V6 from zero to 60 km / h in 7.1 seconds.

The Chrysler 300C Hemi gets a 5.7-liter 363 horsepower and 394 lb good-ft of torque V8. It also has rear-wheel drive and five-speed auto, but can also be done with all wheel disc. Chrysler estimates that the 300C will be back to 16/25/19 and 15/23/18 rear-wheel drive with AWD.

Security

Each of the Chrysler 300 is airbags anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front and side airbags, driver knee airbag and curtain airbags and a half. Rear view camera is standard on all but the bottom 300 SafetyTec Group is available to all but the base 300 and the later collision warning, blind spot warning system, rear cross path detection system, and parking sensors front and rear.

In braking tests, 300 and 17-inch wheels to 60 mph stopped 118 meters short.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

Gone is the center console, which was like a desktop computer tower. Went four-spoke steering wheel is a huge removed from the USS Constitution. Gone are the Indiglo gauges and square plastic brittle. Chrysler 300 is now hut, which may (just may) be a luxury car buyers think twice before paying extra for a fancy badge. While the look is not what we describe as innovative (or even particularly interesting), it is quite elegant and very relaxed controls are off. Perhaps most impressive, the materials are top quality, with surfaces that are soft and nicely furnished. The difference is really night and day compared to last year's car.

Chrysler uconnect new touch interface is standard. This 8.4-inch touch screen controls many features of the vehicle information and entertainment and is a great improvement in the display is now much lower in other Chrysler Group vehicles. When equipped with the optional Garmin, the original navigation system, the 300 comes with SIRIUS Travel Link, a Ford-exclusive technology because it has real-time information on traffic conditions, weather and movie times, even . However, if you want to nitpick, the standard iPod interface, curiously omits "Playlist" from their menu options available, which is irritating but does not say Chrysler is considering a solution.

The rear view continues to be compromised by thick pillars at the rear, although the increase this year, the windshield more slender improved forward visibility. Passengers must continue to find plenty of room in all dimensions and trunk capacity of 16.3 cubic feet is pretty generous.

Driving Impressions

The new Chrysler 300 2011 slides on the road in a way that reminds us of a great Mercedes-Benz sedan. Its suspension absorbs the broken pavements with many sophisticated, but it does so without being too soft or floating. It will not be the case, you should take in the 20's optional wheels or large parts, so you have been warned, subscribers DUB. Handling is also improved - although the 300 looks in the corners, it still exists. 300 The new electrically assisted steering is also an appropriate weight and feel.

The new V6 provides more than enough power for them to watch full-size sedans. It is smooth, quiet (mostly because of the sound enclosure has plenty) and very fuel efficient because of the weight of 300. But the V8 is additional cost for those addicted to the taste of good old American muscle.

Price $ 27,170

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2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan S

2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan S Review

The new Chrysler 200 2011 sedan S model offers a distinctive style, with a little attitude for customers who wish to express their individual style at a price that makes sense.
 

Distinctive exterior design elements unique to the S model include a unique grille with the logo of one model Chrysler S wings with a black background, mirrors and body-colored door handles, black lights for a little attitude more distinctive 18 - in dark aluminum wheels with painted pockets and badging "S".

The interior features exclusive design include a steering wheel in perforated leather steering, leather, heated front seats with suede inserts and embroidered digital "S" on the headrest forward, forces the door suede trim, a black flag and a standard system with Boston Acoustic 276-watt CD / DVD/MP3/30 gigabyte hard drive media center with UConnect ® Voice Command.

New 2011 Chrysler 200 offers drivers and nimble, confident handling in all driving situations, whether it is business travel, the roads winding adventure weekend, or out with family and friends. Almost every part has been found in a newly designed or revised for 2011, including 26 30 suspension bushings. Suspension geometry has been completely redesigned. Track is an inch wider than the width of the tire is increased by 215-225 mm, and the Chrysler 200 has been lowered by 12 mm and 6 mm in front to the back of a lower, wider, more substantial position.
 

