Chrysler launches the 300 Luxury Series More style, character, and efficiency for 2012

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Designed with greater opulence and fuel economy in mind, the new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series is the first sedan in its domestic luxury car class to feature a technologically advanced 8-speed automatic transmission.

2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (Photo : Chrysler)

This new piece of hardware will team up with a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine that produces 292 horsepower, as it does in the hot-to-trot 2012 Dodge Charger.

The revamped exterior sports additional chrome pieces for a more upscale look, while the interior boasts ultra-premium leather and genuine wood accents.

Chrysler also fitted the segment largest touchscreen infotainment system to its luxury-liner a Uconnect Touch 8.4N with Garmin navigation and SiriusXM radio. As well, it features power-adjustable pedals and steering column, both offering position memory.

The 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series will go on sale in the U.S. during first quarter of 2012 at a base MSRP of $40,145. Canadian availability is still unknknown at the moment.

Cabin of the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (Photo : Chrysler)