US executive undercuts rivals
02 September 2005
Chrysler's striking new 300C executive saloon goes on sale next month for less than £26,000.
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Chrysler's striking new 300C executive saloon goes on sale next month for less than £26,000.
The first models to arrive will be powered by 3.5-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines, with on-the-road prices of £25,750 and £32,995 respectively. This makes the 300C several thousand pounds cheaper than rival executive cars from Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
Two further versions of the 300C saloon will arrive early in 2006. The 3.0-litre V6 CRD will offer diesel power for the same price as the 3.5-litre petrol model, and goes on sale in January. Less fuel-conscious buyers might be tempted to wait for the 425bhp 6.1-litre performance version, the 300C SRT-8, which is planned for arrival in March.
Chrysler insiders have told whatcar.com that an estate version of the 300C, already on sale in the US, will also come to these shores in spring or early summer next year. It will be offered with the full range of engines, and will cost around £1000 more than equivalent saloons.
All 300C models will be well equipped, featuring heated leather seats, air-conditioning, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, xenon headlights, and a whole host of airbags and safety equipment. The 5.7-litre V8 version also adds a sunroof, satellite-navigation and CD changer to its standard kit list. All cars will be covered by a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty.
Read a full test of the 300C on whatcar.com next week.
- Chrysler has confirmed that a right-hand-drive version of the PT Cruiser convertible is destined for UK showrooms for March next year. It will be offered with the 2.4-litre petrol engine, and in Touring and Limited trim levels. Prices are expected to be similar to the current left-hand-drive version, which costs £17,495.
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