I have the SRT8 CORE, its awesome. I get 27 mpg on the hwy. Its so quiet, yet, it can be a monster when needed. As for the people out there bagging the 5 speed, I can tell you, its perfect. Before anyone judges, drive one and you'll see what I mean.
Hi Steve, great reviews! How would you compare the luxury/quiet/ride during normal driving between the Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec? It appears clear the Chrysler is the much better performer in every way, but I'm wondering about the daily drivability of these two cars in comparison to each other.
Does the transmission hinder any of the performance? It's still the old 5 speed auto right? I would think a proper modern auto would awaken this beast even more. Thoughts?
Last year for the 5-speed in the Charger, 300 and Grand Cherokee SRT8's. Expect the 8-speed, new wheels and facelifts across the board for 2014, as well as the in-dash TFT screen like the Viper has.
But they really shine during the wet winter months. :) BTW: This review is much better than what the folks over at DriveSRT are doing you need to go ask them for a check. ;)
When this car gets the 6.2 supercharged Hemi it will suddenly be compared to AMG and M type vehicles. Assuming that it has the new 8 speed transmission.
you describe the U-Connect to be 'the best of the best". Really even better than its competitors? Or did i misinterpreted your meaning of that sentence?
have you owned one before? specially a hemi? these hemis can take a beating and know somebody who just went over 200k miles. transmission problems? not on these cars i own an 07 300 srt8 and transmission is Mercedes' own nag1 own one before talking shit
Wow... Who would buy such a over priced vehicle? With a recession, gas prices & not to mention speed cameras on every herizion; you'll never get to successfully enjoy this ride. 14city, and it's almost 2013.... they can do better.
What fool is going to pay 60,000 for a Chrysler . Plus whats the need for a 500 hp car . In the u.s . The streets are shit pot holes , then gas prices 14 mpg , then if that dnt matter camera lights speed lights I dnt need 500 hp to go to work wake up Chrysler . We bailed you out an you still can't make a practical everyday driver . After I drop 60,000 grand save my wallet at least at the tank ? If you hate on my comment , your street dreaming ! One
5 speed automatic...REALLY!!!! C'mon Fiat, you got Chrysler for basically nothing due to U.S. taxpayers forking over billions to save the company, the least you could do is plunk a 7 or 8 speed automatic into the car.
I'd only buy this because it appeared on breaking bad episodes :) otherwise, this is more of a car made for those people who wants to put their exaggerated rims if you know whom I'm referring to.
I have the SRT8 CORE, its awesome. I get 27 mpg on the hwy. Its so quiet, yet, it can be a monster when needed. As for the people out there bagging the 5 speed, I can tell you, its perfect. Before anyone judges, drive one and you'll see what I mean.
In this day and age , the HEMI 6.4L V8 is simple ridiculous. That's why I love it !
Yep and here we are all of these years later, and Dodge is building 800+ hp monsters and bet you would never thought that you would see this day
Steve you`ve been uploading like crazy lately! It doesn't go unappreciated.
Hi Steve, great reviews! How would you compare the luxury/quiet/ride during normal driving between the Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec? It appears clear the Chrysler is the much better performer in every way, but I'm wondering about the daily drivability of these two cars in comparison to each other.
what a great looking car ! and your review is perfect as always Steve.
Greetings from germany
What are the differences between the 2012,13, and 14 models?
is the front of the SRT8 bigger in the front than the regular 300c ?
Top Gear reviewed an earlier 300 Model a few years back, do you think the problems they enlisted have changed?
Glad you're enjoying them!
Does the transmission hinder any of the performance? It's still the old 5 speed auto right? I would think a proper modern auto would awaken this beast even more. Thoughts?
Yes, there's a couple of minutes of black at the end. Watch it if you'd like ;-)
Love my 300! Wish they had the hellcat 300 out. Soon I hear. Soon I’ll trade in
Last year for the 5-speed in the Charger, 300 and Grand Cherokee SRT8's. Expect the 8-speed, new wheels and facelifts across the board for 2014, as well as the in-dash TFT screen like the Viper has.
I got this car in June and absolutely love it. The exact one as tested but minus the red seats. Wasn't a fan.
Regis Gallet had any major problems I'm looking into one
1985 Toyota Corona had that feature, there are 2 glove boxes, the small one is a mini fridge, sadly American never had it.
i like the old frontal treatment more than the current one , still like the car though, with so much torque it probably does`nt need lots of cogs.
