Interior space is about average for a mid-size sedan. Rear-seat headroom is almost as good as in the huge Honda Accord, but tall folks will have to be careful not to bump their heads while getting in, thanks to the sloping roofline.
Trunk space is among the smallest of its class, and the catch has a sharp metal tongue that will rip open bags and fingers if you’re not cautious. In addition, there’s still no grab handle on the inside of the trunklid, so you’ll get your hand dirty when you close it.
On the outside, the new front and rear fascias were necessary to blend in with the brand’s new corporate styling cues. That includes the slimmer, softer-looking headlights with LED driving lights, a more elegant grille and, on the Limited model, bright mirror caps.
The base 200 LX starts at $19,995 before tax, freight and delivery charges, although for that price, you get hubcaps, the 4-speed automatic and no stability control system. Our Limited trim, including the optional Media Centre 430 stereo with touch screen, USB port and Boston Acoustics speakers, costs $28,985.
Leather-lined, V6-powered rivals include the Toyota Camry SE with Leather and Moonroof Package ($30,885), the Honda Accord EX-L V6 ($33,390), the Ford Fusion SEL with Luxury Package ($30,499) and the Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition with the LT Performance Package ($30,930). You can also throw in the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited at $31,749. The Chrysler undercuts them all.
A full redo would’ve been better, obviously, but in the meantime, the 200 now has the competition in sight. Apart from engine output and straight-line acceleration, there isn’t a major aspect that makes this Chrysler a must-have. However, its overall quality has improved noticeably, it’s much quieter on the road and its price is right. Maybe we should stop talking about the Sebring.
Trunk space is among the smallest of its class, and the catch has a sharp metal tongue that will rip open bags and fingers if you’re not cautious. In addition, there’s still no grab handle on the inside of the trunklid, so you’ll get your hand dirty when you close it.
On the outside, the new front and rear fascias were necessary to blend in with the brand’s new corporate styling cues. That includes the slimmer, softer-looking headlights with LED driving lights, a more elegant grille and, on the Limited model, bright mirror caps.
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| The Chrysler 200 Limited with the V6 engine and leather seating starts at $27,995. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
The base 200 LX starts at $19,995 before tax, freight and delivery charges, although for that price, you get hubcaps, the 4-speed automatic and no stability control system. Our Limited trim, including the optional Media Centre 430 stereo with touch screen, USB port and Boston Acoustics speakers, costs $28,985.
Leather-lined, V6-powered rivals include the Toyota Camry SE with Leather and Moonroof Package ($30,885), the Honda Accord EX-L V6 ($33,390), the Ford Fusion SEL with Luxury Package ($30,499) and the Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition with the LT Performance Package ($30,930). You can also throw in the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited at $31,749. The Chrysler undercuts them all.
A full redo would’ve been better, obviously, but in the meantime, the 200 now has the competition in sight. Apart from engine output and straight-line acceleration, there isn’t a major aspect that makes this Chrysler a must-have. However, its overall quality has improved noticeably, it’s much quieter on the road and its price is right. Maybe we should stop talking about the Sebring.
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