One in every four passenger cars sold in Canada is a midsize sedan. Buyers in this market are focused on purchasing a vehicle that is affordable, offers a lot of value and is, of course, very fuel efficient.
The Sebring was Chrysler’s entry into this market and has now been redesigned and rebadged for 2011 as the Chrysler 200. Available in a 2-door convertible or a four-door sedan, the ”200” label literally means below 300. I overheard one journalist joke that if Chrysler had a compact car they would inevitably name it the 100.
With a starting price of $17,995 for the base LX model, the 200 offers a competitive price and Chrysler is bold enough to state that it is the most affordable midsize in Canada.
For 2011, Chrysler has added approximately $900 worth of value over last year's model.
The base model Chrysler 200 comes with standard features such as air conditioning, a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, manual lumbar support, heated side mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and steering-wheel mounted audio controls.
Just a few months ago, I went to the press unveiling of the 200 sedan and convertible models. We had a chance to drive both vehicles for several hours down in Southern California, and I had good things to say about the car -- and not only because I got to drive a convertible in the sun.
This time around, at home, I got the Chrysler 200 Limited trim all to myself for an entire week. Taking it to and from work, to the grocery store and even on a bit of a road trip to Seattle, living with a car for seven days gives you a different perspective.
Overall, the 200 performed very nicely, and I have no complaints at all.
The changes to the inside have made it feel more luxurious than the model it's replacing. The fit and finish on the interior is a huge jump from last year as well. All of the surfaces are soft-touch, and there is improved padding on the door trim and armrests to make resting on them that much more comfortable.
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| For 2011, Chrysler has added approximately $900 worth of value over last year's model. (Photo: Lacey Elliott/Auto123.com) |
The Sebring was Chrysler’s entry into this market and has now been redesigned and rebadged for 2011 as the Chrysler 200. Available in a 2-door convertible or a four-door sedan, the ”200” label literally means below 300. I overheard one journalist joke that if Chrysler had a compact car they would inevitably name it the 100.
With a starting price of $17,995 for the base LX model, the 200 offers a competitive price and Chrysler is bold enough to state that it is the most affordable midsize in Canada.
For 2011, Chrysler has added approximately $900 worth of value over last year's model.
The base model Chrysler 200 comes with standard features such as air conditioning, a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, manual lumbar support, heated side mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and steering-wheel mounted audio controls.
Just a few months ago, I went to the press unveiling of the 200 sedan and convertible models. We had a chance to drive both vehicles for several hours down in Southern California, and I had good things to say about the car -- and not only because I got to drive a convertible in the sun.
This time around, at home, I got the Chrysler 200 Limited trim all to myself for an entire week. Taking it to and from work, to the grocery store and even on a bit of a road trip to Seattle, living with a car for seven days gives you a different perspective.
Overall, the 200 performed very nicely, and I have no complaints at all.
The changes to the inside have made it feel more luxurious than the model it's replacing. The fit and finish on the interior is a huge jump from last year as well. All of the surfaces are soft-touch, and there is improved padding on the door trim and armrests to make resting on them that much more comfortable.
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| The fit and finish on the interior is a huge jump from last year as well. (Photo: Chrysler) |