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2007 Chrysler Crossfire Full Review
Date Published: 6/05/08
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2007 Chrysler Crossfire Review
Crossfire returns for 2007 after skipping the 2006 model year. This two-seater blends American styling with engineering from Chrysler's parent-company Mercedes-Benz. Crossfire comes as a hatchback coupe and as a convertible with a power soft top and heated glass rear window. Both body styles offer base and Limited models. The high-performance SRT-6 model is no longer available. The lone engine is a 215-hp Mercedes V6. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, a 5-speed automatic is optional on Limited. ABS, traction/antiskid control, and side airbags are standard on all Crossfires. Curtain side airbags are unavailable, but driver and passenger knee airbags are added for '07. A plug-in air compressor and a can of tire sealant are provided instead of a spare tire. Limited comes with leather upholstery and is available with a navigation system.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and four-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.
Our Best Buys are the BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks are the Jaguar XK Series and Porsche Boxster, and Porsche Cayman.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Jaguar XK Series and Volkswagen Eos.
Our Best Buys are the BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks are the Jaguar XK Series and Porsche Boxster, and Porsche Cayman.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Jaguar XK Series and Volkswagen Eos.
News
Crossfire skipped 2006 so Chrysler could clear a backlog of unsold '05s. But with demand still very sluggish, Crossfire is going away after 2007. Like most high-style niche cars, this one fast lost its novelty value, becoming a tough sell after sophomore 2004. Some analysts also think Chrysler overestimated the market. But Crossfire wasn't a total loss. As the glamorous first result of the Chrysler/Mercedes-Benz merger, it drew attention to the Chrysler brand and a few new customers too.
And Chrysler may not be finished with two-seaters. We hear the company is still debating a high-performance luxury coupe patterned on the 2005 Firepower concept. If approved, this all-American car would combine the Dodge Viper platform with unique styling, a tuned Hemi V8, and a full load of standard creature comforts.
And Chrysler may not be finished with two-seaters. We hear the company is still debating a high-performance luxury coupe patterned on the 2005 Firepower concept. If approved, this all-American car would combine the Dodge Viper platform with unique styling, a tuned Hemi V8, and a full load of standard creature comforts.
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2007 Chrysler Crossfire Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Road noise |
| Handling/roadholding | Rear visibility |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Test automatic-transmission Limited coupe did 6.6 sec 0-60 mph. That's brisk, but quick passing response requires pronounced stab at throttle to coax a downshift from otherwise smooth-working transmission. Manual-transmission versions feel more responsive. Convertible weighs little more than coupe, has similar acceleration.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 8.1 |
Test automatic-transmission Limited coupe did 6.6 sec 0-60 mph. That's brisk, but quick passing response requires pronounced stab at throttle to coax a downshift from otherwise smooth-working transmission. Manual-transmission versions feel more responsive. Convertible weighs little more than coupe, has similar acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Test automatic-transmission coupe averaged 20.9 mpg, including gas-eating performance tests. Test manual-transmission convertible averaged 19.2 mpg. Premium-grade fuel is required.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.6 |
Test automatic-transmission coupe averaged 20.9 mpg, including gas-eating performance tests. Test manual-transmission convertible averaged 19.2 mpg. Premium-grade fuel is required.
Ride Quality
Controlled and stable at speed, but coupe very firm; some testers consider it harsh on all but smooth surfaces. All-season tires have discernible comfort edge over "summer" treads. Convertible far more absorbent than comparable coupe, is among most-comfortable-riding 2-seat sports cars.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 4.5 |
Controlled and stable at speed, but coupe very firm; some testers consider it harsh on all but smooth surfaces. All-season tires have discernible comfort edge over "summer" treads. Convertible far more absorbent than comparable coupe, is among most-comfortable-riding 2-seat sports cars.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Assured, composed. Minimal cornering lean, strong grip, fine rear-wheel-drive balance. Well-weighted steering provides good feedback, crisp turn-in, though tires tend to tram along pavement grooves. Braking strong, stable.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.6 |
Assured, composed. Minimal cornering lean, strong grip, fine rear-wheel-drive balance. Well-weighted steering provides good feedback, crisp turn-in, though tires tend to tram along pavement grooves. Braking strong, stable.
Quietness
Marked tire thrum intrudes except on glassy asphalt. Fairly high wind noise above 65 mph; more so in convertible. V6 makes classy, muted growl at full throttle.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 4.5 |
Marked tire thrum intrudes except on glassy asphalt. Fairly high wind noise above 65 mph; more so in convertible. V6 makes classy, muted growl at full throttle.
