Overview & Reviews

The Chrysler 200 is a respectable choice for a midsize family sedan. The 200 also scores points for being one of the few midsize models to offer a convertible body style. There are many choices for a midsize sedan, however, and most continue to hold advantages in terms of fuel economy, interior room and reputations for reliability. Although it's hard to make a case for the Chrysler 200 sedan, the 200 convertible remains a good choice if you want an open-air driving experience and need seating for four.

Current Chrysler 200
The midsize Chrysler 200 is offered as a sedan and two-door convertible. The sedan comes in LX, Touring and Limited trim levels, while the convertible comes in Touring, Limited and S trims. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generates 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque for LX and Touring models, while the Limited gets a 3.6-liter V6 making 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. This engine also comes standard on the S trim convertible or optional on the Touring trims.

Putting the power to the front wheels is a six-speed automatic transmission.

The LX base model comes reasonably equipped with air-conditioning, keyless entry, full power accessories and cruise control. Touring models add nice-to-have extras like alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a power driver seat and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

Limited and S convertibles get still more upscale touches including leather upholstery, heated front seats, Bluetooth and a premium audio system with a 6.5-inch touchscreen. A sunroof and a navigation system are optional, while an S package for Touring and Limited sedans includes 18-inch wheels, foglamps, black exterior trim and, for the Limited, leather-trimmed bucket seats.

For the 200 convertible, Chrysler offers the choice of a fabric or steel roof. The latter is more expensive and a bit heavier, but provides better security and noise reduction.

Inside, the 200 boasts a quiet and comfortable interior with an upscale look, with sleek styling and high-quality soft-touch materials. However, the sedan's backseat and trunk are a bit on the small side. Relative to other convertibles, however, the 200 convertible's backseat is actually pretty roomy.

On the road, the Chrysler 200 provides adequate acceleration with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, but fuel economy is below average. With 110 hp more than the four-cylinder, the 3.6-liter V6 is quite energetic, delivering strong acceleration without a tremendous sacrifice in fuel economy.

Used Chrysler 200 Models
The Chrysler 200 was new for 2011. There have been only minor changes since. If you're looking for a used 200, note that the LX sedan from 2011-'13 came standard with a four-speed automatic, with the six-speed auto being optional. Aim to get a 200 LX with the six-speed if you can.

Prior to this, the 200 was known as the Chrysler Sebrin.

User Reviews:

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  2014 V6 200 Conv - get one while you still can! - 2014 Chrysler 200
  By goduto - January 11 - 8:58 pm

  We had a 2012 200 convertible with the 4 cylinder that we liked, but upgraded to a 2014 200 convertible with a V6 that we love. . It is my wife’s daily driver along with our summer fun car. Works in the snow to as it is FWD! They improved the suspension in 2013 and with the added power of the 6 cylinder it makes for a much wonderful overall driving experience. This is the last year for the convertible, so we plan on keeping it for a long time as nothing else comes close. FYI we bought this certified preowned with just 12,000 miles for $18,500.

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  Great Car! - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By rickexposito - January 10 - 12:21 pm

  I was never a Chrysler fan but when I saw the 200 in the street I went into the dealer to take a look. The design really blew me away. It shows the Italian side of Chrysler. Kind of a Maserati look to it. After I took the test drive and saw the price, I was sold. I bought the 200C with the V-6 and leather package which brings the Navi package. The car is built solid and definitely drives like a car $10000 higher in price. Interior is well designed and comfortable. High quality leather not the cheap material other cars have. A real looker. With its 5 year 100k mile warranty, its a no brainer. Me being a patriot, buying American was also a big plus. Im shocked it isnt on the top 10 list

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  Great looking - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By ernie28 - December 31 - 1:52 am

  I bought a 2015 V6 200C in July, 2014. My wife and I love the car. Quiet, solid and a pleasure to drive. Electronics are easy to use. Stands out against its competitors.

