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Chrysler - Sebring

Chrysler Sebring information courtesy of Edmunds.com




A domestic mainstay in the midsize segment, the Chrysler Sebring is offered as both a sedan and a convertible. There have been some major Sebring highlights over the years, including the fun-in-the-sun convertible and the second-generation coupe. Overall, the Chrysler Sebring satisfies midsize car buyers brilliantly and is generally more affordable than many of it's competitors.

Current Chrysler Sebring

The Chrysler Sebring sedan is available as a sedan, soft-top convertible or hardtop convertible in LX, Touring and Limited trim levels. Base Sebring's start out well-equipped with full power accessories, front side-impact and full-length head curtain airbags, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a six-CD changer and, on the convertible, a power vinyl top. Touring models get 17-inch alloy wheels and a lengthier options list, while the top-of-the-line Limited features leather trim, automatic climate control and a premium audio system. Options include a 20-gigabyte hard-drive-based navigation/audio system, and in lieu of the aforementioned vinyl top, Sebring convertible buyers can opt for a power cloth top.

Standard on most Chrysler Sebrings is a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine rated for 173 horsepower. Optional on the Sebring Touring sedan and standard on Sebring Touring and Limited convertibles, is a 2.7-liter V6 good for 189 hp. With either of these engines, a four-speed automatic transmission routes power to the front wheels. Available on Limited models only is a 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 backed by a more sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission.

In customer reviews, we've found that ride quality is among the Sebring's strong points, as it proves both comfortable and composed at freeway speeds. Braking and handling are excellent. The softly sprung Sebring exhibits plenty of body roll around corners. Cabin space generous when compared with the rest of the midsize car class, as the Sebring sedan offers respectable amounts of headroom and legroom. Front seat occupants in the Chrysler Sebring convertible will find the quarters similarly roomy, demonstrating that the Sebring's cabin design is ergonomically sound.