Back when they were introduced, the Chrysler 300 and 300c were immediately seen by the entire automotive world as the new leaders in luxury vehicle style and desirability so, it’s no surprise that the introduction of the redesigned 2011 Chrysler 300 has created the same kind of buzz.
There was a look and feeling about the 300 that just screamed SOLID. I remember the first time my wife saw one she said, “That new Chrysler looks like a tank… but the most elegant tank I have ever seen… when can I drive one”. I expect the same kind of reaction to the new 2011 Chrysler 300. It stands alone! There is just no match for this vehicle in any other domestic or import line-up anywhere.
New Chrysler badges kick the revisions off, the winged emblem being lengthened and streamlined compared to the current item. The appearance is decidedly upscale. The new grill has been referred to by some writers as the Chrysler corporate grill however, in my opinion, it sets off the new 300 in a way that is anything but corporate. It adds a more streamlined look to the front end that will undoubtedly be well received.
New projector-beam headlights are reshaped and add LED lighting strips. The rectangular front air intakes are chrome-trimmed and house new circular fog lights. Even the hood is revamped, with a bold middle bulge and a more rounded look.
All new cathedral-style taillights sit out back, with extensive chrome trim. The taillight design is the vehicle’s most obvious change, being both reshaped and accented with chrome trim running down the middle and around the perimeter. Chrome trim also bridges both taillights, running from their bases across the top of the restyled rear bumper and twin exhaust tips. The trunk lid incorporates a new subtly curved lip adding an element of sport.
The 2011 Chrysler 300 will be getting the new Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine, but which horsepower variant hasn’t been released yet. Additionally, I assume the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 will remain optional, but what changes it may receive are yet to be released.
A whole new instrument cluster is seen for the first time, with heavy blue backlighting and a techy but elegant allure.
As you can tell by now, many of the details have yet to be released but one thing is for sure… this one will be flying off the showroom floor as soon as it arrives. Keep your eye open for the new cornerstone of the Chrysler line-up, it will be a vehicle like no other.
Information for this article was gathered from multiple sources before official statistics were available from the factory and therefore cannot not be viewed as positively accurate.
