2010 Chrysler 300 Review by Cars.com Staff

2010 Chrysler 300

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2010 Chrysler 300

Kelley Blue Book Retail $17,700–$29,700  


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By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National September 1, 2009

Vehicle Overview

The 300 comes with a choice of two V-6s, while the 300C has Hemi V-8 power. That car is listed separately in the Cars.com Research section. The 300 is offered in Touring, Touring Signature and Limited trim levels for rear-wheel-drive models and Touring Signature and Limited for the all-wheel-drive 300. Chrysler 300 competitors include the Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Impala.

New for 2010

There are no significant changes for 2010.

Exterior

The 300 looks bold and imposing, flaunting a distinctive shape for a sedan. There are optional automatic headlamps. Base models have heated mirrors, and there are optional auto-dimming, fold-away mirrors with memory features.

  • 17- or 18-inch wheels
  • Standard power trunklid release
  • Optional power sunroof
  • Optional chrome window surrounds

Interior

The 300 can seat five. Available options include a premium sound package from Boston Acoustics and an iPod interface with Chrysler's UConnect hands-free phone system. Limited and Signature trims include dual-zone automatic climate control.

  • Many chrome accents throughout the interior
  • AM/FM/six-CD/DVD/MP3 radio, available touch-screen and 30GB hard drive
  • Illuminated cupholders in front
  • 60/40-split backseat
  • Trunk includes cargo net, grocery-bag hooks, trunk scuff plate and trunk deck-lid liner

Under the Hood

Two V-6 engines are available, and the optional all-wheel-drive system features Chrysler's active transfer case and front-axle disconnect that automatically disengages the front axle from the drivetrain when all-wheel drive is not needed, in an effort to increase fuel economy.

  • 178-horsepower, 2.7-liter V-6 with 190 pounds-feet of torque
  • 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 250 pounds-feet of torque
  • Four- or five-speed automatic transmission

Safety

Antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system are optional on the base sedan and standard on higher trim levels.

  • Standard side curtain airbags
  • Available SmartBeam headlights automatically dim when they sense approaching traffic

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