Guests can drive with confidence for the Chrysler 200 and roll less experience, shake reduces vehicle on uneven road surfaces, improved insulation on rough roads, improved steering precision, response and feel and adherence improved with new premium tires.

Chrysler sedan for 2011 S is powered by the new Star Penta 3.6-liter V-6 engine that produces the best in its class rated at 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, quiet, but to achieve an exceptional 29 miles per gallon highway EPA fuel economy rating of the motor Star Penta 3.6-liter is mated to 62TE six-speed automatic.

Quiet cab has been improved, resulting in one of the quietest cabins in the segment, and allowing passengers to enjoy their conversations, largely devoid of noise. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) have been reduced to 45 new sound damping treatments have been added, including a windshield glass acoustic laminated side glass is normally found only on more expensive vehicles, and absorption of new sound materials throughout the vehicle.

A lot of safety features standard on every Chrysler 2011 200 model offers consumers peace of mind at a price you can afford. Safety features include standard 200 Sedan: standard advanced multi-stage front airbags, active head restraints, electronic stability control (ESC), side airbags front seats, side curtain airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic traction control , Lower anchors and tethers for children (stationary) car seat anchoring system and available UConnect ® voice commands. 2011 Chrysler 200 is the Insurance Institute for Road Safety "Top Safety Pick".

The 2011 Chrysler 200 S has a manufacturer's suggested price from U.S. retail $ 26.790 (including sending U.S. $ 750).

Chrysler 200 sedan S model are available to order now, and begin arriving in U.S. dealerships in the second quarter.

Price $ 26 790

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2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Review

The recently renovated, redesigned, re-packaged and re-price in 2011, the Chrysler 200 Convertible offers consumers an extraordinary driving experience with the elegant interior craftsmanship and out, and fun, but refined driving experience, technology innovative security feature that is available as standard, and line sources with the content very good standard. 2011 Chrysler 200 convertible is an attractive option for customers who want to benefit from the coupe and the true freedom of the open-air convertible, all have significant value.
 

"The fate of the sleek new 200 Motor Cabriolet in Chicago completed the transformation of the brand with the spectacle of the largest auto consumer in the country," said François Olivier, President and CEO - Chrysler, Chrysler Group LLC . "The coupe 200 is the fourth vehicle introduced in the past three months on the heels of the debut of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan and Town & Country minivan 2011 in Los Angeles and featured the introduction of new Chrysler 300 in Detroit. From Chicago full range of Chrysler products is new for 2011. "
 

With a stylish new look, a refined ride and handling to complement the revised suspension, new transmission and powerful security features, all of which are standard on all models, all new and beautifully crafted interiors, convertible stand-alone 200 segment of customers who crave the wind in your hair and the sun their faces, but still want to comfortably accommodate four adults. The new 200 Cabriolet is available with a choice of two power automatic locking tops, body-color painted steel retractable hard top or soft top, both of which can fall into when you press the button on the keychain.
 

The all-new interior for 2011 allows customers to enter a skill level, content and comfort that is world class. Innovative features, including a media center with voice commands available that is easy to use and offers SIRIUS Satellite Radio, a 30 GB HDD/CD/DVD/MP3 radio with SIRIUS Travel Link that provides real-time information, keeping the driver and passengers connected and do something to drive in a hurry.

Almost every part of the suspension of the new 200 Cabriolet is the need to be built or rebuilt in 2011, 22 of 28 suspension bushings, which offer riders a fun, confident handling in all driving situations, whether it's travel work or adventure weekends the scenic roads.
 

A range of new and improved powertrain also contributes to the new 200 Cabriolet is the driving experience. For 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible is available with the new Star Penta 3.6-liter V-6 engine that provides an exciting driving experience, providing customers with the best of both worlds - a great V-6 horsepower and fuel economy exceptional. The 200 convertible is also available with gasoline engine the familiar 2.4-liter I4 world. Both engines are mated to a six-speed transmission.

