Chrysler 200 2014–2016 car dimensions: 4885 mm long, 1871 mm wide and 1491 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,575 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 453 litres.
The cabin features a rotary e-shift dial and available Uconnect systems with 5-inch or 8.4-inch touchscreens for audio, phone and climate controls. Dual-zone automatic climate control is available or standard on higher trims. Cruise control is standard. Driver aids such as parking sensors, rear camera, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking via forward collision warning are available on select higher trims through packages.
The trunk provides 16 cubic feet of space. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats include a pass-through for longer items.
Official specifications state no trailer tow is recommended. Payload capacity is approximately 516 kg based on GVWR and curb weight. Sport suspension is available on the S trim. The car suits light daily use rather than heavy work or towing.
Seats use multi-density foam and S-shaped springs for even support and side stability. Soft-touch materials cover door and console armrests. Higher trims add dual-zone automatic climate control with humidity sensor and rear ducts. Acoustic glass on S and C models cuts cabin noise. Available dual-pane panoramic roof opens views for all seats.
2.4L engine rated 23 city/36 highway mpg
Oil change indicated by system, never exceed 10,000 miles or 12 months
NHTSA overall 5-star rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Standard advanced multistage front air bags, side, curtain and knee air bags
Standard electronic stability control and electronic park brake with SafeHold
The standard 2.4L engine pairs with the 9-speed automatic for rated fuel use of 23 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. The available 3.6L V6 rates 19 city and 31 highway. AWD versions rate slightly lower.
Oil life is monitored by the onboard system. Changes must not go past 10,000 miles or one year. The V6 uses long-life coolant rated for 10 years or 150,000 miles.
The structure uses high-strength steel for crash strength. It earned a 5-star NHTSA overall rating with 5 stars in front and side tests. IIHS gave it Top Safety Pick+ status with Good scores in all crashworthiness tests. Standard kit includes eight air bags, ABS, traction control and the electronic park brake that holds if the driver exits while in gear. Available systems add adaptive cruise with full stop, forward collision warning with braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning.
Keep the car by following the oil-life monitor and using the specified oil grades. The design includes features for reduced vibration and quiet running that hold up over time with regular care.
Length 4885 mm, Width 1871 mm, Height 1491 mm, Wheelbase 2742 mm (200 2014–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, FCA/Chrysler 2015 and 2016 Chrysler 200 Specifications PDFs, 2015 brochure, secondary published pages.