Very nice! Just bought one...only 35,000 miles on it. Very good condition. I fell in love! I never really noticed the limited visual. But I did notice the limited head room. Love driving long trips. Or just scooting around town. Great gas mileage as well.
I own a 2015 Chrysler 200 and I must say I agree with you about the visibility problem. I'm only 6' tall, and when turning to the left, when checking the right I have to duck and jive like Muhammad Ali. I love most things about this car, but will admit that it doesn't seem like it wants to drive all the time. Some days I fire it up and it's all "meh". Some days I fire it up and it's all "Let's GO!". Very temperamental vehicle. Still love it though. I mean, I upgraded from a 2006 Chevy Cobalt.
I'm currently renting this car for a few days and agree with all the points, especially the low-visibility criticism *and* the niceness of that sliding compartment. And the engine noise really is quiet, it seems like the speed-adjusted audio volume (which I was initially surprised by) actually overcompensates a decent amount when the car is in motion.
Actually a nice car. Just be careful, if you find drops of oil on the garage floor or driveway, replace the oil cooler immediately, preferably with an all aluminum cooler, not the plastic cooler the factory installs on all Pentastar v6's. Due to heat from the engine the cooler is subject to developing leaks over time and eventual catastrophic failure. It happened to me, still like the car though.
I own this yr & model Chrysler. As you mentioned, I was skeptical about purchasing my vehicle just because of the poor visibility due to the wide pillars & narrow windshield. Already had an incident where late at night while on the freeway I couldn't tell a car came up along my passenger side & I went to change lanes & somehow my front bumper slightly hit his rear bumper. Besides this issue & the fact that it's slow to accelerate I think they made up for it in the comfort & many extra's this car has to offer at a reasonable price!
Tyler ... They didn't have the transmission ready. But they have GREAT, reliable engines. And if you get the V6 (mine) the trans has no problem. Mine's a '15, got 60,000 on it
***** Or you get a car that has to downshift 5 gears to overtake. The only real benefit I see is highway driving at low rpm. The 8 speed I was in felt like it could never make up its mind
Armaan R while this is true, in situations like going up a hill the more you press on the gas the, the more it downshifts. You can notice this when you go up a long hill etc
Armaan R Assuming the gearbox is programmed properly. I'll rather take a good 4 speed that shifts smoothly and predictably over a 9 speed that can't make up it's mind.
Wow! I'm surprised he didn't have to replace the transmission half way through the review. I worked at a Chrysler dealership and I've seen at least 30 of these come in for replacement transmissions. Terrible cars mechanically if you ask me.
I Had a 2017 limited and I loved the car except when its rain It fishtail and I took it to Chrysler and I was told that it was an issue with this vehicle , but over all the car drove otherwise nice, I trade it in for a Mercedes C300 but I still miss the car its was nice and lux for the price.
I've been subscribed for months but I've been subscribed to SaabKyle for much much longer and let me say it, I can easily watch a 10 minute video review of a car I'm not even intersted in from you while lately I can't even make it past the first three minutes of SaabKyle04's reviews no matter how exciting the car is for me (and they just keep getting longer), so... Congratulations, your videos are awesome and deserve way more attention.
I agree with you. Saabkyle04 has a great channel, but his videos have gotten WAY too long and he only reviews really expensive cars anymore. I liked his channel better when he did all sorts of cars, not just exotics, sports cars, and luxury cars and his videos weren't longer than 10 minutes.
Leo There are no cars in the mid size that get real world average 37 1/2 MPG. Not including hybrids, which MIGHT pass that. Most compacts don't get even rated at 38 comb, let alone real world. But even IF cars got 40mpg, 2.4 less is certainly not mediocre.
+wiibaron +wiibaron This doesn't get 37 real world average mpg. It gets 37 EPA highway mpg. By comparison, the Corolla (same class) gets 42 EPA highway MPG. 5 mpg less than everyone else is at best acceptable, I wouldn't call it "pretty good".
Leo Didn't watch the video, eh? This guy got 37.6 mpg in this car. He did 0-60, and ran around in it. He got better than the HWY number. And a Corolla is not a mid size but a compact like a Dart, which has a 41 HWY MPG figure. A 200 is the same as a Camry: 23k-35k,100+ cuft of space.and 25/35 mpg. everyone knows a mid size from a compact although that Dart is kindof big for its class.
