2019 CHRYSLER 300 S AWD Sedan AWD

Panoramic Sunroof

Leather Interior

Chrysler’s 2019 300 sedan can be summed up with a few choice words: “comfortable

quiet and powerful.” The 300 offers plenty of gusto

even from its standard V6 engine. The available 363-horsepower Hemi V8 delivers heart-stopping acceleration

its 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission is smooth and precise

and a Sport mode that tweaks the transmission’s shift points is standard on the 300S and 300C. Straight-line performance is outstanding

but on models other than the 300S and 300C

cornering is not the big and heavy Chrysler’s most admirable quality — although it can easily outmaneuver a Toyota Avalon or Hyundai Azera. The additional thrust and exhaust rumble of the V8 are certainly desirable

but the best combination of performance

efficiency and price is the V6-powered 300S with a light smattering of optional equipment. And if you live in the land of snow and ice

all-wheel drive (AWD) is a worthwhile expense.


Favorite Features
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
You won’t find many full-size sedans with all-wheel drive in the 300’s price range

let alone ones with its performance and handling abilities. Adding about $2

500 to the price

AWD can be ordered on all but the V8-powered models. All-wheel drive competitors include the Ford Taurus

Buick LaCrosse and smaller Subaru Legacy.

HEMI V8 Power
Unique in the full-size-sedan segment

the 300’s Hemi V8 is a throwback to an era when big American sedans once monopolized the freeways. Unlike those early cars

however

the 300’s V8 earns an EPA-estimated 25 mpg on the highway

and there’s no matching the kind of off-the-line acceleration or satisfying growl the engine produces.


2019 Chrysler 300 Interior
The 2019 Chrysler 300’s expansive interior is one of its best features. The voluminous cabin also happens to be covered in premium materials with a handsome dash

the latest in high-tech safety and infotainment features and some of the best audio options around. With room for five adults

the 300 is a true full-size sedan

and its 16-cubic-foot trunk is equally up to the task. Subtle styling touches like the clean analog clock face

rotary transmission selector and big 8.4-inch touch screen further enhance the feeling of driving a premium luxury sedan without the premium price.


2019 Chrysler 300 Exterior
With its hard lines

small greenhouse and wide stance

Chrysler’s 2019 300 defines the look of American luxury sedans. It manages to be full country club

very CEO and a little bit gangster all at the same time. It’s a distinctive design and it continues to exude an aggressive elegance as it struts down the road. The more sporting 300S model has blacked-out elements. Chrysler offers Sport Appearance and Chrome Appearance packages on the entry-level 300 Touring model

both packages featuring 20-inch wheels. The top Hemi-powered 300C model gets Platinum Chrome on its grille and trim.


2019 Chrysler 300 Standard Features
The base 300 Touring model includes dual-zone climate control

8-way-power driver’s seat

dash-mounted analog clock

a leather-wrapped steering wheel

a split-folding rear seat and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Entertainment is provided by a 6-speaker AM/FM/satellite radio with USB input and Bluetooth streaming. Higher trims come with a rearview camera

heated and cooled front seats

a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel

navigation and power-operated rear sunshade. In addition to the 8.4-inch touch-screen display with Chrysler’s easy-to-use Uconnect information and entertainment system

all models come with a snazzy 7-inch information display between the analog tachometer and speedometer.


2019 Chrysler 300 Options
Several packages and individual options are available on the 2019 Chrysler 300. Among them are upgraded audio systems including a 19-speaker Harman Kardon unit

and optional safety and driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control

blind-spot monitoring

forward-collision warning and lane-departure warning. Traction-enhancin