2016 Chrysler 200C Review

Most midsize sedans are pretty similar: four-door boxes designed for practical, affordable transportation. The 2016 Chrysler 200, however, sets its mark a bit higher. With stylish accoutrements and luxurious appointments, the 200 peppers in tasteful character and design flair where most of its competitors fall flat.

The 2016 Chrysler 200C focuses on creating a more premium-feeling experience than the base 200 or the sportier 200S. Inside, the leather-wrapped seats are supple, there’s been clear effort to engineer soft touchpoints on key areas like the steering wheel and armrests. As in many of Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s cars, the knobs, buttons, and steering wheel are all subtly oversized, with the controls possessing a satisfying substance sometimes lost on cars for less than $40,000. Other midsizers like the Honda Accord and Subaru Legacy often resort to simple leather trim, additional technology, and visual accents for their upper trim levels, but the 200C more convincingly captures a slice of the big-brother Chrysler 300’s legitimately cushy amenities. The real wood trim offered on the 2016 Chrysler 200C, while not everyone’s cup of tea, is a swanky touch that elevates the 200C in our eyes.

Dynamically, the Chrysler 200 isn’t as exciting to drive as the snappy Mazda6 and Honda Accord, but it does serve up a comfortable and balanced ride. Even over the most pockmarked Detroit highways, the suspension soaked up vicious bumps without issue. The overall feel borders on floaty, but there’s a pleasant composure to the 200C you don’t get from most of its rivals.