+wiibaron I don't know how he gets those figures, but 37 is super high. I average 35-36 on a long road trip, but I live in Texas. He's in Colorado with a much higher elevation. That would account for the better than average mpg. On a trip to Utah, I averaged about 5 mpg better than Texas
Its nice to see Chrysler finally taking things seriously but it seems they have some catching up to do. That 9-speed auto seems to be a last-minute response to DCT and CVT. Jason - one thing you forgot to mention is how the rear view mirror itself is a HUGE blind spot. Maybe it's just where your camera was mounted, but a massive percent of your view was blocked off by that mirror. I've had the same problem in my old car, which also didn't have much head-room.
Peter Schmidt from what iv been told by a Chrysler mechanic, they are a real pain to work on. bad bolt placement and stupid plastic clips holding everything together.
Yes. No one could afford an s class, masseratti, saab, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Audi, infiniti, Lexus, acura, lincoln or cadillac nor is it that premium, but yes it is a luxury car. 30k mid sized sedan with alot of bells & whistles, plus Chrysler is dodge's luxury division. Everyone has their own tastes.
My 2016 limited sonata hybrid has been getting 42+ mpg over the last 6 months of not touching the mpg reset. Large cabin inside and good looking car with room and stillllll get 40+ mpg. More pricy though so that's a problem for people just wanting a daily work car.
Funny. Normally you are smiling in the video thumbnail, this time, more like "meh". You should try and get your hands on a 2015 Chevy SS. That would bring the smile back.
Any chance you've got enough rep to wrangle a long term review car sometime soon? For brands with shaky reliability ratings (e.g. Chrysler), initial quality doesn't tell the whole story, and it'd be interesting to see what cropped up. That said, I'd feel bad if this suggestion led to you daily driving a Chrysler 200 while your STi sat in the garage.
JaWe Hahaha, I've actually been thinking about that lately. I've been wondering about a "Life in an electric car" and seeing how easy/challenging it makes everything.
Engineering Explained hey I saw your video on turbo lag and I always thought that was called boost threshold, since I guess its not can you make a video explaining what boost threshold is?
Dunno, my problem is that if I were to buy something like this it would be a daily driver...but if the visibility sucks then there's ZERO point in it being a daily driver for me. So I'd take away some heavy points from it due to the low visibility, to the point where I wouldn't consider it.
Their reputation midsize cars is awful. I have a 2016. 41k miles and no issues yet, but really glad I have that 100,000 mile warranty. It's a very comfortable road trip car. It actually has a fantastic stereo too!
Ryan Garr , did you buy it new? I just put down a deposit on one that has 30k miles, and reading all these bad reviews, I'm thinking of getting my money back.
It had 3 recalls. 1 to close a potential security hole when using Mobile Wifi, 1 for a seat belt sensor that doesn't affect most vehicles, and 1 to correct the transmissions tuning. 0 were for safety. Still its a Chrysler. If you get this vehicle, expect to spend another $4k on the long term warranty if you don't plan to modify the vehicle. Will probably be needed.
When you say "Intake valves" are you referring to only the side which is used for air intake or are you referring to both exhaust/intake valves? English is not my primary language so I'm not sure :D
I drive between 1-10 different Chrysler 200's per day. I hate them. I mostly move them around in a parking lot or on the highway. where all of the terrible things shine. The throttle is wonky as shit. You can't move slowly, like if you're navigating a parking lot, or slow moving traffic. Its jolty, and jabs around. The blind spots are bad, I have to back them up very often and you just can't see out of the back. The reverse camera is there, but Its in a weird spot and you get a weird angle on the things behind you. Really exciting that you've reviewed a car that I drive very often. Disappointed that its a 200 :)
Ivan Matz I think that the Chrysler is meant to be a more upmarket compact size offering, with better interior appointments and more exterior style. The 300 hp V6 is also exclusive the 200. Both the Dart and the 200 are pretty good as far as compact cars go.
Ivan Matz I'm sure that it's possible for one of the two to be phased out, but I think the sales numbers will ultimately determine this. As things look now, both the Dart and the 200 have enough distinct qualities to justify their existence. It would probably be easier for FCA to discontinue the 200 as opposed to the Dart, as the Dart is in a pretty important market segment.
The Dart is a compact, the 200 is a mid-size. Both these vehicles are being discontinued and Chrysler leaving this market after they lived through their product life cycle. FCA already has a number of products that compete in similar areas which sell better.
