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Now available with all-wheel drive.
2008 Sebring Review Summary & Specifications
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring comes in four-door sedan and two-door convertible versions with a four-cylinder and two V6s. The soft tops are nice, and the available retractable hardtop is intriguing. Styling, fit and finish and ride quality make a strong statement about Chrysler's commitment to character and quality. The Sebring measures up well in terms of materials quality, available technology, and interior room and comfort. Handling, power, and fuel economy are not its strongest assets.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported from Palm Springs and Santa Monica, California, with correspondent Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler Sebring LX sedan ($18,690); LX convertible ($25,840); Touring sedan ($19,865); Touring V6 sedan ($20,920); Touring convertible ($28,440); Limited sedan ($23,515); Limited V6 sedan ($25,320); Limited AWD sedan ($27,515); Limited convertible ($32,055) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 flex-fuel |
| Engines (optional) | 173-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 186-hp 2.7-liter V6 flex-fuel; 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic with manual mode |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | multi-stage front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, front and rear seat side-curtain airbags (sedan), seatbelt pretensioners and constant-force retractors, rear-seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH), antilock brakes, tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic stability program with traction control and brake assist |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-CHRYSLER (247-9753) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18690 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler Sebring Touring V6 sedan ($20,920) |
| Standard Equipment | premium cloth upholstery; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, heated outside mirrors and central locking; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers; six-way driver and four-way front passenger, manually adjustable seats with manual driver lumbar; tilt/telescope steering wheel; automatic headlights |
| Destination Charge | 675 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | four-wheel disc ABS ($450); power sunroof ($775); Smoker's Group ($30) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 22850 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 186 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 192 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/27 |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.6/71.2/59 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/53.5/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/53.2/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs over gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3421 |
| Stock Tires | P215/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 |
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