Chrysler 200S 2016 Review | TestDriveNow

[@rfacer01]

I don't understand the bad views/opinions on this car. AWD, dual exhaust, V6 with power, moon roof, bad ass audio system, and very affordable. Very few cars comparable.

[@bha5475]

I love ours 2015 200 S AWD 😍

[@Dank_Matmo]

Drove it, the auto transmission is abysmal

[@MotownRockinroller]

I researched the HECK out of this model online: reviews, videos, etc. etc. etc. and concluded that it was the "sleeper value of the year" as dealerships were clearing out loaded S AWD models for $25K and used '16s with low miles for $18K. There's not another model out there with so many features: 4 doors, decent trunk space, 19" wheels, AWD and almost 300hp. If it's your only vehicle--and you tend to haul adults around a lot (who would be impacted by the sloping rear lines when entering the back seats--it's probably not the car for you. But as a 2nd vehicle--one in which usually no more than 2 adults occupy--the other qualities of this S AWD are unbeatable. Plus FCA has worked through all the bugaboos that plagued earlier models. There's some brand new 2016s on dealer lots even this late into 2017 that you can pick up for $10,000 below MSRP--that will still enjoy a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty and 6 years on the powertrain. I am not convinced you can find a better sports sedan for $25,000 out there.

[@fiveofever2971]

Yep got mine in July of 2016. It stickered for 33K plus..I got it out the door for 26,800

[@commycasty]

Come test drive this midsized sedan that takes an aggressive step towards being a homeschooled Nissan Sentra that's doesn't need to come out of the closet, but still wants to.

[@rkalla]

I thought I was crazy for liking this car, but you nailed all the highlights. Thanks Steve!

[@commycasty]

Your not crazy! You just need to let your wife know your gay. Lol

[@rkalla]

@@commycasty LOL!!!

[@venom5809]

It's a nice car, the problem is the competition at that price point is so good and there are so many choices.

[@pimpstaskater]

I put over 40K miles on mine in 8 1/2 months, no fan problem. Excellent safe car

[@MichaelErnest666]

same :-)

[@vwmatt33]

I just traded my 2015 200S AWD after only 15 months and almost 30,000 miles. Overall it was a great car. Gobs of power, great interior, awesome UConnect and grip galore. The 9spd transmission was reflashed once after a few gremlins but worked well for the most part. I traded for a white Cherokee trailhawk V6. The 9spd in the trailhawk works much much better and is super smooth, though it doesn't want to go into 9th gear at all. I traded because I need the room. Resale was poor at import dealers but much better at Chrysler dealers. Thankfully I liked the trailhawk. The 200S is a great car and well worth the look!!

[@stevehammes]

+vwmatt33 Awesome feedback! Thanks.

[@canddmeyer]

Nice review, and the car reviewed better than I thought it would. As for back seat access, it doesn't look any worse than getting into the front seat of my 2016 Fusion.

[@ssr1680]

That's the same thing I said, The fusion, Mazda 6 Chrysler 200 have the same rear seat room to me and 6"1

[@stevehammes]

+zip89105 It's all about ducking the head but it's more perception once inside due to less greenhouse...feels a little tight .

[@iamhassan9943]

Nice balanced review. Really enjoy your reviews and the fact that you engage your audience.

[@stevehammes]

+Hassan T Thanks!

[@wrestlehunkny]

I have this car, and my friends all say the back seats suck and they have trouble getting in and out and on top of that one of my friends hit there head very hard getting in.

[@1970borntorun]

Oh, so they have to duck to get in? Wow! What a CHORE! LOL

[@yorriamo]

Damn it is a midsize car dumb ass. Damn you people are stupid af

[@60viking]

That's sad is he to big for the back seat. I'd like the v6 AWD with a 2dr. If it was available.

[@victorcocut528]

Steve, thank you for this presentation.All the best!Victor.

[@stevehammes]

+Victor Cocut Thanks, Victor!

[@jorgemoya2956]

Nice and good car my dad sold his with 130k miles and was still running great! It was just time for a new car

[@ssr1680]

Far more positive review than Consumer Reports did

[@stevehammes]

+ssr1680 They use a completely different set of criteria, from what I can tell.

[@FreddyG687]

for 35 g's I think you can get something with forced inducting that will brake 400hp with more leg and head room

[@bigcrowfly]

To fix the rear headroom and egress they should weld the roof stamping from a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker and design a new rear door window frame and glass that will fit the New Yorker roof and the existing door.

