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2010 Chrysler Sebring
For 2010, Chrysler's flagship sedan, the Sebring, gets a slightly modified instrument-panel gauges and new tortoiseshell accents for the interior. Both the convertible and sedan feature a new, smooth-looking hood. The Sebring is available as a four-door sedan or two-door convertible with a retractable hardtop or traditional soft-top. The sedan is available only in the Limited trim; the convertible is available in base LX, Touring and Limited trim levels. Safety features include four-wheel ABS, tire pressure monitoring, front, side and curtain airbags. For 2010, flex-fuel capability is available on the 2.7-liter V6 engine, and active front head restraints have been added. The Chrysler Sebring has an EPA fuel economy of city: 16 - 21 mpg and highway: 26 - 30 mpg. For 2010 the Sebring comes with a starting MSRP $20,120 - $34,705. Sedan competitors include the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Ford Fusion, while the convertible goes head-to-head with the Pontiac G6 and Volkswagen Eos.
Sebring Power
For engine options on the 2010 Sebring, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard. A 2.7-liter V-6 is optional, as is a 3.5-liter V-6 that runs through a six-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick manual shifting. Other engines use a four-speed automatic. Both V-6 engines are rated to tow up to 1,000 pounds. A four-speed automatic is bolted to the 2.4L and 2.7L engines, while the 3.5L gets a six-speed automatic.
2010 Chrysler Sebring Design
The Chrysler Sebring competes in the ultra-competitive midsize car category with more daring looks and unique features than most of its competitors, including offering a convertible version. The convertible offers two different tops, a cloth soft top, or a power retractable hard top. Large C-pillars on the sedan join a stubby trunk. The convertible's front end is the same as the sedan's, featuring a new smooth-looking hood, as well as a grille and headlights reminiscent of the Crossfire roadster. Choosing the convertible over the sedan adds about 400 pounds to the car's curb weight, and the convertible roof stows beneath a hard tonneau cover.
Driving the Sebring
For commuting, the Sebring rides smoothly, with good balance between the front and rear suspensions over uneven pavement. Inside the sedan, road, tire and wind noise are noticeable, but not overbearing. The Sebring convertible pulls duty as a regular commuter with a fun side, but it's less sporty than the sedan. The sedan is decorated with creased character lines on its sides. Flowing rearward from the front quarter panels, these creases spread, expanding the distance between them and emphasizing the car's sharply outlined wedge shape. Mild fender blisters circle the wheel openings. Body-color, anti-ding door moldings are optional on all trim levels. Side windows are framed in flat black.
Chrysler Sebring Cabin
Both the Sebring sedan and convertible have a cabin that includes three backlit instrument portals, tortoiseshell accents, a two-tone dashboard and an analog clock. The sedan's front passenger seat has a standard fold-flat feature to accommodate longer cargo passed through the 60/40-split folding rear seat. A windscreen is optional; it stands behind the front headrests to help reduce noise and turbulence commonly associated with convertibles. The quality of the materials is consistent with the car's price range: good, but not at the top of its class. Fit and finish is a grade above, with consistent and close tolerances between panels. Inside, the sedan and convertible are virtually identical. However, the convertible has a narrower rear seat that allows for seating of just two passengers in back, while the sedan can take three.
Sebring Lineup
The Limited sedan models come with leather trim, air conditioning, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, theft alarm, an eight-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/MP3 with six-disc CD changer, and a trip computer. Some options are grouped into packages, including an Electronic Convenience Group, which includes automatic air conditioning, fog lamps, a heated and cooled front console and cupholder, temperature gauge and compass, map lights, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, remote start, garage-door opener, and tire pressure monitor ($1,230).
The LX convertible features a power vinyl soft top, six-way power front seats, power mirrors, air conditioning, rear defroster, a six-speaker sound system and 16-inch wheels and tires. It is powered by the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with the four-speed automatic transmission. Options for the LX convertible include 17-inch wheels and tires ($595), and a Convenience Group, which includes premium seats, remote start and a security alarm ($535).
The Touring convertible adds premium trim items, temperature gauge and compass, tire-pressure monitor, Touring suspension, power heated mirrors and 17-inch wheels and tires.Options for the Touring model include electronic stability program ($425), uconnect ($360), navigation and sound package ($1,780), Electronic Convenience Group ($860), and a Special Touring Group, which includes 18-inch wheels and tires, fog lamps, heated front seats, leather seating and trim, steering wheel audio controls and a windscreen ($1,320).
The Limited convertible adds additional exterior and interior trim items, remote start, security alarm, automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirror, Boston Acoustics sound system, steering-wheel audio controls and 18-inch chrome-clad wheels and leather seating and trim.
Summary
Safety features on all models include multi-stage front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and constant-force retractors, rear-seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH), and antilock brakes. Sedans have head-protecting side curtain airbags for both seating rows. Electronic stability program plus traction control and Brake Assist, which enhances emergency braking, are optional. The 2010 Sebring may not lead its class in every category, but it holds its own. The sedan works great as an everyday commuter and even has enough cabin space for a small family. The convertible is a fun weekend driver and can work as an everyday vehicle as well.