Chrysler is another huge American brand with limited exposure to the UK market. It is part of the Chrysler group which also owns Jeep and Dodge. It has previously been known as Daimler-Chrysler after an ill-fated tie up with Mercedes-Benz and with the current financial woes happening in the US, is rumoured to be discussing a collaboration with Fiat. In the US, Chrysler has a large range of cars, but the range on offer in the UK is limited to just 3 models.
UK Chrysler models:
Chrysler Sebring
The Chrysler Sebring is the mid size coupe / convertible in the Chrysler range, and displays most of the values Europeans have come to expect from traditional American cars - it is considered rather overweight, with poor body control and over soft suspension for British roads. The convertible version suffers from excessive scuttle shake - an issue with quite a few cabrios.
Chrysler 300C
Unlike the Sebring, the Chrysler 300C has been a real sales success in the UK. It has a purposeful and aggressive stance that is balanced and manages to keep good proportions. It has become a left-field alternative to the traditional BMW 5 Series executive car, with a cheap price and high levels of standard kit. The introduction of a diesel model in the UK helped boost sales too.
Chrysler Grand Voyager
the Chrysler Grand Voyager has been on sale in the UK since the nineties and was one of the first people carriers, or MPV's launched in the UK. It is a large car with genuine seating for 7 people, and while larger MPV's have fallen out if fashion recently for mid size versions that are easier to manage on British roads, the Voyager still continues to sell.
Manufacturers Website:
www.chrysler.co.uk
Chrysler is another huge American brand with limited exposure to the UK market. It is part of the Chrysler group which also owns Jeep and Dodge. It has previously been known as Daimler-Chrysler after an ill-fated tie up with Mercedes-Benz and with the current financial woes happening in the US, is rumoured to be discussing a collaboration with Fiat. In the US, Chrysler has a large range of cars, but the range on offer in the UK is limited to just 3 models.
UK Chrysler models:
Chrysler Sebring
The Chrysler Sebring is the mid size coupe / convertible in the Chrysler range, and displays most of the values Europeans have come to expect from traditional American cars - it is considered rather overweight, with poor body control and over soft suspension for British roads. The convertible version suffers from excessive scuttle shake - an issue with quite a few cabrios.
Chrysler 300C
Unlike the Sebring, the Chrysler 300C has been a real sales success in the UK. It has a purposeful and aggressive stance that is balanced and manages to keep good proportions. It has become a left-field alternative to the traditional BMW 5 Series executive car, with a cheap price and high levels of standard kit. The introduction of a diesel model in the UK helped boost sales too.
Chrysler Grand Voyager
the Chrysler Grand Voyager has been on sale in the UK since the nineties and was one of the first people carriers, or MPV's launched in the UK. It is a large car with genuine seating for 7 people, and while larger MPV's have fallen out if fashion recently for mid size versions that are easier to manage on British roads, the Voyager still continues to sell.
Manufacturers Website: www.chrysler.co.uk
