2012 Chrysler 300C Base

300C AWD, Loaded: Leather Heated Power Memory Seats, UConnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite Radio, CD/MP3 Radio with Touchscreen Display, Remote Start, Parkview Backup Camera, Heated/Cooled Front Console Cupholder, Power Adjustable Pedals, Antitheft System, Keyless Entry! Newly redesigned 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.