2005 Chrysler 300 New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Chrysler 300?
In 1955, a new Chrysler stylist, Virgil Exner, radically redesigned the automaker's line of vehicles, creating the now famous "Forward Look" of simple and strong designs that looked as though they were traveling fast, even while standing still. The backbone of the line was the C-300, fitted with a 331 cubic-inch Hemi V8. History now repeats itself with the debut of the redesigned 2005 Chrysler 300 series, with bold styling, spacious interiors and optional Hemi muscle. Mid-year, Chrysler offers a Signature Series model with a six-disc CD changer, leather upholstery and a power sunroof on the Touring trim level.

Advantages of the 2005 Chrysler 300:

• Muscular 5.7 Hemi V8 in the 300C model
• Spacious, upscale interior
• Generous trunk
• Available all-wheel-drive
• Optional Boston Acoustics sound system
• Optional voice-operated, DVD-based navigation system

Objections to the 2005 Chrysler 300:

• No manual transmission offering
• Wimpy base 2.7-liter V6 engine
• Fuel-thirsty V8

Editor's Advice:
The redesigned 2005 Chrysler 300 is the latest entry in the rear- and all-wheel-drive, full-size sedan category. And true to its heritage, the 300 marries commanding powertrains, luxurious appointments, and solid handling, all wrapped in a dynamic and contemporary, forward-looking shell.