The Chrysler 300 family comes in Touring, Touring L, 300S Limited, and 300C trim. The standard engine is a 3.6L V6, while the optional engine is a 5.7L Hemi V8. Power is delivered to the rear wheels or, optionally, all four.
With the different powertrains available, the Chrysler 300 spans a wide range from an affordable, spacious and powerful sedan to a serious luxury and performance tourer. The base powertrain on the Chrysler 300 is a 3.6L V6 that makes 292 horsepower. The optional 360-horsepower 5.7L Hemi V8 engine is flex-fuel compatible. All models come equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The available all-wheel-drive system combines an active transfer case for seamless response when traction is needed and front-axle disconnect to help improve fuel economy when grip is sure.
In any of its variants, the 300 is a spacious sedan with a comfortable ride, supportive seating and a back seat with enough headroom and legroom for adults. Trunk space is cavernous, and the interior is very well isolated from road and wind noise.
The base Touring model is the definition of affordable luxury. It comes well-equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, heated power mirrors, AM/FM/Satellite stereo with an 8.4-inch touch-screen display, an electronically auto-dimming rearview mirror and cloth trimmed seats. The 300's strong safety feature list includes traction control, stability control and brake enhancing Ready Alert and Rainy Day brake support. Front, side and a driver's knee airbags are also standard.
The 300S comes standard with a slightly more powerful version of the 3.6L V6, making 300 horsepower. Power driver and passenger seats, a 522-watt stereo and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels are all standard on the 300S. The 300S, like the 300C, is also available with the bigger 5.7L V8 engine.
The 300C adds exterior chrome trim, standard Garmin navigation, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, heated rear seats, 18-inch wheels and a ParkView rear back-up camera.
The Limited trim is loaded with quilted Nappa leather seats, hand-sanded wood accents and 20-inch wheels
Safety features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning and lane-departure warning
Athletic V8 Engine Option
Roomy Interior
Comfortable Ride
Luxury-style Interior Touches
Available All-wheel Drive
Chrysler brings about a number of trim level adjustments and naming re-alignment with its counterpart the Pacifica for 2018. Trims now include Touring and Touring L packages as well as the 5.7L Hemi V8 coming standard on the 300C while being optional on the 300S. Metallic Ocean Blue and Metallic Green are new exterior colors this year.
The 300 presents a luxury big-car design and style at an affordable price. The car retains its Audi-like appearance and presence, but features more Chrysler-link pricing starting around $30,000. The lineup of powerful engines and available all-wheel drive mean the 300 also has performance credibility to match its style. Inside, a comprehensive list of standard equipment as well as safety technology means the 300 competes above its class in both features and price.
