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2010 Chrysler 300 Review

By KBB.com Editorial Staff

The 2010 Chrysler 300 sedan has succeeded where many of its domestic rivals have not. While it's true that Americans have flocked to the 300 chiefly because of its bold styling, the 300 provides a roomy interior, impressive ride and handling, the availability of the well-known HEMI V8 engine and the option of all-wheel drive. The 300 benefited greatly from the now-defunct merger between Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler by receiving a number of German-engineered components, including its rear suspension and five-speed automatic transmission. One might think with so much premium content added to the mix that the 300's price tag would also surge, but V6 models start well below $30,000. Thanks to the 300's popularity among the tuner crowd, there are plenty of aftermarket parts, allowing owners to customize their cars to their hearts' content.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you're searching for a family sedan with attitude but need to keep your spending in check, you'll find the 2010 Chrysler 300 hard to ignore.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If you're looking for something inconspicuous, say, for a stakeout, the Chrysler 300 might not be your best option. Car enthusiasts will lament the absence of a manual transmission and some may find the narrow windows confining and the interior color choices drab.

What's New for 2010

All 300 models now feature supplemental side curtain airbags. New standard equipment on the 300C includes Keyless Entry/Keyless Go and ParkSense rear park assist, while the Touring trims gain chrome door handles, chrome grille and trunk lid accents and heated chrome mirrors.

Driving the 300

Driving Impressions We drove the powerful 300C model that Chrysler claims accounts for almost half of all 300 models sold. With its 360-horsepower HEMI V8, the 300C provides an impressive blend of...

power and grace, thanks in part to its sophisticated traction and stability controls. The V8's MDS (Multiple-Displacement System) improves economy by cutting fuel to four of the eight cylinders when their output is not required. The suspension doesn't readily evoke that of a European sport sedan, but tight and true steering keeps you feeling in control of what is admittedly a large vehicle.

Favorite Features

HEMI Engine
The available 5.7-liter V8 HEMI with 360 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque delivers terrific straight-line performance.

All-Wheel Drive
An option not available on many sedans in its price range, the 300's all-wheel-drive system promises to provide increased stability and traction in all driving conditions.

2010 Chrysler 300 Details

Interior

The 300's attractive instrument panel and interior design is in line with its high-style exterior, though some of the plastics lack the precise color-matching and touch-friendly feel of competitors such as the Volkswagen CC and Ford Taurus. Despite the 300's somewhat colorless interior, exquisite touches, such as the faux California Walnut steering wheel on the 300C, add an air of individuality and elegance. We are also fond of the instrument cluster, which features white-faced gauges with art-deco fonts, and the LED lighting inside the cup holders and door pockets. The front bucket seats provide excellent lower back and thigh support, and feature adjustable lumbar support for both the driver and passenger. Legroom is abundant throughout, as is headroom both front and rear.

Exterior

Large slab-side panels, a high "belt-line" and narrow side windows give the 300 an appearance reminiscent of a custom chop-top cruiser. Big 17- or 18-inch wheels are standard, (20s on the Heritage) but the 300's large wheel wells allow space for aftermarket wheels as large as 22 inches. The gaping grille – an exaggerated version of those seen on other Chrysler vehicles – is flanked by two hefty headlamps balancing out the aggressive styling of the front end. The rear end, while handsome, is more conservative and the trunk's tall lid makes gauging reverse parking maneuvers a bit of a guessing game.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The 2010 Chrysler 300 Touring features a 2.7-liter V6 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with CD and auxiliary input jack, power locks, power windows, 60/40 split rear seat, driver- and passenger-adjustable lumbar support, power driver's seat, remote keyless entry, speed control, rear defrost, dual power mirrors and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Standard safety equipment includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) and full-length side-curtain airbags.

Optional Equipment

Features available only on select trim levels or as stand-alone options include all-wheel drive, five-speed AutoStick transmission, leather seating, power sun roof, heated front seats, heated rear seats, Adaptive Speed Control, adaptive headlamps, 18- and 20-inch wheels, ParkSense rear object detection, power-adjustable pedals, Boston Acoustics eight-speaker sound system, Uconnect GPS navigation system with integrated six-disc CD/MP3 player and real-time traffic updates, remote start, MyGIG audio and entertainment system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and xenon headlamps with high-pressure washers. Powerplant options include a 3.5-liter V6 engine and the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, the latter available only in the top-of-the-line 300C.

