Chrysler's flagship, the 300C, is muscular and luxurious. An extensive freshening has made this large sedan competitive. The V8 is punchy, but fuel economy is only 18 mpg overall with the five-speed automatic. With its smooth eight-speed automatic, stately ride, and responsive handling, the V6 is a bargain luxury sedan and our preferred choice. In our tests it returned a good 22 mpg overall. Inside, the cabin is roomy and nicely trimmed. The Uconnect touch-screen infotainment system is one of the best in the industry. The SRT8, with a potent 6.4-liter V8 engine, is also available. Reliability of the V6 has been average, while the V8 is much below.
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