Chrysler 200

Chrysler 200

Manufacturer	Chrysler
Also called	Lancia Flavia
Production	2010[1]–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Sterling Heights Assembly, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Predecessor	Chrysler Sebring
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door convertible
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler JS platform
Engine	2.4 L GEMA I4 3.6 L Pentastar V6
Transmission	4-speed 40TES automatic 6-speed 62TE automatic
Wheelbase	108.9 in (2,766 mm)
Length	Sedan: 191.7 in (4,869 mm) Convertible: 194.8 in (4,948 mm)
Width	72.5 in (1,842 mm)
Height	Sedan: 58.4 in (1,483 mm) Convertible: 57.9 in (1,471 mm)
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Chrysler Sebring (2007-2010) Dodge Avenger Dodge Journey Proton Inspira

Chrysler 200 Super S at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

The Chrysler 200 is a mid-size sedan and convertible produced by Chrysler, being introduced for the 2011 model year. The Chrysler 200 is an update and new nameplate for the outgoing 2010 Chrysler Sebring.^{[2][dead link]}
Although the Sebring platform has been retained, there have been numerous cosmetic and powertrain changes to the 200. While the 2.4 L four-cylinder 173 horsepower (129 kW) 166 lb·ft (225 N·m)^{[citation needed]} engine with either a four-speed or six-speed automatic transmission is carried over, Chrysler's new Pentastar 3.6 L V6 engine is also offered, with a six-speed automatic transmission, generating 283 horsepower (211 kW) and 260 lb·ft (350 N·m) of torque. Other changes include stiffer body mounts, a softer ride rate, revised suspension geometry, a new rear sway bar, and upgraded tires. The 200 also introduces more premium features than the Sebring, such as LED lighting, thicker seat cushioning with higher quality materials, and new measures to decrease noise, vibration, and harshness.^[3]

2012 Chrysler 200 convertible

The 200 is produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant and arrived at dealers in December 2010.^[4] A 2-door convertible model was added in early 2011 with the same engine choices.^[5]
The 200 name first appeared on a prototype hybrid vehicle shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, called the 200C. The prototype was based on the Chrysler 300. While Chrysler's sales chief, Steven Landry, said it had been approved for production, CEO Sergio Marchionne later said it was not practical. The 200C concept was engineered to accept either a traditional gasoline engine, hybrid or electric powertrain.^[6] In Europe, the car will be sold as the Lancia Flavia beginning in the first half of 2012.^[7] However, only the convertible version will be sold as the Flavia, the sedan remaining stateside. It will remain branded as the Chrysler 200 in the UK and Ireland only.
It has been reported that changing the nameplate from "Sebring" to "200" made a considerable difference in sales. According to Edmunds' Acevedot, "By changing the name, Chrysler was able to let its midsize offering ride the coattails of the Chrysler 300 and to encourage consumers to think of the 200 as the younger brother of the flagship 300", as an all-new generation of the 300 was released at the same time. Acevedot also stated that the name change "also has the added benefit of distancing itself from its predecessor, a vehicle notorious for quality issues and fleet pervasiveness."

Engines

Chrysler
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power @ rpm	Torque @ rpm	Transmission	Years
LX	2.4 l4 GEMA	2,360 cc (144 cu in)	173 hp (129 kW; 175 PS) @ 6000 rpm	225 N·m (166 lb·ft) @4400 rpm	4-speed automatic	MY2011-
TOURING					6-speed automatic	MY2011-
LIMITED						MY2011-
S	3.6 V6 Pentastar	3,605 cc (220.0 cu in)	283 hp (211 kW; 287 PS) @ 6400 rpm	350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @4250 rpm		MY2012-

Total U.S. sales

Calendar Year	Sales
2010[9]	255
2011[10]	87,033