THE best in my book.
Transmission is a fail otherwise a nice car.
is this the model with the 8 Speed?
when will the SRT get a 8 speed transmission
It's nice but why no 7 speed?
I thinks its because its the SRT 8 but I could be wrong. I know they started to put the ZF 8 speed in there some where. But not sure when
But they really shine during the wet winter months. :) BTW: This review is much better than what the folks over at DriveSRT are doing you need to go ask them for a check. ;)
5 speed? did we take the DeLorean back to 1995?
I believe the first time I saw such a thing was in the 2001 Chevy Avalanche.
Will you review the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
Heated and cooled cup-holders? I didn't know such a thing existed.
how? besides the seats
Steve, i love how you do real big boy burnouts!!!
are you going to do a jeep grand Cherokee srt8
the car is so good and so powerful, even German ZF 8spd cannot handle, so Chrysler sticks with 6spd for this monster =)
I know you getting that Viper soon Steve!
Original look wins the crown!
No, that is on the V6 models only.
When this car gets the 6.2 supercharged Hemi it will suddenly be compared to AMG and M type vehicles. Assuming that it has the new 8 speed transmission.
Next spring.
The chrysler is listed in my top five cars that I would love to buy. (i.e. Audi, Cadillac,Porsche,Nissan). But I am tooo pooorrrrr.
06/10 300 C SRT/8 has a more boss look to it
$60,000 for a Chrysler? It'll be finished in 3 years like most American cars! $50,000 is pushing it but $60,000 is ridiculous!
you describe the U-Connect to be 'the best of the best". Really even better than its competitors? Or did i misinterpreted your meaning of that sentence?
@Jay Collins dude did you even watch it? he just said five speed auto.
thankyou stsve
I guess 5 gears is just fine when it has torque like this
have you owned one before?
specially a hemi?
these hemis can take a beating and know somebody who just went over 200k miles.
transmission problems? not on these cars
i own an 07 300 srt8 and transmission is Mercedes' own nag1
own one before talking shit
wait??? how does the dodge charger have an 8 speed??? but this only a 5 speed? WTF
You have a this car right now I buy this how match the prise of this car
I want one.
I miss the Pontiac G8 GT
they are building an 8 speed to handle the power
Hello!
mercedes gl has it too
Sorry.
@CSplayahata
The v6 have the 8speed the v8s have 5speeds
Nice,
audi don't sell there good cars to america and if they did the price would still make the 300 look good
done.
Monster
3:50 / 5:04
Wow.... I think I may be in love. lol
This is the only good looking Chrysler besides the 200S.
nice
ok
2013 and a 5 speed auto!?!? Wtf
Wow... Who would buy such a over priced vehicle? With a recession, gas prices & not to mention speed cameras on every herizion; you'll never get to successfully enjoy this ride. 14city, and it's almost 2013.... they can do better.
That 5 speed shifter looks awful in the car and is awful!
this car must be atleast 7 speed auto! very less !
What fool is going to pay 60,000 for a Chrysler . Plus whats the need for a 500 hp car . In the u.s . The streets are shit pot holes , then gas prices 14 mpg , then if that dnt matter camera lights speed lights I dnt need 500 hp to go to work wake up Chrysler . We bailed you out an you still can't make a practical everyday driver . After I drop 60,000 grand save my wallet at least at the tank ? If you hate on my comment , your street dreaming ! One
I had a 05 300C 5.7, Three engine's and two transmission's, I can talk sh-t about a junk sh-t of a car. and it had less than 60.000 mile's. do,do.
Huh
good not perfect
اااخ الله يرزقناا بس ~!
5spd auto wtf...
5 speed automatic...REALLY!!!! C'mon Fiat, you got Chrysler for basically nothing due to U.S. taxpayers forking over billions to save the company, the least you could do is plunk a 7 or 8 speed automatic into the car.
I KNOW you're joking there, Steve! You ARE, aren't you?
i call bull shit on this one!!
I still dont like the back tailights.
lol
I'd only buy this because it appeared on breaking bad episodes :) otherwise, this is more of a car made for those people who wants to put their exaggerated rims if you know whom I'm referring to.
yawn
300 sucks balls Audi is the way to go
blah blah blah.
Yuck...... everything about this car is disappointing to me.