Chrysler's 200 soldiers on in 2014, as both a 4-door sedan and 2-door convertible.
Sedans are offered in LX, Touring, Limited and S models. All but the S and the Limited are powered by a 2.4L 16-valve 4-cylinder that makes 173 horsepower and 166 ft-lb of torque. It's efficient too--the EPA estimates it's capable of 30 mpg on the highway. A 3.6L V6 is standard on the S and Limited and optional on all trims, it makes 283 horsepower. It also makes the 200 a pretty quick vehicle. The LX utilizes a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the rest of the model range is fitted with a 6-speed automatic, with AutoStick driver interactivity for clutchless manual shifting.
Convertible 200s come in Touring, Limited and S trims, with the Touring powered by the 2.4L engine and the Limited and S models drawing on the 3.6. All convertibles come with the 6-speed automatic with AutoStick.
The 200 LX is solidly equipped with anti-lock brakes, power everything, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and a 4-speaker CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input. Safety features include standard traction control and a host of airbags. Touring trim adds automatic headlights, aluminum wheels, a 6-speaker CD stereo, satellite radio, a power driver seat, automatic climate control and a tire pressure monitor.
The Limited model features 18-inch wheels, the V6 engine, remote start, a 40GB hard-drive-based audio system with 6.5-inch touch-screen display, a Boston Acoustics stereo, Bluetooth and heated leather seats. The top-of-the-line S trim includes special leather seating, a tire-pressure monitor and more.
The Touring sedan can be outfitted with a power sunroof. On the Limited, a Media Center 730 with a hard drive, navigation system and Bluetooth is optional.
The Chrysler 200 receives no major changes for 2014, continuing to be a great value as both a midsized sedan and a 2-door convertible.
The 2014 Chrysler 200 offers much to like for buyers interested in a stylish, economical, and inexpensive mid-size sedan. Impressive features such as a 283-hp V6 and a true 4-seat convertible mean that power- and luxury-seekers on a budget can have theirs, too. Entry price is below $20,000, which buys plenty of car.
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