After a styling overhaul a year ago, the 2016 Chrysler 200 returns with the design changes that gave it a more modern look and some added technology features that make it more appealing. It has better-than-you-might-expect driving characteristics.
The 200 comes in four versions: LX, Limited, S and C. Our tester model was the S, which is the sport driving model of the bunch. There are two engine choices. Our model had the 3.6-liter V-6 that makes 295 horsepower and features optional all-wheel drive. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder. The only transmission is a nine-speed automatic. Fuel economy is rated at 18 mpg city, 29 highway with the V-6 and 23 and 36 with the four-cylinder.
The interior was improved in the redesign with better quality materials and a convenient center console for storing items. It doesn't take up too much leg room, which is nice. However, the back seats are a bit cramped for passengers who are a little taller than average.
Interior options include dual zone climate control, an 8.4 inch touchscreen, heated and cooled front seats and leather upholstery. The new technology feature this year is Siri Eyes Free, which links your iPhone (4S or newer) with the car's telematics system to perform voice searches and provide other functions.
The 200 has been lauded for its safety features, winning a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Each version except for the base LX offers a rearview camera. Optional safety gear includes a forward collision warning system, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-path alerts, lane departure warnings, parallel and perpendicular parking assist and automatic windshield wipers.
The exterior styling redesign gave it a more modern look, with a thin, black grille with Chrysler’s winged logo in the center flows into curved headlight clusters with LED daytime running lights and automatic projector headlights. The 200 has 17-inch wheels standard, with 19 inch alloy wheels also available, as is a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
The 200 starts at around $23,000 and ranges to about $33,000.
For a midsize sedan with modern styling and some nice tech features, the 200 is worthy of consideration.
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