Just a week after the world found out that Chrysler->ke21 was dropping the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200, Chrysler announced the “Alloy Edition” of the soon-to-be-discontinued 200 sedan. It's slated to debut next to the 300S Alloy Edition at the Chicago Auto Show->ke225 this month, showcasing some unique accenting that includes a dark bronze and titanium finish inside and out.

In the press release announcing the 200S Allow Edition, Tim Kuniskis – the Head of Passenger Car Brands for FCA – said, “Chrysler brand embodies Detroit style, and our new 200S and 300S Alloy Editions are a perfect meld of our engineering innovation and craftsmanship, forged with cutting-edge colors and materials inspired by the Motor City’s ingenuity and creativity.”

Of course, one has to remember that the death warrant for the 200S->ke3341 has already been written, so even though Chrysler feels the 200S is an “athletically striking sedan with coupe-like proportions and a timeless look,” it’s not going to be around for long. So, will this new Special Edition->ke2041 be enough to increase sales and save the model from going down as a total flop? Well, probably not, but let’s take a look at what makes it special.

Updated 02/16/2016: We added a series of new images taken during the car's official debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Check the "Pictures" tab to see them.

Continue reading to learn more about the Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition.

What makes the Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition special

On the outside, the 200S can be had in one of five exterior colors – Black Forest Green Pearl Coat, Redline Tri-coat Pearl, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, and Bright White Clear Coat, plus the Gloss Black Clear Coat finish you see in the images here. Offsetting the primary finish is a mild placement of bronze accenting on the trim insert that separates the grille from the headlamps, and the trim insert that runs above the air dam and below the fog lights. The grille and air dam are also painted in gloss black, further setting off the bronze accenting. To the sides, the main change is the bronze colored, 19-inch aluminum wheels. Around back, the Chrysler and 200S emblems also take on the bronze accenting pattern.

The bronze accenting carries over to the interior as well. Inside, the 200S Alloy Edition is available with black cloth and leather trim, or black leather seating with caramel accent stitching on the seats, console armrest, and door trim. Furthermore, there's a large “S” embroidered on the seat backs with caramel-colored stitching as well. Adding to the interior appearance of the 200S Alloy Edition are titanium-finished accents on the center console, air vents and door trim panels that offset the black interior.

If you’re interested in adding a few unique touches to the exterior, an exterior package that includes a chin spoiler, side sills, rear side sill extensions, and a rear valance is available at a premium. In addition to the exterior package, the 200S also comes in an all-wheel-drive variant that works on demand to shift powered between the front and rear axles as needed. When all-wheel drive isn’t needed, the 200S returns to two-wheel drive mode for better fuel economy.

So you probably think that all of the extra accenting that comes with the Alloy Edition comes at a huge premium, right? To be honest, I did too, until I took a look at the pricing. The Alloy Edition commands a ticket price of $26,685, which – surprisingly – is just $1,515 more than the starting price of the standard 200S. When you think about what you get for the extra premium, it’s really not that bad of a deal. Now, if only Chrysler took the time to fix the problem with headroom in the rear, maybe it wouldn’t have had to write the car's death warrant.

Chrysler 200S

The Chrysler 200 came to be as a replacement for the Chrysler Sebring. which was discontinued after the 2010 model year. The 200 was an improvement over the Sebring, but still didn’t have styling cues that were really worth writing home about. It immediately found itself as a fleet car with its home in rental car parking lots all over the country. It was often boasted as a luxury sedan. For the 2015 model year, the 200 was redesigned with much better looks, but it still suffered a headroom problem in the rear – probably one of the reasons the car didn’t perform so well sales-wise. Chrysler has decided to drop the model from its lineup after this generation, so by 2020, the 200 will be no more.

Read our full review on the Chrysler 200S here.