Chrysler

2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Plus

Family Friendliness: 7.3

Recommended: Not Yet Driven

Specifications also apply to 300S V-6, Touring Signature Series, and Walter P. Chrysler Excecutive Series models.

What it Is: A full-size, rear-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who want a large sedan and can live with two LATCH points.
What's Hot: It doesn't scream "soccer mom," side-curtain airbags standard, stability and traction control.
What's Not: Fuel economy isn't that much higher than the V-8, lower IIHS safety ratings.
Family Friendly Options: Uconnect multimedia system, navigation and rear-seat entertainment.
How It Got Its Score: The Chrysler 300 offers up lots of interior room and a big trunk, but sub-par crash test scores from the IIHS and mediocre fuel economy push the score lower.

The Chrysler 300 comes in thee models based on engine size -- a pair of V-6s and a Hemi V-8 -- with all-wheel drive available on the 3.5-liter V-6 and the V-8. While the 300 is in its sixth model year, the stylish design still stands apart from other full-size sedans offering families a hipper alternative to the minivan. Overall the 300 is well-suited to families with older children who will appreciate the roomier back seats not found in a mid-size sedan. The Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series package on the Touring extends the length of the vehicle, adding 10 inches of rear-seat leg room.

Chrysler sells several versions of the 300 with the 3.5 V-6, each with correspondingly greater levels of equipment and options. The 3.5's V-6 provides nearly the same fuel economy as the 2.7-liter engine, but offers 250 horsepower, enough to move the big sedan with more authority. Chrysler's Uconnect multimedia, navigation, premium stereo and rear-seat entertainment are among the options, while safety features such as anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control are standard.

Specifications Price MSRP $28,350 Destination $750 Other Models (Base Price) 300S V-6 ($32,635) Signature Series ($32,635) Walter P. Chrysler Series ($42,660) Mechanical Engine Size 3.5 liters Engine Type V-6 Horsepower 250 hp Torque 250 lb.-ft. Fuel Regular Unleaded Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Fuel Economy EPA City 17 mpg EPA Highway 25 mpg EPA Combined 20 mpg Utility Vehicle Type Large Car Family Friendliness 7.3 Doors Four Passengers Five LATCH Positions Two Cargo Space 15.6 cu. ft. Safety NHTSA Driver Front 5 Stars NHTSA Passenger Front 5 Stars NHTSA Driver Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rear Passenger Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rollover 4 Stars IIHS Front Good IIHS Side Marginal IIHS Rear Marginal Stability Control Optional Traction Control Optional Brake Assist Optional Side Airbags Curtain Collision Avoidance Not Available Active Cruise Control Not Available

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