2001 Chrysler Sebring - Consumer Guide Automotive

Category	LXi cpe, V6 auto. Rating (See All Ratings)	Midsize Car Average Rating

Acceleration	6	4.9

Fuel Economy	6	5.4

Ride Quality	4	5.3

Steering/Handling/Braking	6	5.1

Quietness	5	5.2

Controls	4	6

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)	4	5.5

Room/Comfort (rear)	2	4.1

Cargo Room	5	4.5

Value within Class	6	5.8

Total Score:	48	51.8

Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category

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2001 Chrysler Sebring Review

Chrysler's midsize line is redesigned for 2001. It retains 2-dr coupe and convertible models, but adds a 4-dr sedan previously called the Cirrus. Wheelbases are unchanged, exterior dimensions increase slightly. The coupe takes its platform and powertrains from Mitsubishi's Galant and Eclipse. It has a standard 4-cyl or optional 3.0-liter V6, both with manual or automatic transmission. Chrysler's AutoStick manual-shift automatic is available with the V6. Sebring's sedan and convertible share a Chrysler platform and powertrains. A 2.7-liter V6 is standard on the convertible and optional on the sedan in place of a 4 cyl. All sedans and convertibles have automatic transmission with AutoStick available on V6 models. Convertibles have a power top with heated glass rear window. Curtain side airbags are optional on sedans, but no Sebring has torso side airbags. ABS is standard on the Limited convertible and optional for other Sebrings except the base LX coupe. Sedans, convertibles, and the LXi coupe come with 4-wheel disc brakes. Sedans and coupes have Dodge Stratus counterparts.

Competition

Perennial Best Buys Honda Accord and Toyota Camry continue to shine with refinement, model diversity, and comfort. Both come in coupe and sedan forms, offer economic 4-cylinder or sporty V6 power, have room for four adults, and are reasonably priced.

Recommended models include the smooth Chevrolet Impala, 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. We've also added the Ford Taurus and clone Mercury Sable to our Recommended list.

News

Having been just redesigned, Sebring and sister Dodge Stratus should continue pretty much as is for the foreseeable future. Though the prior generation lasted six model years, we'd expect the new one to be replaced a little sooner, say by 2006, with an interim freshening for '03 or '04. Near-term plans for these vehicles remain clouded by Chrysler's current financial woes and restructuring efforts. Yet even if the company gets back in the black fairly soon, Sebring/Stratus should be in for only a few new features over the next several years. These should include a Chrysler-developed navigation system and OnStar-like assistance/concierge service, as well as front side airbags and, for coupe and sedan at least, rear side airbags.

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