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Log in | New account Home Ask Honest John Reviews Best Deals Advice Good Garages News Back Room Insurance Shop Car by Car Reviews The HJ Road Test Videos Top 10 Cars Prices and Specs The Honest John Road Test Home » Road Tests » Chrysler » Chrysler 300C CRD Chrysler 300C CRD Thu, 27 Oct 2005 Main Report Prices/Specifications Engine/Transmission Dimensions Performance 27th October 2005 A lot of drivers bemoan the demise of big rear drive automatics. They’re not after the statement that a BMW 5-Series or a Mercedes E-Class makes about them. Nor into spending the money that making such statements entails. They simply miss the performance, luxury and ambiance of a big rear-drive car like a Scorpio, an Omega or a Volvo 960. The Omega is probably the most missed of all. So, quite smartly, GM stepped into its breach and filled it with the right-hand-drive Cadillac CTS, at prices between £25k to £30k. Meanwhile, Daimler Chrysler’s other half was looking at the same niche. And, though they’ve been a long time coming, we can now finally buy RHD examples of the Chrysler 300C. To launch it Chrysler sprung two surprises. The first is the option of Mercedes very latest 218bhp 3.0 V6 diesel engine. The second is the price: just £25,750 on the road. For that you get a large 5-seater saloon sitting on big 18” wheels with huge, unfashionably high profile but very good looking 225/60 tyres. You get leather upholstery, 8-way heated electric memory seats, dual zone climate control, tyre pressure monitoring system, Xenon headlights, headlight washers, electronic vehicle information system, pre-programmable electric dipping/folding side mirrors, suspension self-levelling, 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks, 6-speaker CD radio, express lift and drop anti-pinch electric windows, multi function leather steering wheel with mock tortoiseshell top, automatic wipers, electrochromatic dimming interior rear view mirror, 5-speed Mercedes style Geartronic automatic transmission, Mercedes style cruise control, ESP, TCS, EBA, front and rear side curtain airbag, rear park assist, even metallic paint. And the choice of either a 249bhp 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine or the aforementioned 218bhp 3.0 litre Mercedes V6 diesel. At the risk or repetition, I’ll say it again. All for £25,750. What can Chrysler be thinking of? They’re only bringing in 2,500 300Cs in total next year and every former Scorpio and Omega owner together with every private hire owner/driver in the country is going to want one. The idea is to make sure they don’t have to discount. And that, of course, protects owners investments. There’s nothing worse than paying £30,000 for a car, then finding out that Steve down the road got the same car as an end of the month bargain for £24,000, then, a year later, seeing year old examples sell for £12,000 at auction. The astonishing thing about the 300C CRD auto is it’s also the best of the range to drive. On paper, performance is pretty good. 0-60 in 7.3 seconds, top speed 143mph, and 376lb of torque in the mid-range. The engine, transmission and gearing are very well matched. You get 35mph per 1,000rpm in 5th, so motorway cruising is quiet and unflustered. Yet bury the pedal and you’re up to 120 very quickly. On main roads, the Geartronic selector means you can select and hold 3rd to overtake by simply knocking the lever left a couple of times. Then get back into D by knocking it right. Or just used the reliable kickdown. The seats are big, soft and comfortable with a good range of lumbar adjustment. Ride isn’t perfect because they’ve stiffened the suspension a bit for the UK, but those 225/60 tyres shrug off speed humps and kerbs with distain. In fact, the track is so wide you can straddle metre wide ‘speed cushions’ without damaging the tyres. And while the handling isn’t as good as it would be following the BMW route of even bigger wheels with ultra low-profile tyres, it’s good enough, especially at high speeds. In comparison to the diesel, the identically priced 3.5V6 petrol does everything a bit more slowly, drinking more fuel in the process. So that’s a car for the very few people who just have to have a petrol engine under the bonnet. For £32,995 you can step up to 340bhp 5.7 V8 Hemi, and a lot more kit including GPS satnav, 6 CD multiplayer, electric glass sunroof, premium sound system and walnut trim instead of tortoiseshell. While straight-line speed is obviously faster, it’s not really that much quicker than the diesel and the bigger engine means more understeer. Later next year there will be a 425bhp 6.1 litre SRT V-8, still with the 5-speed autobox and sitting on 20” wheels with lower profile tyres. While Chrysler UK’s MD told me the biggest selling 300C accessory in the States is a slightly less intimidating Bentley/Jaguar style chrome mesh grille. Any downsides? Well there is the flawed console. The fascia is simply designed and well put together with an expensive looking brushed aluminium insert. Yet the console is low-rent with a nasty hard plastic flap over a pair of cupholders that get in the way of the gearlever. But that’s it. My advice is to get your order in now before they sell the whole year’s allocation. Honest John's Car Buying Advice Get the low-down on how to buy and sell cars the hassle-free way Related News & Road Tests Review: Chrysler 300C 2005 Great looks, fabulous interior and some cracking engines. A lot of car for the money. 