A Future Classic

The manufacturers have pulled all the stops with the 2012 Chrysler 200 Sedan. Built for speed as well as comfort, it has managed to build the bridge across functionality and style, writes Sushmita Sarkhel from Dubai


The 2012 Chrysler 200 stands a class apart. With a sophisticated design, high-quality craftsmanship, and technology that keeps passengers entertained and connected, it is an exciting alternative for customers that want style and substance, all at a surprising value.
 

The sedan is offered with the proven 2.4-litre world gas engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission for an exceptionally fun and fuel-efficient driving experience. The 2.4-litre I-4 engine produces 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 166 lb.-ft. (225 N-m) of torque and has an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. The available 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine, one of Ward’s “10 best engines”, provides an even more exhilarating driving experience that offers customers the best of both worlds - exceptional V6 horsepower and fuel economy. The new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine is mated to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission and produces 283 horsepower (211 kW) and 260 lb-ft (353 N-m) of torque. The result? A smooth and effortless drive. You’ll have to drive it to believe it.

The car’s exterior design highlights a sculpted front fascia, clean surfaces and sleek lines. Distinctive features like the Chrysler brand grille with the signature Chrysler winged badge, LED accent light pipe above the headlamps, projector fog lamps and LED tail lamps round out the vehicle resulting in a design that’s elegant and refined.
 

The interior design is sleek and sophisticated and the overall look is quite upscale. Comfortable seating, “soft touch” armrests and instrument panel and premium interior finishes for touch points are not only pleasing to the touch, but also to the eye and a closer look reveals some pretty impressive options. Expect to enjoy a quieter ride thanks to the acoustic-laminated windshield and front-door glass and sound absorbing treatments throughout the cabin and instrument panel which provide sound dampening and reduced noise and vibration levels. An eight-way power driver’s seat allows tailored positioning and further raises the comfort and convenience amenities.

UConnect is the in-car infotainment setup that helps you manage all your media with multiple ways to access audio and responsibly answer calls while on the move. The Voice Command feature, now a standard in most car models, simplifies driving by letting you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

When you drive the Chrysler 200, you not only drive in style but also in a cocoon of safety. The safety systems are next to none, guaranteeing one of the safest driving experiences. Dual front, side and curtain airbags are standard on all 2012 Chrysler 200 models, as are anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and active headrests.

At the end of the day the Chrysler 200 is a better-realised car and a good match for a style-conscious, comfort-oriented buyer.  

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