[@60viking]

so much mention of the roof line and back seat size. I think it is Mid size correct and other brands are oversize for mid size. i really want to get one of these and will. if you want space try a Mini van. come on lotto.

[@jackli3413]

well put review. i agree that the space is indeed a little cramped compared to it's competitors.

[@ssr1680]

Hey Steve great review, Did you ever hear any door panels rattle when you turn radio up ? I've heard complaints about that before

[@stevehammes]

+ssr1680 Negative. Sounded great from here.

[@BrokenFiddles]

Steve, how does this 200S compare to VW CC VR6 4Motion? Also, everybody sells these Chryslers up to 7K off MSRP.

[@stevehammes]

+BrokenFiddles Yup, big incentives available. I'd take this any day over the CC.

[@stevehammes]

+LeadHammer Just put 2000 miles on a '16 Jetta driving to and from the Chicago Auto Show and without built-in nav CarPlay was a great addition. The recent Passat I tested had it, too. The last update to the CC's styling left me cold...like almost every VW.

[@76carmel]

You tested the Kia Optima and came away disappointed with the Eco edition. Another refresh for this model year is the Chevy Malibu. When will you give that a run?

[@stevehammes]

+Billy Sou 4/21.

[@BTC909]

Does the transmission go into park if you open the drivers door? Or will it roll away on you per that recent report.

[@stevehammes]

+Ivan Vojt Can't say I tried to jump out while it was moving ;-)

[@rx7guy21]

+Ivan Vojt It applies the parking break.

[@Lukos0036]

Form over function is a very Italian thing. So the roof line isn't that big a surprise. That they would reference a Hyundai for that form instead of a Fiat however is. Poor Chrysler though, they really can't catch a break. I feel like they will go the way of AMC soon.

[@herczeus9341]

+Lukos0036 Hyundai has great auto designers working for them like Peter Schreyer fomer head designer of Audi. And Luc Donckerwolke former head designer of Lambo.

[@Lukos0036]

Herc Zeus Yes and Fiat is an Italian auto maker. Styling is their bread and butter and they take a lot of pride in their home grown designs however impractical they are.

[@WillieMeetsWorld]

I love my 2015 200. One of the things that is so striking is the styling and I have never been one to blend in with the crowd. I have also done rideshare work with my 200 (Lyft and Uber) and Ive never had may issue with passengers. I'm 6'5' and have plenty of leg and headroom. Sergio is an idiot.

[@peachyclean93]

MrOneAntony I one hundred percent agree with you !!

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

MrOneAntony Sergio was WAAYYY too influenced by what f---ing Consumer Reports said about the car .... Absolutely terrible.

[@gmman010983]

If they screwed up the design why not fix it before production?

[@herczeus9341]

+keri “KJ” ellerbe Honda did the same thing with the previous Civics. They knew they screwed them up and did nothing about it. It all comes down to dollars and cents. Bad cars still sell and most dealers will mark it down to get it off of their lots as they are money losers the longer they sit on their lots. Thus people basically steal these bad cars and feel like a winner in the end even though they own this bad car. Their designers should have just called Peter Schreyer of Hyundai/Genesis and asked him to draw it for them if they can't steal it successfully from him on their own.

[@gmman010983]

Herc Zeus​ When this new 200 came out I was not impressed and tbh I don't know what Chrysler even wants to be anymore... The 300/charger platform is played out which is why they stuffed that big hellcat engine into that platform to keep it relevant, the only hope they have is keeping the Cherokee, Ram, and that new Pacifica VAN competitive.... Oh yea and keeping the reliability out the toilet...

[@herczeus9341]

keri ellerbe Buying Chrysler gives the Italians the opportunity to introduce Alfa to North America successfully. Which I believe was one of their primary goals and reasons why they bought Chrysler from Merc in the first place. Which they are now doing in fact. Selling them in Chrysler dealerships. Eventually that is.

[@gmman010983]

The best cars that I liked from Chrysler growing up were the LH cars from the 90s to mid 00s... Despite weak transmissions and that awful 2.7 liter V6 they were really nice cars.. After that I stop noticing Chrysler when the 300 came out and EVERYBODY got one and put stupid rims on them which made them obnoxious too look at. This new Pacifica looks promising tho.

[@herczeus9341]

keri ellerbe Unfortunately they need more than one promising car in order to re-stabilize the entire brand. I believe they are more invested in bringing Alfa to the US & Canada then reinvesting heavily in Chrysler at the moment.

[@76carmel]

Steve, I think FCA is giving you the good products.

