2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan

2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan Review

In 2011, the Chrysler 300 is a full-size sedan comes in base, Limited, 300C and 300C AWD trim levels.

The basic 300 comes standard with 17-inch wheels, automatic headlamps, heated mirrors, keyless ignition / entry, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power seat driver with four-way power lumbar , a tilt and telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, trip computer, auto-dimming mirror back, a touch screen interface infotainment and a six-speaker audio system with CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio input jack and iPod interface / USB audio.
 

300 Limited adds 18-inch wheels, fog lights, more out of chrome, rear camera, power distance, heated front seats, front seat passenger power, Bluetooth (with optional base) and six speaker Alpine sound system (with base optional). Limited can be equipped with Luxury Group, which increases the driver's side auto-dimming mirror, power adjustable pedals, interior LED lighting, power adjustable steering wheel, driver memory functions, leather seats (optional extra), and heated ventilated front seats, heated and cooled cup holders, heated rear seats and power rear sunshade.

300C includes a Luxury Group, as well as a V8 engine, upgraded brakes, an automatic high beam lights, wipers, and bought a Garmin navigation system integrated into the 300 interface touch screen infotainment, which includes real-time traffic information and other topical (optional on Limited). 300C AWD is different only because it is a four-wheel drive and standard 19-inch wheels.

Many packages are available for everyone, but the bottom 300 Sound Group is in reality only nine-speaker Alpine sound system surround sound. SafetyTec group includes adaptive, self-leveling xenon headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning system, rear cross path detection system, front and rear parking sensors and rear LED lamps. This package includes a limited automatic flashing lights and wipers. Sunroof is also an option for all but the base 300 and 20-inch wheels can be added to the Limited and 300C.
 

Engines and performance

The base of the Chrysler 300 2011 Limited and trim are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 292 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission is standard. Chrysler estimates that this engine will return 18 mpg highway mpg city/27 and 21 combined - pretty impressive given the size of the car, power, and less-than-aerodynamic shape. In performance tests were 300 V6 from zero to 60 km / h in 7.1 seconds.

The Chrysler 300C Hemi gets a 5.7-liter 363 horsepower and 394 lb good-ft of torque V8. It also has rear-wheel drive and five-speed auto, but can also be done with all wheel disc. Chrysler estimates that the 300C will be back to 16/25/19 and 15/23/18 rear-wheel drive with AWD.

Security


Each of the Chrysler 300 is airbags anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front and side airbags, driver knee airbag and curtain airbags and a half. Rear view camera is standard on all but the bottom 300 SafetyTec Group is available to all but the base 300 and the later collision warning, blind spot warning system, rear cross path detection system, and parking sensors front and rear.

In braking tests, 300 and 17-inch wheels to 60 mph stopped 118 meters short.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

Gone is the center console, which was like a desktop computer tower. Went four-spoke steering wheel is a huge removed from the USS Constitution. Gone are the Indiglo gauges and square plastic brittle. Chrysler 300 is now hut, which may (just may) be a luxury car buyers think twice before paying extra for a fancy badge. While the look is not what we describe as innovative (or even particularly interesting), it is quite elegant and very relaxed controls are off. Perhaps most impressive, the materials are top quality, with surfaces that are soft and nicely furnished. The difference is really night and day compared to last year's car.

Chrysler uconnect new touch interface is standard. This 8.4-inch touch screen controls many features of the vehicle information and entertainment and is a great improvement in the display is now much lower in other Chrysler Group vehicles. When equipped with the optional Garmin, the original navigation system, the 300 comes with SIRIUS Travel Link, a Ford-exclusive technology because it has real-time information on traffic conditions, weather and movie times, even . However, if you want to nitpick, the standard iPod interface, curiously omits "Playlist" from their menu options available, which is irritating but does not say Chrysler is considering a solution.

The rear view continues to be compromised by thick pillars at the rear, although the increase this year, the windshield more slender improved forward visibility. Passengers must continue to find plenty of room in all dimensions and trunk capacity of 16.3 cubic feet is pretty generous.

Driving Impressions

The new Chrysler 300 2011 slides on the road in a way that reminds us of a great Mercedes-Benz sedan. Its suspension absorbs the broken pavements with many sophisticated, but it does so without being too soft or floating. It will not be the case, you should take in the 20's optional wheels or large parts, so you have been warned, subscribers DUB. Handling is also improved - although the 300 looks in the corners, it still exists. 300 The new electrically assisted steering is also an appropriate weight and feel.

The new V6 provides more than enough power for them to watch full-size sedans. It is smooth, quiet (mostly because of the sound enclosure has plenty) and very fuel efficient because of the weight of 300. But the V8 is additional cost for those addicted to the taste of good old American muscle.

Price $ 27,170