The base powertrain on the Chrysler 300 is a 3.6L V6 that makes 292 horsepower. With the different powertrains available, the Chrysler 300 spans a wide range from an affordable, spacious and powerful sedan to a serious luxury and performance tourer. Power is delivered to the rear wheels or, optionally, all four. The standard engine is a 3.6L V6, while the optional engine is a 5.7L Hemi V8. The Chrysler 300 family comes in Touring, Touring L, 300S Limited, and 300C trim. Inside, a comprehensive list of standard equipment as well as safety technology means the 300 competes above its class in both features and price. The lineup of powerful engines and available all-wheel drive mean the 300 also has performance credibility to match its style. The car retains its Audi-like appearance and presence, but features more Chrysler-link pricing starting around $30,000. The 300 presents a luxury big-car design and style at an affordable price.
Model ChangesĪthletic V8 engine option roomy interior comfortable ride luxury-style interior touches available all-wheel drive Model Value Metallic Ocean Blue and Metallic Green are new exterior colors this year. Trims now include Touring and Touring L packages as well as the 5.7L Hemi V8 coming standard on the 300C while being optional on the 300S. Included are forward-collision warnings with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control, as well as automatic high-beam headlights.Chrysler brings about a number of trim level adjustments and naming re-alignment with its counterpart the Pacifica for 2018. An option package combines several elements of modern safety technology. All Chrysler 300s have a driver's knee airbag, rearview camera, and hill-start assist. Safety features also have not kept up with competitors. A Superior rating for frontal impact applied only to cars with a safety-feature option group. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2017 sedan Good ratings in frontal-impact tests, but Marginal in the small-overlap crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2018 model four stars overall, with a four-star rating for some frontal and side impacts. In recent years, crash-test scores for the Chrysler 300 have fallen behind rival sedans. An analog clock sits on the 300C dashboard.
The abundant standard-feature list includes premium audio, ventilated front seats, natural open-pore wood trim, and stitched Nappa leather upholstery. In addition to V8 performance, including Sport mode and paddle shifters, the 300C delivers a compelling level of luxury appeal. Stepping up in performance, the 300C unleashes a 5.7-liter V8 that generates 363 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque. Each Chrysler 300 uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. A 300-horsepower version of the V6, with a cold-air intake and performance exhaust system, goes into the 300S sedan. In all 300 sedans except the 300C and 300S, a 3.6-liter V6 develops 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is an option for all except the 300C. Five trim levels are offered: Touring, Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited, and high-performance 300C. Chrysler's 5.3-liter V8 is now standard in the 2018 Chrysler 300C.Ĭlassic American styling meets traditional rear-wheel drive in the current Chrysler 300, which may have either a fuss-free V6 engine or a powerful, throbbing Hemi V8. Cloth upholstery is standard on the 2018 Chrysler 300, along with 17-inch wheels. Some trim groups have been revised for 2018. New Touring and Touring L trim levels have been added for the 2018 model year. The 2015 model year brought freshened styling and updated technology, but no major changes since. The current-generation, full-size four-door sedan was launched as a 2005 model, then mildly reworked for 2011. With a heritage dating back to 1955, the Chrysler 300 has long been a rolling legend.
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