Do not buy. Worst decision I’ve ever made. 1- oil consumption 2- huge depreciation 3- on four cylinder lack of torque 4- the vehicle is discontinued. The quality of materials inside is not bad. But it’s not worth it unless you buy it well taken care of for really good $$$$$$.
A lot of the design was lifted. Overall exterior is a Ford Fusion. Has some hints of Audi. Proportions are more Chrysler. Interior has some features lifted from Jaguar.
How can u get 37.6 mpg on this car? What was your speed when u drove on the high way? That is unbelievable. My 2014 accord 2.4 with cvt can get 41mpg if I drive 50/55mph, but if i drive 65/70mph the mpg gonna drop to 35. I really cant believe this 200 is better than accord on mpg.
Chrysler's tend to be exact on their MPG ratings from the EPA unlike some Japanese brands. The 8th and 9th gear seem to be matched for 65 and 70 mph on near level highway. You won't have some of the natural drawbacks of a belt driven transmission, so it should get better mpg at the speeds its gears are specifically matched to. Throughout the entire speed range a lighter vehicle with CVT should get better MPG. I can get 38+ mpg highway in this when driving a constant 70 mph in San Diego which can be a bit hilly. When going over this speed the mpg drops off to around 32-34 mpg, and in the city it drops off a lot to its EPA ratings.
Brent, I have the V6 3.6 l version of this. The transmission has nine gears with final ratio being 0.48. That means when in 9th gear the wheels turn little more than two rotations for every one rotation of the engine. This is an extremely low transmission ratio. I can get easily about 37mpg average on a 300 mile road-trip driving 80mph. However, because lower gears have very high ratio (main drive is 5th gear), it takes a lot of gas to get going from a dead stop. So, while the car can have about 32-37mpg cruising at 35mph on flat ground, the average city drive mileage, with heavy traffic and a lot of "stop and go" is about 22 mpg. Overall, per tank I get about 28 mpg depending on how much highway driving I do. Also, it has been a hot summer so all these numbers are with AC running. I would not be surprised if you could add another 10%-15% by turning AC off. The reason why the gas mileage on this car is so great (keep in mind I am talking about a 3.6l V6) is for two reasons and they both pertain to the transmission: 1) The transmission has a 9 gears and 4 of them are overdrive (ratio smaller than 1). This means that the engine can be kept at the lower number of rotations during cruise, where you get the best economy. 2) All of the clutches in the transmission (If i remember right there are 6 of them) are slipless clutches. This means that at no point during the life of this car's transmission are you going to lose power because a clutch in the transmission is slipping. Just about all work potential (Horsepower, or Wattage) going in one end comes out the other and only things that change significantly are speed (rpm) and strength (torque). Though, the reason 2 is also why the shifts are not "creamy smooth" sometimes. There are other reasons for good gas mileage as well. Like how the engine has variable valve timing... The engine is very efficient. But, I highly doubt I would be getting more than 30-32mpg on a highway trip if it had a standard 6 speed automatic or even a 6 speed manual.
I did It, and It only engages at 10MPH max, and a warning chime will start. Over that speed nothing happens; excpet for the chime previously mentioned. Yeah, had to try It ;)
Hit the Circle with an arrow in the middle of it on the steering wheel. Press the Set + or Set - to set it. Press them again to adjust the speed. You can also setup automatic cruise control depending on the package.
36 mpg? I'm having a hard time believing that this (ancient tech?) 2400cc SOHC engine in a sedan has the same fuel economy as my 1200cc tsi engine in a small hatchback (2011 seat Leon)! :o Or is the European driving style a bit more "dynamic"? :p
Niels Onderbeke It's not ancient tech. The valvetrain on this is probably more complex than what you're driving. SOHC as the intakes are operated electro-hydraulically. I can't say if it's better or worse, but I can say it's not ancient. I try not to bash what I don't understand.
You're right, I do appologize for the comment. There is no use in hating. If Chrysler can make an engine that defies the general consensus that engines should be ever smaller to attain higher levels of efficiency, bravo for them. Maybe this is a good pitch for a next topic: various strategies on improving the efficiency of an ice? It seems that most car makers are going for smaller engines with turbos nowadays. But the folks at mazda do nothing but loath turbos, so they invented a strategy according to which a 13:1 compression ratio should supposedly be best for both diesel and petrol engines. And now the introduction of electro-hydraulical intake valves. Would you explain more on this topic?
