Having just returned from the USA it’s like we’re still there – just on the correct (or left hand as we know it) side of the road this time. The 300C is a vehicle familiar to EFTM and it’s a beast. Still turning heads despite being familiar on Australian roads.
Make: Chrysler
Model: 300c
Variant: Luxury
Engine / Transmission: 3.6L V6 24V VVT petrol engine / 8-Speed automatic transmission
Vital Stats: Torque: 340Nm @ 4,650rpm / Power 210 kW @ 6,350 rpm
Fuel Economy: 9.7/l / 100km
MRRP Price: $43,000 (Sale Drive-Away Price / Only for a limited time)
Standard Features:
- 20-inch polished aluminium wheels
- Automatic headlamps (ON/OFF)
- Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with auto-levelling
- SmartBeam™ auto-dipping, high beam headlamp control system
- Front and rear fog lamps
- LED daytime running lamps
- Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory, heated, auto-dimming functions and side indicator
- Rain-sensing automatic wiper system
- Dual rear exhaust
- Lighting – Illuminated entry system; activated by remote keyless entry system
- Automatic Dual-Zone Temperature Control
- Steering wheel mounted cruise control
- Three 12-volt power outlets located in the front cubby bin, centre console, and rear of centre console
- Black Trim – Nappa perforated luxury leather seating surfaces
- Memory for driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering column and radio for two drivers
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 8-way power driver and front-passenger seats with 4-way power lumbar adjust
- 60/40 split-folding rear bench with armrest
- Heated second-row seats
- Shift Knob – Leather-wrapped
- Steering Column – Power tilt/telescoping
- Steering Wheel – Leather-wrapped with audio, trip computer, EVIC, voice recognition and cruise controls
- Windows – Power with driver’s and front-passenger one-touch auto-up/down
- Cup Holders – Front heated and cooled
Safety highlights:
- Reactive Head Restraints(1)
- Air Bags – Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger(2)
- Supplemental front seat thorax side air bags(2)
- Air Bags – Supplemental side-curtain for front and rear outboard occupants(2)
- Driver knee air bag(2)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)(3) – Includes brake assist, rain brake support, ready alert braking and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- All-speed Traction Control (ASTC)
- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(5)
- Forward Collision Warning System (FCW)(6)
- Blind Spot Monitoring System and Rear Cross-Path Detection System(7)
- Parksense® – Front and rear park assistance system(4) with sensors and audio-visual indicators
- Parkview® Reversing Camera(4)
- Keyless Enter’N Go
- Premium Security Alarm
Wow Factor: Bold Styling at first glance, and overall comfort once you step inside
Most Impressive: Ride is smooth, a real bang for your buck offering if you want a full-sized sedan and something a little different
Not so impressive: The gear shifter is almost ridiculous, why they had to make complex one of the most standard features in a car I will never know.