  2015 Chrysler 200 S. Click image to enlarge |
The 200S is a good-looking ride. The styling on the outside and the inside have really taken this model up a notch or two, and while it comes across as a much more refined, upscale vehicle than it was, there are some issues. It gets a nice engine but the transmission doesn’t let you access it in an enjoyable way. I said the steering made the 200 feel heavier and bigger than it really is, but in the end, maybe everything plays together to make it seem that way.
WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) was quite high. She actually enjoyed driving it as she cares less than I do about transmission smoothness and effectiveness, turn-in and accessing an engine’s power. She liked the seats, the uConnect system and the styling.
The 2015 200 does have a lot to offer, although the transmission and ride issues were major detractors for me. I say good on Chrysler for doing something different. The previous generations sold well but I believe much of it was because of their price/value. The new 200 remains a car that you can get into for a reasonable price (although the S and top-trim C get pretty pricey), it does a lot of things well and it finally looks good inside and out.
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Pricing: 2015 Chrysler 200
Base price (S AWD trim): $31,495
Options: $1495 Sun/Sound group; $795 Comfort group; $895 Premium lighting group; $1350 U-Connect package; $495 19-inch wheels; $495 Blind Spot/Cross Path protection
Freight: $1,695
A/C tax: $100
Price as tested: $38,815
Competitors:
Chevrolet Malibu
Ford Fusion
Honda Accord
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mazda6
Nissan Altima
Subaru Legacy
Toyota Camry
Volkswagen Passat
Crash Test Results:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
