Chrysler’s Bentley-tastic 300 sedan has been around a decade, kept current with just one re-style and several enhancements for 2015. While the car’s basic shape remains the same, style and powertrain updates transform it into a seemingly new car—especially in sporty “S” trim. There’s much to like by both long-time fans and those who never considered a 300 before.
If you think the idea of a sporty full-size Chrysler is crazy thought, check the car’s large black mesh grille, 20-inch Hyper Black wheels, blacked-out accents, and Redline Tri-Coat Pearl paint. Designers also gave the sedan more aggressive side sills, facia, and rear spoiler. LED taillamps shine tail to the wind. The 300’s design has aged well, so only a little finessing was needed.
Interiors need more work. It all looks good—especially the thick black leather seats with silver stitching, sporty three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, and piano black trim on the center console. Faux carbon fiber detailing on the dash/doors, stitched covering over the instrument binnacle, and white analog clock add elegance.
However, there’s a lot of hard plastic and cheap-feeling foamed vinyl too. The smaller and cheaper Chrysler 200’s interior feels much more upscale.