3.0CRD popular, but SRT-8 a fantastic drive. Review: Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 Generous luggage space and a practical, well-equipped interior. Keen prices. Review: BMW 7 Series E65/E66 2002 Brisk or rapid performance, depending on model. Handles well. Looks improve with familiarity. Back Room Chrysler 300C (2005 - ) - 08 3.0 Diesel engine sometimes reluctant to start Hi I bought an 08 ex demonstrator 300C diesel (with the merc 3.0 engine) which had very few miles on the clock when I purchased it. It now has about 2000... • Terms and Conditions • Advertise on this site • Contact Honest John || LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews : New Reviews Chrysler 300C The Chrysler is not perfect, but no other rival has the same visual impact. Auto Express Car Reviews Rating: On the road price: £27,995 - £43,995 For : Great styling, surprisingly agile handling, rear legroom Against : Petrol cars' thirst, over-firm ride, steering kick-back Driving The huge 300C is surprisingly agile for one so large. There's lots of grip and it can be driven with much more vigour than you'd expect. And while the steering suffers excessive kickback, this doesn't spoil overall driver enjoyment. Ride quality is excellent, and the big Chrysler is superb on the motorway – though body control could be better over rough roads, where the suspension struggles. The Mercedes-sourced diesel has ample grunt, proving smooth and potent on the road (though it can be a little noisy at high revs). The most difficult aspects of 300C motoring are parking and low-speed manoeuvrability. It's more than five metres long and the dash stretches out far ahead, making the front difficult to place. Even the rear view mirror is difficult to adjust as it's so far from the driver. Marketplace The 300C is one of the most unmistakable cars on the road, with real presence. For buyers looking for something different, the Chrysler fits the bill perfectly. It was facelifted in 2008, but changes were subtle, limited to revised rear light clusters and a boot spoiler for the saloon. Chrysler keeps the line-up of four-door saloon and five-door Touring estate models simple: there is a niche 6.1-litre V8 SRT-8 performance model, but the bulk of 300C sales are powered by a Mercedes-supplied 3.0-litre CRD turbodiesel, mated to a standard auto gearbox. The mainstream trim line is straightforward, too – either standard or SRT-Design variants, the latter with muscle car styling cues. The market for executive cars is dominated by saloons from the big three German makers - Audi with its A6, BMW's 5-Series and the Mercedes E-Class. But there are value options like the Chrysler too, including the elderly Saab 9-5 and mediocre Peugeot 607. Owning Although interior packaging isn't brilliant, the 300C is so big that rear legroom is very impressive. Larger passengers may find headroom tight though, while the transmission tunnel is intrusive. Seat comfort isn't a problem but the large steering wheel adjusts for rake only, not reach. Design and layout are good and build quality is reasonably impressive - not Audi-standard, but decent - while equipment levels are unrivalled! Predictably, there's a large boot (which, annoyingly, lacks an external release handle). The Tourer offers 630 litres of space even with the rear seats in place – dropping them increases this to 1,602 litres. However, fuel economy could be better. Despite being a diesel, the 3.0-litre CRD averages just 34.9mpg. Residuals are pretty decent, though. Chrysler has a reasonably comprehensive dealer network in the UK, too and service intervals are a decent 12,500 miles. Insurance ratings mirror executive competitors. What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 2 Comments jimg I bought my 300c lux new in October this year, Being 64 years old I've had my share of cars----- but this is totally in a class of its own . I get pretty annoyed reading about a 30 grand car being put against a 50 grand car. The price I use is cars with the same trim and accessories. My car is fantastic for the price and always gets admiring glances. By jimmyg on 25 December, 2009, 10:29pm 300c SRT This is my second chrysler having previously owned a pt cruiser and i'm very impressed.i've already covered 2000 miles in the month since i collected it and so far so good. The car is very quiet and suprisingly nimble despite it's imposing size.it's also very comfortable on a long drive.my only minor question is the fuel economy has yet to reach official figures but i'm hoping a few more miles will sort that. By nickmj on 25 November, 2010, 2:24pm You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join . 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As much as I loved the 5.7-litre Chrysler 300C when I first tested it, the sobering fuel figure that emerged from my calculator at the end of the week was a meagre 18mpg. Admittedly, a lot of that was through urban areas but it still didnt make pretty reading. Thats why the 300C CRD diesel model makes a lot more sense. If there was ever an automotive equivalent of Through The Keyhole, the 300C CRD would make a fascinating case. Who, indeed, would drive a car like this? On the exterior its about as flamboyant as a four door saloon car gets but under that bonnet, or perhaps hood, is one of the most eminently sensible engines around. Its also one of the best engines around too. Generating 215bhp, itll haul the big Chrysler to 60mph in 7.