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2009 Chrysler Sebring Review
Sedan and convertible, economy, value.
2009 Sebring Review Summary & Specifications
The 2009 Chrysler Sebring comes in four-door sedan and two-door convertible versions with a four-cylinder and two V6s. The soft tops are nice, and the available retractable hardtop is intriguing. Styling, fit and finish and ride quality make a strong statement about Chrysler's commitment to character and quality. The Sebring measures up well in terms of materials quality, available technology, and interior room and comfort. Handling, power, and fuel economy are not its strongest assets.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported from Palm Springs and Santa Monica, California, with correspondent Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler Sebring Limited Sedan ($23,380); LX convertible ($28,130); Touring convertible ($30,610); Limited convertible ($35,465) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 173-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 186-hp 2.7-liter V6 flex-fuel; 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic with manual mode |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | multi-stage front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, front and rear seat side-curtain airbags (sedan), seatbelt pretensioners and constant-force retractors, rear-seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH), antilock brakes, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic stability program with traction control and brake assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-247-9753 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23380 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Sebring Limited sedan ($23,380) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seating; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows; steering-wheel mounted audio controls, power mirrors, AM/FM/MP3 stereo with six-disc changer and six speakers; theft alarm; trip computer; eight-way power driver's seat; tilt/telescope steering wheel; automatic headlights |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | power sunroof ($775); 3.5-liter V6 ($2,050); six-speed automatic transmission ($200) |
| Destination Charge | 740 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 27145 |
| Horse Power | 235 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 232 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/27 |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.6/71.2/59 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/53.5/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/53.2/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs over gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3421 |
| Stock Tires | P215/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 |
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