Chrysler rolled-out their latest Chrysler 300C 2010. The latest car Chrysler 300C range will now extend four derivatives, the Chrysler 300C SE, SR and SRT goes with an automatic gearbox and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, while the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is coupled with a mighty 6.1-litre V8 HEMI® petrol engine.

PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 10, 2010 – The Chrysler 300 is thoroughly engineered for safety and security.
•   Standard advanced front multistage airbags
•   Available supplemental side airbags
•   Available side-curtain airbags
•   Special energy-absorbing crush zones

All of this helped the Chrysler 300 earn a Five-Star Front Impact Crash Test rating in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

•   Airbags
Helping to keep you safe, the Chrysler 300 is equipped with advanced front multistage airbag, front seat side airbags and side-curtain airbags that inflate depending on the severity of the impact.
•   Crash Test Rating
Designed to keep you safe and secure, the 2009 Chrysler 300 earned the highest government frontal crash test rating of Five Stars for the Front Impact Crash Test in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) from the Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chrysler 300 – What the Auto Press Says
Not long ago, the Chrysler 300 was one of the most exciting things seen on American roads in a long time.  With a look that somehow blended the stocky, brash presence of a muscle car with the elegance of classic luxury sedans, it was a modern take on the classics of an era when a huge American sedan was the ultimate symbol of success.

Since that time, gas prices hit an all-time high, a recession beat the automotive market down to a fraction of its former self, and Chrysler declared bankruptcy, emerging as a serf to Italy’s Fiat.  Through all of that, the 300 has soldiered on, virtually unchanged.

It still can’t be confused with anything else. With its huge chrome grille and 20-inch wheels, it resembles an art deco take on a Bentley or Rolls Royce more than something meant to compete with Toyotas and Fords. It offers vast interior room, competitive pricing, and a pair of available V8 engines — one powerful, one absurdly powerful.

The 300 is sold in LX, Touring, Limited, C and SRT8 trims.

The 300 carries into 2010 with only minor changes to a few trim levels.  Side head-curtain airbags are now standard on all trim levels, where once Chrysler charged extra for that protection on the base model.  The 300C now carries standard keyless entry and park assist, while heated mirrors are now standard on the Touring model.

300 Performance – 8.4 (Very Good)
Buyers face a choice of four possible engines in the Chrysler 300.  The most common, and least expensive, is a V6 many test drivers find underpowered, though it meets the day-to-day needs of most drivers.  No one would say the same of either of two V8s offered.  The 300 is a smooth highway cruiser, and reviewers say it is surprisingly nimble given its size and brute appearance.

300 Exterior – 9.0 (Excellent)
The 2010 300 still offers one of the most distinctive looks available anywhere.  People buy this car because of how it looks. Even after five years on the road without a single significant appearance change, it’s still dramatic. The Detroit News says, “Nearly everything about” the 300 “is imposing. But somehow it all works, and works quite well.”

300 Interior – 8.3 (Very Good)
The 2010 Chrysler 300 offers a spacious interior designed with a sense of classic luxury, but some reviewers say it is put together with materials that don’t belong in a car of this price.  Inconsistent build quality can also be a problem with this car.  Some reviewers say the example they drove featured near-luxury fit-and-finish.  Others saw cheap build quality and budget hard plastics.  It may be important to spend some time in the exact 300 you plan to buy before you lay your money down, to be sure its quality is up to your standards.

300 Safety – 7.6 (Good)
The 2010 300 hasn’t completed a full crash testing cycle. The 300 does well in frontal crash tests performed by the federal government, but hasn’t been through a side-impact test, and many find visibility limited. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn’t tested the 2010, but gives the mechanically-similar 2010 model a top rating of “Good” in frontal offset testing, but far less impressive scores in side-impact tests.  Chrysler has made head curtain airbags standard for 2010, but the 300 still doesn’t ace side-impact tests with them installed.

300 Reliability – 7.0 (Good)
The 2010 Chrysler 300 reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power’s automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2010 Chrysler 300 comes with a three-year/36,000-mile basic

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