The IT Nerd

When the Chrysler 300C first showed up on the scene in 2004 as a 2005 model year car, it created quite the sensation. Born out of the Daimler Benz/Chrysler tie up, it was tasked with bringing luxury to the automotive marketplace at an affordable price point. It sold like crazy and I even thought of it as being “gangster cool.” It grabbed enough mindshare that even young people wanted to be seen in them. In short, it put Chrysler on the map. It also made them cool and hip.

Fast forward to today. The 300C is now in its second generation and it has had a refresh for 2015. It’s grown up and become less hip and trendy. Instead it is more elegant and sophisticated. That starts with the exterior: 

From the front it does look like the previous 300C. The blacked out grill is very cool looking. I should note it has LED daytime running lamps and fog lamps.

The 20″ chrome wheels really give the 300C quite an imposing look.

Integrated tailpipes along with LED tail lights complete this sophisticated look that reminds you of the previous generation 300C. Though, seeing as this has a HEMI V8 under the hood, I would have put a HEMI badge somewhere on the vehicle so that others know what you have at the command of your right foot.

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

Tomorrow, I’ll start talking about the HEMI V8, the 8 speed transmission (no that’s not a misprint) and how well it drives. Without giving two much away, I’ll say that the drive is very interesting. Stay tuned!

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