The all-new interior looks like it just returned from finishing school. The door panels have a three-dimensional, dual-gloss graining that gives a very velvety appearance and feel. Splashes of chrome throughout add accents in all the right places. A new instrument cluster features two large, easy-to-read gauges with a beautiful sapphire blue illumination. The LED ambient interior lighting is also in the same hue.
I spent equal time sitting in both the driver and passenger seat, and was very impressed with both. The all-new seats have S-shaped spring suspension, four-way lumbar support and variable density foam in the lower and back of the seats as well as the bolsters. I spent over four hours in one day in this car and was incredibly comfortable.
Other upgrades on this new 300 include available heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats as well as real wood appliqués on the steering wheel, doors, instrument and centre console.
To me, a luxury automobile must have a quiet interior and a refined ride, and this new 300 has both. Chrysler has done a great job of improving both areas with this makeover. Two premium-composite, underbody panels provide more than eight feet in length of sound insulation. Body cavity silencing foam as well as dual-pane acoustic windshield and side glass all work in harmony to provide an impressively quiet cabin.
The front and rear suspension have both been redesigned. Using premium suspension hardware has made the ride very smooth. It feels more confident in corners and offers a more controlled ride than the previous model.
Both the 300 and the 300 Limited feature the newest powertrain from Chrysler, the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6. This new engine his much-improved over the previous generation, while horsepower is up to 292, an increase of 42, and fuel economy has improved by about 8%. The 300C comes with the impressive 5.7-litre HEMI, now up to 363 hp.
The 300C AWD adds 19-inch cast aluminum wheels, and active transfer case and a front-axle disconnect system to improve fuel economy. This system automatically disconnects the front axle when AWD is not needed. Chrysler is the first major automotive manufacturer to offer this technology.
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| The all-new interior looks like it just returned from finishing school. (Photo: Lacey Elliot/Auto123.com) |
I spent equal time sitting in both the driver and passenger seat, and was very impressed with both. The all-new seats have S-shaped spring suspension, four-way lumbar support and variable density foam in the lower and back of the seats as well as the bolsters. I spent over four hours in one day in this car and was incredibly comfortable.
Other upgrades on this new 300 include available heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats as well as real wood appliqués on the steering wheel, doors, instrument and centre console.
To me, a luxury automobile must have a quiet interior and a refined ride, and this new 300 has both. Chrysler has done a great job of improving both areas with this makeover. Two premium-composite, underbody panels provide more than eight feet in length of sound insulation. Body cavity silencing foam as well as dual-pane acoustic windshield and side glass all work in harmony to provide an impressively quiet cabin.
The front and rear suspension have both been redesigned. Using premium suspension hardware has made the ride very smooth. It feels more confident in corners and offers a more controlled ride than the previous model.
Both the 300 and the 300 Limited feature the newest powertrain from Chrysler, the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6. This new engine his much-improved over the previous generation, while horsepower is up to 292, an increase of 42, and fuel economy has improved by about 8%. The 300C comes with the impressive 5.7-litre HEMI, now up to 363 hp.
The 300C AWD adds 19-inch cast aluminum wheels, and active transfer case and a front-axle disconnect system to improve fuel economy. This system automatically disconnects the front axle when AWD is not needed. Chrysler is the first major automotive manufacturer to offer this technology.
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| The 300C comes with the impressive 5.7-litre HEMI, now up to 363 hp. (Photo: Chrysler) |