The North American car maker has just revealed the 2011 Chrysler 200 by publishing a full photo gallery and offering details regarding motorisation options for the company’s new mid-size sedan.
The 2011 Chrysler 200 comes comes with a completely new look thanks to the revised front and rear fascias, fenders and grille, the new Chrysler badge, new projector lamps and the new LED taillights.
As far as powertrain options the 2011 Chrysler 200 will be offered with a 2.4-litre I4 World Gas Engine linked to a 4-speed gearbox or a 6-speed automatic, or a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 which is also mated to a 6-speed automatic.
Performance figures for the 2011 Chrysler 200 were not specified yet, but the automaker did mention that the car’s ride quality and handling have been improved together with the new suspension geometry that has a raised roll center and a new rear sway bar.
The 2011 Chrysler 200 price was not announced, but dealership arrival is scheduled towards the end of 2010.
Chrysler press release :
Chrysler Group LLC today released additional photos of the new 2011
Chrysler 200 mid-sized sedan. Offering consumers exceptional
craftsmanship inside and out, a refined and spirited driving experience,
innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety features and an
extraordinary level of standard content, the 2011 Chrysler 200 is an
exciting alternative for customers that want style and substance, all at
a surprising value.
Virtually every system in the sedan is new or upgraded for 2011,
giving the Chrysler 200 its own identity and space in the highly
competitive mid-size sedan segment. Exterior and sheet metal upgrades
include: front and rear fascias and fenders, grille featuring the new
Chrysler brand winged badge, hood, rear decklid and exterior mirrors,
new projector headlamps and fog lamps, new LED taillamps and a LED
center high-mounted stop light.
The Chrysler 200 gets a new powertrain lineup featuring the 2.4-liter
I-4 World Gas Engine mated to either a four-speed or six-speed
automatic transaxle, or the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a
six-speed automatic transaxle; improved ride and handling tuning which
includes stiffened body mounts and softer ride rate, improved suspension
geometry with a raised roll center, a new rear sway bar, and new tires
and an extensively upgraded treatment for the reduction of noise,
vibration and harshness including acoustic laminated glass for the
windshield and front door windows.
Quality materials abound in the beautifully updated new interior for
2011. Updates include a new instrument panel, bezels and gauge face,
upgraded seats with a new design that incorporates more cushion material
and revised spring geometry as well as new leather and cloth seating
materials, new “soft touch” armrests and dash, and new heating and
cooling outlets in the instrument panel with improved design and
functionality.
The new 2011 Chrysler 200 provides drivers a beautifully inspired
sedan that doesn’t compromise safety or practicality and offers the best
value in its class. The Chrysler 200 will be built at the Sterling
Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich. and will arrive in
dealerships in the fourth quarter 2010.
Consumers can visit www.chrysler.com for additional information regarding the new 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan.
