2004 Chrysler Crossfire: Overview

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2004 Chrysler Crossfire 

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  • MSRP: $33,620
  • Invoice: $31,158

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Pros

  • Acceleration
  • Handling/roadholding

Cons

  • Road noise
  • Rear visibility

Vehicle Highlights

Crossfire blends American styling with underskin hardware from Chrysler's parent company, Mercedes-Benz. Assembled in Germany, Crossfire was introduced as a hatchback coupe that borrowed its chassis and powertrain from Mercedes' 2-seat SLK, a convertible with a retractable hardtop. A 215-hp Mercedes V6 teams with a 6-speed manual transmission or an available 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate. ABS and antiskid/traction control are standard. A rear spoiler powers up and down depending on road speed or can be left deployed. Wheels are 18-inch alloys in front, 19s in back. "Summer" tires are standard, all-season tires optional. A plug-in air compressor and a can of tire sealant are provided instead of a spare tire. Crossfire has leather upholstery and torso side airbags; curtain side airbags are unavailable.

A Crossfire convertible is expected in summer 2004 as an early '05 entry. Unlike its Mercedes SLK cousin, it comes with a cloth folding top; the top is power operated, includes a heated glass rear window, and folds beneath a powered cover. Also due are SRT-6 coupes and convertibles with a 330-hp supercharged V6, along with sport suspension and unique interior and exterior trim.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Base coupe, man. Rating Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 7.7
Fuel Economy 5 4.7
Ride Quality 3 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 8.4
Quietness 4 4
Controls 6 5.8
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 .6
Cargo Room 2 2.2
Value within Class 3 4.6
Total Score: 42 47.4

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