2011 Chrysler 300 SLT 25

Leather Heated Power Seats, Garmin Navigation System, Sirius Satellite Radio, Uconnect Voice Command, Parkview Backup Camera, CD/MP3 Radio with Touchscreen Display, Remote Start, Antitheft System, Remote Fuel Door Release, Remote Proximity Keyless Entry! Newly redesigned for 2011, the 300 is a bit larger than its predecessor — about 2 inches longer and an inch wider — but has the same squared-off stance, tall grille and upright taillights. Sporting Chrysler's new Pentastar V-6 engine, the 300 moves out quickly enough, with stronger power as the tach needle winds to the right. Ride quality — an aspect where the last 300 excelled — remains good in either trim level. The suspension soaks up bumps well, isolating the cabin. The interior cabin materials are good, with padding all the way down to knee level and richer finishes. The automaker's new 8.4-inch UConnect touch-screen is a worthy centerpiece. Standard on all 300s, it boasts a fast-paced interface with excellent graphics and minimal lag between menus. Chrysler says the windows and windshield are 15 percent larger than the previous generation's, and the windshield has been pulled back a few inches so you don't have to lean forward to see stoplights. Well over half the new 300's structure is made up of higher-strength steel than before, Chrysler says, and the results show. With top scores in front, side and rear impact crash tests, as well as a top roof-strength score, the car is rated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.