2000 Chrysler Cirrus: Overview

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2000 Chrysler Cirrus 

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  • MSRP: $16,480 -$20,335
  • Invoice: $15,147 -$18,578

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Pros

  • Ride
  • Steering/handling
  • Passenger and cargo room

Cons

  • Noise
  • Rear visibility
  • Automatic transmission performance

Vehicle Highlights

This upscale version of the Dodge Stratus is now available with a 4-cylinder model that effectively replaces the discontinued Plymouth Breeze. The 2000 model year is the last for the Cirrus nameplate; a redesigned '01 model will wear the Sebring badge.
With the Breeze dying along with the Plymouth brand, the 2000 Cirrus LX provides Chrysler dealers with a Breeze replacement. The LX joins the V6 LXi Cirrus. The LX comes with a 132-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and manual transmission. Available at no extra charge on the LX is a 150-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder linked to automatic transmission. The LXi has a 168-hp V6 and automatic transmission. Antilock brakes are standard on LXi, optional on LX. Aluminum wheels and 8-speaker AM/FM cassette stereo are standard instead of optional for 2000 on the LXi. Rear child seat anchorages also are added to both models. Cirrus's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Stratus models.

COMPETITION

Perennial Best Buys Honda Accord and Toyota Camry continue to shine with refinement, model diversity, and comfort. Both come in coupe and sedan form, offer economic 4-cylinder or sporty V6 power, have room for four adults, and are reasonably priced.
Recommended models include the smooth Buick Century, the import-flavored Chevy Malibu, the sporty Nissan Maxima, surprising Olds Intrigue, and the good-looking Pontiac Grand Prix. All come with V6 power, offer lots of standard equipment, and have pleasing road manners that will suit a variety of driving styles.
If you are looking for something a touch bigger without spending a whole lot more we suggest the Budget Buy Chevy Impala. It's the largest car in this class, has a powerful V6, and doesn't cost any more than the others.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category LXi Rating Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4.7
Fuel Economy 5 5.4
Ride Quality 4 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5
Quietness 4 5
Controls 6 6
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.2
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 4.1
Cargo Room 4 4.5
Value within Class 5 5.3
Total Score: 46 50.2

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