2015 Chrysler 200 - Redline: Review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Long known for being the rental car special in the segment, Chrysler is hoping to snag some actual consumers into showrooms with this completely re-engineered 2015 200. Borrowing heavily from the new Fiat alliance, has the company succeeded in building a proper family sedan that can take on the Japanese?
I am 6"1 and sitting in the back of this car is very comfortable.
Just rented the same car went from the middle of New Mexico to the east side of Knoxville Tennessee and back, growing up and driving V8's all my life I have to say the car, with only a 4 cylinder did great, had no issues at all with it, it just remains to be seen is how they will last, I was impressed, and thats hard to do, it was a 2015 and had a little over 39,000 on it, after 8 days I took it back with over 42,000 on it, like I said for a 4 banger it was nice, but I can't help but wonder how the 6 cyl. would be like, oh yea I averaged 80 to 90 mph and got around 30 miles to the gallon, when you keep it under 75 it does 38 mpg's, liked it and enjoyed the drive.
Reliability update?
@@lukesylvester2022 He rented it...
@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise oh
My father has a 2015 Chrysler 200 with the 2.4 Tigershark, and he recently had the dealership perform all of the available transmission software updates (I believe there's 3 software updates that Chrysler has come out with since the car was first introduced, and they were issued as TSBs - technical service bulletins) and I can report that they made a significant improvement in the overall performance of the ZF 9AT in this car. The jerkiness in 1st gear when accelerating from a stop is now gone, the occasional harsh downshift is also gone, and the upshifts feel noticeably tighter and more brisk. The overall performance is definitely sportier and less sluggish than before.
I've also read online that the updates even give the car a small improvement in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times.
For anyone that has a Chrysler 200 (or a newer Jeep Cherokee) I would strongly recommend you have your dealership peform all of the available transmission software updates on your car, it certainly makes a big improvement.
I've heard others say this as well.
Patrick C. Recently got that update, you are right sir. Made all the difference in the world. Love this car.
My 2015 Chrysler 200 has a bad vibration when cold start and put right into reverse its shakes the whole car if anyone has had this problem please let me know. PS already had motor and trans mounts adjusted and 2 motor mounts replaced and all updates done to the trans.
That's the ONLY thing I dislike about mine that jerk from stop to go , HATE IT
How much did that possibly run him?
I would never mistake this for a Tesla model S , lol
Many people already have.
I have
my neighbor has the same color as my 200 c lol. I think I'm going to do the old switcharoo.
I bet you won't mistake a Bud Light for a Root Beer in a glass bottle lol. J-K.
lol! its all good.
As a general comment, you have a natural ability to communicate and convey the very things that car folks want. You relate to us and that builds trust and confidence. I'm looking at getting a 2016 MDX and Jag F-Type as a result of your review. Keep up the reviews.
Y’all people wild this car is amazing to me this was my first car and I still have it and never had a problem with it and I bought it used
i'm planning on taking one to drive 8hrs uber daily ,is it worth it ?
@@gostyjose6823 If you want to replace the transmission.
@@KittyFister oh lolll thank you
succes hunter get a Camry if your gonna Uber.
succes hunter Na ,take Prius instead. Toyota reliability with excellent mpg
10:30 "looking at the center stack the arm rest does not adjust UHH it does adjust" NIce save.
Love the buttons on the back. Who reads the text on the buttons?
I always thought the 200 was a compact car until I read it's supposed to be a midsize.
@abubakar mustafa at 192.3 inches, this is in the middle of the midsize sedan class.
Had this car as a rental. Not bad. The pick up is slow and sluggish and strangely, the steering wheel has no controls for the radio but other than that, the ride was smooth and the car looks great.
***** Ok cool thanks. I only had the car for two days so I didn't have time to explore. Weird place for audio controls though. :-)
+ladyvee7110 This is way too late, but the controls on the back of the wheel are a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM thing. Takes some getting used to but is actually pretty nice. Lets you have space for the cruise control buttons on the front.