[@stevehammes]

+Billy Sou They're putting their best foot forward. I hear the 4-cylinder is a dog and I wouldn't doubt it.

[@76carmel]

TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes You tried that 2.4L Inline-4 in the Jeep Renegade, and you felt it worked there....

[@Darkeklaw]

I have the 4 cyl and it sounds just as throaty and has as enough pick up. I live in the Poconos and there are a lot of steep hills here. The thing climbs em like a mountain goat. Oh the car is sexy as hell too.

[@60viking]

@@stevehammes not everyone needs more then a basic 4 banger. The v6 is strong. The suspension is more European.

[@baldheadlogic]

I like this car but the pricing was ambitious to say the least. Further, the overall weight of this platform hurt performance and fuel economy. The fuel economy is surprising especially with a 9 speed auto.

[@ldawson103]

They screwed up keeping the 200 nameplate.

[@ZKawasaki-ny9ju]

ldawson103 That's the first criticism of my car that I agree with.

[@LuiszDiaz]

I think a better name for it may have been Airflow, like the classic one

[@kjscoleman]

Great review, Steve! Totally not buying Sergio's assessment that the roofline doomed this car, lots of people buy 4-door cars with no intention of ever hauling full-sized adults in the back. Probably more like the business case for crossovers. I would always give a naturally aspirated V-6 a second, and third, look though. Even with no Android/Apple car play, still a very nice infotainment system. If you live in a more rural area that's not near a Honda/Toyota dealer, you could do a lot worse. And you may recall, BMW offered Lava Blue leather on the 7 series in the late 2000's. Though it seemed to paired most often with Michigan Blue, I thought it looked amazing with Black Sapphire.

[@stevehammes]

+kjscoleman I agree. Good assessment.

[@coureurdebois]

considering the majority of the 200 sales went to rental companies no wonder it was-best selling, so was the 2012 impala another rental car special car. the car felt cheap plasticy and over all disappointing and dont get me started on how slow and clunky the 9 speed was. i agree with the head of fiat calling the makers of this car a bunch of "dumb dumbs"

[@torridsaber]

the transmission is "clunky" if you don't listen to the car, i own a 2015 limited. this car drives incredibly smooth or sporty if you want it to, it all depends on how you drive it.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Exactly even with my 15 200C V6 it’s SMOOTH ASF and this car feels like a entry level luxury car sir . If u spec it right ^^ “cheap and plastic “ the whole car is soft material leather and wood accent/ real wood interior . I see nothing bad about the interior of a 200. Especially thenall brown one 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ZKawasaki-ny9ju]

Stop being a hater douch, sorry Bouche. After looking at many fun cars, I bought the 200s v6 awd version after watching most vids I could find and I disagree with half of them. Car is not cheap feeling at all, very nice actually and quiet. Power is a surprise to other cars as you launch past them (AWD works amazing). Sad the car got a bad rap from the 200 tag but well worth the try for your self. The 200 4 cylinder, that's a different story.

[@herczeus9341]

Their designers should have just called Peter Schreyer of Hyundai/Genesis and asked him to draw it for them if they can't steal it successfully from him on their own.

[@R.Williamss]

That is a nice car they should have made the car little bigger with a sunroof

[@EvanderSmart]

Sounds about right, but Chrysler has a pretty poor rep for quality and durability, to this day. Plays the part of a mid-size luxury car value better than a trusted family sedan. An off-beat option for a 3-year lease when a Bimmer or Lexus are a stretch.

[@GLA45Amg716]

They should make this car faster so it's more appealing

[@cytrynowy_melon6604]

It was fast. 6 seconds 0-60

[@jameskahng7547]

both exterior and interior looks very nice, but way too heavy for a midsize

[@stevehammes]

+James Kahng It's got some heft but that V6 handles it well.

[@bmwmsport11]

So pretty much the CEO himself said this car was a total fail...

[@stevehammes]

+bmwmsport11 Now, now...not a total fail. The Dart is a total fail. This car, at least like this, is quite good.

[@hmackprotection1]

I'm pretty sure anything that's not the Fiat Abarth is probably "considered a fail" ..FYI, the best Product FCA produces is the 12-15 300 SRT. The coolest is the Challenger SRT's, the Baddest are the 13-16 Viper's, but the overall best is without a doubt the 300 lineup. IMO

[@hmackprotection1]

+H Mack "considered a fail" to Sergio that is

[@cytrynowy_melon6604]

Sergio was talking about designers taking styling over rear entrance comfort. Not about car as a whole. Can you read at least?

