2005 Chrysler 300

The votes are in and the news is out. The Chrysler 300 is Motor Trend magazine’s 2005 Car of the Year. Even before the announcement, this uniquely styled sedan had gained its share of attention. The combination of head-turning style and aggressive power has made the 300 a hot item in most Chrysler dealerships.

The 300 sedan has a tall, distinctive grille, a long hood and high shoulders that shorten the window height. The bold styling is reminiscent of a menacing sedan in a 1930’s mobster movie.

There are three 300 models, beginning with the base model 300, which has a 2.7-liter V-6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission. The 300 Touring and 300 Limited are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and four-speed auto transmission. The Limited simply has extra goodies thrown in for more comfort and convenience.

The most exciting of the group is the 300C with its 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick. It has a long list of standard features that include the multi-displacement system, which automatically deactivates four cylinders at cruising speed to conserve fuel. When the V-8 power is needed, the system makes the transition back to eight cylinders in 40 milliseconds.

The hot Chrysler 300 line is priced according to the model and features, beginning with the 300 at $23,595 to the 300C Hemi at $32,995. The price structure and the unique body style are revving up sales nationwide as the sedans hit the city streets, cultivating interest wherever they go.

The base price on each of the models includes a long list of standard features, with each model having more features as the price increases. The base list includes 17-inch wheels and tires, driver and front passenger adjustable lumbar support, eight-way power driver’s seat, the signature analog clock, outside temperature display, enhanced battery saver and solar control window glass. Upper level models have heated front passenger seats, dual-zone temperature control and an information center that gives the driver nearly a hundred bits of information.

Getting behind the wheel is the best measure of a vehicle. Spend some time in any of the Chrysler 300s and you’ll likely notice a difference from your present car. The seats are big, comfortable and supportive and the interior has ample leg and headspace for even tall passengers.

Also notice that the steering is quick and the power responsive. It moves deftly through downtown traffic and responds immediately on the highway when power is required.

For more information about the 2005 Chrysler 300, go online to www.chrysler.com and wander through the photographs of this stunning vehicle, then drop by your Chrysler dealer and take one for a test drive. It might just follow you home.

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