Flash Drive

2015 Chrysler 200S

June 1, 2015 - Featured, Flash Drive - Comments: 
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Model Tested: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD

The very stylish 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan is available in four models. Our pick is the AWD V-6 200S.
The very stylish 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan is available in four models. Our pick is the AWD V-6 200S.

Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 gas, 295 horsepower 262 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission all-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 18/City—29/Highway—22/Combined

 Base Price: $28,925

 As Tested: $35,985

 Performance:

Excellent V-6 engine

Very good acceleration

Paddle shifters

Smooth highway ride

Sporty AWD for twisty roads or bad weather

Rear axle disconnects when AWD isn’t needed

Sixty percent of torque to rear wheels in Sport mode

Comfort:

Super stretch-out front legroom

The 2015 Chrysler 200S interior is comfortable and well appointed with quality materials and features.
The 2015 Chrysler 200S interior is comfortable and well appointed with quality materials and features.

Still comfortable in front when moved up for rear legroom

Rear seat tight if front seat is all back

Heated and cooled front seats

Very thick, heated, contoured leather steering wheel

Comprehensive auxiliary steering wheel controls

Quality interior materials

Ceiling a little close for tall rear seat passengers

Tall center floor hump

Handsome stitching on seats

Wide rear armrest with shallow storage

Utility:

Extra deep glovebox; hard to reach all the way in

Interior storage is excellent with a large center bin that's accessed via a sliding cup holder.
Interior storage is excellent with a large center bin that’s accessed via a sliding cup holder.

Big, deep console bin with extra space under sliding cup holder

Media ports

Uconnect voice recognition

Large navigation/info screen

Blind spot monitor

Huge trunk with flat floor

Wide pass-through

Split folding seats, but big rise from trunk floor

Wow Factors:

A real sport sedan—goodbye rental car image

Handsome styling

Quality fit and finish

Impressive performance

Great infotainment system

Whines:

We’re not crazy about the rotary dial transmission selector

Such a massive improvement maybe they should’ve changed its name

Bottom Line:

The 2015 Chrysler 200 really pegs the term all-new. It’s a quality built, stylish, roomy sports sedan with lots of innovative features at a friendly price. We’ve driven the excellent four-cylinder 200C, but the powerful V-6 and AWD make the sporty 200S an even better proposition.