With a starting U.S. Manufacturer s suggested retail price of $ 27,195 (including destination of $ 750) in 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible is available in three different configurations in the U.S. - The Chrysler 200 Touring convertible, Limited convertible 200 and 200 S Cabriolet (availability) of the model. All are full of style, safety, innovative features and driving dynamics outdoor experience an incredible value.

Price $ 27.195

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2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan

Review 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan

Virtually all systems of the sedan is new or updated for 2011, giving the Chrysler 200 its own identity and space in the mid-size sedan segment very competitive. Exterior Sheet Metal and improvements include: front and rear fascias and fender, grille with the Chrysler brand's flagship new fender, hood, trunk lid and rear view mirrors, new headlights and fog lights, new LED rear lights and a center LED high-mounted brake light.
 

The Chrysler 200 gets a new range of engines with the 2.4-liter I-4 gas engine mated to a global four-speed transaxle or six-speed automatic or the new 3.6-liter V-6 engine coupled with a Pentastar six speed transaxle automatic control, better ride and handling, including the media stiffens the body and smooth conduction velocity, enhanced suspension geometry with a high roll center, a new rear tires and stabilizer bar new and vastly improved treatment to reduce noise, vibration and harshness, including acoustic laminated windshield and front side windows.
 

High-quality materials abound in a beautiful new updated interior in 2011. The updates include a new instrument panel, front panels, and gauge faces, updated for the new seat design, which includes material more cushion, and revised in the spring of geometry as well as new leather and fabric seat, the new "soft touch "with armrests and dash, and new heating and cooling took waterproof and improved design and functionality.

New 2011 Chrysler 200 offers a beautiful inspired limo drivers, which does not endanger the safety or functionality and provides the best value in its class. Chrysler 200 built in Sterling Heights Assembly plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and arrives in dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2010.
 

For 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan is available in four models, LX, Touring, Limited and S (late availability).

From U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (RRP) is:

• Chrysler 200 LX: $ 19.995 (including destination $ 750)

• Chrysler 200 Touring $ 21 995 (including shipping to U.S. $ 750)

• Chrysler 200 Limited: $ 24,495 (including $ 750 destination)

Price $ 19 995

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2011 Chrysler Town And Country

2011 Chrysler Town and Country

For 2011 Chrysler Town & Country receives a restyled exterior and interior greatly improved. An all-new 3.6-liter V6 and a revised suspension also do much better to drive. The option of seats "Swivel 'n Go has been abandoned.

Introduction

If the phrase "luxury minibus" strikes me as an oxymoron, so we advise you to check out the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. While minivans have long been more utilitarian vehicles out there, folks at Chrysler decided there is room at the top of this segment much more sophisticated version of a luxury car comfort combined with a mini-bus and a number of practical advantages.

To achieve this objective, Chrysler has begun a makeover outer thin. While you will be able to put a finger on all the changes together with a number of new styling make this place a lot of Town & Country, as well as more working-class brother, the Dodge Grand Caravan.

The biggest change this significant revision to the Town & Country is in, though. The model output for a small budget, the cabin has been replaced by a stylish design and improved materials, both look and feel much richer. There are also a number of operational improvements here, as Stow-N-Go second-row seats, which have been restored more comfort.

Less obvious but no less important are the mechanical changes that lurk in updating the sheet. The combination of a new 283 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 and a recalibrated suspension make driving much of this new town and country experience much more enjoyable.

Of course, the Town & Country is not the only new model chasing affluent buyers. High levels of finish of the Odyssey redesigned Honda, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna are very nice, and also benefit from a more refined powertrain. But the City & Country 2011 Chrysler is a combination of significant improvements and high-end optional features make us believe that Chrysler T & C call a luxury minivan can not be much of a stretch after all.

