Available as a 4-passenger retractable hardtop, soft top convertible or 5-passenger sedan, the 2010 Sebring is Chrysler's mid-size car offering, slotted below the 300C and above the PT cruiser.
We drove the Sebring soft top convertible with a top that stows nicely under a hard tonneau cover in the rear deck. While convertible tops often consume nearly all the trunk space, the Sebring still has enough room for two sets of golf clubs or a couple of overnight bags.
There are three engines available: a 2.4-Liter inline-4 with 173 horsepower and 166 pound feet of torque, the 2.7-Liter V6 on our test car that produces 186 horsepower and 192 pound feet of torque, and a 235 horsepower 3.5-Liter V6, generating 232 pound feet of torque. All three models, LX, Touring and Limited, are driven by the front wheels via a four speed automatic transmission. The Convertible Limited model comes standard with Chrysler's six-speed AutoStick, which offers clutchless "Manumatic" shifting for sport style driving.
Here are the highest and lowest EPA estimates for fuel economy:
Braking is provided by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Chrysler's Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control available on upper trim levels.
The Touring and Limited trims include leather upholstery as well as a leather trimmed, multi-function adjustable steering wheel and shift knob.
Available on the Touring and Limited is Chrysler's MyGIG infotainment system, which incorporates a voice-activated navigation system, DVD playback and a 20-gigabyte hard drive with integrated USB port for storing photos and music.
Base MSRP for the 2010 Chrysler Sebring sedan is $20,120. The convertible models start at $27,850.
The Sebring is backed by a 5-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Whether open top motoring appeals to you, or you want a feature-loaded mid-size sedan, the 2010 Chrysler Sebring offers ample levels of quality, comfort and choice.