The Big Bold American: 2017 Chrysler 300 Sedan
With roots that include the breakthrough 1955 and 2005 models, the Chrysler 300 takes the nameplate’s style and sophistication to new levels. The Chrysler 300’s heritage-inspired styling combined with world-class execution makes the large sedan stand apart from the competition. The large Chrysler sedan is offered in four trim levels: 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum. For 2017, the Chrysler brand is updating its bold and blacked-out Chrysler 300S model with even more athletic and aggressive styling appointments thanks to new Exterior and Interior Sport Appearance Packages.
Standard with the 300S V-8 and available on the 300S V-6, the new Exterior Sport Appearance Package features a more aggressively styled front fascia with larger air intakes and integrated LED fog lamps highlighting the 300S model’s world-class handling and levels of technology. These fog lamps are exclusive to the Exterior Sport Appearance Package and are comprised of a strip of eight horizontal LEDs each, for an even more distinctive signature look at night.
Nestled below the Gloss Black headlamps and dimensional grille is a larger body-color painted Mobius strip, which further emphasizes the flagship sedan’s road-holding width, while tying in the brand’s design DNA. The Chrysler 300S model’s signature proportions take on an even sportier aesthetic as 20-inch (19-inch with AWD) wheels flank the new package’s sculpted side sills.
At the rear, Chrysler 300S model’s new Exterior Sport Appearance Package adds a deck-lid spoiler to complement the dual exhausts and further the sedan’s athletic appearance.
Base power is generated by a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine bolted to an 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Upmarket models are equipped with the automaker’s legendary 5.7L HEMI V8 prime mover and joined to an 8HP70 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick. All wheel drive is an available option.
The Chrysler 300 sedan rides on an enthusiast-inspired rear-wheel-drive architecture. The chassis of the large new Chrysler sedan is designed, engineered and fine-tuned to deliver world-class performance and efficiencies, thanks to its advanced technological solutions, which include: electric power steering; light weight axles for RWD and AWD configurations; and cast-aluminum axles and axle housing that provide weight savings and help to reduce parasitic friction.
Inside the passenger cabin is an interior wrapped in American style with world-class materials, craftsmanship and technology. Passengers are immersed in a sophisticated blend of hand-sculpted fluid shapes, high-quality and innovative material choices inspired by American cities, precision craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and thoughtful, clever features.
New for 2017, the Interior Sport Appearance Package takes the Chrysler 300S model’s sport-contoured leather seating and upgrades it for more cradling and comfort.
New premium perforated leather performance seats with high-bolstered contours in suede provide front seat passengers with more lateral support during spirited driving. In addition, these front performance seats are heated and ventilated – adding to the flagship sedan’s already lengthy list of convenience features.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 120.2; overall length: 198.6; width: 75.0; height: 58.5
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 3.6L V6 – 292 hp at 6,350 rpm and 260 lbs-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm (standard), 300 hp at 6,350 rpm and 264 lbs-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm (300S); 5.7L HEMI V8 – 363 hp at 5,200 rpm and 394 lbs-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm.
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 3.6L V6 – 19 city/30 hwy. (RWD), 18 city/27 hwy. (AWD); 5.7L HEMI V8 – 16 city/25 hwy.
Cargo capacity: 16.3 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, driver’s knee airbag, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, all-speed traction control, electronic stability control, speed-sensitive automatic power door locks, keyless enter ‘n go, automatic headlamps, Bluetooth hands free phone system, remote keyless entry, engine immobilizer, vehicle security alarm, and tire pressure monitoring system. 300S adds HomeLink universal transceiver, ParkView rear backup camera, remote engine start and LED front fog lights.
Optional safety features include: adaptive cruise control plus with full stop, blind-spot monitoring, full-speed forward collision warning plus, bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps, ParkSense front/rear parking assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear cross path detection, advanced brake assist, lane departure warning plus with lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlamp control, adaptive forward lighting, and power adjustable pedals with memory.
Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile Bumper-to-bumper
Powertrain: 5-year/100,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/100,000 mile
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Chrysler 300 sedan starts from $32,340 for the 300 Limited upto $42,770 for the 300C Platinum. Destination charges add $1,095.