Guy sounds like the giraffe off of Madagascar
Kyrie Bakunas I thought the same cuz the head camera was a liiiiitttle too high
or Ross from friends lol
I'm getting my first car soon... is this a good option for me as a first time driver ?
Very nice! Just bought one...only 35,000 miles on it. Very good condition. I fell in love! I never really noticed the limited visual. But I did notice the limited head room. Love driving long trips. Or just scooting around town. Great gas mileage as well.
Same I got a blue 200s with 43k miles on it they do have bad transmission problems and Chrysler discontinued the 200 line up as well as Dodge Dart
I own a 2015 Chrysler 200 and I must say I agree with you about the visibility problem. I'm only 6' tall, and when turning to the left, when checking the right I have to duck and jive like Muhammad Ali.
I love most things about this car, but will admit that it doesn't seem like it wants to drive all the time. Some days I fire it up and it's all "meh". Some days I fire it up and it's all "Let's GO!". Very temperamental vehicle.
Still love it though. I mean, I upgraded from a 2006 Chevy Cobalt.
Omgg I also upgraded from a Chevy colbat 2008
that engine cover transition ! more and more fancy ! :) gj
Excellent review, I may be purchasing this this afternoon and this covers everything I wanted to know, I haven't driven an actual car in a long time
I'm currently renting this car for a few days and agree with all the points, especially the low-visibility criticism *and* the niceness of that sliding compartment. And the engine noise really is quiet, it seems like the speed-adjusted audio volume (which I was initially surprised by) actually overcompensates a decent amount when the car is in motion.
Actually a nice car. Just be careful, if you find drops of oil on the garage floor or driveway, replace the oil cooler immediately, preferably with an all aluminum cooler, not the plastic cooler the factory installs on all Pentastar v6's. Due to heat from the engine the cooler is subject to developing leaks over time and eventual catastrophic failure. It happened to me, still like the car though.
The 200 C version of this car is a lot nicer with the rims and is awd with 295 hp
DarkHawk1303 Yeah, but they run around $35K, which is nutty.
I love that sliding cupholder too! Every car maker should do this.
I think I will now consider this car but I think I would go for the s trim with the v6 and paddle shifters.
I own this yr & model Chrysler. As you mentioned, I was skeptical about purchasing my vehicle just because of the poor visibility due to the wide pillars & narrow windshield. Already had an incident where late at night while on the freeway I couldn't tell a car came up along my passenger side & I went to change lanes & somehow my front bumper slightly hit his rear bumper. Besides this issue & the fact that it's slow to accelerate I think they made up for it in the comfort & many extra's this car has to offer at a reasonable price!
Tyler ... They didn't have the transmission ready. But they have GREAT, reliable engines. And if you get the V6 (mine) the trans has no problem. Mine's a '15, got 60,000 on it
Those A pillars are massive, especially on top
9 speed auto WTF
***** Or you get a car that has to downshift 5 gears to overtake. The only real benefit I see is highway driving at low rpm. The 8 speed I was in felt like it could never make up its mind
An auto does not have to “drop 5 gears” to overtake. It is not a sequential gearbox. It will downshift, for example, from 9th straight to 3rd.
Armaan R while this is true, in situations like going up a hill the more you press on the gas the, the more it downshifts. You can notice this when you go up a long hill etc
Camhin1 ford raptor i believe has 12 or is coming with 12
Armaan R Assuming the gearbox is programmed properly. I'll rather take a good 4 speed that shifts smoothly and predictably over a 9 speed that can't make up it's mind.
Could you make a video explaining naturally aspirated engines?
What are some of the biggest differences do you think you'd find between this configuration and the optional V6 or AWD? (Also, great review!)
on this video, where you drove that car...it remains me a national park
Wow! I'm surprised he didn't have to replace the transmission half way through the review.
I worked at a Chrysler dealership and I've seen at least 30 of these come in for replacement transmissions. Terrible cars mechanically if you ask me.
Tyler Cullen I should've got a Ford
What about the 2016 models? Do you think those are better?
I have the 200 s can’t relate
I Had a 2017 limited and I loved the car except when its rain It fishtail and I took it to Chrysler and I was told that it was an issue with this vehicle , but over all the car drove otherwise nice, I trade it in for a Mercedes C300 but I still miss the car its was nice and lux for the price.
