The New 300 Flagship
Published Wednesday, 28 December, 2011 by Jamie Wise. Categories: News.
Given the strong reviews it has received, it wouldn't seem all that easy for Chrysler to make its current 300 more deluxe.
Reviewers from James R. Healey's Test Drive to Consumer Reports have noted what an improvement the 300 became last year over its previous version, and part of the reason was the use of premium materials in the cabin.
Now comes an even fancier version, the 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series. Chrysler says it "combines ultra-premium leather -- once limited to some of the most exotic Italian luxury cars -- with world-class refinement and handling, state-of-the-art safety and connectivity features and eight-speed automatic transmission with Pentastar V-6 engine."
Inside, the Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series sedans include come with a "Foligno" leather-wrapped instrument panel and premium Nappa leather covers the door armrest, bolster and center console armrest.
The Nappa leather seats have a 12-way power driver and front-passenger adjustment. There's also real wood trim in the cabin as well.
"The new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Edition is more than just our flagship car. It's the trophy for the tireless majority, an automobile designed and built to meet the most discerning of expectations," said Saad Chehab, president and CEO - Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "It's fitted with a paddle shifting eight-speed transmission found only on cars twice its cost, dressed with the highest grade Italian Poltrona Frau leather and finished with hand sanded real wood found only in exotic cars."
All that, Chrysler likes to say, and a 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
