2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M: Road Test
2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M ▼
- MSRP: $28,680 - $29,640
- Invoice: $26,662 - $27,526
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Our road test for the 2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M help you decide if a 2001 Chrysler LHS and 300M is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.4 |
A match for any similarly priced 6-cyl near-luxury rival, clearly better than Concorde and Intrepid. Our test 300M suffered torque steer--pulling to one side under hard throttle.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
Extended-use-test LHS averaged 21.6 mpg over 14,480 mi. Test 300M averaged 18.6. Both good figures for large cars, although helped by lots of highway travel.
RIDE QUALITY
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 7.7 |
300M is firm but absorbs bumps without harshness. LHS feels plusher but still well controlled.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 6.1 |
Impressive. 300M steers and turns with surprising assertiveness. LHS is more than competent. Both have strong brakes with fine pedal feel.
QUIETNESS
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 7.8 |
Road and wind noise aren't bad, but Acura TL and Lexus GS 300 are quieter, with smoother, nicer-sounding engines.
CONTROLS
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
Instruments tastefully designed, imaginatively illuminated, but hard to read at night. Controls well placed, have excellent tactile action. Materials and assembly are commendable, though not in a league with import rivals.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 7.7 |
Bucket seats limit capacity to five. Space and comfort are head-of-the-class, but narrow rear windows make for poor aft visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 6.9 |
No near-luxury rival is roomier, though the 300M has a slight leg-room deficit versus LHS. Entry/exit is hampered by elongated door shape, but easy nonetheless.
CARGO ROOM
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 4.5 |
LHS's trunk is large, with wide opening; 300M has less trunk volume, smaller opening, but has standard 60/40 split-fold rear seat.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.9 |
Top rivals are more refined, better built. But few match LHS and 300M's interior space and performance. Prices are competitive, too.
Total Score
| LHS | 300M | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | 58 | 61.9 |
Total Score: 62
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