I drove the 200C and its sweet
I've been subscribed for months but I've been subscribed to SaabKyle for much much longer and let me say it, I can easily watch a 10 minute video review of a car I'm not even intersted in from you while lately I can't even make it past the first three minutes of SaabKyle04's reviews no matter how exciting the car is for me (and they just keep getting longer), so... Congratulations, your videos are awesome and deserve way more attention.
I agree with you. Saabkyle04 has a great channel, but his videos have gotten WAY too long and he only reviews really expensive cars anymore. I liked his channel better when he did all sorts of cars, not just exotics, sports cars, and luxury cars and his videos weren't longer than 10 minutes.
97I30T There still is 'some' variety but his videos are the same every single time, at least with EE there's some fun and enthusiasm into it.
Drove one of these one time and that 9 speed transmission wanted to downshift/upshift constantly it was so aggravating
Test drive one instead of using the rental. The transmission issues are worked out to a degree. Rentals probably will still have the issue.
Can you please make a video on CVT transmission vs a transitional transmission
37.6 MPG is way more than 'pretty good'.
When every other car in this segment is pulling 40 mpg 37 mpg is mediocre.
Leo There are no cars in the mid size that get real world average 37 1/2 MPG. Not including hybrids, which MIGHT pass that. Most compacts don't get even rated at 38 comb, let alone real world. But even IF cars got 40mpg, 2.4 less is certainly not mediocre.
+wiibaron +wiibaron This doesn't get 37 real world average mpg. It gets 37 EPA highway mpg. By comparison, the Corolla (same class) gets 42 EPA highway MPG. 5 mpg less than everyone else is at best acceptable, I wouldn't call it "pretty good".
Leo Didn't watch the video, eh? This guy got 37.6 mpg in this car. He did 0-60, and ran around in it. He got better than the HWY number. And a Corolla is not a mid size but a compact like a Dart, which has a 41 HWY MPG figure. A 200 is the same as a Camry: 23k-35k,100+ cuft of space.and 25/35 mpg. everyone knows a mid size from a compact although that Dart is kindof big for its class.
+wiibaron I don't know how he gets those figures, but 37 is super high. I average 35-36 on a long road trip, but I live in Texas. He's in Colorado with a much higher elevation. That would account for the better than average mpg. On a trip to Utah, I averaged about 5 mpg better than Texas
Keep up the honest reviews!
WOW! Excellent, detailed review & spot on! Thanks
Its nice to see Chrysler finally taking things seriously but it seems they have some catching up to do. That 9-speed auto seems to be a last-minute response to DCT and CVT.
Jason - one thing you forgot to mention is how the rear view mirror itself is a HUGE blind spot. Maybe it's just where your camera was mounted, but a massive percent of your view was blocked off by that mirror. I've had the same problem in my old car, which also didn't have much head-room.
Peter Schmidt from what iv been told by a Chrysler mechanic, they are a real pain to work on. bad bolt placement and stupid plastic clips holding everything together.
The hill assist is in the settings on the infotainment system, also should have checked out the travel link it come in handy for gas prices
I forgot which model has the automatic parking
Alot of people acting like they are in the salem witch trials & the witch is the 200. Its just a luxury car
Yes. No one could afford an s class, masseratti, saab, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Audi, infiniti, Lexus, acura, lincoln or cadillac nor is it that premium, but yes it is a luxury car. 30k mid sized sedan with alot of bells & whistles, plus Chrysler is dodge's luxury division. Everyone has their own tastes.
Last I checked, Dodge is a part of Chrysler. Ever heard of the big 3? Ford? GM? Chrysler? Or maybe the Daimler-Chrysler or now Fiat-Chrysler group?
cutthroat795 i always thought chrysler was dodge's branch, but i guess not. Chysler is the luxury division though
Dat disappearing engine cover, gg
I wished this was a 200 S review; it has paddle shifters.
Amazing review bro thank you
I’m literally renting this car right now, it’s not bad but I’d look at a 3.6 AWD
My 2016 limited sonata hybrid has been getting 42+ mpg over the last 6 months of not touching the mpg reset. Large cabin inside and good looking car with room and stillllll get 40+ mpg. More pricy though so that's a problem for people just wanting a daily work car.
Funny. Normally you are smiling in the video thumbnail, this time, more like "meh". You should try and get your hands on a 2015 Chevy SS. That would bring the smile back.