+PhantonG90 Cool thanks. :-)
+ladyvee7110 They usually give base model cars on rental lots. They leave all the luxury features for when you actually buy the car. Almost any car you get from a rental lot won't have all the bells and whistles as advertised...
+ARandomUA-camr I know, I was just giving my impressions as it was for the brief time I had it. ;-)
this is one of the best midsize cars. It has looks, interior quality, and power. Bout time Chrysler is showing who's the boss.
Jaylen Bond right. go Chrysler . they tried hard with this car and people still don't like -__-
Nathaniel Rudolph no only you.
+Nathaniel Rudolph one of the best selling cars in American
+Nathaniel Rudolph a lot of people are driving these.
And. ... Your transmission fails at 10k miles lol.
Tanks for the honest review. With regards on your comments about the transmission, when I was looking at the owner's manual for my new 200S (4 cyl), I read that the transmission is getting programmed the first 1000 miles or so to your driving habits. The transmission does seem to take long to finally decide to switch gears though. In S mode (your L mode on your tester) the transmission doesn't seem to want to go over 6th gear and it is more 'johnny on the spot' than in regular mode.
Reasons why I bought this car
1 Looks sexy AF. 2 Super quiet cabin, especially on the freeway 3 it seems to soak up the rough patches on the roads better than other cars 3 it feels heavier than japanese cars 4 I didn't see any other mid size sedan offer ventilated seats 5 uconnect works great
Had this car for a rental for two weeks in May. Most of the comments in the video are sound; the transmission was strange (but I drive a manual), the entry was low ( I had a few bumps) and the rear view, especially the wing mirrors, were almost fatal at times. That said, it was very easy to drive, extremely comfortable and got considerably better mileage than the reviewer (possibly because I did not thrash it everywhere). My overall mileage was around 29, but on a run out on that long smooth road up to Cape Canaveral, I was actually getting into the 40s - and that was at the speed limit for the road (65-70 if I remember rightly).
These new 200's are a very good car. As a person who hasn't trusted an American car in some time, these new 200's we rented definitely renewed my view on Chrysler cars in a positive way. If you haven't driven or looked at an American car in the last few years, definitely head to the local dealer, i'm sure you will be impressed like I was. It's good to see American car companies building a quality products again.
I rented the 2016 version of this exact model and drove it 2800 miles in 3 days.
I was impressed all around though the thing that really stood out to me was the 9 speed automatic transmission. Seamless shifts bolstered by decent power for a 4 cylinder available at basically any speed on the gauge.
That's true, when driven carefully this transmission feels really fast, because engine is always on optimal gear, therefore you can accelerate quite fast on low rpm without overstressing the engine. But when furiously driven, this transmission doesn't know what to do. Folks who torture their daily cars do not like it. Thats why they call transmission 'lethargic'. Because when you suddenly press pedal to the metal during gear change, it can 'think' for a moment. But it's not a problem in daily driving. If you put it in Sport mode, 3.6 definitely can overtake other cars fast enough.
I'm currently a owner of a 2015 200 in that same trim and color. I love it and I have to call him out dinging the rear steering wheel controls for the scan and volume. They are great you never have to let go of the steering to change songs/stations or adjust the volume. Why the heck would they label the back of the steering wheel which you can't see? It also keeps less clutter on the front controls.
Amen! I said the exact same thing! I have an 06 stratus and its a nice car. Gets me where I need to go, it drives nice, gets good gas mileage and it has 203,000 miles on it. And it will probably go another 100,000 the mechanic said. Based off of the condition and the fact that I take care of my cars. That's the problem. People don't do proper maintenance on their vehicles. They just drive them don't do oil changes don't flush any fluids at an early stage and they don't wash them they don't do tuneups. People are lazy and that reflects on their. Cars.
+MrOneAntony Rear steering wheel controls are GM fashion which it does not matter if the buttons are on the front or opposite side of the steering wheel. And if it so happens to be on the front the user still won't have to take his or her eyes off the road, the buttons, that is
The Collection do you still have the car and do you like it ?
