Honestly the looks are iconic. Even now, there is nothing in class that competes with it. What can they do to it? Sure give it LEDs, that is a no brainer. And then look at the past. The great Lincolns and Town Cars and Caddy Fleetwoods of 70s and 80s. Give us old school luxury without changing exterior or platform. that mean fine genuine leather. Can you imagine what a tufted CORINTHIAN leather interior with red and blue and black can do for this interior? Replace that miserable transmission shift knob for a proper shift gear. In the 2005 model they had wood steering wheel (top part) and shift lever, give us that again. With matching walnut interior. Perhaps even wire wheels. There will be nothing in the market that can compete. There are still older people and even cool younger people that love those old grand American chariots. Give us that Chrysler. And finally put HEMI as an option back in.

@Stretchgangchamp

4 жыл бұрын

They still do have hemis in the new gen

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

The cup holder cover also used to come in wood on the pre-facelift models. There was some cost-cutting involved with the 2014 update. There's so much potential for the future of this car, it just needs a team dedicated to it, which doesn't seem to be the case right now at FCA.

The 300 is a bargain when you factor in that no one is paying anywhere close to MSRP for these things. Base prices in the US start around the low 30s and the can be had in the low 20s all day.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

That’s always the case with FCA, they have heavy incentives on these to bring the actual price down quite a bit. Right now Chrysler Canada has $3,989.00 in discounts on this specific build as of 7am on the 13th of July. Not the largest discount on earth, but it’s some of the flexibility in pricing.

@Stretchgangchamp

4 жыл бұрын

People like him want a rolls Royce for 30k like u gotta be realistic it’s the closest u can get without paying a arm and a leg

I bought a 2005 300c in August of 2004, drove it for 15 years, loved it but with the threat of discontinuing it I bought a 2019 300C. There are many changes in the 2019, I got both cars loaded. When I see a 2005 300c, I still think of these as a classic and in the future it will be a collectible. There are lots of clubs with that objective. I'm more than satisfied.

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

I always liked the look of that first generation 300, I was considering one many years ago with the Hemi but most seem to be in rough shape today. Enjoy your newer one!

I have a 2019 300 Limited AWD in Granite Crystal Metallic paint. Black leather seats. Basically the same exact options and configuration as yours in this video except I don’t have a sunroof. It’s a great car and I really like it. But I bought it used of course.

@PRNTestDrive

2 ай бұрын

Hope it works out well for you, thanks for sharing!

I’ve owned an ‘06 Charger, and 6 Wrangler Unlimited’s between ‘09 to ‘17, and I’m actually considering the ‘21 300, and a little excited about Frostbite Pearl with the Black wheels...🤣...(but I’m 52 now, so I guess I’m getting old!)

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

The Frostbite paint looks great on this car! I was hoping the press car would have been optioned with it.

I just bought a leftover 2019 300 touring with the Sport Appearance package in Bright White they discounted it 7,500 off msrp 😁👍

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Not bad overall, nice buy!

Nile, I enjoyed the review. There are many, many things one can fault about this 300. However, one thing it still does well is comfort. I once sat in a 300 in a showroom, and thought this is one of the most comfortable modern cars; the seats are unusually plush. The lack of the latest technology may not bother some of its target audience, but it will impede the popularity of the 300. Unfortunately, I think Chrysler has let the goodwill of the 300 model wane. It was once a sort-of-cool "budget Bentley", an distinct alternative to more reserved sedan offerings. Now, I think its still a nice car, but is heading toward the faint praise of "Hey, that's a pretty cool rental car!" - i.e., a decent car, but not one you would buy yourself (at least not a new one). I always thought the 2nd generation model lacked the charm of the 1st generation. If Chrysler keeps the 300 alive, it would be nice to see it try to revive its swagger. There really are very few relatively affordable full size sedans left. I think the Taurus, and Impala are gone, and the Continental is cancelled.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

There's definitely potential for this down the road if they actually spend some time creating a new generation. I'd buy a first gen 300 in a heartbeat, and even looked at them before I bought my 7 Series years ago. Finding a clean one is tough though, I find a lot of them out here have really bad rust issues, but a white one in mint condition would be a fantastic buy!

My 21 Touring don't feel under powered at all, in fact it's the opposite. The ZF 8 Speed makes it feel pretty zippy and it has no problem getting up and going. It's got a nice modern look to with the black out package and all that led and HID everywhere.

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear its working out for you.

@jeffreyzabawski4862

Жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive thank you. Maybe it's just Tuned better, since it's a year later, because it's definitely the opposite of what you're saying.

IMO, I think the Chargers makes ways more sense "Today" The sweet spot is the R/T Scatpack .