There's something even better in the works, smiles guaranteed, you'll see pictures tomorrow on Instagram (/engineeringexplained).
Engineering Explained could you do the 2016 Mazda 6?
I have a 15 200s love it the 3.6l is they only way to go and I still get over 30 mpg on the highway. Yes the 9 speed transmission sucks
Where is the suspension video?
Any chance you've got enough rep to wrangle a long term review car sometime soon? For brands with shaky reliability ratings (e.g. Chrysler), initial quality doesn't tell the whole story, and it'd be interesting to see what cropped up. That said, I'd feel bad if this suggestion led to you daily driving a Chrysler 200 while your STi sat in the garage.
JaWe Hahaha, I've actually been thinking about that lately. I've been wondering about a "Life in an electric car" and seeing how easy/challenging it makes everything.
Engineering Explained hey I saw your video on turbo lag and I always thought that was called boost threshold, since I guess its not can you make a video explaining what boost threshold is?
can you do a 2016 200c? they were supposed to do a lot of work on the trany and i hear it works best with the v6.
I have the 15 Limited as well but mines came w/ the smaller screen… Is yours a mod?
Dunno, my problem is that if I were to buy something like this it would be a daily driver...but if the visibility sucks then there's ZERO point in it being a daily driver for me. So I'd take away some heavy points from it due to the low visibility, to the point where I wouldn't consider it.
Could you review a Mazda 3, please?
What's the purpose of the buttons on the back of the steering wheel? They're in the position where you'd find paddles.
sound system, radio tuning and volume
Great review.
Thanks!
I'm about to pick this up tomorrow for 8k
Did you end up liking it ?
Think you can review the new Mazda3?
It's a Chrysler I'd doesn't parallel park! You park it in the farthest space to not get door pings!
I got one but visibility isn't a problem for me
I’ve seen one of these that’s in good condition with 126k miles this would be my first car is it worth it?
Yes it’s really worth it
Their reputation midsize cars is awful. I have a 2016. 41k miles and no issues yet, but really glad I have that 100,000 mile warranty. It's a very comfortable road trip car. It actually has a fantastic stereo too!
Ryan Garr worth a buy?
Ryan Garr , did you buy it new? I just put down a deposit on one that has 30k miles, and reading all these bad reviews, I'm thinking of getting my money back.
Great review. It's a beautiful car, but will it be reliable long term?
It had 3 recalls. 1 to close a potential security hole when using Mobile Wifi, 1 for a seat belt sensor that doesn't affect most vehicles, and 1 to correct the transmissions tuning. 0 were for safety.
Still its a Chrysler. If you get this vehicle, expect to spend another $4k on the long term warranty if you don't plan to modify the vehicle. Will probably be needed.
my transmission makes the car feel like i got slightly bumped when I'm stopping any thoughts?
Is there and emergency start Incase the push button fails?
good question!
That was my first car a 2015 Chrysler 200 in silver it had the 4 cylinder fwd
I plan on getting on with 133,000miles …. What’s your take
@@Crimeandexposure did u get it?
What speed did you do these MPG tests at?
this seems like a solid car besides the pillars. why is this car so hated.
Miguel Angel Medina Rise Because it’s unreliable. That 9 speed auto is trash and is a frequently replaced due to defects.
Do a 200c v6 with paraelllel and perpe dicualr park
2015 and still single overhead cam?
+RaphaelYC It's a multiair engine, intake valves don't use a cam. Look it up, it's really clever.
You should review an rx8
Man this car is really nice but I am disappointed with the engine and the window space. This is like the chevy hrr with a narrow window..
When you say "Intake valves" are you referring to only the side which is used for air intake or are you referring to both exhaust/intake valves? English is not my primary language so I'm not sure :D
Oscar Merlin Never mind, i found out.
Though, single overhead cam with 4 valves per cylinder? That's a vit unusual
I drive between 1-10 different Chrysler 200's per day. I hate them. I mostly move them around in a parking lot or on the highway. where all of the terrible things shine. The throttle is wonky as shit. You can't move slowly, like if you're navigating a parking lot, or slow moving traffic. Its jolty, and jabs around. The blind spots are bad, I have to back them up very often and you just can't see out of the back. The reverse camera is there, but Its in a weird spot and you get a weird angle on the things behind you.
