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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review
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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Review
by Lacey Elliott / Auto123.com
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One in every four passenger cars sold in Canada is a midsize sedan. Buyers in this market are focused on purchasing a vehicle that is affordable, offers a lot of value and is, of course, very fuel efficient.
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| For 2011, Chrysler has added approximately $900 worth of value over last year's model. (Photo: Lacey Elliott/Auto123.com) |
The Sebring was Chrysler’s entry into this market and has now been redesigned and rebadged for 2011 as the Chrysler 200. Available in a 2-door convertible or a four-door sedan, the ”200” label literally means below 300. I overheard one journalist joke that if Chrysler had a compact car they would inevitably name it the 100.
With a starting price of $17,995 for the base LX model, the 200 offers a competitive price and Chrysler is bold enough to state that it is the most affordable midsize in Canada.
For 2011, Chrysler has added approximately $900 worth of value over last year's model.
The base model Chrysler 200 comes with standard features such as air conditioning, a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, manual lumbar support, heated side mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and steering-wheel mounted audio controls.
Just a few months ago, I went to the press unveiling of the 200 sedan and convertible models. We had a chance to drive both vehicles for several hours down in Southern California, and I had good things to say about the car -- and not only because I got to drive a convertible in the sun.
This time around, at home, I got the Chrysler 200 Limited trim all to myself for an entire week. Taking it to and from work, to the grocery store and even on a bit of a road trip to Seattle, living with a car for seven days gives you a different perspective.
Overall, the 200 performed very nicely, and I have no complaints at all.
The changes to the inside have made it feel more luxurious than the model it's replacing. The fit and finish on the interior is a huge jump from last year as well. All of the surfaces are soft-touch, and there is improved padding on the door trim and armrests to make resting on them that much more comfortable.
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| The fit and finish on the interior is a huge jump from last year as well. (Photo: Chrysler) |
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