2007 Chrysler Town & Country Review

From a MSRP of $22,060 for the base model, the 2007 Chrysler Town & Country mini van moves through the LX, Touring, Touring Signature and Limited Model, which carries a suggested price of $36,985. The base model and the LX are powered by a 170 horsepower, 3.3 liter V6. The Touring and Limited editions have a 200 horsepower, 3.8 liter V6. (For models with a longer wheelbase a package for towing is available.)

On the first and second rows, Chrysler employs a seating arrangement called "Stow 'n Go" on the LX, Touring, and Limited models. Using this system, the Town & Country can go from seating seven to just two in a conversion time of around half a minute. The third row can also be inverted backwards to allow for seating in the tailgate area. Power doors are an optional selection as is a sensing system to the rear for greater parking accuracy. The technology employs the use of sound waves to find potential obstacles and to help the driver to maneuver into spaces that are tight or confined.

All models include comprehensive air bag systems that make use of occupant sensing technology to regulate the degree of bag deployment based on weight readings. Bags in the curtain position for passengers in outboard seats can be added and are standard equipment on the Limited edition.

The Touring and Limited editions of the 2007 Town & Country can include video systems to the rear with wireless headsets and controls. A slightly less full-featured version of the same system is available for the LX. All models carry audio combos with SIRIUS Satellite Radio as an additional feature selection.

2008 Chrysler Sebring Review

Powered by a standard 2.4 Liter 4-cylinder engine moderated by a 4-speed automatic gearbox, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible offer performance and fuel economy in one stylish package. Produced in four models, the Sebring Sedan, Limited, Touring, and Convertible, cover the field if you are looking for stylish family transportation or a sporty American ragtop.

Standard on the Sebring are rear 60/40 folding seats, rear-folding armrest with cup holders, rear door child protection locks, and to protect your child, the most up-to-date LATCH protection system for use with any compatible child seat. The interior has earned much praise for its comfortable seating, exclusive color matched instrument trim, and 120 mph speedometer. Applause comes naturally when listening to Sebring's concert-quality AM/FM stereo, CD player, and MP3 player, adding the soundtrack to your driving experience.

Just knowing how many features are included in the new Sebring that are there for your safety, can give one cause to sigh with relief. Sebring uses an advanced design two level airbag system for the front occupants, while cradling those in the back seat with side and side curtain airbags. With its power cog steering and adaptable suspension, the 2008 Sebring takes the corners and hills with the enthusiasm of a racehorse.

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring sedans offer all of the security, safety, performance, and style a family could ask for. Those seeking the sensory gratification of wind in the hair, sun in the face, and road grit between the teeth may opt for the Sebring convertible. Whether you choose the standard soft top, with its flawless roofline and surprisingly quiet ride with the top up, or the hard top option, the sexiest convertible out there, either choice guarantees more fun per mile than you can imagine.

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review

Although the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is a carry over from 2007 -- in fact the Cruiser line hasn't been significantly updated since its introduction in 2000 -- the sporty little four-doors with room for five have become something of a cultural icon, sporting custom paint jobs from flames to racing stripes. For the coming model year the PT Cruiser carries an MSRP range of $15,015 to $22,660 and promises to be as much fun as ever.

Available in three trim levels (Base, Touring and Cruiser Limited), all the Cruisers are powered by a 2.4-liter I4 producing 150 horsepower (180 on the Limited which has a turbo engine.) The Cruiser gets around 18 mpg city to a maximum 26 out on the highway for the base model. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual (with overdrive), but a four-speed with overdrive is an option.

You're going to get all the standards in terms of safety and engine tech. Cruisers have a full array of airbags front and back including side protection. The front brakes are ventilated discs with drums to the rear. Anti-lock brakes can be added. A standard AM/FM/CD combo with four speakers is included with an upgrade to a Boston Acoustics system an option as is Sirius Satellite Radio.

New for 2008 is the Sunset Boulevard Edition painted in "Sunset Crystal," a deep maroon offset by slightly more chrome than the regular Cruiser. The SBE features a moonroof and 16-inch wheels and is powered by the line's basic four-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower. The manual transmission version sells for $16,010 with the automatic version adding $825, putting the SBE at about $1,000 over the basic Cruiser. Only 500 units will be produced.

And don't forget, there's also a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible available starting at $20,605 and moving up to $29,825 when you start adding the bells and whistles.

2007 Chrysler Pacifica Review

The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica SUV offers variable seating and load configurations to address a myriad of travel and carrying needs. On the Touring and Limited editions folding the second and third-row seats opens up 79.5 cubic feet. On the base model, the second row (set to fold by the 65/35 configuration) creates space for three passengers or opens up an impressive 90 cubic feet when in the down position.