[@East17A]

35K ?!!! very expensive !! .. i would choose Subaru Legacy over that 200 .. the designers are at sleeping mode when they designed that car (200) . Subaru looks better and it has better 4 wheel symmetric system that proved to be the best 4 wheel drive in the market .. the interior and comfort. roomy size is a plus on Subaru .

[@stevehammes]

+East17A Well, the Legacy is about as exciting as watching paint dry and feels cheap.

[@76carmel]

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Didn't you praise the Legacy in a different review?

[@stevehammes]

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Billy Sou called me out...and he's right. The last Legacy I drove 2 years ago was much improved. I almost forgot!

[@stevehammes]

+Billy Sou Too hasty with my wording there...not a big Subaru guy and sometimes I need to remind myself that the Legacy/Outback are their best products.

[@East17A]

+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes . i will be more honest .. the looks of this 200 is nice not bad . the only thing i didn't like is how they set up the interior. in today's networks and systems analyse consumer demand . include the fast movements and improvements on cars that is happening these days . i mean the information are traveling way faster then ever . in human history to the point any miss out in car design special when it comes to interior design.. is just unforgiving. mistakes . that goes for all auto makers in general and Chrysler in particular . its American car made in America for American consumer bottom line we are not Indonesians or Philippians which they got short and little body's :-) .. why the interior aren't wider ?! why the back seat aren't bigger ..?! how can they miss out such point :-) .. i like your channel and I'm always happy to be here watching your review .. thank you for the effort Steven :-)

[@ebayseller6040]

soooooo....better than say a 2016 corolla and civic?

[@hmackprotection1]

Good review. I'd rather have a Chrysler 300 if I were buying a Chrysler sedan

[@stevehammes]

+H Mack Oh, for sure.

[@60viking]

Good to have a choice. I'm single and the 200 S AWD is my choice.

[@Tully3674]

Steve - your reviews are usually more 'deFacto'. What I end up in this review is the car is adequate - (but look elsewhere for better value). *I* think this was a softball review in order not to offend Chrysler.

[@stevehammes]

+Tully3674 Then you haven't been watching my stuff long enough...I pay no favors to any OEM.

[@peachyclean93]

I own a 2016 200S and it is the best car besides my 1997 Dodge Intrepid this will be the last Chrysler vehicle under that piece of crap Fiat CEO !!!

[@khunopie9159]

One of your most ebullient reviews! KUTGW

[@stevehammes]

+Khu NoPie You live for that stuff, don't you?

[@khunopie9159]

This is why I put pants on most mornings

[@FoodyTunes]

The front end styling just looks so bland and frumpy... Which is bad news for Chrysler since they just used it on their minivan too

[@carsforsale9025]

2014 chylar

[@R.Williamss]

GMC made this car way better

[@GurpreetSingh-yz9qd]

Mercedes performance it felt better then used Mercedes 350

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Chrysler/dodge can make great looking cars but can't produce reliable ones. Its ashame

[@rfacer01]

Why do you say this car is not reliable?

[@GurpreetSingh-yz9qd]

STEP YOUR GAME UP . FORD , CHEVROLET CADILLAC HYUNDIA NISSAN TOYOTA HONDA ..... COMPARISON TEST

[@commycasty]

Pft this car turned out to be a piece of shit lmfao. Even Hyundai makes more reliable cars than Chrysler, as for Honda idk why you even compared them to this rolling garbage.

[@DevPack]

Rather have a Fusion or Mazda 6..

[@Yuu_Tuub]

Why?

[@DevPack]

Casue they are better. Also they are gonna stop making the 200 cause it just doesnt compete and sell.

[@Yuu_Tuub]

DevPack Ok

[@Natethegreat200c]

It doesn’t compete because it’s not attracting midsize buyers it’s attracting a small crowd of people who want sports car looks for cheap , and good performance 300 HP. if u look at them as a whole most of them are rented out and rims painted black people always mod them and recognize it for the looks and power not for it being a family car the boring Camry and a cord fit that bill fine . And also the Mazda 6 doesn’t sale for shit masza said it it’s self so they only making the car because they want two , Chrysler need a car that’s ginna sale and the 200 didn’t and that’s why they aren’t making it anymore.

[@RobertMayfair]

I can't watch this video simply because the 200 is so damn boring.

[@stevehammes]

+bsg1206 More boring than a Camry?

[@zachg9065]

It looks like a Whale

[@ChristopherWalkenActor]

oh, this car is still around? lol