Chrysler 200
The Chrysler 200 is a mid-size car manufactured by the American manufacturer Chrysler, and is an example of a low-priced upscale “Chrysler” brand. The Chrysler 200 first appeared on a prototype hybrid car shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, called the 200C. This example was based on the Chrysler 300. While Chrysler sales chief, Steven Landry, said it had been approved for production, after CEO Sergio Marchionne said it was not practical. The Chrysler 200C concept was engineered to accept or a traditional gasoline engine, hybrid or electric powertrain.
Chrysler 200 First Generation (2010-2014)
The first generation Chrysler 200 is, in fact, restyled, and heavily facelifted third generation Chrysler Sebring produced since 2006. Although the platform JS has been retained, there have been many changes in the cosmetic and powertrain to 200. While the 2.4 L four-cylinder 173 horsepower (129 kW) 166 lb · ft (225 N · m) engine with a four-speed or six-speed automatic transmission is carried over, the new Pentastar 3.6 L V6 engine Chrysler’s offered, for the purpose of automatic six-speed transmission, generating 283 horsepower (211 kW) and 260 lb · ft (350 N · m) of torque. Flex-fuel version of the 3.6 L Pentastar engine is also offered. Other changes include the stiffer body mounts, a softer ride rate, the revised suspension geometry, a new rear impact bar, and better tires. The Chrysler 200 also introduces more premium features than the Sebring, such as LED lighting, is the seat cushioning high quality materials, and other new measures to decrease noise, vibration, and harshness.
The 200 is produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Sterling Heights, Michigan) and arriving at dealers in December 2010. A 2-door convertible model was added to the beginning of 2011 with the same engine choices. 200 sister car Dodge Avenger were ranked the “Most American Made” sedans and convertibles by The Kogod Made in America Auto Index in 2013. According to Edmunds’ Acevedot, “By the name, Chrysler was able to allow its midsize offering a ride coattails of the Chrysler 300 and to encourage consumers to think 200 as the younger brother of the flagship 300”, as we prepare for every new generation of the 300 was released at the same time. Acevedot noted that the name change has the added benefit of distancing itself from its predecessor, the car was notorious for quality issues and the ships pervasiveness.
In Europe, the 200 Chrysler Convertible was sold under the Italian Lancia marque between 2012 and 2014. The Lancia Flavia was available only in left hand drive markets, and was not sold in United Kingdom and Ireland. Sales in Europe had to Chrysler institute of transportation in September 2013, one and a half years after the car’s introduction.
Chrysler 200 Second Generation (2015)
Sergio Marchionne announced that the first generation model will be short lived and the second generation model will appear in auto shows in January 2014. On June 10 it is known that the model will be slated for the 2015 model year and would keep the “200” nameplate. It will be based on the platform of the new Fiat-Chrysler Compact Wide, used Dodge Dart and 2014 Jeep.
On January 13, 2014 the 2015 Chrysler 200 was revealed to the public at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Chrysler 200 is an all new car-based Compact US platform Chrysler’s Wide (CUSW). The 200 will come with a choice of a 2.4L TigerShark (184-hp and 173 ft-lb) or 3.6 L Pentastar engine (295-hp and 262 ft-lb) that will be mated to a 9 speed automatic transmission that will help the car achieve 35 mpg highway. An all wheel drive system will be available only engine 3.6 L. It is a system which we axle Disconnecting fully in place to improve fuel economy. The marriage only if the car detects the bad road conditions and send power to all four wheels and turn off the all wheel drive is not needed. The 200 will offer a stop / start system with a 2.4 L TigerShark engine to help maximize fuel economy.
The all Chrysler 200 will be an electronic rotary dial as compared to a standard shifter. The Chrysler 200 will come standard with push button start all levels zemikhawulo and will be available in 8.4-inch Connect (TM) touch screen and new active park assist system. The 200 will compete directly with the Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, and Honda Accord. The new Chrysler 200 will come in four trim levels, LX, Limited, S and C and is available in a range of colors available. The car will be built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The plant has seen the recent correction paint shop to assist in the production of new vehicles.
Chrysler 200 Sedan 2015
The 2015 Chrysler 200 debuts a beautiful exterior design featuring “the new face of the Chrysler brand, a cavity consideration, exquisitely crafted and unique driving experience. In addition to the new 200 features the use of LED tail lights and LED day time running lights and fog lamps. The exterior will also include complete integrated, optional 19 new-inch Hyper Black or fine aluminum wheels, chrome trim on the end of the 200C model or blacked out the trim on the model 200S for a look more glance. Within this full of new technology such as a 7-inch full color LED instrument cluster that allows the driver of a car full contact. with the 200 we pass through center console offers more USB drivers and optional Alpine 9 speaker and subwoofer system and a panoramic sunroof two. The Chrysler 200 will include key-less entry system that can see the FOB key and automatically open the door or box nearby. And other standard include electronic stability control, four-wheel disc brakes and a rear back-up camera.
Chrysler 200 Production
The 2015 Chrysler 200 assembly production began in May 2014, a month before going on sale. The car was the price down to $ 21,700 excluding a $995 destination charge. Production of the convertible model was reported to be canceled starting with 2015 model year.
Chrysler 200 Marketing
For Super Bowl XLV, Chrysler bought advertisement-2-minute long featuring Eminem and the slogan Imported from Detroit. Chrysler was thinking of using the Chrysler 300 ad, because it had a higher retail price than the Chrysler 200 and enjoyed better press review, but quickly rejected the idea since the Chrysler 300 is not manufactured in the United States, but in Ontario, Canada and will not agree to sign a new company. This commercial was great, the audience, and the word “Chrysler 200” to the second most-searched term on Google the day after the Super Bowl and search for car traffic going up 685 percent on AOL Autos. After being uploaded to YouTube after the Super Bowl, the ad immediately received over 5 million views. As of August 2013, the video has over 16 million views.