Body styles, trim levels and options

2011 Chrysler Town and Country minivan is offered in three trim levels: Touring, Touring and Limited-L.

The entry-level Touring comes with alloy wheels, 16 inches, automatic headlights, fog lights, automatic wipers, roof rack, power sliding doors, power liftgate and rear parking sensors. Inside there is air conditioning, cloth upholstery, driver's seat with electric adjustment, power adjustable pedals, Stow 'n Go second-row seats, cruise control, auto-dimming mirror mirrors, accessories complete supply d (including power windows in the second row and ventilation of energy in the third row), a conversation mirror, a rearview camera, a leather steering wheel, power supply 115 volt, steering wheel audio controls mounted on a six-speaker CD audio with 6.5-inch touch screen, satellite radio, auxiliary audio input and storage of digital music.

Scale is the Touring model-L alloy 17-inch anti-glare side mirrors, remote start, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats and the blinds of the second and third row. The top-of-the-line Limited adds xenon headlights, keyless start / entry, leather to date, a heated steering wheel, heated seats, second row, Bluetooth, a navigation system, rear DVD entertainment center dual display, Sirius Backseat TV and a premium audio with nine speakers.

Some of the standard features found in higher levels Town & Country trim can be added to the bottom of the trim option packages. Other major options include sunroof, power-folding third row, second and third row window shades, with Bluetooth, Sirius Travel Link, a service of satellite data, the rear seat DVD entertainment system with dual video screens, and Sirius Backseat TV.

Propulsion and Performance

For 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that puts 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The engine drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy EPA-estimated is 17 mpg highway mpg and 20 mpg city/25 combined. The test , Town & Country acceleration from zero to 60 km / h in 8.3 seconds, about half a second slower than the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.

Security

2011 Chrysler Town & Country with anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and stability control, front active head restraints, full-length side curtain airbags, front seat side airbags and knee airbag for the driver. Blind spot monitor and back of the cross-path detection system are also standard.

In brake tests , Town & Country came to a stop 60 km / h in 128 meters, an average distance of a van.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

In 2011, the Chrysler Town & Country interior design can be a great transformation. While the dimensions remain unchanged, almost everything else is a new and improved, so that the cabin feels very elegant in a top-of-the-line Limited trim level.

There are some major changes here as functional, including consolidated versions of the Chrysler Stow n 'Go second-row seats are more comfortable than before. Unlike other minivans that require the removal of the middle row of seats to reach the maximum load capacity, n the "Stow 'n Go seats fold into the floor. The exploitation of these seats is quite simple, and just a quick pull of a strap and a few sweet tears are necessary to make them disappear into the ground.

Third row of seats are comfortable, but headroom can be tight for people long, and shorter people may find the inclination to be aggressive as a pillow sitting on the dentist's chair. 60/40-split third-row seats can be had with a slick power folding option and can be rotated backward to create a comfortable seat and tailgate share football games for children. Several publishers  at different heights, however, noticed that the driver's seat and the pedals are mounted too close to each other, even if moved to the biggest offered by power regulation.

When all three rows of seats available, Town & Country offers a healthy 33 cubic feet of cargo space. By breaking down the second and third row seats creates a flat load floor with a competitive 143.8 cubic feet of space.

Guide

The numerous mechanical changes make the city & Country 2011 Chrysler a competitor. But the leaders of the segment as the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna are always ahead of their improvements until 2011. For comparison, lacking the T & C of sophistication in some Honda and Toyota. Chrysler engine, all-powerful, sounds and feels stronger, and there is a weird grinding sound during deceleration. The six-speed automatic transmission does an admirable job to keep the power on tap, but gear changes can be shocking. Steering effort is a little heavier and the suspension is slightly less compatible as well. On the highway, we also noticed some creaking and squeaking, but nothing compared to the outgoing model.

Price $ 30.260

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Review: 2011 Chrysler 300 V6

Of the many hurtful similes one can hurl at a vehicle, few are more insidious than drawing design or driving parallels to the oft-maligned American sedan. Thanks to the dark days of the ’70s and ’80s, once proud nameplates like Imperial, Impala and Galaxie were either completely forgotten or bastardized into models with about as much personality as a tube sock. Whether you blame it on oil prices, safety standards or the popularity of disco and cocaine, there’s no denying that the domestic four-door suffered a major fall from grace.