The Pacifica has an opening MSRP of $24,890 climbing to $34,355 for the Limited edition. Available in AWD and FWD the Pacific is available in the base, Touring, Touring Signature Series, and Limited models. Pacificas are powered by either a six-speed, 4-liter V6 producing 253 horsepower or a four-speed, 3.8 liter V6. Of all the SUVs on the market, the Pacifica alone has AutoStick as a standard feature.

The Pacifica offers an impressive array of air bag coverage for all occupants including a knee blocker bag for the driver. Bags in the curtain position on the sides are an option. Both a navigation system and a camera to monitor the rear of the vehicle when backing up are available.

The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica has the usual audio AM/FM/CD combo with seven speakers. (The Touring and Limited models offer eight speakers with surround sound.) These models can also be outfitted with a video system in the back while the base model can accommodate a trimmed down version. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is also available as a feature installed at the factory.

2007 Chrysler Crossfire Review

The 2007 Chrysler Crossfire descends from a venerable pedigree. The sleek, low-slung, monochromatic, RWD sports car (coupe or roadster) is built by German maker Karmann for Daimler Chrysler. A good half of this two-seater's parts (drivetrain, interior details, and chassis) are the same as the Mercedes Benz SLK Class.

With an elongated hood and powerful width across the "shoulders," the Crossfire seems poised to run. Inside, driver and passenger sink into seats trimmed in leather. The black and white guages have ebony bezels with trim rings finished in satin silver, a metallic detail used throughout the cabin and on the steering wheel. To put it mildly, the effect is mouth-watering. You just want to get behind the wheel and go somewhere -- anywhere -- in a Crossfire.

Under the hood you get 215 horsepower from a 3.2-liter, 18-valve, V6 with either a manual or automatic transmission. Expect 17 to 21 mpg in the city and 25-28 on the open road. Price wise, you're looking at $29,635 to $39,080 depending on the configuration.

Reviewers look on approvingly at the vehicle's maneuverability and handling but do cite some difficulty getting in and out -- hardly a blip on the screen for sport car lovers. Overall, the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire has an attractive price tag given the quality of its engineering and flashy good looks. It may not be a top of the line sports car, but it's far up the line and more than worth a second look.

2007 Chrysler Aspen Review

The 2007 Chrysler Aspen carries an opening MSRP of $31,490 that climbs to $37,785 for the Limited edition. Engine options for the Aspen include a 5.7 liter V8 with 335 horsepower and torque totaling 370 lb-ft. and a 4.7 liter V8 with 235 horsepower (with the technology to accept E85 fuel.)

When equipped with two-wheel drive the Aspen can tow 8,950 lbs. gaining the vehicle a designation for a best-in-class ability. The four-wheel drive models can handle 8,750 lbs. The Aspen will carry up to eight passengers. The second row both doubles over and pivots in the 40/20/20 configuration with the third row folding according to the 60/40 pattern. Overall the interior has a measurable volume of 152.6 cubic feet.

The 2007 Chrysler Aspen utilizes a full-featured air bag deployment system across all rows including bags in the curtain position. The optional GPS unit is DVD-based and buyers may choose from multiple audio options as well as select a video system for the rear area that includes a DVD with remotes and headsets as well as auxiliary inputs for items such as camcorders, gaming units, and digital music players. A hands free system called UConnect is available for use with idiot phones employing Bluetooth connectivity and includes amenities such as an automatic mute function for the radio when a call comes in.

2007 Chrysler 300 Review

MSRPs for the 2007 Chrysler 300 range from $24,555 to $36,385. The 300 has been favorably likened to the design of a Bentley with suggestions that it drives like a Mercedes, not a bad combination in a vehicle with a generous passenger cabin and more than adequate available power options. Engine choices range from a 2.7 liter V6 generating 190 horsepower to a 6.1 liter HEMI V8 turning out 425 horsepower.

The transmission for the 300C, 300 Touring, and 300 Limited is an automatic with five speeds employing an electronically-based control feature called AutoStick. An automatic with four-speeds that includes Variable Line Pressure is standard on the 300.

All models are four-door, five-passenger sedans, with options for rear or four-wheel drive. The interior of the passenger cabin measures 106.6 cubic feet. The rear seat folds according to the 60/40 arrangement provided for the easier placement of long objects. The wheelbase, a generous 120-inches, creates exceptional foot clearance for entering and existing the rear seat (where leg-room measures 40.2 inches.) The trunk has a usable capacity of 15.6 cubic feet.

The integrated information center on the 2007 Chrysler 300 delivers electronic output across more than 100 screens. The vehicle's pedals have power adjustment with the seats in the front featuring an integrated heater. In the back on the Touring, Limited, and 300C trim packages a DVD system may be added. Other optional comforts include an integrated system for voice interaction with Bluetooth driven squawk-boxes as well as navigation via a GPS unit.