@TheBjjones

4 жыл бұрын

Hussein Adib The general buyer demographic of the Chrysler 300 is interested in a tranquil, luxury cruiser, not a high performance hot rod like the Charger Scat Pack.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go for a Charger R/T also, considering the Chrysler 300 doesn't ride any different than the Charger. If Chrysler invested in actual luxury technologies like an air ride or adaptive suspension, mixed with better NVH control then the 300 would make more sense in the marketplace. Unfortunately it's a Charger with an Audi-like exterior design.

@TheBjjones

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive Actually, the 300 *does* ride different than a Charger, specifically if it's a R/T Scat Pack model, as the ride quality is much harsher unless one adds the $995 optional adaptive suspension along with the $2295 Dynamics Package (adaptive suspension is standard on Scat Pack Wide body). Also, when it comes to interior noise for daily driving, the 300 will be much quieter as well, especially considering the Scat Pack has a much louder exhaust system.

First generation looks much better. Nice video, thanks.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I was looking for one to film along side this. The first gen is a handsome car, I’d really like to feature one now that I’ve driven this.

@carguyns4348

3 жыл бұрын

Roland Gerard it looks meh

The Transmission makes the car combined with its European Suspension. In my opinion they need to advertise the ZF 8 Speed more in general to go with some of those attributes.

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough! Chrysler seems to be keeping this around for the time being.

The only thing that could potentially help sales is a hellcat version. Otherwise, the 300 will continue to be relegated to serve as fleet vehicles for rental companies.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t even think a hellcat can save it, especially since the SRT sales were killed in North America a few years ago. It needs a third generation, not a 12th model year.

@tmanepic

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive I agree, but with non-luxury full size sedans being nearly dead in the US, I doubt we'll see another generation. However, if they came out with a hellcat version, especially with AWD, then it would at least have some appeal to consumers.

@dragoonTT

4 жыл бұрын

tmanepic it would impact other SRT platforms and they just can’t afford that right now. I think Chrysler itself needs a refresh.

I just bought a 16 Chrysler 300 and I love my car I had a 2015 Chrysler 200

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the upgrade!

Three biggest issues with this vehicle: Powertrain, Interior, Creature Comforts. The 3.6 is dated at this point, and even though it makes good power, it lacks the torque this desperately needs. As a base engine, the 2.0T would just make more sense, since it makes 295lb-ft of torque peak at low rpms vs the 3.6 that makes 260 peak at over 4000rpm. For the Hemi, the only thing they need to do is ditch RWD only, and make it AWD standard. This isn't a drag car or performance car, AWD is what sells in this segment. For the interior, FCA is responsible for the RAM 1500's interior, they could make something great in here too. Enough said. For creature comforts, once again just look at RAM (and soon to be jeep). When that kind of tech is available within the company, there's no excuse. As for the Chrysler brand, they need a new 200 based on the Alfa Romeo platform. One engine choice, the 2.0 turbo, and in the same segment as the camry and accord. It would be the ONLY RWD based option in the segment. I would say Chrysler needs a crossover, but Jeep is also taking on the role of luxury SUV's whenever they redesign the Grand Cherokee. They are going to need a replacement for the Journey as a street focused midsize crossover, maybe Chrysler has an ace up their sleeve, especially since Chrysler dealers are hurting right now due to the 2.5 model limit (the grand caravan was moved to Chrysler as the voyager) Dodge simply needs to make a new cuda based on the alfa platform, a compact 4 seater coupe with the 2.4 base, 2.0 turbo for sport and the 5.7 for the SRT trim, and a compact crossover with the same engine choices. This would give them the more entry/volume models their brand desperately needs. RAM does well and doesn't need new models, but a RAM 500, especially if they offered it with a reg cab and 8 foot bed on the low end, would only reinforce the "RAM is the working mans truck" image, while giving them a cheap luxury option, as a 500 limited could blow the Canyon Denali and Ranger Lariat out of the water. Jeep just needs to hurry up and release the new Grand Cherokee, as well as the (Grand) Wagoneer. But I think Jeep is waiting on that new 3.0 straight 6 turbo for some reason, even though the past 16 years of grand cherokee is famous for hemi's.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

A return of a GOOD Chrysler 200 would be in the company's best interest, I agree on the platform choice. I've seen some speculation that the Journey will end up making it's way to the Chrysler brand with a new generation and a name change, and the other speculations I've read about have to do with the Groupe PSA merger allowing Chrysler to sell Peugeot's under their brand, which Chrysler Group is all too familiar with. A RAM 1500-level interior on a Chrysler 300 would be incredibly good, the Laramie Long Horn is probably one of the nicest non-luxury interiors on the market right now. There's a lot of potential for all the American FCA brands if they take the right steps to make it happen.

