The connoisseur's choice in the full-size 300 line, the 300C delivers plenty of power and substance along with an indulgent interior loaded with conveniences. The big Chrysler's unabashedly American character only enhances its reputation as modern-day dreamboat.
What's New for 2016
The 300C gets updates to its Uconnect infotainment interface, and all optional safety features have been consolidated into the new SafetyTec Plus Group.
Choosing Your Chrysler 300C
As in previous years, the rear-drive 300C comes standard with a 292-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission. The available 5.7-liter V8 produce 363 horsepower for luxuriously quick acceleration. Either way, you'll get a slick rotary gear selector instead of a traditional shifter. All-wheel drive is available on V6 models only.
Buyers can choose the standard 300C or the even more luxurious Platinum version:
Features a leather interior with heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, driver memory settings, a power-adjustable heated steering wheel with wood trim, and a rear power sunshade. In terms of technology, you get a rearview camera, a navigation system, Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment interface, Bluetooth phone and audio, and a six speaker sound system with satellite radio. Other standard features include a panoramic sunroof, keyless access and ignition, remote start, and 18-inch polished aluminum wheels (19s with all-wheel drive). You can top off your 300C with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and adaptive xenon headlamps.
Adds paddle shifters, a Sport driving mode, 20-inch wheels, and upgraded leather trim that extends to the dashboard, console, and door panels. The Harman Kardon system and xenon headlamps come standard.
Both models are eligible for the SafetyTec Plus Group, which adds a slew of safety features, including adaptive cruise control, collision warning with automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, rain-sensing wipers, and parking sensors.
The most compelling reason for upgrading to the Platinum ($4,500 extra) is the extended leather trim, which has a gentrifying effect on the interior. If that's not particularly important to you, we recommend sticking with the standard C and putting that money toward options.
