2009 Chrysler Sebring Overview
Chrysler Sebring always remains competitive in mid-size car category, with its daring looks and a unique host of features, which is not typically found in its competitors. Sebring is available in four-door sedan and two-door convertible. For 2009, it receives a very few changes. As far as safety and reliability is concerned, Sebring is one of the safest cars you can drive. Overall, Sebring is a good choice for a mid-size car.
Exterior
On the exterior, the 2009 Sebring is 190.6-inch long and its height is about 59 inches. The front end of both sedan and convertible looks same, that features a grille, strakes in the hood and large and curvaceous headlights which resembles headlights of Chrysler Crossfire Roadster. A few more exterior features of the newest Sebring include:
- Standard 16-inch steel wheels.
- Optional 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels.
- 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels on convertible Limited.
- Available three convertible tops- a vinyl top, a cloth soft top and a retractable hardtop.
Interior
Inside, Sebring (sedan and convertible) is quite simple. The cabin features three backlit instrument portals, a two-tone dashboard and an analog clock. The sedan has a trunk space of 13.6 cubic feet. It features a front passenger seat with an optional fold-flat feature and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. Convertible's trunk space is much better as compared to most of its competitors. Let's have a look at some of the interior features of the 2009 Sebring:
- Standard Sirius Satellite Radio.
- Leather seating in up-level trims.
- Optional eight-way power-adjustable driver seat .
- Optional heated seats.
- Optional heated-cooled cupholder.
- Available rear-seat DVD entertainment system.
Three powertrain options are offered with the 2009 Sebring line-up. Let's have a look at Sebring's under-the-hood features:
- 173 horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 166 pounds-feet of torque.
- 186 horsepower, 2.7-liter V6 engine with 191 pounds-feet of torque (E85 compatible).
- 235 horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine with 232 pounds-feet of torque.
- Standard front-wheel drive.
- Available four-speed automatic and six-speed automatic transmissions.
Safety
Sebring's list of safety features including:
- Standard four-wheel disc antilock brakes.
- Standard side-impact and side curtain airbags (curtains not standard on convertible).
- Standard low tire pressure indicators.
- Standard traction control.
- Optional Electronic stability system with traction control.