Really exciting that you've reviewed a car that I drive very often. Disappointed that its a 200 :)
Robert Palmer I hate my 200. I wanna leave a grenade in the trunk
babberdy dabberdy looking to by one. Can you tell me why?
How do I adjust the steering wheel
You should review a dodge dart!
How about the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Why my car will start but will not go in drive or revised
Great channel. but i think you should keep the camera on the road and not on yourself maybe its just me :D
Not sure if you've already covered this, but why does rev hang happen?
Ricky Edwards Throttle tuning.
I had dohc 2.4 liter Chrysler 200
Hello there,
My Chrysler 200 2016 its odometer is flashing so how can i fix it?!
I like this car, but I don't get why FCA builds both the 200 and the Dodge Dart...
Ivan Matz I think that the Chrysler is meant to be a more upmarket compact size offering, with better interior appointments and more exterior style. The 300 hp V6 is also exclusive the 200. Both the Dart and the 200 are pretty good as far as compact cars go.
***** Good point, the 200 also has a longer wheelbase, which gives it a larger interior.
Well, while I get your points, I believe one of the two will be discountinued, just like the Dodge Durango will be because of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Ivan Matz I'm sure that it's possible for one of the two to be phased out, but I think the sales numbers will ultimately determine this. As things look now, both the Dart and the 200 have enough distinct qualities to justify their existence. It would probably be easier for FCA to discontinue the 200 as opposed to the Dart, as the Dart is in a pretty important market segment.
The Dart is a compact, the 200 is a mid-size. Both these vehicles are being discontinued and Chrysler leaving this market after they lived through their product life cycle. FCA already has a number of products that compete in similar areas which sell better.
Why is the gear selector a circular knob? That looks very counter intuitive.
Space.
Imagine not intrinsically knowing the vectors of a vehicle from driver's position when your an "engineer" 😫
Do not buy. Worst decision I’ve ever made. 1- oil consumption 2- huge depreciation 3- on four cylinder lack of torque 4- the vehicle is discontinued. The quality of materials inside is not bad. But it’s not worth it unless you buy it well taken care of for really good $$$$$$.
I can't wait for the day won't have to review horrendous cars such as this, and only do the ones you actually like.
Chrysler all the way!
I'm sorry but this car screams boring to me and makes even a Toyota Camry more exciting.
Will you ever be reviewing electric cars, e.g. a Tesla?
He reviews what the dealer gives him
Yes! Electric cars for sure! Hoping to get a Tesla in eventually, but no news yet. Also, regarding the dealer comment, I take zero cars from dealers.
Looking forward to it!
That's the road from vista house lmao
Lol I had to parallel park the 200C for my drivers test. I parallel parked a town and country van a lot better
How tall are you?
you should be a car salesman that advertise vehicles.
7150285 I don't want to be a car salesman.
The rear end kinda looks like an Audi A5.
Agreed, I see some Audi design cues lifted for this car.
JaWe I see some KIA design
Taketa Taketa Well, KIA did steal Audi's lead designer a while back, so that's why KIA's sometimes look a lot like Audi's
A lot of the design was lifted. Overall exterior is a Ford Fusion. Has some hints of Audi. Proportions are more Chrysler. Interior has some features lifted from Jaguar.
HellzHonour no the Audi looks like a Chrysler.
It's a FIAT engine.
Code name TIGER SHARK.
How can u get 37.6 mpg on this car? What was your speed when u drove on the high way? That is unbelievable. My 2014 accord 2.4 with cvt can get 41mpg if I drive 50/55mph, but if i drive 65/70mph the mpg gonna drop to 35. I really cant believe this 200 is better than accord on mpg.
+Y Brent Stayed within 5 mph of the speed limit. Speed ranged from 55 to 65 on the highway. You can see the full course in my Chevy Volt review.
Chrysler's tend to be exact on their MPG ratings from the EPA unlike some Japanese brands. The 8th and 9th gear seem to be matched for 65 and 70 mph on near level highway. You won't have some of the natural drawbacks of a belt driven transmission, so it should get better mpg at the speeds its gears are specifically matched to. Throughout the entire speed range a lighter vehicle with CVT should get better MPG.
I can get 38+ mpg highway in this when driving a constant 70 mph in San Diego which can be a bit hilly. When going over this speed the mpg drops off to around 32-34 mpg, and in the city it drops off a lot to its EPA ratings.
I average 21 mpg
Are you using the 3.6 liter AWD?
