2006 Chrysler 300 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Chrysler 300 combines retro-inspired styling with muscle-car underpinnings and a spacious cabin.
By the turn of the century, the American luxury sedan had lost a lot of ground to the established European players and the ever-improving Japanese luxury brands. Chrysler needed a vehicle to reclaim some of that market, and in 2005, it introduced the 300 sedan, which has carried over to the 2006 model year.
The Chrysler 300 is unlike the large sedan offerings from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Acura, or Lexus, as it seeks to establish its own niche in the space by calling upon the past. The “300” designation harkens back to a period in the 1950s and 1960s, when Chrysler’s large sedans were a symbol of swagger and style. The modern Chrysler 300 rides on a rear-wheel-drive platform shared with the Dodge Charger sedan, Challenger muscle car, and Magnum wagon, all of which are built as new cars in Canada at the automaker’s assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario.
Visually, the 300 dips its toes in the “retro” style that other American cars have embraced. The pronounced fenders, glistening chrome grille, and long, low roofline all conjure the heyday of postwar interstate travel. And yet, there is a restraint to these elements that keeps the 300 fully contemporary. Whatever you see in the 300’s styling, it’s hard not to look when it rolls up.
The cabin of the 300 has a sensible layout, and it benefits from touches like the white instruments and dash-mounted analog clock. But the look and feel are pretty basic and cookie-cutter. The bezel for the centre stack of controls consists of either full brightwork or full woodgrain, depending on specification, and it actually looks better without it. On the other hand, the smooth integration of controls into the steering wheel is a nice touch.
Trims for the 2006 Chrysler 300 include base, Touring, Limited, 300C, and SRT8. Standard features on the 300 include cloth seats, remote keyless entry with trunk release, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, and 17-inch steel wheels. Uprated trims offer leather seating, heated front seats, upgraded aluminum alloy wheels, power-adjustable pedals, power driver’s seat, driver’s seat memory, a power sunroof, and navigation.
There are three engines available on the Chrysler 300. The smaller 2.7-litre V6 engine that’s the base engine in the US is not sold in Canada. Instead, our entry-level engine is a 3.5-litre V6 which makes power specs of 250 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels (RWD) or optional all-wheel drive (AWD) through a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick manual mode.
The Chrysler 300C comes with a 5.7-litre Hemi V8 making 340 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain includes a five-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels or available AWD drivetrain. This engine also features a multiple-displacement system that can shut down half the cylinders when full power is not needed.
The V6s provide adequate power, but the Hemi engine is the way to go, pouring on plenty of horsepower and torque. With the rear-wheel-based setup, the 300C is like a muscle car in a luxury-car disguise. If that’s not enough, the Chrysler 300 SRT8 features a 6.1-litre Hemi that makes 425 horsepower and can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. (0 to 100 km/h figures are not available.)
In any version of this car, the automotive sound-deadening efforts by Chrysler ensure a comfortable, composed ride at any speed. Cornering is solid and responsive, though not so precise that you’ll feel every bump in the road.
The 300 has a big, beamy cabin, which provides enough room to install spacious seats and still leave room enough in the centre, so occupants aren’t bumping elbows. The rear seat also provides plenty of legroom and a fold-out centre armrest with cup holders.
Despite its imposing proportions, the Chrysler 300 has just 442 litres of cargo space. This is better than the Cadillac CTS and STS, but falls well short of the DTS, which has a massive 532 litres.
The standard radio setup in the 300 includes an AM/FM receiver, an MP3/CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, and four speakers. An available Boston Acoustics premium sound system packs six speakers and a more refined sound.
Uprated trims are available with a DVD-based navigation system, which is very basic compared to other systems out there, especially from the German and Japanese luxury brands.
Standard safety features include tire-pressure monitoring, traction control, emergency braking assist, stability control, and four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution. Optional safety features include Xenon HID headlights and a remote anti-theft alarm system.
The 300 comes standard with a full array of front- and side-impact airbags, as well as a front passenger seat occupancy sensor for the airbag system.
Base MSRP for the 2006 Chrysler 300 in Canada is $30,655 with Touring and Limited models available. The 300C starts at $43,995, and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 starts at $51,095. This pricing is better than that of the similarly sized Cadillac STS, which costs between $56,600 and $97,995 depending on trim. Compared to the slightly smaller CTS, the 300 still has a pricing edge, as the CTS starts at $35,555.
The most efficient version of the 300 is the base 3.5-litre V6, which with RWD consumes 12.5 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 8.1 on the highway. Add AWD and those figures rise to 13.9 city, 9.0 highway. With the 5.7-litre V8, expect to burn 13.9 L/100 km in city driving and 8.8 on the highway with RWD, and 13.6/9.0 city/hwy with AWD. And in the 6.1-litre V8, your fuel economy is anything but at 16.5 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 10.9 on the highway.
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2006 Chrysler 300 Pricing
Trims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent