The IT Nerd

I have to admit that when I got the window sticker in advance of my review of the Chrysler 200s AWD, I was intrigued. It comes with a V6, all-wheel-drive, and more technology than you can shake a stick at. Plus it was rode on a stretched version of the same underpinnings the the Dodge Dart which I liked. All of that made me really want to get behind the wheel. But before I do that, let’s see what the 200s AWD looks like:

The styling isn’t subtle. The blacked out grille gives a look that implies it’s all business:

The trim level I am driving gets 19″ wheels. Also, you’ll note the orange reflector which is actually a side marker. There’s a rear one as well. That’s an interesting design.

The side profile makes the 200s AWD look more like a coupe rather than a sedan as its got a short rear end and a sloping roofline:

The influence of Fiat is is evident with the gas flap being on the right hand side of the car where it is on pretty much any European car.

The dual chrome tail pipes intergrated into the rear diffuser look good.

The headlights have LED accents:

That look very distinctive at night:

The LED tail lights are very distinctive as well.

I’ll be posting a multi-part review that will cover the following sections:

• Engine, transmission, handling, fuel economy, and driving comfort
• Interior
• Technology in the vehicle
• Wrap up

Tune in tomorrow to see how the engine and all-wheel-drive system in this Chrysler puts it to the front of the mid-sized class.

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