It's an Enterprise rental...but surprisingly well equipped for one. It's a 2011 200 Touring with the Pentastar V6, 6-speed auto, 17" alloys, sunroof, satellite radio, auto climate control, steering-wheel audio controls, HID headlights. It has about 29,000 miles.
Short version: I am VERY impressed! Interior is good, well-designed and well built. The centre console is a slightly peculiar design, located a bit further back than I like, but has adequate storage and a 12V plug. There is a large cubby under the HVAC controls...it has another 12V plug and is large enough for CD's, phones, a large PDA, maybe even an iPad.
The column is a bit low even tilted all the way up. (Note: it also telescopes.) The seat (cloth, full power with lumbar) is very comfortable and supportive, the ride is smooth even over broken pavement...this would be a superb road trip car. Brakes are excellent, handling is secure.
The stereo is pretty good. Steering wheel controls work well, though oddly, there is no way to turn the radio off, mute the sound, or turn it on with them. The station selected is also displayed in the dash info screen, on the left bellow the temp & fuel gauges...nice touch. Analog clock above the radio is also a nice touch.
Rear seat legroom is a LITTLE tight (note: I have the seat most of the way back) but entirely adequate for most people...only caveat is the somewhat low door opening.
The trunk is very large, though not especially deep...the lid is cantilevered and opens more than 90 degrees to ease loading. One quirk: it opens only with the dash button or the key remote.
Saving the best for last: wow, what a powertrain! The Pentastar turns the 200 into a rocket...even moderate throttle in a tight turn can have the inside front wheel chirping. (When I picked it up, I expected it to be a 4-banger and initially, drove it accordingly.) The combination of the Pentastar's powerband (it will happily climb suburban hills at
Verdict: this car is a home run for Chrysler. Absolutely no complaints except the low column.
Short version: I am VERY impressed! Interior is good, well-designed and well built. The centre console is a slightly peculiar design, located a bit further back than I like, but has adequate storage and a 12V plug. There is a large cubby under the HVAC controls...it has another 12V plug and is large enough for CD's, phones, a large PDA, maybe even an iPad.
The column is a bit low even tilted all the way up. (Note: it also telescopes.) The seat (cloth, full power with lumbar) is very comfortable and supportive, the ride is smooth even over broken pavement...this would be a superb road trip car. Brakes are excellent, handling is secure.
The stereo is pretty good. Steering wheel controls work well, though oddly, there is no way to turn the radio off, mute the sound, or turn it on with them. The station selected is also displayed in the dash info screen, on the left bellow the temp & fuel gauges...nice touch. Analog clock above the radio is also a nice touch.
Rear seat legroom is a LITTLE tight (note: I have the seat most of the way back) but entirely adequate for most people...only caveat is the somewhat low door opening.
The trunk is very large, though not especially deep...the lid is cantilevered and opens more than 90 degrees to ease loading. One quirk: it opens only with the dash button or the key remote.
Saving the best for last: wow, what a powertrain! The Pentastar turns the 200 into a rocket...even moderate throttle in a tight turn can have the inside front wheel chirping. (When I picked it up, I expected it to be a 4-banger and initially, drove it accordingly.) The combination of the Pentastar's powerband (it will happily climb suburban hills at
Verdict: this car is a home run for Chrysler. Absolutely no complaints except the low column.