Now, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are all fighting tooth and nail to establish their products as capable of besting metal from Japan, Germany and Korea. While that’s largely translated into a fleet of mid-sized sedans with soap-bar aesthetics and front-wheel-drive architectures, the 2011 Chrysler 300 is hell-bent on continuing to buck that trend.

With its rear-wheel-drive configuration and stylish lines, the four-door strives to draw connections to the Pentastar’s more successful past – to an era long before corporate take-overs and the K-car. Is it successful?

When the 300 first bowed in 2005, it brought a new-found element of menacing appeal to the full-size segment thanks to its high shoulder line, chopped roof and vertical grille. The design may have borrowed more than a few cues from the Bentley stable, but buyers were more than happy to embrace the high-dollar association. For 2011, Chrysler insists the 300 is all-new from tires to taillights, though much of that same look has held on for the new generation. The company’s designers have given the big beast a more mature nose with LED-trimmed projection headlamps, touches of chrome and a more subdued grille.

From the profile view, it’s difficult to discern the new-generation 300 from its predecessor, though careful examination will reveal more pronounced fender arches fore and aft, as well as new detailing behind the rear wheel. The tail of the sedan has received much more aggressive updating, with a new valance that integrates smoothly into the upper and lower portions of the 300’s posterior, allowing for muscular-looking exhaust outlets – even on our V6 tester. The LED taillights are both bright and beautiful at night, and although we don’t mind the chrome detailing on the lamps themselves, the shiny trim along the trunk sill is a bit much.

While the 2011 Chrysler 300 may still wear its older sibling’s hand-me-down skirt outside, its cockpit has benefited fully from the Pentastar’s interior renaissance. A single piece, soft-touch dash stretches between both A-pillars and integrates flawlessly with the front door panels. Compared to the clunky center stack and cheap plastics of the old machine, the new cabin has been improved by several orders of magnitude. The centerpiece of the dash is the same 8.4-inch LCD touchscreen interface found elsewhere in the Chrysler lineup. As massive as it is quick, the new piece of kit puts most other infotainment systems to shame, at least in the graphics department.

The interface is a little cumbersome when it comes to actually managing mobile media players, but climate, radio and navigation settings are intuitive and blisteringly quick.

In addition, the driver is treated to attractive and easy-to-read gauges highlighted by bright blue accent lighting. These pieces do much to give the cabin a much classier look compared to the white-faced gauges found on the previous generation. A new, well-sculpted leather-wrapped steering wheel has has replaced the chunky tiller of old.

Our tester arrived with black cloth seats that must have been lifted straight from the Lay-Z-Boy factory. The front buckets are ludicrously huge and envelop passengers in a loving embrace of foam and high-quality cloth that’s perfect for a vehicle of this size. The rear seats afford the kind of space that only a full-size sedan can deliver, too. For quick trips, there’s ample room for three full-grown adults on the back bench.

The trunk offers up a cavernous 16.3 cubic feet of cargo room, which means that there’s enough storage area for everyone’s luggage should you decide to pack the family in for a trip cross-country.

We were fortunate enough to sample the 2011 Chrysler 300 with the base 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 behind its headlights. In this application, the engine delivers 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and is mated to the same old five-speed automatic transmission found in the previous-generation model. According to the EPA, the 300 should see 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 mpg highway, which fits pretty closely with the 23 mpg we saw over five days of mixed driving.

Despite the fact that the new six-cylinder weighs in with 70 fewer ponies and 134 fewer pound-feet of torque than the optional 5.7-liter V8, the V6-equipped 300 never really seems out of breath. In fact, the V6 feels pretty quick on the way to 60 miles per hour, though its torque deficit is readily apparent. As we’ve found in other applications, this Pentastar engine is happy to rev, making the majority of its power at a high 6,350 rpm. For buyers used to the early-pull of the big V8, the V6 may take some getting used to. Even so, after a week with the vehicle, we’d have a hard time paying more for the bigger displacement mill.

