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A Chrysler for the hip family

Mar 19 by 18 Comments

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It’s 2015 and it’s possible to be hip driving a Chrysler sedan that will turn heads at places other than your neighborhood’s retirement home.

I had the opportunity to drive the Chrysler 300S around a pothole wonderland Chicago suburb, and I walked away with shattered expectations — in a good way. To most of us, the Chrysler 300 is the car our grandparents purchased if they couldn’t quite join the Cadillac club, mainly because it offers luxury, comfort and good looks.

Thankfully, Chrysler listened, and they’ve built a non granddaddy 300 variant!

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 In Phantom Black, it’s a sinister looking car, but in Redline Red it’s utterly seductive.

 All-hail the new Chryslers 300S. Its sleek appearance, sexy curves, and 300-horses on tap morphed me into Jason Statham from the Transporter movie the moment I stepped into the driver’s seat. But no worries, I’m back to my normal non-muscular and non-British accent self. Sorry, honey.

Some of the performance features that stand out on the “S” are the 20-inch hyper black wheels, the Redline pearl paint, blacked out exterior, and how could I forget about the massive front grille which looks like it could eat puppies for lunch.

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 Cool fact you can use to impress someone: The grille on the 2015 Chrysler 300 is 32% larger than on previous models.

 The standard and silky-smooth eight-speed transmission is controlled by an intuitive rotary dial in place of a traditional shifter. Turn the dial to the “S” position to engage sport mode, and you’’ll notice an immediate change in the 300’s behavior. The throttle response quickens, the steering load gets heavier and sharper, and you’ll feast on higher shift points which you can manage via flappy paddle shifters which are even painted silver! (It’s the small details that matter)

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Of course there are lots of other important standard features in the cabin, such as the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen which unifies radio, xm and Bluetooth functions, a hip 552-watt BeatsAudio premium sound system, and heated leather seats to keep your behind toasty on a frigid morning.

The interior has an airy and open feel, although panoramic sunroofs tend to promote such appearance, and the second row is a perfect place for the kids along with anyone who isn’t front row worthy. The LATCH car seat anchors are clearly labeled and easy to reach, and with 56.1-inches of hip room, fitting two car seats plus another human, dog, or oversized diaper bag should be a breeze.

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More and more consumers beg for a car that’s exciting, a car that’s visually and emotionally engaging, and Chrysler has listened and delivered.

Be hip, on a Chrysler 300S.

 

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Comments

  1. Kim Hampton says

    March 19, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Love it!

  2. Liz Mays says

    March 19, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    This car is totally awesome! It could make for a great family vehicle.

  3. Britney says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Wow! That looks like it would be a lot of fun and something different for our family.

  4. Terri Ramsey Beavers says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    That is a great looking ride. I love red automobiles, black or gray.

  5. Kori Tomelden says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I’m mostly a Chevy person, but I love the look of the Chrysler 300.. especially in black.

  6. Jeanine says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Such nice looking cars! We don’t drive but if we did I have a feeling these would be top on my husbands list!

  7. Carol Cassara says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I love when the old standard car companies reinvent themselves in cool ways.

  8. Jerry Perez says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Couldn’t have said it better Carol!

  9. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    What a great family vehicle. It looks really nice, too.

  10. Agata @BarkTime says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Oh yes, love the look of the red one!

  11. vidya sudarsan says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    wow! what a good looking car! Looks so sleek and also comfortable inside!

  12. Hope says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    beautiful car! I’ll take the red one please. 🙂

  13. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    Such a great looking car. I have always liked the Chrysler 300.

  14. christina says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:09 am

    beautiful car!! we have a town and country and love it! that interior is just sexy!!!!

  15. Dhemz Apdian - Dias says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:53 am

    that looks like a hot looking car!

  16. Karen W says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    That is an awesome looking car!

  17. Julee says

    March 22, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Wow! This car is beautiful and it looks plush and roomy on the inside. What a great package Chrysler has put together!

  18. Natalie Nichols says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    I have never owned a Chrystler but this looks like a seriously fabulous car!

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