The flagship 2017 Chrysler 300C has the soul of the original 1955 Chrysler 300 and stands by the brand’s claim of “True Automotive Icon.” The all-new Chrysler 300C comes with an updated exterior and interior that are in keeping with its sixty years of stunning design history.
Featuring the iconic design combinations of aggressive proportions and sculpted curves, the 300C sedan has a sharper and classier exterior. The 2017 Chrysler has two engine options, one of which offers best-in-class highway fuel efficiency while the other presents best-in-class horsepower and torque.
A new feature in the 2017 300C sedan is the 4th Generation Uconnect infotainment system that offers better and more advanced technologies. The interior is laced with luxurious materials that increase the comfort of the passengers and make the driving experience truly pleasurable for everyone.
It has more than 80 standard and available safety features to make it one of the safest vehicles available in the UAE’s car market. Here is a review of the new 2017 Chrysler 300C with an in-depth look at its performance, upgrades, design and safety features.
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Design of 2017 Chrysler 300C
The design of Chrysler 300C embodies innovation and craftsmanship while keeping alive a stunning heritage in every curve and corner of this vehicle. The addition of the Alloy Edition Package with Dark Bronze exterior makes the design of the Chrysler 300C even better. The exterior is bold and aggressive, while the interior is comfortable, spacious and luxurious so that the passengers and the driver can truly enjoy the ride of this sedan.
Iconic Exterior
Bringing 60 years of leading-edge styling, the 2017 Chrysler 300C is redesigned to be more appealing and recognizable, yet at the same time being modern and compelling. The stance of the sedan is very aggressive, while the sweeping lines and sculpted curves bring a classier and softer look.
At the front of the vehicle, there is the distinctive granite crystal grille that stands out and looks amazing. Flanked by the beautifully shaped, chrome bezel headlamps, the grille is perfectly placed to complement the more modern looking exterior.
To further embellish the exterior, the designers at Chrysler have provided options of having black chrome, bright chrome or platinum chrome accents. The rear and front have been updated to have a more sophisticated presence on the road.
There is a blue accent on the Chrysler wing badge that adds a bold new look to the overall design of the vehicle. To add an authoritative appeal to the stylish design, the 300C sedan comes with 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, however, there is an option of 20-inch polished aluminum wheels as well.
There are new LED tail lamps that cover the corners of the vehicle with their unique design. Also, at the rear are the dual trapezoidal exhaust tips with bright chrome surrounds to add to the stylish exterior of the vehicle. The multifunctional heated power side mirrors will automatically tilt down when the 2017 300C is reversing and they will dim down automatically to reduce the glare at night.
Refined Interior
The interior of the 2017 Chrysler 300C shows true craftsmanship of the designers at Chrysler. The cabin is spacious and upgraded to be more luxurious than before. Available with new colors, accents and fabrics, the interior boasts of many upgrades that add to the beauty and utility of the interior.
The cabin has the best-in-class interior volume so that the passengers can truly enjoy the ride of this sedan. The seats are upholstered in premium Nappa Leather and have perforated inserts to enhance the comfort of the passengers.
The 8-way power adjustable front seats come with heated and ventilated features and 4-way lumbar adjustment. The rear passengers can enjoy heated seats and the driver gets to enjoy all these features with memory function. There are real wood and satin chrome accents all over the interior to make it flawless, premium and luxurious.
Right at the front of the driver is a multi-functioning, leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel with real wood accents. It comes with heating function, Speed Control, Voice Command, Driver Information Display and is integrated with paddle shifters. The addition of the tilt and telescoping steering column allows the driver to adjust and position the steering wheel according to the driver’s preferences. Also included in the interior is the class-exclusive rotatory E-shift in the center console. It takes less space than a traditional shifter and operates more comfortably.
Placed between the analog instruments, the customizable 7-inch digital display delivers real-time data to the driver. The updated 4th generation Uconnect System with an 8.4-inch touchscreen has been added to the center console. This is the largest standard touchscreen in its class and comes with features such as 3-D landmarks, city models, Hands-Free Phone+, Speed-Adjusted Volume, Bluetooth, premium navigation and a lot more.
The premium Alpine Sound System with 6 speakers is standard in the 2017 300C, however, there is an option of the exclusive Arman Kardon Premium Audio System with 12 speakers. To add to the comfort of the rear passengers, the rear window comes with power window sunshade and anti-pinch technology that prevents the window from winding up if there is an object in its path. The optional dual pane power sunroof is the largest in its class that can be operated with one touch and has power sunshade cover as well.
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Performance of 2017 Chrysler 300C
The 2017 Chrysler 300C is fitted with two powerful and high-performance engines, both of which bring best-in-class features to the powertrain of the vehicle. This is a rear-wheel drive sedan that is powered by either a PENTASTAR engine or a HEMI engine with class-exclusive TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission.
The base engine is an award-winning 3.6-litre PENTASTAR V6 engine that is capable of producing 300 horsepower and a torque of 358Nm. It has the best-in-class highway fuel efficiency of 13 Km/L for a V6 engine and has the top speed of 210 Km/h. With this engine, the 300C can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.5 seconds.
There is an option of the legendary 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine that comes with “Fuel Saver Technology”. This engine offers the best-in-class 363 horsepower and an amazing 534Nm of torque. The Fuel Saver Technology can detect when the driver does not need full power and will deactivate four cylinders to improve the fuel efficiency.
Both of these engines come with Variable Valve Timing to maintain a steady performance at all times. The 2017 300C has a four-wheel independent suspension that is tuned to provide an extremely comfortable ride. The addition of the new electric power steering brings an effortless and highly responsive steering at low and high speeds.
On selecting the Sport Mode, the engine of choice will increase the accelerator pedal response, the transmission will provide fast and firm shift engagement while raising the shift points and the electric power steering will automatically activate the sport performance settings for an exhilarating experience.
Safety Features
The 2017 Chrysler 300C is fitted with more than 80 standard and available security and safety features that work to bring a true family vehicle. The vehicle is available with SafetyTec Package in which the active and passive safety features ensure that the driver and the passengers have the best possible safety and enjoy the ride because the driver will have complete control of the vehicle.
Some of its highlighting safety features include:
- Advanced Brake Assist
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus
- Power Multifunction Exterior Mirrors
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning Plus
- Rain-Sensitive Windshield Wipers
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- Adaptive Cruise Control Plus with Full Stop
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross-Path Detection
- Lane Keep Assist
- Active Braking System
- ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist System
- ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
- Electronic Stability Control
- Rain Brake Support
- Ready Alert Braking
- Automatic High-Beam Control Headlamps
Price of 2017 Chrysler 300C in the UAE
The 2017 Chrysler 300C premium sedan is already available in the UAE market with both engine options. The starting price of the 300C large sedan with PENTASTAR engine is AED 140,000 while the starting price of the 300C sedan with HEMI engine is AED 163,000.
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