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 143mph. Thanks to that massive 510Nm of torque, it doesnt feel significantly slower than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 when youre up and rolling. Perhaps the most telling fact about the muscle power of this car is the fact that it hails from Graz in Austria, rather like one A.Schwarzenegger. Even with that amount of torque, 1,928kg of car takes some shifting but the engine never sounds strained or harsh. The direct injection unit is very linear in its power delivery and the turbocharger gets going from very low engine speeds. This means that even while trickling about town, letting the engine and gearbox do all the work for you, youll still return reasonable fuel consumption figures. Chrysler claim an average of nearly 35mpg for this car but possibly an even bigger attraction is the asking price. "The real kicker is that that sticker price." This looks like a £35-£40,000 piece of hardware and parked next to a BMW or Audi that costs this much, the Chrysler will draw more admiring glances. The real kicker is that the sticker price is just £26,250 on the road for the saloon and only £1,500 more for the Touring estate. Thats about the same as a decently specified BMW 320d. I know what Id rather have. With this car, Chrysler aim to bring some passion back to the E-segment, with a great looking, well-equipped, competitively-priced car. They dont see the Chrysler 300C competing directly with the big German brands which is quite right. Apart from anything else, at under £27,000, the 300C is nearly a third cheaper than these saloons. Instead, the marketeers in Milton Keynes say that prospective customers are looking for a practical alternative with good fuel economy and interior space but dont want to compromise on looks or outright performance. Standard features on the Chrysler 300C include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and an all-speed Traction Control System, front and rear side-curtain airbags, xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, rain-sensing windscreen wipers and a rear park assist system. Air-conditioning and heated leather driver and front passenger seats also come as standard on all vehicles in the Range. In the UK, the car is covered by Chryslers three-year, 60,000 mile warranty. Like most American models, the handling isnt quite up to the standard of its key European rivals. The steering is somewhat vague and the handling soon lapses into safe and predictable understeer. This isnt surprising given the weight in the nose, but it does make the 300C feel a little stodgy, an impression backed up by the nautical levels of body roll the car displays if the driver gets a little enthusiastic at the tiller. Despite this relaxed attitude to cornering, the ride quality is surprisingly garrulous. If you drive this car in a straight line, it will feel sporty - which is enough for the domestic market but may not satisfy customers here. Unlike, say, Volkswagen , who are a little more generous in their platform sharing strategies, Chrysler is definitely the junior sibling in the Daimler Chrysler partnership and was beginning to receive a reputation for getting the hand-me-downs. Much has changed of late, with the V6 CDI engines of the latest Grand Cherokees and the specially developed chassis of the 300C. The Chrysler still hasnt caught up with Mercedes recent resurgence in build quality however. Inconsistent panel gaps, hard touch plastics and insubstantial glove box hinges arent what customers in this bracket expect. The basic design of the fascia is clean and rather Spartan, but the execution leaves a little to be desired. Youll forgive it, however, when you get that turbocharged V6 spooled up. The five-speed Mercedes-sourced automatic gearbox slurs between the ratios nicely, the engines broad spread of torque helping here. Youll be grateful for rear parking sensors when you need to reverse it into a parking bay though. The high rear shelf limits rearward visibility and youre left with a vague approximation of the 300Cs extremities. Next time I hear an American moaning about fuel prices, Ill have a little chuckle to myself and calm my soaring blood pressure by thinking about what a deal weve got on their Chrysler 300C CRD. Not sold in the US, this is a car we can keep to ourselves. Facts At A Glance CAR: Chrysler 300C CRD diesel PRICES: £26,250-£27,750 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 16 CO2 EMISSIONS: 215g/km PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 143mph / 0-60mph 7.6s FUEL CONSUMPTION: [combined] 35mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, ABS, stability control WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height, 197/74/58 inches Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value Friday November 17 Send by Messenger Email this article Print ADVERTISEMENT if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['cgUNUdmSuyE-']='&U=13orlut7l%2fN%3dcgUNUdmSuyE-%2fC%3d200127573.202028669.203299357.200493719%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d201134202%2fV%3d1'; Car Videos Paris Motor Show See the world's newest cars before they hit the road. Full coverage from Paris. News, photos and video Barclays Premier League Watch match highlights, Goals of the Week, fixture previews and much more. Videos on Yahoo! 