The Chrysler Sebring was a mid-size car sold from 1995-2010. Over its 15 years of production, the Sebring went through three different generations, each attempting to improve sales with no success. Many believed the Sebring was just mediocre, even in its preferred convertible variant with three different tops.
Power for the Sebring comes from a choice of three engines: A 2.4L I-4 producing 173hp and 166 lb-ft of torque, a 2.7L V6 engine delivering 186hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.5L V6 pushing out 235hp and 232 lb-ft of torque. All engines are mated to either a 4- or 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Chrysler Sebring and the Dodge Avenger have long been a disappointment to Chrysler. As it comes time to change them, Chrysler is looking to replace the mid-sizers with a quality product in the least expensive way possible. There are three ways to go with the future cars, but all will likely ditch the Mitsubishi platform the twins are based on now. First option is for Chrysler to develop its own new platform. The second idea is to use either Fiat’s premium platform, or Nissan’s midsize (Altima), with distinct sheetmetal. The third option is using more than just the platform, and include the Fiat or Nissan firewall, A-pillar and windshield, kind of like Volkswagen’s new Routan minivan, based on the Chrysler minivans. In the end it’s likely that there will be less products to choose from as Chrysler well drop the four-door Sebring from the line up.
What do you think? What is the best move for Chrysler to make the Sebring more successful?
The current generation
Chrysler Sebring and
Dodge Avenger have met with mixed reviews at best. Back in October rumors began to swirl that Chrysler was focusing in on some troublesome models including the Sebring and Avenger. To date Chrysler has publicly announced its intention to kill the
Dodge Magnum,
Chrysler Pacifica, PT Cruiser Convertible and the
Chrysler Crossfire. What fate awaits the Sebring and Ave
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If you leave in UK you have one more reason to be happy: Chrysler UK Ltd has launched its ‘AllStar Weekends’ test drive incentive, which will see one lucky motorist win a Chrysler,
Jeep or
Dodge vehicle worth up to £30,000.
The prize draw competition is open to anyone that registers and takes a test drive at their local dealership before the end of Decembe
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Oups! Tom LaSorda, Chrysler’s CEO got upset after Consumer Reports made their evaluation over the Sebring and the
Dodge Nitro. As he says the company underestimated its competitors, set standards too low in some areas and was not where it needed to be in areas such as fuel economy, interior quality, and limiting noise and vibration.
As a result of this “embarrassing misses” extremely aggressive actions are to be taken. In an interview with Detroit News, Chrysler’s product (...
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Chrysler has announced today that the production of the all new 2008
Chrysler Sebring Convertible started at Heights (Mich.) Assembly Plant (SHAP) alongside the Chrysler Sebring Sedan and the 2008
Dodge Avenger.
The Assembly Plant featurs a new technology, called Flexible Manufacturing Strategy (FMS) that allows the company to bring its new vehicles to market more quickly and to manufacture multiple products on one assembly line.
"We are seeing a great deal of success at the (..
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For the second year in a row the winner of the Ginn Open will drive away in America’s favorite convertible, courtesy of Chrysler. In addition, attendees of the LPGA event can raise money for the Red Cross and the Florida Children’s Hospital each time they test drive a Chrysler vehicle during the tournament, being held at the Ginn Reunion Resort, in Reunion, Fla., April 9-15.
Chrysler, which is one of the founding sponsors of the Ginn Open and is its official automotive sponsor, is giving (...)
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Chrysler is raising the roof on the convertible segment, introducing the all-new 2008
Chrysler Sebring Convertible. With a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $26,145 (including $675 destination), the Chrysler Sebring Convertible is priced $645 below the comparable outgoing model with $2,965 more content, including standard side seat-mounted air bags for head and thorax protection, four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitoring system, automatic latching (...
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Chrysler has announced today pricing for the Sebring Convertible. The base Sebring with a vinyl convertible top, four-cylinder engine, ABS and tire pressure monitoring system will start at $25,470.
The Sebring Touring, also with a standard vinyl top, adds a standard V-6 engine and 17-inch wheels and starts at $28,070. The Sebring Limited with a standard cloth top, 18-inch wheels, premium sound system and various dress-up features starts at $31,670. Prices don’t include a $675 (...)
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Metal-roofed convertibles are sturdier, safer, and offer better handling and a dramatically quieter ride than any ragtop. They are sexy, unsafe, pricey, cramped, and eminently unsuitable for families.
As a result, many prospective car buyers just glance at them longingly in the showroom before driving off in a minivan or crossover. But safety is increasingly less of a factor. That’s because these days auto makers offer convertibles with the sensuality of a ragtop and the solidity of a (...)
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Chrysler Brand Announces the "Sebring Hats Off to the Derby" National Design Competition.Chance to Win an all-new 2008
Chrysler Sebring Convertible and weekend trip including tickets to the 133rd Kentucky Derby
Hats to be inspired by the elegant design and exhilarating performance of the all-new Chrysler Sebring Convertible Enter contest at http://www.chryslersebringhatsofftothederby.com by March 5 Public helps decide favorite designs
In honor of (...
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