Unfortunately, the 3.6-liter engine is handicapped by its aging five-speed automatic transmission. We’ve rarely taken issue with the gearbox when paired with the larger 5.7-liter V8, but in this application, the automatic seemed easily confused. That was especially true under hard-acceleration passes as it struggled to drop a gear or two to put the engine in its lofty power sweet spot. We can’t wait for Chrysler to grace this engine with its upcoming new generation of eight-speed transmissions.

Chrysler describes the redesigned suspension at work in the 300 as built for grand touring duty, which is surprisingly accurate for PR-speak. While clearly engineered to consume mile after mile of interstate asphalt, the springs and dampers do a stand-up job under more athletic driving circumstances. There is some body roll, to be sure, but it doesn’t translate into traditional understeer as readily. Really get the V6 singing in its upper octaves and saw on the wheel, and you’ll actually be rewarded with some rotation before the traction control quietly steps in to contain the chaos. This beast drives incredibly well for its size.

Unfortunately, the 2011 300 is cursed with comically light steering. That beautiful leather-wrapped wheel seems to be only casually associated with hardworking hardware out front, and as a result, piloting the vehicle takes some adjustment. Trying to command the big sedan through aggressive maneuvers is like attempting to pluck a stuffed animal from one of those infuriating claw games. Despite being able to see what needs to happen, you’re constantly flummoxed by a layer of machinery seemingly designed to misinterpret your every input.

The good news is that the vehicle’s brakes don’t suffer from the same impotence. Despite the fact that the 300 weighs in at 3,961 pounds, its 12.6-inch vented rotors up front and 12.6-inch solid rotors out back do an outstanding job of bringing the beast down from speed.

Chrysler has really done its homework in the noise, vibration and harshness department, too. The 2011 300 is quiet at most sane speeds and there’s very little engine vibration at idle. The single-piece piece dash has done away with any squeaks and rattles that could arise from plastic-on-plastic action, and the result is a cabin that could allow eight hours of driving in a day to be comfortably covered without making you want to guillotine yourself with the auto-up driver’s window.

But there are still a few ghosts of Chrysler past bumping around the big sedan. While the interior fit and finish is top notch, it’s apparent that the company could still use some work in the detail department outside. Our tester wore an excess of structural adhesive along the trunk rail (see it here) that looks to have been haphazardly slathered on. To us, it’s the kind of “good enough” thinking that got Chrysler into its most recent Chapter 11 mess.

At the end of the day, the 2011 Chrysler 300 is a vehicle you can’t help but want to drive. It looks as good as it feels, offers decent fuel economy for a full-size and won’t break the bank. Prices get going at $27,170, not including the $825 destination fee. That figure is fairly close to what our tester commanded, and includes niceties like the big LCD screen and Uconnect telematics system.

Unfortunately, nearly $28,000 is a lot of money to pay for a thirsty sedan these days. As vehicles like the Honda Accord and Volkswagen Passat grow to full-size territory, buyers may be less inclined to shop bigger. That’s especially true as fuel prices continue to creep up. While the ballyhooed eight-speed automatic transmission that’s coming to Chrysler will likely increase the Pentastar’s fuel economy, the engine will never be able to effectively lock horns with the four-cylinder, diesel and hybrid options available in the mid-size segment.

Still, as with most of the vehicles crafted from the Chrysler renaissance, the 2011 300 is yet another big step in the right direction. It ought to be a giant leap when we can finally get our hands on the SRT8 version.

[Source: autoblog]

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New Chrysler 300 SRT8

By and large the world premiere is not quite proved itself, as the Chrysler 300 is already known to motorists. Nevertheless, his “pumped” version of the Chrysler 300 SRT8 is the premiere. Under the hood of a future record-hidden eight-cylinder engine with a volume of 6.4 liters and output of 465 “horses “. That for the sedan clearly overclocking.

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