Review: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD
06-03-14, 05:16 AM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
06-03-14, 06:21 PM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
When I got the chance to drive this a few months ago the V6 with AWD, as was reviewed in this article, was definitely the one to get. Well damped and controlled ride, never too floaty or harsh, great power and no torque-steer thanks to the AWD system.
While it borrows heavily from the Chrysler parts bin, I think it incorporates all of the items extremely well, and it's a pretty solid parts bin to be taking from at the moment. Terrific audio/navigation system, e-shifter frees up a great amount of center console space, the latest in safety technology, etc. Yes the cars will get pricey at the top end, but I think they are still quite high value contenders when you look at the content they are delivering.
While it borrows heavily from the Chrysler parts bin, I think it incorporates all of the items extremely well, and it's a pretty solid parts bin to be taking from at the moment. Terrific audio/navigation system, e-shifter frees up a great amount of center console space, the latest in safety technology, etc. Yes the cars will get pricey at the top end, but I think they are still quite high value contenders when you look at the content they are delivering.
06-03-14, 06:31 PM
#20
Lead Lap
I mean they're on the same platform and from the same corporate family, of course you're going to see some familiar switchgear, location of air vents, etc. The Jeep Cherokee has a similar theme going on. Point blank, the 200 is a size bigger than the Dart and is midsize family sedan that competes with the Fusion, Accord, etc.
06-03-14, 06:36 PM
#21
Lexus Champion
I mean they're on the same platform and from the same corporate family, of course you're going to see some familiar switchgear, location of air vents, etc. The Jeep Cherokee has a similar theme going on. Point blank, the 200 is a size bigger than the Dart and is midsize family sedan that competes with the Fusion, Accord, etc.
06-03-14, 06:51 PM
#22
they are already offering a few thousands below MSRP, this is right off the bat. I think it even goes below invoice price. no takers.
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
06-03-14, 07:06 PM
#24
Lexus Fanatic
they are already offering a few thousands below MSRP, this is right off the bat. I think it even goes below invoice price. no takers.
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
06-03-14, 07:14 PM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by pbm317
LexBob2 and TangoRed are correct
06-03-14, 08:50 PM
#26
Lead Lap
they are already offering a few thousands below MSRP, this is right off the bat. I think it even goes below invoice price. no takers.
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
And an additional note- with these mid-size family sedan cars, it is actually normal to see $1000-$1500 rebates right from the get-go on new models. Nissan did this exact thing with the Altima, Ford with the Fusion, and Chevy with the Malibu.
Last edited by TangoRed; 06-03-14 at 08:54 PM.
06-04-14, 07:28 AM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
they are already offering a few thousands below MSRP, this is right off the bat. I think it even goes below invoice price. no takers.
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
this is not a good sign at all. usually cars have a strong demand when it's their debut new model design assuming it's good looking and desirable
06-04-14, 08:12 AM
#28
Lexus Test Driver
Some of you guys need to lighten up. If the market was made entirely of folks like you, it would be damned if you do, damned if you don't. You think Chrysler cars are crappy now(you wouldn't be entirely wrong), but if they try and actually put forth an honest effort into improving, you try and shut it down by saying they don't have a prayer.
Which is it? It's in the market's best interest that Chrysler do well. Competition is good. I hope the 200 is a stellar success.
Which is it? It's in the market's best interest that Chrysler do well. Competition is good. I hope the 200 is a stellar success.
06-04-14, 09:00 AM
#29
Lexus Fanatic
That's the same excuse we heard 10 years ago about Hyundai and Kia....and it was wrong. Like it or not, times (and auto companies) DO change. We have also seen a lot of improvement in GM products lately.
06-04-14, 09:41 AM
#30
Lexus Test Driver
Agreed--but they needed to build momentum once they got it right; they couldn't blindly demand MSRP at that point. And look at where they are now--word finally got out.