2011 Chrysler 200 takes it's top off

[Drew Dowdell]

Chrysler 200 Takes Its Top Off

2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Gallery

Chrysler, the perennial tease leaked a couple images of the Chrysler 200 Convertible on Wednesday. Today, the full details and pictures have been released.

Chrysler today released photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible. The 200 Convertible offers consumers an open-air driving experience featuring elegant craftsmanship inside and out, a fun, yet refined driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety features and an extraordinary level of standard content. The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible is an exciting alternative for customers who want the benefits of a coupe and the true open-air freedom of a convertible, all at a remarkable value.

Redesigned and re-engineered for 2011, the Chrysler 200 Convertible is unique in the standard specialty segment as a true mid-sized convertible that comfortably seats four adults and has ample room in the trunk, even when the power top is dropped. Consumers can choose from two automatically latching tops, a body-color painted steel, retractable hard top, or a cloth soft top, both of which can drop with the press of a button on the key fob.

With a new exterior design, refined ride and handling characteristics complements of an upgraded suspension, an efficient new powertrain, safety features that are all standard on every model, and a beautifully crafted all-new interior, the 200 Convertible stands alone in the segment for customers who crave the wind in their hair and sun on their face.

The all-new interior for 2011 allows customers to step into a level of craftsmanship, content and comfort that is world-class. Innovative features including an available media center with voice command that is easy to use and offers SIRIUS Satellite Radio, a 30 gigabyte HDD/CD/DVD/MP3 radio with SIRIUS Travel Link, which provides real-time information, keep drivers and passengers connected and make the drive something to look forward to.

The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible provides drivers a fun, confident, handling performance in all driving situations, whether it’s commuting to work or a weekend adventure on scenic roads. Virtually every part of the suspension has been retuned or redesigned for 2011, including 22 of 28 suspension bushings.

A new and improved powertrain lineup also contributes to the new 200 Convertible’s driving experience. The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible is offered with the available new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which provides an exhilarating driving experience that offers customers the best of both worlds – outstanding V-6 horsepower and exceptional fuel economy. The 200 convertible is also available with the proven 2.4-liter I4 World Gas Engine. Both engines are mated to a six-speed transmission.

The 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible will be available in three different configurations in the United States – the Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring model, 200 Convertible Limited model and the 200 Convertible S (late availability) model. All are packed with style, safety, innovative features and a dynamic, open-air driving experience at a surprising value.

[Drew Dowdell]

Not bad.... not... bad.

[William Maley]

Appearing soon at your nearest rental car place

[Drew Dowdell]

Appearing soon at your greater Fort Lauderdale/Miami/Orlando rental car place

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[balthazar]

This new Chrysler face is not jelling with me....

[SAmadei]

Well, at least that hideous roofline and plastic triangles are finally gone.

[SoCalCTS]

This new Chrysler face is not jelling with me....

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[Intrepidation]

The car no longer looks ghastly, from some angles it even looks quite good (ones not in profile).

However the real story here is the photography. GM needs to hire whoever Chrysler hired to do their press photos, they are fantastic, and as we all know, GM photography sucks.

[Satty]

Not awful, but Chrysler really needs to re-think having such a large grille with no logo to break up the slats, it makes it look like a GeneriCar from a TitleMax ad.

[balthazar]

I don't find the 200C pics to be "fantastic". The 1st one is very good, the 2nd one it just gets lost in the monochrome, the 3rd is only 'fine' and the last one looks like a bad 'Shop (which it is).

In general; I'd rather look at a dynamic, well designed car with a plain background than a 'jazzy' background diverting attention from a mediocre design.

[Intrepidation]

Well, they are certainly light years better than typical press photos.

We'd all like to see an all new dynamic model, but that doesn't happen in 12 months.

[daves87rs]

I kinda like it.

[Drew Dowdell]

Some of the 200 shots are great, some are bad photochops.

[MyerShift]

The new 200 is much nicer in person. Even the sedan. I sat in and poked around a Touring model with cloth the 2.4 as well as a Limited with leather and the 3.6. Do not deceive yourselves. The 200 looks very nice in person. Of course one must try to avoid the full-on profile view, but the car is sleek, attractive, and far more upscale the predecessor. Though not best in class and there is still no manual transmission, I have a bit for everyone to mull over:

The 200's interior features higher quality materials than the new Jetta.