2010 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Review

Overview

A midsize four-door, five-passenger family sedan, the 2010 Chrysler Sebring is available in Sebring Limited and Sebring Touring trims. It is also available in a convertible trim level. The Sebring Sedan sports a refreshed exterior with sleek hood appearance, new 17- and 18-inch wheel designs, new instrument panel gauge cluster and driver and front-passenger active head restraints for 2010.

Power and performance

A 2.4-liter I-4 World Engine rated at 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque with 21-mpg city and 30-mpg highway fuel-efficiency is standard (4-Speed Automatic VLP Transmission). A 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed automatic transmission delivers 235 horsepower and 232 lb.-ft. of torque with 16-mpg city and 27-mpg highway fuel-efficiency. Auto Stick is standard with the 3.5-liter V-6 engine. It is offered with either a front-wheel or an all-wheel drive option. It can tow up to 1000 lbs and has a cargo area of 13.6 cubic feet. The Sebring Convertible is available with front-wheel drive configuration only.

Body and styling

A new smooth appearance hood and new 17- and 18-inch wheel designs give the 2010 Chrysler Sebring an updated look. The 2010 Chrysler Sebring's interior features finely crafted soft materials, available Tortoise Shell accents, mechanical grains and bright-accented surfaces. The standard 60/40 fold-flat rear seats provide room for more gear, and standard fold-flat front-passenger seat creates a table-like surface to enhance versatility. The Sebring Limited comes with 17-inch x 7.0-inch aluminum wheels; P215/60R17 BSW all season tires; tire pressure monitoring display; leather-trimmed bucket seats; driver's manually-adjustable lumbar support; eight-way power driver's seat; heated front seats; front-passenger fold-forward-flat seat; AM/FM stereo radio with in-dash 6-disc DVD/MP3 player; UConnect studios - SIRIUS satellite radio; six Boston acoustics speakers; steering wheel-mounted audio controls; one-year SIRIUS radio service; supplemental side curtain front and rear air bags; automatic-dimming rear view mirror; power heated mirrors; key-less entry; air conditioning with automatic temperature control; electroluminescent instrument cluster; tortoise shell-style instrument panel bezel; traveler/mini trip computer with automatic headlamps; remote start system; and heated/cooled front console cup holder. The 17-inch x 7.0-inch aluminum wheels; P215/60R17 BSW all season tires; tire pressure monitoring with warning lamp; premium cloth low-back bucket seats; height-adjustable driver's seat; driver's manually-adjustable lumbar support; front-passenger fold-forward-flat seat; stain repel - stain/odor/static resistant fabric; AM/FM stereo radio with in-dash six-disc DVD/MP3 player; UConnect studios - SIRIUS satellite radio; six speakers; steering wheel-mounted audio controls; one-year SIRIUS radio service; supplemental side curtain front and rear air bags; key-less entry; power heated mirrors; electroluminescent instrument cluster; and automatic headlamps are the important exterior and interior features of the Sebring Touring.

Safety Features

The Sebring Sedan offers a combination of standard safety features not typically found in the mid-size segment, including standard side-curtain air bags and standard front-seat-mounted side air bags, standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and available Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist, and all-speed traction control.