2010 Chrysler 300: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Chrysler 300 sees no major changes. This large car shares its basic design with Dodge's Charger sedan. Available trim levels include Touring, Touring Signature, Limited, 300C, and 300C SRT8. All have rear-wheel drive. Touring Signature, Limited, and 300C are available with all-wheel drive. Touring versions have a 178-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine. Touring Signature and Limited use a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6. The 300C has a 360-hp 5.7-liter V8. Exclusive to the 5.7 V8 is Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System cylinder deactivation. The SRT8 uses a 425-hp 6.1-liter V8. The Touring and rear-drive Touring Signature and Limited have a 4-speed automatic transmission. All others use a 5-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The 300C and SRT8 have standard keyless access/engine start and rear-obstacle detection. Adaptive cruise control is optional on the 300C. The Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series Package, which added 6 inches to the vehicle's wheelbase and overall length, has been discontinued.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Cars comprise the biggest passenger sedans. Large inside and out, they offer lots of metal for the money and are dominated by domestic brands.

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