2009 Chrysler 300

 The Chrysler 300 is a comfortable car, with bold styling at a very affordable price. They're also responsive for large cars. The 300C delivers thrilling acceleration, while the SRT8 offers true high performance in civilized fashion. Driving the 300 gives a sense of not only power, but also smooth and quiet elegance. It has great ride and tight handling. Models are available for all tastes and budgets. Its traction and stability electronics work well, but buyers who want to be prepared for bad weather should opt for all-wheel drive. The 300C comes with a Hemi V8 that can dust expensive luxury cars in performance and value. The SRT8 delivers outstanding performance in civilized style at a price that's hard to beat.

Design the of 2009 Chrysler

While rear wheel drive may be a notion of the past, there is little about this Chrysler sedan that is less than modern, except its giant grille, which clearly draws on 300s from the past. Mirrors with supplemental turn signals and courtesy puddle lamps are optional. These cast a useful halo of light on the ground beneath the doors when the 300 is unlocked with the remote key fob. This feature adds some security in dark garages and is very useful if you happen to drop something as you're getting into the car. The high-performance SRT8 may be the coolest-looking 300 of all. Its unique features include body-color front and rear bumper inserts, mirrors and door handles. The modifications are more than aesthetic: The front and rear ends direct air flow through unique ducts that cool the brakes, while a specially designed rear spoiler increases rear downforce by 39 percent, helping keep the rear tires firmly planted at high speed without increasing drag.

300 Power and Handling

 Two V-6 engines are available, and the optional all-wheel-drive system now 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. The Chrysler 300 LX has a 2.7-liter dual-overhead-cam V6 generating 178 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque and matched to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 300 Touring upgrades to a 3.5-liter single-overhead-cam V6 making 250 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. It has a five-speed automatic transmission with Chrysler's AutoStick manual-shift feature. The SRT8 features a 425-hp, 6.1-liter Hemi V8.  The Chrysler 300 is rear-wheel drive, which adds to the pleasure and excitement of driving this big sedan, and that's partly why luxury sedans and sports cars continue to use it. The 300's traction and stability electronics are well sorted and effective, delivering good all-season performance and all-wheel drive is an option. With the big-torque V8, the 300 also offers something buyers that have had buyers turning to SUVs: enough towing capacity to pull a lightweight trailer. The 300 Touring and 300 Limited work best for most buyers. The power is better than adequate, and the smooth and quick-shifting five-speed automatic is excellent.

2009 Chrysler 300 Cabin

 The 300 for 2009 can seat five, and trunk volume totals 15.6 cubic feet. Available options include a premium sound package from Boston Acoustics, a rear-seat entertainment system with a flip-up screen, and an iPod interface with the UConnect hands-free phone system. The Limited package includes automatic headlamps and dual-zone automatic climate control. In the long-wheelbase edition, rear legroom measures 46 inches. Options that can be added in the rear of the long-wheelbase version include writing tables, footrests, illuminated vanity mirrors, adjustable reading lights and 12-volt power plugs for charging mobile electronic devices. The Chrysler 300 was among the first to adapt an increasingly popular high seating position, with seats that rise several inches above those in the typical sedan. The windshield rake is relatively modest, so visibility forward is enhanced over the 300's long hood. New for 2009 is an active transfer case and front-axle disconnect on all wheel drive models, which is meant to save fuel. The interior includes added chrome accents and upgraded features for the UConnect entertainment system.

300 Lineup for 2009

The Chrysler 300 LX is equipped with cloth upholstery, power driver's seat, cruise control, solar-control glass and 17-inch steel wheels with hub caps.

The 300 Touring comes with leather seating, 17-inch aluminum wheels and fog lamps. The all-wheel-drive Touring AWD is identically equipped.

The 300 Limited adds 18-inch chrome wheels, a slightly firmer Touring suspension, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals, an electronic vehicle information center, and one year of Sirius satellite radio.

 The 300C features a power tilt/telescoping steering column, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, remote starting, and rain-sensing wipers. An SRT Design Group option for the 300C adds many of the SRT design cues, 20-inch wheels, and more significantly, engine tweaks and special exhaust that raise the output to 350 horsepower.
The SRT8 features unique design features.

Summary

Safety features on the 2009 Chrysler 300 include multi-stage front airbags. Curtain-style head protection airbags for outboard passengers and torso-protecting front side-impact airbags are optional. An Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS) and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist are standard on all but the LX model, where they are optional. Other safety-related options include rear obstacle detection, high-intensity discharge headlamps, a tire-pressure monitor, and all-wheel drive. The Chrysler 300 has earned a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for front-impact crash protection. For a closer look, read Edmunds.com Chrysler 300 Pricing and Overview. The 300 offers a powerful and bold sedan, whether for a daily commuter or a family vehicle, all at a great value.