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Chrysler's largest and most luxurious model is one of a handful of sedans that can win you over on style alone. It's an unabashedly American cruiser with all of the size, power, and comfort that traditional-minded buyers can't seem to live without.
What's New for 2017
Aside from minor adjustments to equipment packages, the 300 is unchanged.
Choosing Your Chrysler 300
As in previous years, the 300 starts out with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 292 horsepower. The optional 5.7-liter V8 musters 363 horsepower. Both engines are hooked to an eight-speed automatic transmission with a rotary gear selector. All 300s come standard with rear-wheel drive, but V6 models are available with all-wheel drive.
The 300 comes in two basic trim levels, the comfort-oriented Limited and sportier S. (The high-luxury 300C is covered in a separate entry.)
Limited
Features a leather interior with heated, powered front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth phone and audio, a rearview camera, keyless access and ignition, 17-inch aluminum wheels (19s with all-wheel drive), Chrysler's 8.4-inch UConnect infotainment interface (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility), and a six-speaker sound system with HD and satellite radio. Nearly all of the Limited's available options are bundled into the Premium Group, which furnishes a 10-speaker Beats sound system, remote start, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic alert, LED foglamps, and a navigation system. These features are also broken into two smaller packages if you don't need the full suite. A panoramic sunroof is a standalone option.
S
Takes the 300 in a sporty direction with a firmer suspension, sport seats, retuned steering, 20-inch aluminum wheels (19s with all-wheel drive), paddle shifters, and performance tires. V6 models get eight additional horsepower for an even 300. The Premium Group remains optional, minus the Beats system (which comes standard) and with the addition of the panoramic sunroof. The Premium 2 Group has all of that, plus ventilated front seats with a memory function for the driver, a heated, power-adjustable steering wheel, heated rear seats, and a rear power sunshade. There's also a SafetyTec Plus Group with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high beams. For a sportier look, the S Appearance package provide a black chrome grille, unqiue LED foglamps, and body-color body trim.
S Alloy Edition
Gets dark bronze wheels, titanium-plated exhaust tips, and gloss black exterior trim. The Alloy Edition is otherwise identical to the regular S model.
Selecting the Premium Group on either the Limited or S is a cost-efficient way of getting a well-equipped 300. The S's performance and style enhancements (which come at a $3,335 premium) certainly give a more interesting appearance, but the Limited's comfort-tuned suspension make it a more sensible choice for most buyers.
