Beyond impressive, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is borderline iconic. As powerfully intimidating as it is instantly recognizable, the 300 is a model of uncompromising luxury and elegance in an increasingly casual world.
Outside, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is powerful and imposing, yet equally refined and inviting. A flat front features the massive chrome mesh grille, highlighted by the sprawling Chrysler wings and flanking rounded headlamps carved into the face of the four-door. Available foglamps sit low on the corners of the 300’s front end.
Lines on the luxury sedan are long and simple, crafting a sense of elegant simplicity to complement the 300’s contemporary style. Sitting low and long on available 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, the 300 features very few intricate panels or crevices. Gaps are slim and tight, suggesting an almost painstaking attention to detail while wheel arches curve and taper smoothly and gently over the tires. The roofline is long and thick, lending itself to a more modern, more aggressive limousine than most other sedans. Beautifully placed chrome accents around windows and along the sides convey an unmistakable sense of refinement and luxury.
Beneath the hood, the 2009 300 offers you a choice of four unique and impressive engines. Base models feature a 2.7-liter DOHC V6 designed for low emissions and peak efficiency. Though it churns out 178 hp, the engine’s electronic throttle control and advanced dual variable valve timing (dVVT) ensure it achieves up to an EPA-estimated 26 mpg highway. At the high-performance end of the 300 spectrum is Chrysler’s 6.1-liter SRT® HEMI V8. Brilliantly engineered from high-strength steel components, the V8 achieves a stunning 425 hp through a smooth-shifting five-speed automatic transmission (with manual AutoStick®). Between these two engine choices are a high-output 3.5-liter V6 and a powerful 5.7-liter HEMI V8. Though the choice is difficult, it’s impossible to go wrong.
The newest 300 line handles precisely as a luxury sedan should. A smooth, well-engineered suspension system provides a quiet, comfortable ride while Chrysler’s advanced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ensures confident, controlled handling on tough terrain. For even greater traction, the 300’s available all-wheel drive system distributes engine power between front and rear wheels as needed to provide exceptional control and capability in difficult weather conditions. Steering is firm, precise and greatly rewarding.
Inside, the cabin of the newest 300 is nothing short of breathtaking. The style and elegance that started outside continues in the cockpit, resulting in one of the most refined and unforgettable driving experiences available. As spacious as its body design would indicate, the 300’s interior is exceptionally well crafted and welcoming. Expansive available heated leather seats are complemented by elegant interior lighting and walnut trim while gauges and controls are designed and placed to provide the utmost convenience. Even the signature analog clock exudes class and care.
The 300’s climate control system, as well as its power adjustable seats, steering wheel, mirrors and pedals, ensures customization and optimum comfort while a power sunroof, remote starter and rain-sensing windshield wipers ensure an unparalleled level of convenience. Incredible technology fills the cabin – premium audio systems from Boston Acoustics and KICKER for brilliant in-cabin sound, and an available rear-seat DVD entertainment system (with SIRIUS Backseat TV™). Chrysler’s remarkable uconnect™ system features an integrated 30GB hard drive for music storage, as well as navigation, hands-free phone and web-access features. In essence, the 2009 Chrysler 300, despite its emphasis on sheer luxury, is far and away the most technologically advanced vehicle ever built by the company.
Chrysler’s flagship luxury sedan is a brilliant amalgam of style, elegance, technology and performance. Instantly recognizable and incomparably unforgettable, the 300 sets the standard by which all others are judged. The 2009 Chrysler 300 features a starting MSRP of $27,665.
