Used 2011 Chrysler200 Touring

The 200 is Chrysler's new entrant in the competitive midsize-sedan segment. While it's related to the outgoing Sebring, the car has been vastly overhauled and gets a number of significant changes to its exterior, interior and powertrain. Competitors include the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. 

Exterior
The Sebring wasn't what you'd call a gracefully styled sedan, but Chrysler designers have revised the 200's exterior to make it a little more like one. The design is sleeker, and it introduces a new Chrysler wing badge that's more abstract than the current one. The 200's headlights resemble those from the 200C concept car, and they incorporate LED light pipes that give the headlights a high-tech look at night. 

There's still the stubby trunklid at the rear, along with the familiar arcing C-pillars, but the 200's revised tail loses much of the Sebring's chunkiness, thanks to new taillights and trim pieces. It's reminiscent of the Jaguar XF's rear, which isn't a bad thing at all. Exterior features include: 

• Standard 17-inch steel wheels with covers; 17- or 18-inch aluminum wheels optional
• Standard heated side mirrors
• Standard remote keyless entry
• Standard variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Optional power sunroof

Interior
The interior of the 200 has been revamped with a new dashboard that uses richer materials and features greater attention to detail in things like the air vents and door trim inserts. The end result is cabin quality that should be reasonably competitive for a few years. Interior features include: 

• Standard cloth seats; leather upholstery optional
• Standard air conditioning; automatic air conditioning optional
• Standard CD stereo with auxiliary input jack
• Standard analog clock
• Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls
• Standard 60/40-split folding backseat
• Optional heated front seats
• Optional touch-screen audio system with 28 gigabytes of music storage
• Optional navigation system

Under the Hood
The 200's base engine is a 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Depending on the trim level, it teams with either a four- or six-speed automatic transmission. The optional engine is Chrysler's new 3.6-liter V-6, which is rated at 283 hp and works with a six-speed automatic. 

• Front-wheel drive
• Both engines can use regular gas

Safety
Standard safety features include: 

• Antilock brakes
• Electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Active front head restraints