"One of the areas Chrysler was in their mid-size segment of the automobile industry and it is the segment that they have had the least amount of participation in," said Werner Johnson, General Manager of Ancira Eagle Pass, "This car here is reflective of what we're going to see in the future it is a European design with American input. This is actually a Fiat/Maserati/Alfa Romeo, but the DNA in this car is American and Italian."
It's definitely the best of both worlds as you can see them coming together. Innovation and a slew of unique features that you will see on the inside of the car. One of the most unique is that there is no stick shift, which started with the Ram.
Now with the 200, it is basically a dial. This has eliminated the space required for the transmission linkage and added it to a passthrough which can hold your laptop, your iPad, phones, chargers and just about anything you are carrying along for the ride.
"Chrysler used to have the three-speed 'Push' button. This is similar to that in that it wasn't the traditional location. It's something Chrysler has a lot of innovative features that they've come out with over the years. This is just indicative of where they're going with the style. A very different direction. It's aerodynamic, it's also very sleek and European looking, but it has just enough flair from America."
What are you getting in this new, European style 2015 Chrysler 200? It comes standard with a 2.4 liter engine, 184 horsepower and 173 Lbs. of torque and much much more.
It's quiet, smooth, responsive and it drives like a European car with all the attributes of an American car. Quiet comfort. All American features that Americans would expect in their cars.
"This is something that's unique in a world where all cars start to look the same, there are a lot of what we call 'vanilla' looking cars , but the 200 stands out as something very different. Especially in the price range in the low $20 thousands, which is an exceptional price range. We want to invite the public to come look at it. If you haven't driven one, you should. The car drives phenomenal for the price range."
All in all this is luxury, affordable luxury, and you can see it now at Ancira Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Eagle Pass. Come by and test drive the 2015 Chrysler 200 today as the first two units have arrived!