Brent,
I have the V6 3.6 l version of this. The transmission has nine gears with final ratio being 0.48. That means when in 9th gear the wheels turn little more than two rotations for every one rotation of the engine. This is an extremely low transmission ratio.
I can get easily about 37mpg average on a 300 mile road-trip driving 80mph. However, because lower gears have very high ratio (main drive is 5th gear), it takes a lot of gas to get going from a dead stop. So, while the car can have about 32-37mpg cruising at 35mph on flat ground, the average city drive mileage, with heavy traffic and a lot of "stop and go" is about 22 mpg. Overall, per tank I get about 28 mpg depending on how much highway driving I do. Also, it has been a hot summer so all these numbers are with AC running. I would not be surprised if you could add another 10%-15% by turning AC off.
The reason why the gas mileage on this car is so great (keep in mind I am talking about a 3.6l V6) is for two reasons and they both pertain to the transmission:
1) The transmission has a 9 gears and 4 of them are overdrive (ratio smaller than 1). This means that the engine can be kept at the lower number of rotations during cruise, where you get the best economy.
2) All of the clutches in the transmission (If i remember right there are 6 of them) are slipless clutches. This means that at no point during the life of this car's transmission are you going to lose power because a clutch in the transmission is slipping. Just about all work potential (Horsepower, or Wattage) going in one end comes out the other and only things that change significantly are speed (rpm) and strength (torque).
Though, the reason 2 is also why the shifts are not "creamy smooth" sometimes.
There are other reasons for good gas mileage as well. Like how the engine has variable valve timing... The engine is very efficient. But, I highly doubt I would be getting more than 30-32mpg on a highway trip if it had a standard 6 speed automatic or even a 6 speed manual.
audi rs5 please :)
remote start won't work on mine.
Mines either
What happens if you press the electronic parking brake while moving?
It will be released when you press the gas pedal
Barrasali Ahmed I always imagined a small child in the front seat and they'd just be like "mommy what's this button do"
*click*
Justis Cady Logically it would only activate if the car isnt moving. who knows.
You can't engage it without having your foot on the brake.
I did It, and It only engages at 10MPH max, and a warning chime will start. Over that speed nothing happens; excpet for the chime previously mentioned. Yeah, had to try It ;)
How do you set the cruise control?
Hit the Circle with an arrow in the middle of it on the steering wheel. Press the Set + or Set - to set it. Press them again to adjust the speed. You can also setup automatic cruise control depending on the package.
Plenty of leg room for a teenager.
remote start ? why?
It was nice in this Portland heat wave. Getting in a car that's been sitting in the sun, when it's already 105 outside? No thanks!
If you live where it gets really cold or really hot, you'll come to know the value of remote start pretty fast.
The Stig's German Cousin/ I have this car.... didn’t know it even had remote start... 🤦🏾♀️
Are you not in a relationship? I've probably said this in the past but you're so handsome.
That car sucks in my opinion for a new car
You should get a lot more than that 2 liter engine
*2.4 and it has an optional v6 which is very similar to most of the competition
they ripped off some interior design ideas from Range Rover
look under the hood of a saturn LS2 ...same cheep look..inside an out
This car looks mediocre. It will probably be looked over by many when you compare it to a Toyota, Honda, Subaru that it can't stand up against
This auto is not worthy of the autobahn
36 mpg? I'm having a hard time believing that this (ancient tech?) 2400cc SOHC engine in a sedan has the same fuel economy as my 1200cc tsi engine in a small hatchback (2011 seat Leon)! :o Or is the European driving style a bit more "dynamic"? :p
Niels Onderbeke It's not ancient tech. The valvetrain on this is probably more complex than what you're driving. SOHC as the intakes are operated electro-hydraulically. I can't say if it's better or worse, but I can say it's not ancient. I try not to bash what I don't understand.
You're right, I do appologize for the comment. There is no use in hating. If Chrysler can make an engine that defies the general consensus that engines should be ever smaller to attain higher levels of efficiency, bravo for them. Maybe this is a good pitch for a next topic: various strategies on improving the efficiency of an ice? It seems that most car makers are going for smaller engines with turbos nowadays. But the folks at mazda do nothing but loath turbos, so they invented a strategy according to which a 13:1 compression ratio should supposedly be best for both diesel and petrol engines. And now the introduction of electro-hydraulical intake valves. Would you explain more on this topic?
2015 POS