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2015 Chrysler 300: His Turn-Her Turn™
His Turn-Her Turn™ car review of the 2015 Chrysler 300, including the 2015 Chrysler 300C and 300S. Check out the platinum edition of the new Chrysler 300 with Lauren Fix, The Car Coach and WLS DriveChicago’s Paul Brian. Watch the video car review on YouTube!
2015 Chrysler 300C and 300S
The flagship car- it’s all about luxury
Large luxury sedan
Previous version was like “a couch on wheel”
32% larger
New interior
Minimized chrome
Similar to the 200- the mommy to the 200
Bold character – following the 1955 versions
Modern & cleaner look
Rear has LED tail lamps
Wider more stable look
Sport has body color, unique spoiler, black roof option, more edgy or sinister look
Interior:
Contrast in detail with modern technology
Rotary e-shifter with 8-speed transmission
Center stack is refreshed
New gauge cluster – 7″ display with steering wheel controls
New steering wheel with a classier look and steering wheel controls
Limited comes with standard leather
S offers black and “ambassador” blue- cool and hip
C has indigo and linen or bronze colors
Platinum- extra details, wrapped in a leather and quilted seating
Technical features:
3.6L V6
V8 transmission with 8-speed transmission
363 hp.
0-60 5.8 sec
Suspension- comfort, touring and sport tuned for the S (sport) only
Electric steering- adjust modes of sport, normal and comfort
Adaptive cruise control with zero stop
Forward collision warning plus autonomous braking at higher speeds
Can make adjustments through driver safety settings
Lane departure warning system with assist
U Connect system, wifi hotspot, mobile device for starting car, multiple USB charging ports
Improved driver interface
Base pricing $31,395
Standard heated leather, 17″ wheels, Bluetooth, u connect access, remote start, unlock and lock from smart phone- free
Limited- beats audio system $31,395
S- blacked out trim, 20″ rims, unique leather seating, Beats audio with 552 watts and std backup camera, spoilers and safety tech 2 package. optional HID headlights, optional HEMI and black roof $34,895
Platinum- more chrome, 18″ alloy rims, heated and cooled seats, std navigation and std sunroof. Option up to Harmon Kardon sound system
C Platinum- $42,395 the ultimate package, std with 20″ wheels, fully optioned.
Awd – $2500 option on all
V8 – $3000 upgrade – no AWD option
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2015 Ford F150 Aluminum
2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat
2015 Nissan Murano
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Car Courtesy of Chrysler
Destination: Austin, TX
Music: by AudionautiX.com
Disclosure: Free Royalty Music
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