Used 2011 Chrysler 200 for sale 

The 2011 Chrysler 200 ranges across four trim lines at varying price points. The base-level LX trim starts at $19,245 and comes with a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine that produces 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque along with a lot of features such as Bifunctional halogen projector Headlamps with a headlamps-off time-delay feature, 17-inch wheel cover, Power windows with driver’s one-touch down, Manual Air Conditioning, Media Center 130 CD/MP3 radio with auxiliary jack, Cloth-trimmed, low-back bucket seats, Four speakers, Brake Assist and All-speed Traction Control.

The Touring trim starts at $21,245. This trim is equipped with Automatic headlamps, 17-inch aluminum wheels, Power windows with one-touch up/down front windows, Automatic temperature control, Power, 8-way driver’s seat, Leather-wrapped Shift Knob, and Six speakers for the audio system.

Next in line is the Limited trim which starts at $23,945 and adds features like Bright, power, heated Mirrors, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-inch touch screen, 30GB hard drive, Gracenote MusicID, and audio input jack, Premium leather-trimmed, low-back bucket seats and Six Boston Acoustics speakers. The top of the line S trim starts at $26,240 and comes with a more powerful 3.6 L V6 engine under its hood along with Unique 18-inch Alloy Wheels and Sport Front Seats With Suedelike Inserts.

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The Chrysler 200 Limited trim is the best one to opt for an optimum performance coupled with great features. The 3i Touring trim comes equipped with features including Bright, power, heated Mirrors, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, Media Center 430 with 6.5-inch touch screen, 30GB hard drive, Gracenote MusicID, and audio input jack, Premium leather-trimmed, low-back bucket seats, and six Boston Acoustics speakers.

The Chrysler 200 starts at $19,245 and comes with a 2.4 L Inline-4 mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission churning out 173 hp of maximum power and 166 lb-ft of maximum torque. The Chrysler 200 takes 9.3 seconds to reach a speed of 60mph and 16.8 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark.

The Chrysler 200 is limited to a top speed of 127 mph. The performance of the Chrysler is a bit sluggish and not the best with the base engine, but the stronger V6 offers better performance.

The Optima is the most powerful of the lot outputting 200 hp and 186 lb-ft, followed by the Nissan Altima that outputs 173 hp and torque of 166 lb-ft, whereas the Chrysler produces 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of power and torque, respectively. The Optima is the fastest to reach 60mph in 7.9 seconds, followed by the Altima and Chrysler in 8.8 and 9.3 seconds, respectively. The Kia has the highest top speed of 152 mph, followed by the Chrysler and Nissan which are limited at 127 mph.

The Chrysler 200 is a poor fuel-efficient car delivering the least fuel efficiency of the segment. It delivers fuel efficiency of 21 mpg in the city, 30 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 24 mpg. The Chrysler 200 has a fuel capacity of 16.9 gallons, outputting a range of 355 miles in the city, 507 on the highway, and a combined range of 405 miles. 

In comparison, the Kia Optima is the most fuel-efficient, offering an efficiency of 24 in the city, 34 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 27 mpg, followed by the Altima and Chrysler offering 27 and 24mpg of combined efficiency. The Nissan has the largest fuel capacity of 20.0 gallons, followed by the Kia and the Chrysler with fuel capacities of 18.5 and 16.9 gallons. The Nissan delivers the best-combined range of 540 miles, followed by the Optima and Chrysler delivering 499 and 405 miles, respectively.

The 2011 Chrysler 200 has a moderately spacious cabin with enough space in the front row. The seats, which are not very comfortable or supportive, are a major drawback in the cabin. The materials and elements in the interior are now more premium and feel on par with the competition now.

There is an ample amount of space in the second row. The quality of materials in the dash as well as the overall cabin has improved substantially. The Chrysler now stands along with its more luxurious rivals offering great build quality.

The Kia is the most spacious on the interior, having the most legroom in the front row, whereas the Chrysler has more legroom in the second row. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Chrysler 200 falls short of its rivals offering just 13.6 cu-ft, while the Nissan offers 15.3 cu-ft and the Kia offers significantly better cargo space, measuring 15.4 cu-ft. Few key features include-

• Automatic temperature control
• Leather-wrapped Shift Knob
• Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
• Premium leather-trimmed, low-back bucket seats
• 8-Way Powered driver seat
• Heated Seats
• Manual Driver Height and Lumbar Adjuster
• 60/40 split-folding seatbacks with fold-out armrest, integrated cup holders, and pass-through

How intuitive is the 2018 Chrysler 200’s infotainment unit?

The Chrysler 200 features a 6.5-inch touch screen infotainment unit with a 30GB hard drive, CD player, auxiliary audio jack, and steering wheel controls. There is also a 6-speaker Boston Acoustics audio system available in the higher trims. The infotainment unit comes with an optional navigation system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone, and audio connectivity, and HD radio. Other major infotainment features include-

• Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio with 6.5-inch touch screen, 30GB hard drive 
• Six Boston Acoustics speakers
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Sirius XM Radio
• USB ports
• HD radio

The 2011 Chrysler 200 looks classy and elegant with a stylish and simple design language. The exterior of the Chrysler 200 features Bi-function halogen projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and taillights give the Chrysler 200 a sleek look.

The Chrysler 200 looks much better than the Siebring it replaces. The 200 has a ground clearance of 6.1-inches.

This new Chrysler weighs the most, weighing in at 3,389 lbs, followed by the Kia which weighs a lower 2,223 lbs, followed by the Altima that weighs 3,180 lbs. The Chrysler is the longest and highest with a length and height of 191.7 and 58.4 inches, respectively, followed by the Kia and the Nissan. Compared to the Altima and Kia having a ground clearance of 5.4 and 5.3 inches, the Chrysler has a higher clearance of 6.1 inches. Major exterior features of the sedan are-

• Bi-function halogen projector headlamps with off time-delay feature 
• Automatic headlamps
• Bright, power, heated mirrors
• 18-inch polished aluminum wheel 
• Power windows with one-touch up/down front windows
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Dual, bright exhaust tips
• Fog Lamps

The 2011 Chrysler 200 comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include ABS, a set of airbags, and another advanced safety tech. The Chrysler 200 gets a safety rating of ‘Good’ from IIHS in almost all criteria and it has not been rated by NHTSA. The 200 stops from 60 mph in a distance of 121 ft which is a respectable distance. The 200 also gets brake assist and all-speed traction control and Electronic Stability Control as standard.

• Front advanced multistage driver and front-passenger airbags
• Supplemental side-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupants 
• Supplemental front-seat-mounted airbags
• Brake Assist And All-speed Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Security Alarm
• Remote Keyless Entry

The 2011 Chrysler 200 is a very good car, with two engine options offering enough power on disposal and offering good handling and driving dynamics. But, the base engine of the Chrysler 200 is not a proper sporty one. The stronger V6 is only available in the S trim which is much more powerful. Although not as spacious as its rivals, the Chrysler 200 still is a truly capable and spacious midsize sedan offering great ride quality and good safety tech.