Under the Hood

The base 2.7-liter engine is advisable only if a low sticker price is your primary motivator. The 3.5-liter V6 is more powerful, but still somewhat unrefined when pressed hard. The HEMI V8 truly brings the 300C to life, transforming it into a world-class performer wrapped in uniquely American sheetmetal.

2.7-liter V6
178 horsepower @ 5500 rpm
190 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/26

3.5-liter V6
250 horsepower @ 6400 rpm
250 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/25 (RWD), 17/23 (AWD)

5.7-liter HEMI V8
360 horsepower @ 5150 rpm
389 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4250 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25 (RWD), 16/23 (AWD)

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2010 Chrysler 300 Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

Out of 5

Based on 747 Ratings for the 2005 - 2010 Chrysler 300 models.

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Value

4.4/5

Quality

4.4/5
Reliability

4.5/5

Performance

4.6/5
Comfort

4.6/5

Styling

4.8/5

Sporty and comfortable with GREAT MPG and Power.

By Johnny4016 (MO) on Friday, February 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 46,000

5 5.0

overall rating 5 of 5rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Reliability: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Performance: 5/5
Styling: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5

Pros: "Great car to own."

Cons: "None"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've own my 07 Chrysler 300C SRT Design since Nov 2007. I can't say enough good about the car. The main reason I bought it was because it came with a Lifetime Power Train Warranty so long as I own it. This can be worth Several thousand dollars. Back to the car, it is a very sporty looking car. I've tinted the windows on it soon after I purchased it. The windows come with absolutly no tint in them. The car gets on average 22 mpg, that Hwy and City driving. More city than Hwy with lots of hills. Strictly on the Hwy say Hwy 44 or Hwy 40 it gets around 28mpg with cruise set at 70 miles per hour. With cruise set at 60mph it gets around 31mpg Hwy driving. The car has more power than I need or will ever use. The 5.7 Hemi allows the car to drive over 150 miles per hour. The odometer goes up to 160 and it probably will do it. Just not with me driving. The car has the split power from 8 to 4 cylinders for fuel economy which works really good. You can not feel the change when it shift from 8 to 4 or back from 4 to 8 cylinders. It is very quit and smooth. You don't even know it happens unless you watch the Fuel Saver come on. How they techs did this is amazing. A Fuel Saver mode comes up and lets you know that you are in 4 cylinders. The Trunk has lots of room and so does the seating capacity. I recommend that you spend a few extra bucks and get the SRT Design. It comes with all the upgrades. Leather and suade seats. Automatic high beams, so you don't have to touch anything, it does it all on its own. Of course the Fuel Savers mode, sun roof, power everything, so much more than the the plan 300C does not have. The 300 has nothing. I love my 300C SRT Design and in the past 4 and half years I have put around 46 thousand miles on it. For some reason at around 8500 the transmission went out. It was replaced free of charged. Then around 41000 the right wheel speed sensor went out. The sensor should have been covered under the lifetime warranty since it is listed as part of the power train. But the dealership that I went to refused to honor it and told me that I had to pay $136.00. I called Chrysler and they told me that I had to pay a $50.00 deductible. $50.00 is better than $136.00 and I was going to file a dispute with Chrysler, but just never got around to it. If it had been a big ticket item and cost me anymore you bet that I would have filed the dispute with Chrysler. I recieved the document from the Chrysler dealership when I purchased the car that list all the parts on the lifetime warranty, or most of the parts. I love the car and will own it until the day I die."

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Comfortable on long trips

By Raysmom (CA) on Friday, February 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 74,000

5 4.0

overall rating 4 of 5rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 4/5
Value: 4/5
Reliability: 5/5
Quality: 3/5
Performance: 3/5
Styling: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"I have never owed a Chrysler before. This car is great on long trips. I think the ride could be more comfortable. The engine has plenty of power when you need it. I love the look of the car and get a lot of compliments on it."

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