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  200C AWD - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By 200cawd - December 6 - 6:03 pm

  Purchased a 200C AWD with every option available at the end of July. To date, have 7000 miles. I am very impressed with the performance, comfort, and features of this car. This one has the Pentastar V6 and has consistently returned 30+mpg overall fuel economy. Im blown away by this combination of efficiency and V8-like power. The car accelerates very strongly. Its been in for one warranty repair to fix a locked up media player. A software update set all right again and the car has been flawlessly reliable since. A recent snowstorm gave the AWD system a good test and the car performed exceptionally well. It feels very safe. A worthy contender for a spot in anyones driveway.

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  1000 mile comments - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By dburchardt - November 9 - 6:54 pm

  I picked up my new 200 Limited less than a month ago and love it so far. The styling, in and out, is above all the other mid size sedans out there. I love the rotary shift and the 9 speed works well. The car feels like a quality auto. The doors and hood close with a quality sounding thunk. Much better than my wifes Rav 4 in terms of quality build. Chrysler has made a quantum leap from the previous 200. THe ride is quiet and comfortable without being floaty. The engine is smoother than Rav or Altima. I am excited to drive this car to work every day. I am getting about 34 mpg in everyday mixed driving. I drove Camry, Accord, Altima, Fusion, Sonata with the 200 coming out on top. Try it.

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  Safety, build quality, uConnect all awesome - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By awb3 - November 1 - 1:47 pm

  When I began shopping, I wasnt considering the 200. Ive owned it now for 6 weeks and 1700 miles, and I couldnt be happier. I love the uConnect system. So much better than anything else Ive used. The rotary shift and eParking brake are conveniently placed and add a bunch of storage under the center console. The SafetyTec package includes all sorts of tech that still amazes me. The ride is super quiet, its obvious they thought a lot about reducing road noise. It has a high-quality feel. The wood accents are nice, but I pay more attention to how tightly everything fits together, and Chrysler did a great job with this.

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  Loving my 200C - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By tck5810 - October 16 - 1:05 pm

  I purchased my 2015 200C at the end of June and have already put over 7000 miles on it with only one problem that was fixed within the first week. The rear shelf over the back seats was not fastened properly, causing it to vibrate uncomfortably to any bass coming out of the speakers. Once it was fixed, the premium sound system sounded great! I love to drive my car on the back roads around where I live and on the interstates, I feel like its at home in both environments. It gets lots of stares from people in Mercedes cars, as well as other luxury brands as the go by, or I pass them.

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  My black beauty - 2011 Chrysler 200
  By haydenbe - October 12 - 3:25 pm

  I just bought a used 2011 200 just over a week ago. So far i like it it quite a bit. Im coming from an S10 so im not used to driving a car. So far i really like it. The interior is vastly improved over the old Sebring. I only have the 2.4lt but at least it has the six speed auto. While it wont win any drag races its perfectly adequate most people. The exterior is really nice also.

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  Disappointing - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By jerimiah - October 1 - 3:36 am

  I have owned my Chrysler 200c for 7 weeks. In this time it has been in the shop for 3 weeks. Has had a rear diff replaced, a sensor replaced and has misfired while in motion. Since it has made clicking sounds in the cv joint and the rear diff. Also it has been shifting hard. They wont let me have a new vehicle and the car keeps breaking down. They are supposed to give me a rental everytime it is in the shop but I end up having to pay 15$ a day for a "underage" fee and have a limit of 100km a day. My job is 40km away so I go over if I make my daily commute. They have a policy to not give out courtesy vehicle to person under 25. Poor customer service, poor reliability, and just a badexperianc

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  2 month of Ownership Review - 2015 Chrysler 200
  By ggunderson3 - August 10 - 12:02 pm

  Gas mileage on target, 4 cyl is not overpowered but drives fine if you are not a NASCAR racer, but could use more horsepower. Smooth ride and quiet. Interior is very nice, top notch. Back seat will hold two adults, trunk is truly massive, I doubt any human can fill it up. Large screen option is fantastic, very easy to use.