Controls
Dashboard uses some Mercedes switches and stalks, but Crossfire has its own retro-style gauges; some testers say they look too busy for best legibility. Switchgear has tiny markings, many look-alike shapes. Digital readouts nearly invisible through polarized sunglasses. Manual-transmission gear knob is slippery polished metal; offers poor grip in quick shifting. Leather upholstery is handsome, but interior has hard surfaces most everywhere else, and mere silvery paint instead of more substantial metal trim.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.7 |
Dashboard uses some Mercedes switches and stalks, but Crossfire has its own retro-style gauges; some testers say they look too busy for best legibility. Switchgear has tiny markings, many look-alike shapes. Digital readouts nearly invisible through polarized sunglasses. Manual-transmission gear knob is slippery polished metal; offers poor grip in quick shifting. Leather upholstery is handsome, but interior has hard surfaces most everywhere else, and mere silvery paint instead of more substantial metal trim.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Supportive seats hug without binding, but rearward travel isn't generous, head room just adequate for 6-footers. Some testers want more lumbar support. Low-slung seating demands effort to enter/exit and combines with high beltline, low roof, short windows to inhibit outward vision, especially astern. Spoiler also blocks rear view. Hatchback has no rear wiper available.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.9 |
Supportive seats hug without binding, but rearward travel isn't generous, head room just adequate for 6-footers. Some testers want more lumbar support. Low-slung seating demands effort to enter/exit and combines with high beltline, low roof, short windows to inhibit outward vision, especially astern. Spoiler also blocks rear view. Hatchback has no rear wiper available.
Room/Comfort (rear)
(No rear seating.)
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | .6 |
(No rear seating.)
Cargo Room
Coupe has 7.6 cu ft of cargo room beneath its hatch; good for a 2-seater of this size. But hatch opening is narrow, and oddly shaped cargo bay has tall liftover for potential back-straining loading, unloading. Convertible trunk smaller: 6.5 cu ft with top up, only 3.5 with it down. Both body styles have limited in-cabin storage. Just one cupholder.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2.2 |
Coupe has 7.6 cu ft of cargo room beneath its hatch; good for a 2-seater of this size. But hatch opening is narrow, and oddly shaped cargo bay has tall liftover for potential back-straining loading, unloading. Convertible trunk smaller: 6.5 cu ft with top up, only 3.5 with it down. Both body styles have limited in-cabin storage. Just one cupholder.
Value within Class
Crossfire is not as well built as the higher-priced BMW Z4 or Mercedes-Benz SLK, and doesn't offer the value of the less expensive Mazda MX-5. It is best considered a high-style sporty cruiser. Our favorite is the convertible: It delivers open-air fun with a comfortable ride.
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 5.4 |
Crossfire is not as well built as the higher-priced BMW Z4 or Mercedes-Benz SLK, and doesn't offer the value of the less expensive Mazda MX-5. It is best considered a high-style sporty cruiser. Our favorite is the convertible: It delivers open-air fun with a comfortable ride.
Total Score
| Limited hatch man. | Limited hatch w/all-season tires, auto. | Limited conv w/all-season tires, man. | Class Average |
| 43 | 44 | 46 | 51.1 |
Scores for all Premium Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 43 | |
| Average Score | 51 | |
| High Score | 63 |
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2007 Chrysler Crossfire Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/19/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 2-door hatchback | $29,510 | $27,459 | $925 |
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| Base 2-door convertible | $34,595 | $32,036 | $925 |
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| Limited 2-door hatchback | $34,560 | $32,004 | $925 |
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| Limited 2-door convertible | $38,955 | $35,960 | $925 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
3.2-liter V6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, side airbags, knee airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, air conditioning w/dual-zone climate controls, telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholder, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, tachometer, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, rear defogger, power convertible top (convertible), automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear spoiler, 225/40ZR18 front tires, 255/35ZR19 rear tires, alloy wheels.
Limited adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, heated seats, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, heated power mirrors, upgraded sound system, interior air filter, universal garage door opener.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights.
Optional Equipment
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Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Base convertible
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$310
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$285
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Satin-finished door handles, bright pedals, unique alloy wheels. Requires special paint.
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Powertrain |
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5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability
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Base convertible, Limited
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$1,075
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$989
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Navigation system
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Limited
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$1,200
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$1,104
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Deletes cassette player.
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2-tone interior
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Limited
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$250
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$230
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Special paint
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Base convertible, Limited
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$150
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$138
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All-season tires
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Base, Limited
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$185
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$170
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225/40ZR18 front, 255/35ZR19 rear.
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2007 Chrysler Crossfire Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Chrysler Crossfire 2-door hatchback | Chrysler Crossfire 2-door convertible |
| Wheelbase, in. | 94.5 | 94.5 |
| Overall Length, in. | 159.8 | 159.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Overall Height, in. | 51.4 | 51.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3010 | 3089 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 36.9 | 37.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| sohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.2 /195 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 215 @ 5700 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 229 @ 3000 |
| Availability | Standard |
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| 6-speed manual | 17/25 |
| 5-speed automatic | 21/28 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Chrysler Crossfire 2-door hatchback | Chrysler Crossfire 2-door convertible |
| Rollover Resistance | 5 | NA |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 | NA |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | None/-- | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Germany, USA
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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