I own this particular car. You did an excellent job and hit it out of the park with this car. Not to say I have buyers remorse. I knew what I was buying and bought it because I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse. I purchased it really cheap but there are some things I decided to live with. The sight lines while driving are horrible. Especially the pillars and the low profile roof in the back. It takes a lot of getting used to understanding where blind spots are. My transmission works fine because I drive like an old lady. Any normal person would absolutely hate it. Love the dash board and features. It is a good looking car. Good engine...but the other thing you mentioned that bothers me is this car should get better gas mileage. This coming from someone that drove an SUV for years. I like the sound system though and the infotainment system is excellent. I wouldn't buy this at list price...but I would at the price I got it.
How much did you buy it for
@@eclipse98100 It was about 4 years ago. I think I paid about 8k because I ended up getting this from enterprise rent a car sales. It had a lot of miles but I like how they at least took great care as far as maintenance. I put half down and financed the rest.
I just bought one for 7k. Has it lasted you until now?
@@eclipse98100 Yep....No issues knock on wood. Nothing worth noting. Small issue with a tire sensor. I think it helped that I started working from home. The whole covid thing started a little bit after I bought it and so I really didn't need to drive nearly as much either. But no issues.
@@freakboy40 wow thank you so much for your feedback I also am a safe driver and I appreciate your information that it has lasted you all these years
Kudos to you for not always testing the top of the line models.
The problem with the 4-cyl base model transmission is that it is NOT built by ZF. It is a ZF design, but Chrysler builds it themselves, they just license the design from ZF. Frankly, they should dump ZF and go with the much better Aisin transmissions.
Agreed. Most reliable cars Chrysler ever made were the ones designed by Mitsubishi back in DSM 80s/90s golden era.
was soooo happy to see this in my subscription box! love this car. I think for its price range it definitely looks premium. great review.
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I've owned my 200 Limited for about a month. The transmission is a bit funky. In spite of having nine gears, I t seems to be constantly one gear low most of the time. Unlike most automatics, you can't simply "fake it out" by letting off the gas abruptly to get it to shift up. This transmission would rather whine at 4000 rpm uphill than shift to the next higher, and more appropriate gear. I travel a steep hill regularly, and I watch my fuel economy tank every time. If the shift points/tuning were more efficient, I would be 100% in love with the car.
There was a complaint in the review about the low roof, which I noticed when I first drove the car. I actually test drove the car twice before buying, and it wasn't until the second drive that I found the seat ratcheted down. I'd like a smidgen more head clearance, but it is better than sufferable. My family of five fits comfortably - one kid out of boosters, one in a booster, and one in a car seat - and I'm not exactly a small guy.
Overall, it is a bit quirky, but it fits well, and takes the long commute like a champ. If the transmission were tuned a bit better, I'd be over-the-moon in love.
Robert Barbish Chrysler has issued 3 different transmission software updates as TSBs for all of the 200 models (and for the Jeep Cherokees) and they've been reported to make a significant improvement in the overall performance of the ZF 9AT. My father has a 2015 200 2.4 model and after he had all of the tranny updates done we both noticed a significant improvement, upshifts were faster & tighter, downshifts were smoother, 1st gear jerkiness was gone. It definitely is worth having them done, you can goto any Chrysler dealership and just tell them you want all of the available transmission software updates done on your car. They're also free of charge but they won't perform these TSBs unless you specifically ask for them to be done.
@@crazyjkz thats why i cant understand why the manufacturers cant implement over-the-air update. Most people drive cars with unpatched software.
I love this car. no torque steer. I own two bmw's - and this is a GREAT daily driver. the 4cyl provides more than adequate power and the transmission is impressively smooth. My only gripe is that the headlamps could be brighter and I'm hearing CV axle noises at 28K miles.
Try and keep your head lamps clean and maybe take a different route than your normal commute and see if you can find a way that has less bumps
I am driving a 4 cylinder 200 at the moment. Your review is pretty much spot on except for the fuel economy. The gas mileage is simply terrible. I get like 19 mpg in the city. Combined I struggle to average 21mpg. I don't understand how a 4 cylinder with a 9 speed auto can get such bad gas mileage. It is definitely much better on the highway where it can get 36mpg, but once you drive it in the city the mileage just tanks. I can barely get 300 miles out of a tank. Why is the mileage so poor in this car? I don't even drive hard either. I try to drive it with a very light foot and it still sucks at fuel economy.
I was absolutely not impressed with my 2015 Chrysler 200. It was on its second transmission within 7000 km (3800 miles) had electrical issues and would suddenly accelerate while coasting to red lights. The drivers side seat bolster was already showing signs of major wear. I ended up trading it in for something different. Based on my experience I would not recommend this car. Great review as always!
I have the 15 s model and it does have the duel exhaust
I love how knowledgeable you are! ...
what! the glove box is not aligned with Felt? NOOOOOO!
lol
its 10' deep tho
Nice review. I don't think the Japanese have much to worry about from this car. The powertrain is way below par.
+Redline Reviews I drove a 200s 2.4L from DC to NYC and back (as a rental) and felt like I had to floor it just to catch up to the car in front of me during traffic; this seemed to occur due to the cars tendency to seek out higher gears for improved fuel economy. The model I drove had paddle shifters, which were nice but took up to two seconds to shift gears. The technology in the car was very convenient and I did love the feel of the leather steering wheel, but in the end the way the transmission acted in traffic made me want to drive the car into a lake. Very accurate and detailed review, I felt like I was screaming "yes" to everything you said.
The volume control is on the back of the steering wheel. Why would you need it to be labeled!!?? You gonna reach your head around the steering wheel to look while your driving? It's a simple push the left it changes the channel or track, push the right, it turns the volume up and down. It's better than having 9000 buttons on the steering wheel.
I have a 2015 200c with all of the packages and I LOVE IT!!!!! I like it more than my 2013 Honda Accord.
How is it holding up? They're a good price right now and I'm wondering
You still like it? I’m thinking about getting this car
I like the look of the new 200, but those cloth seats look kind of ugly.
Also, you need to show us your new miata Sofyan!
Crispin Sugita
Soon! It's still breaking in :)
+Redline Reviews awesome review buddy! I'm still so close to buying the C trim fully loaded. Very jealous of your new Miata! Cheers!
Redline Reviews I'm a Honda Accord driver and have been for years...but the exterior view of this car I really liked...so I test drove one on a used lot a 2016 4 banger...I thought the trans was horrible on shift points...like the gears catching up to the motor....very hard to drive in a parking lot...tiny windows and glass...huge pillars...just hard to see out of....so even though it's a sexy looking car ..once you get inside ...you quickly realize that you are better off walking away I can see why it was dropped
Christopher Hale it is hard to see but the interior is worlds better than the old and new accord. Plus this still has a v6 and you can get AWD. Not with Honda.
"Come my lady, come come my lady, your my butterfly suga baby, come my lady your my pretty lady, I'll make ya legs shake, you make me go crazy"
"Come and dance with me uh huh uh huh"
Would you choose this car over a Ford Focus 2017
Shame on Chrysler for discontinuing the 200. A little more polishing and it could have been a world-class family sedan as it was well on its way already. I thought the interior designer materials were amazing, the little details such as the Detroit skyline in the storage bin, and more were just awesome. I heard that the 9-speed Auto had some reliability issues though.
I'm glad Chrysler discontinued the 200.
They dont even make them anymore, though it does look very good.
The intro was all epic like a Ridley Scott movie lol
The front of the car reminds me of the Pacifica and the back reminds me of the Dodge dart
Will you be reviewing the new refreshed Honda Accord? Can you please review both sedan and coupe models please?
***** I think he should, since they change the car significantly inside. Definitely should test the Accord Coupe Touring.
Nguyen Le I really want him to review the Honda Accord Sport Sedan because thats the most powerful 4 cylinder in the Accord lineup, its up about 4 more HP compared to the standard Accord 2.4L Earthdreams engine
oh boy 4hp, that's earth shattering.
+Leroy Butts Haha, ikr, lol, the point of it though is that the Accord is faster than the Chyrsler 200 4 cylinder and the 6 cylinder
Mazda 6, Accord V6, Fusion V7 sport then this 200S V6 . All are very good.
Looks great all around, especially the interior design.
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As someone that works in the rental car industry, I disagree, it does seem very rental car like in many aspects to me. Having been in the V6 S and many of the demo models shown in the video, the V6 S is nicer but overall the dash seems very hollow and the transmission seems very jerky by comparison to most other models in any segment, like an automated manual similar to what I believe is the design in the automatic Ford Focuses. Overall I would agree with the review though, glad I found your channel.
Thank you so much for doing this video
You helped me decide not to get it because of the low roof, the a-pillar, small mirrors and lethargicness and it sounds noisy etc
All the best and God bless
2.4 is not noisy, 3.6 is not.
Proof that more gears isn't always better. Maybe in a few years it will better though.
I cringed hearing the engine start up.
jflow08 sounded weaker than my pullout game.
that panel that sorrounds the center console is to mimic a brush metal.
Like the review. When r we going to see the new miata?
As a long term car , lets say 150,00 miles is this a good choice, many ppl tell me Chrysler is not the most reliable brand out there.
+raul1794 Chrysler is no where near the same company it was 5 years ago. I can't speak on long term reliability as this car is too new, but if they put as much effort in quality into the interior as they did the drivetrain I don't think 200k miles would be much of a problem for the 200! Just remember to service the car and it will last. I don't like to go more than 7.5k miles on oil changes (synthetic) and I change my transmission fluid ever 60k. Good luck its a remarkable car for the price!
12:01 I don't know why but this part has me dead😂
Why didn't you review the 200S? I love that car.
HR-V review soon? Love your reviews, very informative and enjoyable to watch.
I had one of these as a rental car. I was genuinely unimpressed. The transmission lurches at slow speeds, it feels underpowered, and the brakes about throw you through the windshield because they're way too sensitive. There are so many better midsize sedans in this class.
Omg!!! If you do your research you will find it lurches because it has a 9 speed transmission. And I drove one. The breaks didn't send me through the windshield. Learn how to drive and lay off of the brakes.
+joshua lish Other midsize sedans in this class do not have these problems. It's still not a good car.
Do a review on the new mazda you got!
Spot-on comment, about the 9-speed ... It works *excellent* with the 3.6 liter, though .. for whatever reason.
Might be getting this for a first car or the 2014 model but this one is so much better
I had a 2013 300 and the transmission was the same lazy In The lower gears, very frustrating, ditched it for a Lexus lol
Sad
That Blue would make Hertz proud.
I’m going with this vehicle or a Optima from Kia. Trying to seek which is better
Why would control button be labeled on the back of the steering wheel. Read the owners manual and you’ll know what it is. It’s pretty much been the same since early 2000.
I rented one back in March and it was a pretty decent ride, other than the Transmission always hunting for gears.
hey Sofan, thanks for the review I was edging toward the Limited to save mon$$$ the S is worth the extra.
I’ll be honest I just drove this for a loaner car. That thing loved to shake and shutter
even if redesigned, u can't get away from a bad reputation. Once a rental car, always a rental car
I was thinking about test driving. Not after seeing this vid, nice review.
The s and C trim are entirely different cars. The limited is a cheap trim and it shows. I'd still go look. Get a c with the v6 and premium package. You'll be impressed.
Erik Anthony that's HIS opinion. test it for YOUR SELF.
+Erik Anthony Working at a Dodge dealership I love driving the 200 S. When i get the chance the V6 launches the car like crazy and I find very fun to drive! Plus interior quality is amazing for this class of car and Chrysler always offers the best stereos in the business with the Alpine systems.
I have test driven. Very nice car. Settled for a Kia Optima. Just has better styling to me.
i want to see the Chrysler 300, and the Dodge Charger/Challenger! You should also do the Durango, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee!!
Idk how FCA tuned this transmission to shift so slow. I mean with 9 speeds, you would think that it would shift faster, but yeah, it definitely feels like a 4 or 5 speed transmission. Now of course ZF’s 9 speed is not the best transmission, but Honda and Acura definitely tuned the transmission to shift quicker and better.
2016 accord and Mazda 2 please!
How do you think the 200 in the S trim compares against the 2015 Hyundai Sonata 1.6 T Eco and the 2016 Mazda 6 in terms of sportiness, comfort and built quality?
You exactly complained about the things that Alex on autos consider them advantages of 200. lol
How come you didn't so the 2016??? Im on the fence about getting one and i want to know how much the transmission inproved from the 2015 model.
the rear end looks identical to the one in the ghibli smh
Im driving this car for now, I got it as a rental since my got rear ended. This car sucks, Chrysler really tried hard to make it a luxury car with really cheap looking parts. At first glance looks ok, but once you sit and drive it feels as if you were in a kia.
unityelt as much as this is true. The new Kia optimas shit on this car and they definitely have upped their game. However the older Kia's that's definitely true.
I'm guessing there is no dodge version
Skyhawk1987Turbo Dart
my dream car
You have an ugly dream car 😂😂😂💀💀💀
Do you think dodge will bring back the avenger in this platform. Dodge is the only brand that lacks a midsize brand because the dart is considered a compact
v6 and "s" models ( 4 cyl ) come with dual exhaust not just the v6 (: i have the 200 limited and it isn't bad of a car (:
How can u feel between a soft and hard plastic thanks
Sofyan i was wondering if the acura tsx is better than this 200 and why
Can you review the BRZ?
so, you can get a used 2015 200C (top trim) with all the options for like 23 grand right now, and thats at under 10k miles
brand new they're 33 grand with various lease incentives, 37 grand if you buy it outright
hmmmmm
the 200 name came in 2011 the design came out in 2007
this car really should but only shortened platform of a Chrysler 300 therefore the car probably will sell better and I have no issues. design-wise ergonomics the Chryslers have always been pretty but have had problems with their electronics and Powertrain overtime
I personally don’t think the 2.4 sounds that bad lol. I want some “fast and furious” grunt, no matter how it sounds
Mine is at 110000 and haven't had a single issue.
love the reviews!
Dear Sofyan, when will you review the new 2016 Hyundai Tucson ?
Chrysler needs to take notes from Mazda 6 and Ford Fusion on how to make this car fun.
Have never seen this car on the road......
Ive seen lots.
Are you serious? I've seen too damn many! Everyone has them in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and all over Louisiana.
Bella Rose well you live near me lol
Chrysler has never been able to build any small or midsized automobiles worth a dam. No wonder why they almost went bankrupt back in the early 80's.
And then we talk about government bailouts.....
I still see sooooooo many of these as rentals
+Josh Brown Say that to my 2005 Dodge Durango with over 200k miles on it, which still does a burn out, and has never broken down on me.
+Josh Brown Say that to my 2005 Dodge Durango with over 200k miles on it, which still does a burn out, and has never broken down on me.
can you please do the nissan maxima 2016
Is there a 2016 Maxima review coming?
I always like your reviews.
This car needs leather with that sleek interior.
it's great with leather
Would like to see what this would drive like with a good transmission and 6 cylinder.
I know this comment was a long time ago but they offered it in a V6 model with all-wheel drive
I think of buy a used 15' Chrysler 200 sedan.
can you review the 2015 ford f150
Do the V6 charger AWD
You expect a sporty feel for the non sporty trim , it’s for comfort not racing 😂
Im renting one rn