In as much as renaissance can apply to a car company, Chrysler is amidst a modern day adaptation of such a revival.
The resurrection of the Pentastar brand is underwritten by a broad array of new products that include the lovable Fiat 500, the formidable new Dodge Charger and the reworked Chrysler 300. Adding to the resuscitative collective is the Chrysler 200, which arises from the carcass of the mid-size Sebring sedan.
Crowded mid-size field is important
The mid-size sedan segment is a heavyweight market for manufacturers; just look at how many Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords fill mall parking lots, not to mention Ford Fusions and a multitude of other similar offerings such as the Hyundai Sonata and Nissan Altima.
The competition between manufacturers to deliver in this market segment has never been more intense, and we the consumers, are great benefactors of the rivalry. Chrysler has now stepped up to the batter’s plate with the introduction of its mid-size 200 sedan.
Consistent with the aforementioned assortment of popular sedans, the 200 delivers the level of quality and value that consumers have come to expect in this market, but those buyers are an image-conscious bunch who demand a little style and flair in addition to sensibility.
200 projects classier image
I was driving the Limited edition of the 200, which is detailed with numerous appliques of bright trim and the presence of 18-inch polished aluminum wheels. Regardless of trim level, the 200 exhibits attractive styling cues that emphasize its curved roofline and short rear deck lid.
A prominent front grille provides facial distinction that’s similar in appearance to the larger Chrysler 300, which was a design breakthrough for the company. Worthy of particular mention is the 200’s tail. The short trunk lid and smooth flow of the taillights impart a kernel of visual sophistication; the downside to this handsome design is a trunk aperture of fairly tight dimension.
The resurrection of the Pentastar brand is underwritten by a broad array of new products that include the lovable Fiat 500, the formidable new Dodge Charger and the reworked Chrysler 300. Adding to the resuscitative collective is the Chrysler 200, which arises from the carcass of the mid-size Sebring sedan.
Crowded mid-size field is important
The mid-size sedan segment is a heavyweight market for manufacturers; just look at how many Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords fill mall parking lots, not to mention Ford Fusions and a multitude of other similar offerings such as the Hyundai Sonata and Nissan Altima.
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| Consistent with the aforementioned assortment of popular sedans, the 200 delivers the level of quality and value that consumers have come to expect in this market. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
The competition between manufacturers to deliver in this market segment has never been more intense, and we the consumers, are great benefactors of the rivalry. Chrysler has now stepped up to the batter’s plate with the introduction of its mid-size 200 sedan.
Consistent with the aforementioned assortment of popular sedans, the 200 delivers the level of quality and value that consumers have come to expect in this market, but those buyers are an image-conscious bunch who demand a little style and flair in addition to sensibility.
200 projects classier image
I was driving the Limited edition of the 200, which is detailed with numerous appliques of bright trim and the presence of 18-inch polished aluminum wheels. Regardless of trim level, the 200 exhibits attractive styling cues that emphasize its curved roofline and short rear deck lid.
A prominent front grille provides facial distinction that’s similar in appearance to the larger Chrysler 300, which was a design breakthrough for the company. Worthy of particular mention is the 200’s tail. The short trunk lid and smooth flow of the taillights impart a kernel of visual sophistication; the downside to this handsome design is a trunk aperture of fairly tight dimension.
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| A prominent front grille provides facial distinction that’s similar in appearance to the larger Chrysler 300. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |