Who knows the main introduction of Chrysler 300c?
Comparison of appearance between 300m and 300c
The 300c is not a replica of the old front-wheel drive model 300m, and they can hardly see any similarities except the name. With the integration of the Group's resources, Chrysler adopted the old Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension, body structure and control system to build the 300c, so North America dubbed the 300c "American E-Class". If you have driven a Mercedes-Benz, you will have a familiar feeling when sitting on the 300c: the wiper and direction light on the left side of the direction column are controlled by a single lever, the cruise control lever is Mercedes-Benz, and there is no lever on the right side. Headlight switch and fog lamp switch are also European rotary switches. ...
Its square design completely subverts the 300m streamlined body composed of various curves. If you think the square design is old-fashioned, then you haven't seen the 300c well.
It has both the appearance tension of Cadillac cts and retro domineering. The interior is also American style. It uses Chrysler sohc engine and gearbox. The internal and external design is also aimed at the American market, and you can enjoy the car-making technology of German Mercedes-Benz at an affordable price. Therefore, the supply of 300c in the North American market is in short supply, which affects overseas markets. How amazing is this car? To be sure, this is one of Chrysler's most successful products in recent years.
Breakthrough appearance and interior design;
The shape of the 300c is eye-catching and has the posture of a high-end luxury car. This situation has changed the design of the previous generation of 300m Fengrui, which is obviously an exaggerated version of the old Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the visual magnification effect is very high, but seeing the real car is not as exaggerated as in the photo. In addition to the front of the car, the front and rear fenders with large contours add a lot of domineering. Of course, the 18 inch wheel hub is also very stretchable, which makes people think of a new generation of Rolls-Royce Phantom sedan at a glance. The success of the first impression is a strong support for market performance. Of course, some people will think that this design is too exaggerated and exclusive, but the acceptance of modern people is relatively high, and most consumers, including young people, should be acceptable. After all, 300c has the capital of "losing people and not losing"!
Chrysler's large RV has always been comfortable. It has the same dna as Mercedes-Benz E-Class. In addition, the quiet and smooth operation of the large displacement engine makes the noise of the 300c very low. The texture, configuration and design of the interior have made great breakthroughs, but the details are not ideal and need to be improved. In the past, Chrysler didn't have much advantage. After all, the sales results are not ideal, but people who have driven do not deny the feeling of "value-for-money". In addition to high-quality equipment, the internal design is also very high-grade, and 300c is no exception. No matter the sound system, leather chair texture, instrument design, plastic material and equipment grade ... cars at this price in China are absolutely super-valued, and it is difficult to buy imported large-displacement rear-wheel drive cars at this price.
Mature and solid chassis, moderate control;
Although the same platform is adopted, the suspension of the 300c is not as tough as Mercedes-Benz E-Class, nor does it have the driving experience of American cars, which is basically neutral. I think this setting is very suitable for domestic road quality and the needs of high-end car buyers. After all, customers don't buy this big car for racing.
Mobility lacks the characteristics of rear wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz E-Class has always been a stable and solid fr style with neutral steering. Unless it's a wetland, it's not easy to oversteer. Unlike BMW, it's embarrassing to drive fast. Of course, this model is impossible to reverse. Its heavy body and American chassis adjustment make it less flexible than E-class. Therefore, driving the 300c will feel that the control is good, without the heavy feeling of the 300m huge front, but it is not flexible enough, just "the car is big but easy to drive", which is not a disadvantage for advanced car buyers. But don't compare with 530i! Basically, BMW belongs to sports, and their positioning is different, which is not a failure from the market positioning of 300c C.
Body vibration and handling floating feeling are not convergent enough;
Although the suspension is soft, the 300c is not as good as the E-class in suppressing the "crushing impact", and it has obvious suspension feeling when handling, and the high-speed driving stability is not as stable as the E-class. After all, the price difference between the two cars is big, and the customer groups are different, but the 300c can definitely meet the needs of most consumers. Here, we just look at the difference between the two cars with harsh eyes.
The power performance is mediocre, and there is no feature: it is a way for chryser to keep its own industry without using the engine and gearbox of m-benz. The v6 and 5.7l hemi v8 engines with displacement of 2.7 and 3.5 have no disadvantages of high vibration and noise, but maintain the advantages of American high torque, which are suitable for urban environment with slight exhaust noise but lack of characteristics. In short, they don't sound good. Don't think this is finding fault with the egg. To become a limousine, the sound of exhaust is also an indispensable part, which is a brand feature, otherwise it will not easily arouse the interest of buyers.
The rare highlight is the 5.7l Hami engine, which has pushed Chrysler's hemi technology to a new height after many years. This engine is full of power and excellent in economy, while keeping quiet and running smoothly. With a power of 250 kW and a torque of 525nm, this 5. 1 meter-long big guy can push from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, with a maximum speed of 250 km/h. It is equipped with the world's first engine multi-displacement system (mds). In the case of low power (low speed or constant speed), mds automatically closes four cylinders, thus improving fuel economy 10-20%. Although the effect is very small (after all, the base is not low), it also attracts many customers who dare not get their hands on large-displacement vehicles because of fuel consumption problems. The average fuel consumption of 3.5l urban driving is more than 15, and the traffic jam will definitely be worse. This is a fact that buyers of large-displacement cars must compromise with wallets. But the 300c is by no means the kind of high-class car that consumes a lot of oil and can't run, at least it doesn't lose money.
Four-speed automatic transmission is quite unfavorable to advanced cars. This does not mean that it must be five speeds. After all, the engine's torque output is excellent, and it's not the next race. A four-speed automatic gearbox is enough. However, the market is very realistic: now digital cameras have launched 8 million pixels. Although more than 60% users don't use such high pixels at all, buyers of high-end models rarely choose 5 million pixels. At present, the six-speed automatic manual transmission of large luxury cars has become the mainstream trend, and the four-speed transmission is certainly not very popular.
Comfort does not conform to China's national conditions;
The American style of the 300c is obvious in the interior space-emphasizing the front and ignoring the rear. The front seats are quite spacious and comfortable, and the backrest is very high and supportive, which can make more than 90% people feel comfortable even without waist support. The electric adjustment range is very large, which can meet the needs of weak women around 1.6 meters, and also allow large people around 1.9 meters to have enough room for activities. In contrast, the feeling of the rear passengers seems to be beyond the designer's consideration: the relatively backward B-pillar and the high and wide front seat back limit the vision of the rear row, and the leg space is not as plentiful as that of the front row. The chair surface is a little short and the inclination is poor, so it can't make the back seat passengers feel "buried" in the seat, but my height 188cm, the average person should not have this trouble, so I wrote it here for the big man. Sitting in the back is like sitting in the back of a coupe, which is a bit crowded and depressing. It can be said that the 300c located in business class fails to provide enough rear space and comfort, which is fatal.
Although DaimlerChrysler is the second largest automobile group in the world, its sales in China are deserted and there are no particularly successful models. Seeing that rival General Motors is becoming more and more powerful in China, Chrysler is a little slow. In fact, it has been dormant for a long time, just waiting for a good model to appear and open the market in due course. 300c is a luxury car that Dyke has high hopes for. The overall design is full of luxury car flavor. Although we can still pick out many shortcomings, the price is extremely attractive. Although the loss of 300m will have a negative impact on 300c, I believe that people who have driven and seen this car will give positive comments. After all, this car with affordable price, atmospheric appearance, high-grade materials and high comfort is very valuable. 300c has everything except Dongfeng, that is, to reshape the brand image, or to combine low failure rate and high service. It will take some time to stand up again, and it is impossible to do it overnight.