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2003 Chrysler Sebring Review
Airy, comfortable, and pleasant.
2003 Sebring Review Summary & Specifications
The Chrysler Sebring line attracts a wide audience with three body styles. The sedan offers a spacious and comfortable passenger compartment wrapped in a sleek, sporty skin. It offers a strong value when compared with mid-size import sedans. The coupe manages to fit a spacious passenger compartment inside the sensuous lines of a coupe. The convertible is perfect for people who don't want to be cramped in a sports car, but want to feel the wind in their hair and look good. Unlike most convertibles, the Sebring offers a roomy, comfortable interior. It's stylish and fun, but won't break the bank. If it does, drop the top and whisk those cars away.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Sedan LX ($18,095); Sedan LXi ($20,670); Coupe LX ($20,110); Coupe LXi ($22,385); Convertible LX ($23,700); Convertible LXi ($26,785); Convertible GTC ($25,535); Convertible Limited ($29,420) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.4-liter dohc inline-4; 2.7-liter dohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic with AutoStick |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic with AutoStick; 5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sterling Heights, Michigan; Bloomington-Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18095 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Sebring Sedan LXi ($20,670) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, dual power mirrors, analog instruments with tachometer, bucket seats with 8-way power for driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-curtain airbags ($390); ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution ($565); Luxury Group ($1265) includes leather seating surfaces, anti-theft system, automatic central locking, 120-watt audio with six premium speakers, electroluminescent instruments, cargo convenience net, universal garage door opener; Enthusiast Group ($250) includes Autostick, firm-feel power steering, sports suspension; power sunroof ($695) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | N/A |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24460 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5900 |
| Torque | 192 @ 4300 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/29 |
| Wheelbase | 108.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.7/70.6/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.2/60.2 |
| Turning Radius | 36.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/52.5/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.8/53.1/38.1 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 16.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 16.0 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3317 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60TR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 |
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