Test Drive Chrysler Sebring Sedan since 2006 Sedan
Third sebring
He came to Europe and Russia in search of popularityThe ratio of the Russian, and the European consumer to the American sedans under the brand of Chrysler rather wary than benevolent. In our market, the brand clearly lacks the promotion. I say this with a tension of single models: First of all, the Vallaja 300C may also be Voyager and Crossfire. Products can be said, niche, and because the weather in the market is not making. It is not surprising that against the background of rapid growth in sales in the first quarter Chrysler managed to implement even less cars than in the same period a year earlier. Now appeared sebring. Is it capable of changing the situation for the better?
Another
The appearance of Sebring, of course, gives his belonging to the Chrysler brand. However, in the third on account of its generation, the car is very different from the predecessors. And it's not only in the grudging dimensions, the length increased by 6 mm, the width is 51 mm, the height by as much as 103 mm. The reason also in the freshness of the design, in dislike for all other related products. In the exterior of the new sebring there is no monumentality of 300s, but at the same time the playfulness, which distinguished the car of the past generation was disappeared. And even familiar stylistic decisions look quite original in this car. Thus, the massive grille of the radiator is something like the same part on the crossfire compartment, and is just as well combined with bold body lines. In general, the appearance of sebring is dynamic, which is emphasized not only by a characteristic profile with a high belt line, but also the original feed with a large rear lighting. Say, the front fog lights look somewhat controversial, but it is still impossible to call them an alien element. Moreover, if the same 300 ° C uniquely can be identified as the car from the USA, then sebring more enjoys the European competitors with whom he will have to enter into a difficult battle.
If in the exterior of the model, the European respiration is really captured, then inside the other than the original American motives. Yes, thoughtful bends of the front panel, the silver central console, which continues the tunnel between the driver and the front passenger, all this looks quite in Europe. Yes, and the instrument shield with deeply recessed signposts buried on the usual way to us, let alfa romeo be created in 1998 albeit. However, with a more detailed acquaintance with the interior you understand that he is overseas. It is expressed, first of all, in the abundance of plastic. And quite rigid and diverse. As a rule, these are various shades of gray from dark to silver. In this case, the seats are trimmed with natural skin dense, thick and rather coarse, and on the door panels there are inserts under the tree. Thus, the decoration does not look too expensive. Another thing is that there is practically no assembly to the quality of the assembly and accuracy of fittings.
On a driver's seat is convenient. The range of electrical adjustments of the seat will arrange any, but not too vividly pronounced side support is from my point of view, minus. In addition, I didn't really like the back profile too, it is bent, and even the presence of a lumbar roller does not add convenience. But the steering column is adjustable both in height and by departure, and the ACP handle is located in the usual place on the central tunnel. It moves according to the Mercedes-Benz algorithm, which reminds that the Chrysler is in the structure of the DaimlerChrysler concern. The main bodies are grouped by responsibility zones. Pleasant diversity make an analog clock at the top of the central console, under which the audio center is located. Boston Acoustics experts were answered for its creation, which was positively affected by sound as a sound, and loud. The second level of the central console climate control unit. Three round lever will allow you to choose the desired temperature, the direction of blowing and the speed of the fan. But all three switches can be put in AUTO position, then the computer will take care of the microclimate in the car on itself.
It is impossible not to mark the space on the rear seats. There is enough place for the legs, the backrest of the seats can be folded, which will allow you to transport a rather bulky like. In addition, the car has a spacious luggage compartment with a volume of 441 liters. The front passenger seat can also be folded, having received a flat table as a result.
Calm
Chrysler sebring power units for the Russian market still consists of two 4-cylinder 2.4 liter gasoline and 2.7-liter V6. Both engines are combined exclusively with a 5-speed ACP. Well-equipped modification with a weak engine and managed to try.
In principle, the 170 forces, which develop a 2.4-liter engine, equipped with a gas distribution phase change system, is enough to confidently feel both in the city and beyond. The front-wheel drive car is not well accelerated and ensures pickup in the entire range of revolutions. True, the dynamic drivers hardly like the slow acup. Electronics is not too damn, and with a sharp press on the accelerator pedal, it is not in a hurry to go to the step below. In theory, it must adapt to the style of driving, but in fact I did not notice it. Even after several intense accelerations and rebuildings, it was worth a slightly weakened the pressure on the pedal, as the computer immediately included a high level. The benefit of the machine offers the possibility of manual switching, which will have to be resorted if you want to achieve decent dynamics.
There are complaints and pendants. They made a strange impression. Because, on the one hand, allow the body to roll on the devices, and, on the other, with enviable constancy, the irregularities of the road to the salon are transmitted. Moreover, on the ill-fated joints of the third transport ring, the car required a certain voltage, because the body could slightly rearranged on the turn. In justifying the settings, it can be said that before breakdowns, the case did not happen even in decent pockets of the suspension did not work until an unpleasant knock. But on noise insulation explicitly saved. For example, small pebbles polish the wheeled arches, and each of them declares this is an obvious blow. In addition, aerodynamic noises occur at high speeds. And with the smoothness of the course of things is not the best. It seems that the car holds quite tenaciously for the roadbed, but an attempt to endorse the model of sports handling led to the fact that the driver is forced to strain a slightly driving, constantly adjusting the trajectory of motion. And so, despite the fact that the Baranka is empty, as in the glass of drunkard. The steering wheel is light, noticeable feedback is not burdened. From the edge to the edge of 3.3 turns. Although there are no complaints for the machine to turn the machine to turn out only 11.13 meters.
But the brakes are good. They are powerful, elastic pedal. Already as standard, there is an ABS and the brake force distribution system, which allows you to confidently feel at any speeds. Plus all versions of sebring are equipped with an ESP stabilization system.
Not too expensive
Summarizing the impressions of Chrysler Sebring, I came to the conclusion that it is both European and American car. Metis, in one word. But the roots are felt. I do not exclude at all that this combination can bribe citizens with certain requirements for cars. He has a memorable appearance, it is quite large and quite comfortable, he can ride quickly. Finally, another trump card price. 25 900 Euro is not too expensive for cars of this class.
However, it will have to compete with such models as the new Ford Mondeo, Opel Vectra and Honda Accord. And this is very difficult.
Text: Andrei Osipov
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