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Summary
The Chrysler 300 delivers bold styling, but it's quiet and smooth, with a great ride and tight handling. Getting in and out is easy, and it's roomy inside. Models are available for all tastes and budgets. Its traction and stability electronics work well, but buyers who want to be prepared for bad weather can opt for all-wheel drive. The base 300 is a lot of car for the money, with a proven V6 that has adequate power for many drivers. We prefer the Touring and Limited models, with their more powerful V6 and higher level of features. The 300C comes with a Hemi V8 that can dust expensive luxury cars in performance and value. The SRT-8 delivers outstanding performance in civilized style at a price that's hard to beat.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Chrysler 300 ($24,320); 300 Touring ($28,320); 300 Limited ($31,005); 300C ($34,975); SRT-8 ($40,420) |
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Engines:
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5.7-liter overhead-valve hemi-head V8 with Multi Displacement cylinder de-activation |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic with AutoStick manual-shift feature |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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two-stage front airbags with passenger weight sensors, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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front and rear curtain-style head protection airbags, self-sealing tires, tire-pressure monitor, rear park assist object detection |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Chrysler 300C ($34,975) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather seats and trim with tortoise shell accents, heated power-adjustable front seats with position memory, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, power adjustable pedals; dual zone automatic climate control, AM-FM stereo with single CD, audio input jack and six Boston Acoustics speakers, electronic vehicle information center, Sirius satellite radio with 12-month subscription, auto-dimming rearview and driver's outside mirror, universal garage-door opener, solar control glass, fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels; |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Protection Group II ($890) includes curtain style head-protection airbags, rear park assist, self-sealing tires and cabin air filtration; Sound Group II ($635) includes six-CD changer and 368-watt audio output with subwoofer; Luxury Group II ($450) includes heated rear seat and outside mirrors with turn signals, courtesy lamps and auto-dimming on passenger side; DVD-based GPS navigation system ($1,495); power sunroof ($950); UConnect hands-free communication ($250) |
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Destination Charge:
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675 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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40320 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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340 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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390 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic with AutoStick manual-shift feature |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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120 |
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Length/width/height:
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196.8/74.1/58.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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63.0/63.1 |
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Turning circle:
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38.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.7/55.9/41.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.0/55.9/40.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, short-long arm with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, five-link with coil springs |
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Ground clearance:
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5.6 |
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Curb weight:
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4066 |
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Tires:
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P225/60R18 self-sealing |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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19.0 |
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