Chrysler 200 Review

what’s the story of the Chrysler 200? In its restructuring, Chrysler had good products and good people, but it needed to deliver something special to the American people to remind them that what makes this company great are the same things that make America great—hard work, ingenuity, innovation.
The 200 marks a new era for the American-made sedan. “This wasn’t so much a remodeling of the Sebring as it is a new model in its own right,” said Holden. “Much of the exterior has been redesigned in a major overhaul. In addition to the handsome and stylish exterior, the interior is new as well. Drivers will love the soft-touch dash and the classy look of the 200’s cabin. It’s a quieter ride as well.”

Chrysler 200

2011 Chrysler 200

Perhaps the weakest part of the Chrysler and Dodge brands' lineups have long been midsized sedans. This is not so much because the products are lacking, but because they're up against the strongest cars some other brands have — the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Mazda6, Chevrolet Malibu, the excellent Hyundai Sonata and its near-twin, the Kia Optima.

Consequently, dealers typically had to discount the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger to keep them moving. Although the Sebring was a relatively young design, Chrysler decided to accelerate its planned makeover, and for 2011 we get the Chrysler 200. Yes, there are still bits and pieces shared with last year's Sebring, but there's a lot new — the nose and the rear, the fenders, the grille, the hood, the trunk lid and the lights. Inside, the cockpit has been updated. And under the hood, there's a new engine offered — a 3.6-liter, 283-horsepower V-6 replacing the 3.5-liter.

2011 Chrysler 200