Chrysler 300C (2012 – 2015) Review
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Chrysler 300C (2012 – 2015) At A Glance
Extremely high level of standard equipment. Sumptuous luxury. Strong diesel engine.
Steering not as precise as a Jaguar. Cheaper 'Limited' version lacks paddleshifts.
Chrysler re-launched its 300C with the improved model going on sale in the UK from June 2012. There are two versions available with prices starting at £35,995 on the road for the distinctive four-door saloon.
Chrysler was by then owned by FIAT and the brand promised that the 300C (built in Canada) would deliver 'European-style quality and finesse' while still retaining the bold American styling that made it so popular. There have been a few tweaks, with new headlights and a redesigned grille along with a new rear end look.
It also got a very high level of standard equipment with entry-level Limited models coming with heated front and rear seats, hill start assist, load levelling suspension and LED daytime running lights. The top 300C Executive version costs £39,995 on the road and comes even better equipped with heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats, keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, a blind spot monitoring system and a forward collision warning.
Power comes from a VM Motori chain cam 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine developing 236bhp and 540Nm of torque. Claimed economy was 39.8mpg and CO2 emissions are 185g/km to 191g/km depending on wheel size.
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Chrysler 300C (2012 – 2015) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5066 mm |
| Width | 1902 mm |
| Height | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3050–3052 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 2117 kg |
| Boot Space | 481 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 12000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £30,020–£36,020 |
| Insurance Groups | 40 |
| Road Tax Bands | I–J |
| Official MPG | 29.4–39.8 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until December 2017
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 3.0 Executive 4dr | £30,035 | 29.4 mpg | 7.4 s |
| 3.0 Limited 4dr | £36,020 | 29.7 mpg | 7.4 s |
On sale until October 2015
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 3.0 CRD Executive 236 4dr Auto | £30,020 | 39.2 mpg | 7.4 s |
On sale until September 2014
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Limited 4dr Auto | £36,000 | 39.8 mpg | 7.4 s |
Model History
May 2012
The new Chrysler 300C executive saloon, flagship of the resurgent Chrysler brand, on sale from June 2012. Available in two diesel-powered trim levels: Limited and Executive.
Length: 5,066mm, Width: 1,902mm, Height: 1,488mm
Luggage capacity: 481 litres, Kerb weight: 2,117kg, Max braked towing weight: 1996kg
Starting at £35,995 OTR for the 300C Limited, the luxury saloon offers European-style quality and finesse, coupled with American-style comfort and high levels of equipment as standard.
With very high levels of standard equipment, including excellent satnav with a big 8.4" touch screen, the new four-door car represents outstanding value for money and positions the 300C among its benchmark rivals in the competitive top-line luxury sector of the market. The highly specified 300C Executive costs just £39,995, an OTR price that includes adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring system, forward collision warning, keyless entry, powered rear sunshade, and heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats among its many standard features.
Available with a 3.0-litre chain cam VM Motori V6 diesel engine producing 236bhp/240PS and 540Nm of torque, the new 300C is EC rated at 39.8 mpg Combined and has a CO2figure of 185gkm with 18" wheels or 191g/km with 20" wheels.
The side profile of the new 300C features similar proportions to its predecessor, but with added refinement and a more tailored appearance. The car has the largest standard colour touchscreen display and the largest sunroof in its segment, and is also one of the quietest vehicles available.
With an emphasis on safety and comfort, standard equipment on the entry-level Limited version includes heated front and rear seats, load levelling suspension and height control, LED daytime running lamps, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, active head restraints, and curtain, side, front and rear airbags.
June 2012
On sale in the UK.
300C Limited £35,995
300C Executive: £39,995
