The EFTM Garage – Chrysler 300c Luxury

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.