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Log-In Used Chrysler 300C Used Chrysler 300C Fault Guide Used Chrysler 300C Price Guide Chrysler 300C Running Costs Chrysler 300C Car Reviews Chrysler 300C Advice Chrysler 300C Facts & Stats Chrysler 300C Cars for Sale Chrysler 300C Car Loans Chrysler 300C Car Insurance Services Data checks Used car warranty Car tyre deals Cheap car insurance Car loans Free Advice Insurance savings Reviews & advice Video reviews Used approved Columnists M.O.T. checklist What oil? Depreciation Running costs When & where to buy What to buy How to haggle & win Scandal: cut & shut Scandal: clocking Car repair disputes Buy & sell disputes Car insurance valuation disputes Other Experts Used Van Expert Car Warranty Comparison - Warranty Expert Useful sites Free content on your site Chrysler 300C 3.0 V6 CRD - Car Review Review Added: 18 Nov 2005 Last update: 25 Dec 2009 IT'S big, it's bold and - unsurprisingly - it's American. But don't make the mistake of dismissing the latest brainchild of Chrysler as yet another gas-guzzler that's more at home on the other side of the pond.First, remember that Chrysler is actually part of DaimlerChrysler, makers of that familiar name in the luxury sector, Mercedes. So the European market and its peculiar requirement of compact, prestige models that have handling elements of sports cars yet possess the luxury of the boardroom are no strangers to this firm.Up until now, the E segment - large luxury saloons - has been carved up by BMW, Merc, Audi and Jaguar with a dash of Lexus. Outsiders have got short shrift and even giants like Ford, Fiat and GM have been forced to cut and run.Things could - just could - be about to change.Not only does the Chrysler 300C look hugely imposing in a Bentley-cum-Merc sort of way, but it has powerful road presence, an area that the big Japanese saloons usually seem to lack.There are three engine options - a 3.5 V6 petrol, a three-litre diesel and a mighty 5.7-litre V8. This will be joined by a still more monstrous 6.1-litre version in March.In a nutshell, the cars handle well - no lolloping around bends, no floaty suspension and very little woolliness about the steering. The 300C hasn't got the seat-of-the-pants sensitivity of a BMW 7-Series, but then neither has an Audi A6 and the absence has hardly damaged its sales figures.Equipment levels are staggeringly generous, all models having leather seating, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, electrically adjustable steering wheel, dual zone air con and five speed automatic transmission.I have left one vital fact till last - the price. At £25,750 for either the 3.5 petrol or the three-litre CRD diesel - sure to be the model in most demand in these fuel-conscious times - it has to be regarded as the snip of the year.Chrysler make the point that they don't want to compete directly with the European half of their family, yet, in the next breath, point out that the 300C is actually "31 per cent cheaper than the equivalently equipped E-Class Merc".If you go for the diesel, you will actually be driving the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz engine which has been so praised when installed in the just-released ML range.The high-tech 218bhp lightweight unit has huge torque and meagre thirst. The estimated economy of 34.9mpg may be a little optimistic but I would expect most owners to get around the 30mpg mark and this from a large five seater that will knock off 62mph in just over seven seconds.Both acceleration, top speed - 143mph - and economy are substantially better than the V6 petrol, which runs out of steam at 136mph and takes more than nine seconds to hit 62mph.Chrysler themselves acknowledge that the 3.5-litre is only likely to appeal to the few motorists who have a deep-seated dislike of oil-burners.From the driving seat, the CRD, which won't be on sale until January, feels the more sprightly with massive mid-range urge that lends weight to its credentials as a serious motorway mile-eater.The big 5.7-litre V8 Hemi, with its unique engine that cuts out four cylinders when they are not required, costs £32,995 and even comes with sat nav and sunroof.Despite the brutish power - 340bhp and a 155mph limited maximum - it's a pussycat to drive and, in everyday terms, feels little more powerful than the CRD. The V8 does, however, have that awesome eight-pot growl that no diesel can match.The Chrysler cabin is generally smart, spacious and Euro-friendly, but it wouldn't be a true American without the odd naff touch, such as the 'genuine Californian walnut wood accents' that adorn the flagship V8. I wasn't struck either by the silver plastic spars of the steering wheel.At more than 16 foot long and six feet wide with an unmistakable visage that smacks of retro-Rovers and even aristocratic Facel Vega, the 300C is a welcome breath of fresh air.FAST FACTSChrysler 300C 3.0 V6 CRDPrice: £25,750Mechanical: 218bhp, 2,987cc, 6cyl diesel engine driving front wheels via 5spd automatic gearboxMax speed: 143mph0-62mph: 7.6 secsCombined mpg: 34.9Insurance group: 16CO2 emissions: 215g/kmBiK rating: 30%Warranty: 3yrs/ unlimited mileage; 7yrs paint; 7yrs anti-rust Words: Jon Smith Keywords: chrysler , 300c Rate this article: Login to rate this article... New search Can't find the answer you need? 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