2010 Chrysler 300 Review

Overview

The 2010 Chrysler 300 is a retro-modern styled full-size four-door five-passenger large luxury sedan with a distinctive styling, roomy interior and powerful performance capabilities. Mainly a carryover model from 2009, the 2010 Chrysler 300 is available in five wide-ranging trim levels - Base LX, Touring, Limited, 300C and SRT8.

Power and performance

From the fuel-efficient 2.7L V6 engine to high performance 6.1L SRT HEMI V8 engine, each engine offers distinct capability and efficiency in the 2010 Chrysler 300. Here?s a gist of the power plants of a few models. The Touring trim is derives power from a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 178-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The C AWD comes with a standard 5.7-liter, V8, 360-horsepower engine rated at 16-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Body and styling

The 2010 Chrysler 300 comes with chrome grille, double-lens headlights, high beltline, bulging fenders and large wheels lend it a bold stance. 17" x 7.0" Aluminum wheels, 20" x 9.0" SRT design wheels and 18" x 7.5" chrome clad Aluminum wheels are trim-wise standard wheels. New soft-touch materials, new upholstery, and a dynamic cruise control mark the 2010 Chrysler 300. A surround-sound audio system, a dedicated iPod interface, Sirius Backseat TV for the rear entertainment system and a new hard-drive based MyGIG multimedia system with optional navigation are among the available luxury options.

Safety Features

Advanced multistage front air bags, power windows with front one-touch up and down feature, power trunklid release, power windows with driver's one-touch-down feature, speed-sensitive power locks, heated power fronts, 8-way power driver's seat and power front seats are standard. Anti-lock braking, stability control, seatbelt pretensioners and ignition disable system are some of the other safety and security features.