Does FCA offer anything electrified?

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

They have a plug-in hybrid Pacifica, we featured it last year. If you turn off the climate you can get about 60km fully electric before it runs out.

@thatredmanguy

4 жыл бұрын

They do in some form now, but they definitely will be with that new Stellantis merger coming up.

I think Canadians and Americans gonna have a bad time in Europe. '290hp is to less...'. The majority of cars here are a +/-2l turbo diesel or a 1.4l petrol... 😅

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I hear that. It's my understanding that the driving experience in Europe is quite a bit different than it is here, with less distances to drive but more congestion. I'd love a diesel 300, but for the type of driving I do out here in the country a vehicle that doesn't feel so bloated would be ideal.

@cooleloekie

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive Can imagine that! But isn't BMW or Audi a 'better' luxury sedan with a hint of sportines? If you're looking for that.

I have a 2016 300c. It really is a nice, well put together car. They shuffled the trims a little bit and cheaped out on stuff the last few years. Aside from mobile car play, the 2020 is the exact same car. They could update it, but with SUVs being so popular right now, would it really be worth it? Maybe they'll import the Peugeot & smack a Chrysler logo on it. We'll see.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

That's what one of the Mopar channels I follow is thinking, they'll leverage the European vehicles of Stellantis and rebadge them over here. It wouldn't be the first time Chrysler did that.

@garynembhard7433

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDriveas of very recently, we had the Dodge Dart rebadged for North America. In Europe, it's the Fiat Viaggo. We could even go back to the 90s, when they were in bed with Mitsubishi. There were a few rebadged models.

@garynembhard7433

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive he was right about the lighting. My 300c came with incandescent lighting. I flipped all of it to LED. Right down to the glove box & trunk.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Our latest episode on the 1993 Chrysler LeBaron used a Mitsubishi 3L V6.

You smashed it but it was fair honest opinion for me Chrysler should come up with new generation or maybe just kill it 😉😂😅 very nice review mate thanks for sharing

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

They have to do one or the other. If we go into 2021 with this car I'll be very disappointed, but considering the Charger/Challenger are going another year it makes sense this will too.

Well there's a bold headline :)

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

If Chrysler wants me to be the one to break the news to everyone that the Chrysler 300 is dead I'll do it. I'd also be the fist one to volunteer to show off a completely redesigned third generation!

It’s funny how people complain about the Chrysler 300 redesign but they have done it just as much as Dodge Challengers and chargers a little bias if u ask me

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I was extremely critical of the 2019 Dodge Charger I featured last year, I heard the same pushback on that video from people who think I was wrong in saying it was dated, overpriced, and bloated.

Because the interior colors choices are uninviting I cant buy one. They used to have nice wood grain, now its boring black. Used to have nice tan seats, now they're black or worse, white. Good luck finding a dash other than black and wood grain like they used to (Audi - Mercedes). Make the interior look less boring and they will sell. Who thought up the present color choices? It's like they're saying, "dont buy this and if you do you'll make us laugh", all the way to the bank. Lose the harsh riding 20" wheels and bring back 18"s. Bolster the seats and make them 2" wider. Arm rest is too high, I have to open it to have my arm and shoulder not get tired. The rest is fine. FCA doesn't care and it shows. Seems like 2014 was the final year anyone had decent color choices. Last year there was this horrid puke green. Who buys that? No wonder its failing. FCA is doing it wrong. Then again Fiat is a kiddy car maker.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

That's how I felt too, the interior is just meh and there's not much choice. Looking back at the 2012 photos they had showed me how this car has changed, they had some nice options when this generation launched, and then a few years after they just gave up completely.

Another forgotten large sedan...just like ford Taurus and Lincoln MK variant. Interior looks so much like a friends 2006 AWD with the Hemi. Even with the longish wheelbase rear seat room and space are marginal! Adios!

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

The problem with the interior space on this was just how bloated the trim and seats are, if FCA used thin materials the interior on this would feel a lot bigger. Backseat space is closer to what we find on a Honda Accord.

Looks outdated.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

That's how I feel also. I don't mind the boxy look to it, but it's been 11 years of basically the same design. I saw a 2012 today in the same colour as this and I thought it was the car I had.

@alexmustata4089

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive thats what i thought. Thought that was like a 6 year old model you were driving. Hasnt been updated at all.

You got what you wished. It’s dead. 1955-2023

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Says Chrysler, the king of producing cars that are well past their prime. This was supposed to die years ago, I'll genuinely be surprised if they keep their word on it this time.